Willie Nelson Plays Birmingham’s Avondale Brewing on April 22.

Willie Nelson & Family open their first headlining run of 2026 at Avondale Brewing Company in Birmingham, Alabama, on April 22. Tickets are currently priced below their 30-day average, the best window to buy before the show sells out.

Live Nation presents the show. Ticketmaster handles all primary sales. Doors open at 6:00 PM CST. Willie Nelson & Family take the stage at 7:00 PM.

Why Ticket Prices Are Below Average Right Now

Ticket pricing for the April 22 Birmingham date has dipped below its 30-day average, a meaningful signal for fans who have been watching and waiting. That gap typically closes as show day approaches and secondary market demand rises.

Ticketmaster is the only verified primary ticketing source for this date. Avondale Brewing explicitly warns against all third-party sites outside of Ticketmaster’s own resale platform. If the primary listing sells out, Ticketmaster’s verified resale is the safest secondary option.

General public tickets went on sale March 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time.

Drayton Farley Opens

Alabama singer-songwriter Drayton Farley supports Willie Nelson & Family on the Birmingham date. The casting is not accidental.

Farley grew up in Woodstock and West Blocton, small towns just outside of Birmingham. His music draws directly from that rural Alabama upbringing, chronicling poverty, resilience, and blue-collar life in a voice that Rolling Stone described as sitting in the tradition of John Prine and Kris Kristofferson. His 2021 bedroom-recorded debut, A Hard Up Life, built him a devoted following. His 2023 follow-up,p Twenty On High, produced by Sadler Vaden with members of Jason Isbell’s 400 Unit, expanded his reach considerably.

Farley’s new album, A Heavy Duty Heart, arrived in March 2026. Two tracks from it already landed on television: “Turn Around” on CBS’s Sheriff County and “It’s Called Doubt” on Taylor Sheridan’s Landman. He’s toured with Nelson before, but walking onstage in Birmingham, his home ground, with Willie Nelson is a different kind of night.

Willie Nelson’s 2026 Spring Tour: Full Dates

The Birmingham show opens a six-date Southeast and Texas swing. Here’s the complete run:

• April 22 — Birmingham, AL @ Avondale Brewing Company (with Drayton Farley)
• April 23 — Atlanta, GA @ Synovus BanAmphitheatreer at Chastain Park (with Drayton Farley)
• April 25 — Asheville, NC @ Asheville Yards (with Drayton Farley)
• April 27 — Cary, NC @ Koka Booth Amphitheatre (with Drayton Farley)
• April 28 — Wilmington, NC @ Live Oak Bank Pavilion (with Drayton Farley)
• May 2 — New Braunfels, TX @ Whitewater Amphitheatre (Willie Nelson solo)

The New Braunfels finale lands three days after Nelson’s 93rd birthday on April 29.

Dream Chaser: A New Album Arrives May 29

This spring tour doubles as a preview of Nelson’s next record. Legacy Recordings releases Dream Chaser, his 79th solo studio album, on May 29, 2026. The title track is out now.

The album’s most talked-about cut is “I Can’t Read Your Mind,” a Willie Nelson–Bob Dylan co-write. It marks their first songwriting collaboration since Across the Borderline in 1993. Dylan brought Nelson the opening idea. Nelson passed it to longtime producer Buddy Cannon, who shaped it into its final form.

Dream Chaser is available for pre-order on CD, vinyl, and digitally, including Dolby Atmos.

About Avondale Brewing Company

Avondale Brewing Company sits at 201 41st Street S in Birmingham’s Avondale neighbourhood. The brewery opened in 2011 in a renovated historic building and began hosting concerts in 2013. Since then,n it has grown into one of the city’s premier outdoor music stops, booking national touring acts across Americana, country, rock, and indie.

The outdoor lawn holds up to 3,000 fans. The venue also offers a Preferred Pitupgraded,e barricaded front-of-stage access with deck viewing, a private bar, food bites, and an air-conditioned bathroom. Avondale operates on a cashless basis. The show is rain or shine.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does Willie Nelson go on stage in Birmingham on April 22? Willie Nelson & Family take the stage at 7:00 PM CST. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Arriving early is advisable. Avondale’s general admission lawn fills quickly for headlining acts.

Where is Avondale Brewing Company in Birmingham? Avondale Brewing Company is at 201 41st Street S in Birmingham’s Avondale neighbourhood. The venue recommends approaching from the south via 4th Ave S. Rideshare drop-off is the easiest option; two paid parking lots sit near the venue for those driving.

Who is opening for Willie Nelson in Birmingham? Drayton Farley opens the April 22 show. The Alabama-raised singer-songwriter grew up just outside Birmingham and has spent the past five years building a national following in the outlaw country and Americana space.

Are tickets still available for the Birmingham show? Yes. Ticketmaster is handling primary sales for the April 22 date. As of late March, ticket prices sit below their 30-day average, an unusual window that tends to close quickly on Willie Nelson dates.

Is Avondale Brewing Company cashless? Yes. Avondale accepts only debit and credit cards. No cash is accepted at any point of sale inside the venue.

What is the bag policy at Avondale Brewing Company? Bags must be clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and no larger than 12″ x 6″ x 12″. One empty plastic water bottle is permitted for use at the venue’s refill stations.

Will the show happen if it rains? Yes. The April 22 Willie Nelson show at Avondale is rain or shine. The venue evacuates the outdoor area only if lightning is detected within eight miles. Fans should monitor Avondale’s social channels on showday for any weather-related updates.

What is Willie Nelson’s new album in 2026? Willie Nelson releases Dream Chaser on May 29, 20,26 via Legacy Recordings. It is his 79th solo studio album. The record includes “I Can’t Read Your Mind,” a co-write with Bob Dylan, their first songwriting collaboration since 1993.