Things to Do in Huntsville — November 2026
Your November 2026 Huntsville calendar: VBC tree lighting, Galaxy of Lights, concerts from Blackberry Smoke to Lindsey Stirling, WWE, Havoc hockey, and holiday markets.
Founder of RocketCity.Life. Covering Huntsville's growth, development, and culture.
One-stop month mix — concerts, free days, sports, holiday lights. Deeper lists live on the pillar pages linked throughout.
Light the VBC tree, then stay for hockey
Free VBC Tree Lighting (4–6 p.m., light at 5), then Havoc vs. Macon Mayhem (7 p.m., tickets).
- •When: Friday, Nov 6, 2026
- •Where: Propst Arena / VBC campus, 700 Monroe St SW
- •More: VBC Tree Lighting · Havoc game
HSO — Pictures for Your Ears
Art-inspired classical night with a Vajda world premiere.
- •When: Friday, Nov 6, 2026 · 7:30 p.m.
- •Where: Mark C. Smith Concert Hall
- •More: HSO
MidCity Holiday Market
170 vendors, Santa, train, live music — free entry.
- •When: Sunday, Nov 8, 2026 · 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
- •Where: MidCity District
- •More: MidCity
Galaxy of Lights opens
31st season of Botanical Garden lights — Walking Nights start Nov 13; Driving Nights begin in December.
- •When: Nov 13–Dec 31, 2026 (closed Thanksgiving & Christmas Day)
- •Where: Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave
- •More: Botanical Garden
Bridge Street Merry & Bright Night (tree lighting)
Annual tree lighting — Santa photos, hot cocoa, performances, holiday music.
- •When: Friday, Nov 13, 2026 · 6:00–8:00 p.m.
- •Where: 365 The Bridge Street
- •More: Bridge Street
North Alabama Ag Expo
Free Agribition Center day with Kid Zone, exhibits, music.
- •When: Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 · 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
- •Where: 4925 Moores Mill Road
- •More: AAMU
WWE Road to Survivor Series: WarGames
WWE live event at Propst Arena.
- •When: Thursday, Nov 19, 2026 · 7:30 p.m.
- •Where: Propst Arena, VBC
- •More: VBC
Blackberry Smoke + weekend concert stack
Blackberry Smoke (Nov 19 Concert Hall), Phillip Phillips (Nov 21 Mars), Hannah Dasher (Nov 21 Princess), Black Label Society (Nov 22 Mars).
- •When: Nov 19–22, 2026
- •Where: VBC + Princess Theatre (Decatur)
- •More: See concerts pillar for ticket links
Lindsey Stirling — The Snow Waltz Tour
Holiday tour stop at Mark C. Smith.
- •When: Tuesday, Nov 24, 2026 · 7:00 p.m.
- •Where: Mark C. Smith Concert Hall
- •More: VBC
Tinsel Trail lighting + Black Friday Market
Downtown tree lighting at 6 p.m.; market 3–9 p.m.; trees through Dec 31.
- •When: Friday, Nov 27, 2026 (season through Dec 31)
- •Where: Big Spring Park
- •More: Tinsel Trail
Theatre Huntsville — Georgiana & Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley
Holiday comedy (ages 10+) at the Playhouse.
- •When: Nov 13–22, 2026 (multiple performances)
- •Where: VBC Playhouse
- •More: Theatre Huntsville
Havoc home stretch (late November)
Home games vs. Fayetteville (Nov 20–21), Athens (Nov 26 Thanksgiving / teddy bear toss), Pensacola (Nov 27 Black Friday).
- •When: Nov 20, 21, 26, 27 · 7:00 p.m.
- •Where: Propst Arena
- •More: Havoc schedule
Verified against primary sources Oct 27, 2026.
Get The Rocket Report
Huntsville news and openings delivered Tuesdays & Fridays. No spam, ever.
Disclaimer
RocketCity.Life provides local news and information for Huntsville, Alabama and the Tennessee Valley. While we strive for accuracy, we recommend verifying critical details with official sources before making decisions. Have a correction or tip? Email us at hello@rocketcity.life.
More Event News
Concerts in Huntsville This Month — November 2026
From Huntsville Symphony to Lindsey Stirling's holiday tour, November brings Blackberry Smoke, Phillip Phillips, and Hannah Dasher to the VBC and Princess Theatre. Your full month of concerts.
Free & Cheap Things to Do in Huntsville — November 2026
Free tree lightings, holiday markets, North Alabama Ag Expo, Paws in the Park, and Tinsel Trail opening. Your budget-friendly November in Huntsville.
Kids & Family Events in Huntsville — November 2026
Free tree lightings, MidCity Holiday Market, Galaxy of Lights, North Alabama Ag Expo, Theatre Huntsville comedy, and the Havoc Teddy Bear Toss. Family November in Huntsville.