The Lyric Theatre in Birmingham is a restored Vaudeville-and-theatre venue that now serves as a premier performing-arts space, operated by Birmingham Landmarks, Inc. With 750 seats across two levels and 12 opera boxes, it offers intimate acoustics and a stage designed for live performance. Located at 1800 Third Avenue North, this historic venue hosts a diverse lineup—from intimate singer-songwriter shows to full-scale productions.

Whether you’re a local or visiting Birmingham, we’ve got you covered with easy, no-fuss ticket options, as well as practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining to complete your night out.

Plan ahead: The Lyric is ADA-accessible on the Floor level, but there is no elevator to Balcony or Box levels. Parking is convenient with multiple nearby garages and lots, and an interactive parking map helps you find a spot. Downtown Birmingham offers easy public transit via BJCTA MAX routes served near the venue. If you’re staying the night, nearby hotels like Elyton Hotel, Fairfield Inn & Suites Downtown, and Redmont Hotel Birmingham are within easy walking distance. For dining before or after a show, explore nearby options and consider affiliate-recommended restaurants to extend your experience without the hassle.

Upcoming notable events include Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, Marc Broussard, Love at the Lyric: Maestro Loves Harlem, Mania: The ABBA Tribute, and SixtiesMania. Secure your seats through our straightforward booking process and enjoy a dependable, friendly ticket-purchasing experience.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Capacity: 750 seats on two levels, plus 12 opera boxes; stage depth and acoustics designed for live performance.
Address: 1800 Third Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203.
Venue type: Restored historic Vaudeville/theatre now a performing-arts venue; operated by Birmingham Landmarks, Inc.
Seating chart: two levels (Orchestra and Balcony) with 12 opera boxes; ADA access on the Floor level (no elevator to Balcony/Box levels).
Parking: multiple nearby parking options with an interactive parking map; examples include nearby garages and lots (e.g., John Hand Building Parking Garage).
Transit: Downtown Birmingham access via BJCTA MAX bus routes; public transit options listed by third-party apps (e.g., Moovit shows routes 20, 22, 25, 3, 31 near the Lyric).
Nearby hotels: Elyton Hotel (1928 1st Ave N), Fairfield Inn & Suites Downtown (1918 1st Ave N), Redmont Hotel Birmingham (2101 5th Ave N) are within easy walking distance.
Notable events hosted: Gillian Welch & David Rawlings (Oct 13, 2024); Marc Broussard (Feb 14, 2025); Love at the Lyric: Maestro Loves Harlem (Feb 16, 2025); Mania: The ABBA Tribute (Nov 7, 2025); SixtiesMania (Jul 12, 2025).