HUNTSVILLE, AL – The awards continue to come streaming in for the Rocket City as now a major venue in North Alabama has scored national recognition.

Billboard has named Huntsville’s very own Orion Amphitheater as the “Top East Coast Amphitheater” on the 2024 Top Music Venues list, a list thank includes only 26 other venues nationwide.

“What an incredible honor to be included on this prestigious list of venues across the globe by such a longstanding and respected institution such as Billboard,” said Managing Director Ryan Murphy. It is staggering to think about the amazing amphitheaters all across east coast and to be named the very best among these this year I take as a true testament to the incredible work that the team puts into the experience for the artists, crews and fans that visit.”

The Orion Amphitheater, named No. 33 on Pollstar’s prestigious Top 50 Worldwide Amphitheaters list, showcased its prowess in 2023 by hosting a total of 32 electrifying concerts and 83 enriching community and cultural events. The venue played host to an impressive lineup of music icons, including Stevie Nicks, Lana Del Rey, Brandi Carlile, Snoop Dogg, James Taylor, Phish, Billy Strings, Widespread Panic, Ja Rule, Ashanti, Turnpike Troubadours, and Weezer.

Drawing crowds from far and wide, The Orion sold over 187,800 tickets for these events, with nearly half of them purchased by enthusiastic fans hailing from outside the state.

Situated in Huntsville’s Mid City District, The Orion Amphitheater stands as an impressive 8,000-capacity venue. Since its inauguration in the spring of 2022, The Orion has garnered widespread acclaim, earning nominations for Amphitheater of the Year at both the 2023 and 2022 IEBA Awards, as well as a nomination for New Concert Venue of the Year at the 2022 Pollstar Awards.

Adding to its accolades, The Orion secured the esteemed 2022 Partnership in Tourism Award from the Alabama Tourism Department, along with the distinguished Attraction of the Year title from the Alabama Mountain Lakes Association. Under the management of TVG Hospitality, The Orion continues to captivate audiences and enhance Huntsville’s cultural landscape with its exceptional offerings.

For more information or to check out upcoming shows at the Orion, please visit theorionhuntsville.com.