Montgomery

What’s cool to do from to

Capital Cool

Calendar Event Full!

There’s plenty to do in Montgomery in 2019. From local theatre, family-fun festivals, concerts and more, we're not afraid to go above and beyond this year. Book your trip today!

 

Tue., Aug. 27, 2019, 6:00PM – 8:00PM

Alabama Natives Bicentennial 200 Concert Series

Alabama Shakespeare Festival, One Festival Dr, Montgomery, AL 36117

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians is proud to announce Alabama born artists, Mac McAnally with special guest John Paul White, will perform at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival on Tuesday, August 27th, 2019 as part of a Tribe sponsored, Alabama Natives Concert Series celebrating Alabama’s and Montgomery’s Bicentennial.

> Go

Sunday, August 18 to Sunday, August 25 2019

Harriott II Getaway Cruise

> Go

Harriott II: Blues Cruise

> Go

Montgomery Biscuits vs. Pensacola Blue Wahoos

> Go

Montgomery Biscuits vs Biloxi Shuckers

> Go

eatmgm - montgomery restaurant week

> Go

> View more!

What's Cool this Weekend

Eclipse: The Sun Revealed
August 15 & 18

Food for Thought Lunchtime Lecture Series
August 15

Painting with a Twist
August 15

MPAC Live and Buckmasters Present River Region Review
August 16-17

Friday Harriott II Dinner Cruise
August 16

3rd Annual Gun Island Chute SUP Cup
August 17

Hog Days of Summer
August 17

Harriott II Getaway Cruise
August 17

Harriott II Blues Cruise
August 18

Montgomery Biscuits vs. Biloxi Shuckers
August 18

> Much more!

Sports We’re at the top of our game!

Montgomery is becoming one of the South’s hottest sports tickets. National sporting event planners are taking notice of Montgomery as a fun, energetic destination for a wide variety of sporting events. With our brand new, top-of-the-line sports facilities, team-friendly hotels, fun activities and an active vibe all throughout the city, Montgomery is the perfect city to host your next high-octane sporting event.

Multiplex at Cramton Bowl

GO >

The River Region is quickly becoming known as the sports capital of Alabama and supporting this claim is the Multiplex, a brand-new 70,000 square-foot indoor multi-purpose facility on the edge of downtown Montgomery. This new unique facility can accommodate15 volleyball courts, six tennis courts, two soccer fields, 20 wrestling mats, and could host additional sporting events like gymnastics, beach volleyball, basketball, cheerleading, boxing, weightlifting, ultimate Frisbee and dance, along with baton and twirling clinics and sports camps.

Emory Folmar YMCA Soccer Complex

GO >

Interest and participation in soccer are growing by leaps and bounds in the United States. Adding to the list of top-notch facilities for the sport is Montgomery’s new, state-of-the-art Emory Folmar YMCA Soccer Complex.

Your MGM
Sports Center

Sporting Events

Download Sports Planner

Request a Proposal

View All Facilities

PRESS. Have I got a story for you!

In Montgomery, we know a little something about great stories since we’ve been producing headline news since the 1800s! The Montgomery Convention & Visitor Bureau can help media plan and create compelling stories with information about everything hot and newsworthy, fact sheets, press releases and statistics. Plus a comprehensive media library filled with incredible images to support your article. So call us! And you’ll see that we have a history of great angles for future stories.

The Latest Press

January 14

What’s New in Montgomery in 2019

Montgomery is looking ahead to 2019 with anticipation, welcoming a collection of new developments, expansions and celebrations.

> Go

November 6 Montgomery Veterans Day Celebration

> Go

October 13 Hampstead Farm to Fork Invasion is Back!

> Go

October 2 Russian Grand Ballet presents Swan Lake at the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre

> Go

> View more Press

Request a Press Kit

Cool Story Ideas

HOME OF FAMOUS BROTHERS’ FIRST FLYING SCHOOL … in 1910, the Wright Brothers brought their daring aviation deeds to Alabama’s capital city, establishing the nation’s first school for powered flight.

“UNFORGETTABLE” AFRICAN AMERICAN VOCALIST BORN HERE … Nat King Cole was born and raised in Montgomery.

BASEBALL AND BISCUITS… The Montgomery Biscuits, the AA team behind the Tampa Bay Rays, play at Riverwalk Stadium in downtown Montgomery. The stadium has been among the top 25 coolest minor league baseball stadiums in the country. And the stadium is listed on Man vs. Food for the top 5 baseball stadium foods in the U.S. – the chicken biscuit with Alaga Syrup.

> More Cool Stories!