Artist & Vendor Applications Being Accepted For 'Live At The Plaza' 2026

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The City of Tuscaloosa is accepting applications from live musical acts and vendors for the 2026 “Live at the Plaza” concert series.

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The free concerts will be held on Fridays in May and June from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. at Government Plaza.

Performer applications are due by midnight Jan. 9, 2026, and must include video showing at least three live songs.

A limited number of food and retail truck spots and a few display spaces will be available each concert date.

Vendors must be fully licensed and will be charged a nonrefundable $25 fee for each concert they attend.

Vendor applications are due Feb. 27, 2026, with separate forms for mobile food and beverage vendors and for display spaces.

Additional details and application links are available on the city’s Live at the Plaza page.

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