The Orion Amphitheater has reached a new milestone, earning its highest placement yet in Pollstar’s midyear rankings and securing a spot among the world’s top 10 amphitheaters for both revenue and ticket sales.
The Huntsville venue ranked No. 8 worldwide in gross ticket sales and No. 10 worldwide in tickets sold in Pollstar’s 2026 Mid-Year Top Grossing and Top Ticket Sales rankings. The annual rankings measure performance between Nov. 13, 2025, and May 13, 2026, and are compiled by Pollstar, one of the live entertainment industry’s leading trade publications.
The rankings mark the highest midyear placement The Orion has achieved since opening in 2022.
“Our continued growth is a testament to the incredible support of the fans, the trust of our artist and promoter partners, and the dedication of our team,” said Alex Craig, general manager of The Orion Amphitheater. “We’re proud to continue elevating Huntsville’s presence on the global live entertainment stage while delivering unforgettable experiences for our community.”
The 8,000-seat outdoor venue has quickly become one of North Alabama’s premier entertainment destinations, attracting nationally known artists and major touring acts while helping establish Huntsville as a growing stop on the concert circuit.
Since opening, The Orion has consistently appeared in Pollstar’s rankings of top-performing amphitheaters and has received recognition from Billboard and other industry organizations. The venue was also recently named Best Amphitheater in Alabama Magazine‘s Best of Bama Awards for the fourth consecutive year.
Venue officials said a full slate of concerts, festivals and community events remains on the calendar for the remainder of 2026.
Opening in 2022, The Orion Amphitheater was designed as both a concert venue and community gathering space. In addition to live music performances, the venue hosts cultural events, festivals and community programming throughout the year.
The amphitheater has received industry recognition from organizations including Billboard, Pollstar, VenuesNow, the International Entertainment Buyers Association and Fast Company for its programming, sustainability efforts and guest experience.
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