Wharf Amphitheater Information

Orange Beach, Alabama plays an important role in Alabama’s recreation and tourism industries. With its gorgeous oceanside view that includes the famous Orange Beach Islands, known locally as the Islands of Perdido Pass, there’s plenty for explorers and tourists to enjoy. All four islands of the Perdido Pass were within minutes of each other, meaning that there was no safe way of getting there on foot, which is why many of the islands are explored by boat, kayak, or jet ski. This feel of exploration and hidden wonder made the Orange Beach region popular across the country, turning it almost overnight into a top ten tourist destination.

So it was easy for enterprising venue owners to create venues that would appeal to this need.

When the Wharf Amphitheatre was designed, there were two main goals in mind. First, the venue had to support the family beach vacation feel that Orange Beach had become known for, and it had to appeal to locals who were well involved with the local golf, sports, and marine biology cruises and adventures. The venue became a success since it appealed to the beach house lifestyle and felt like a product of Alabama’s warm and friendly atmosphere.

Take your time when you come out to the Wharf Amphitheatre to explore the city before and after your ticketed event.

The Wharf Amphitheater was built in 2006, forming part of The Wharf entertainment complex. Since opening its doors, the venue has welcomed some of the world’s most iconic music artists, including country stars such as Kenny Chesney and Eric Church, as well as rock legends including Styx and Foreigner. 

The Wharf Amphitheater has become one of the most popular outdoor venues in Alabama for country, hip hop and rock performances with some of the biggest names in music performing here recently. The popular C Spire Concert Series was hosted at the venue in 2024, and comedy shows and festivals also take place here on a regular basis.

The construction of The Wharf complex was a major project, costing a total of around $1 billion. In addition to the 10,000-seat Wharf Amphitheater, The Wharf development includes 1 million square feet of retail shops, 11-storey towers of housing units, 228 marine slips, restaurants, a 15-screen theater, and a two-deck parking garage. 

In 2024, significant expansion work started on the complex, to create additional retail, office, and entertainment space that will further enhance the excellent amenities in the area.

The history of The Wharf Amphitheater

The venue was originally named the Amphitheater at The Wharf when it opened in 2006. The first concert to take place at the amphitheater was Hank Williams Jr., who returned to perform at the venue in 2023 with the Old Crow Medicine Show.

While the venue has become widely regarded as a top venue for country music, artists of many different music genres have performed at the amphitheater. In 2024, Post Malone, The Coral Reefer Band, Train, and Luke Bryan all performed at the venue.

The Wharf Amphitheater also regularly hosts comedy events such as the Fully Loaded Comedy Festival and the Outlaw Music Festival was a hugely popular event in 2023.

Since opening in 2006, The Wharf Amphitheater has established itself as one of the best outdoor music venues in the United States – recognized by the nomination of the ACM Outdoor Venue of the Year in 2024.

See below for more information on the The Wharf Amphitheater at Orange Beach:

Wharf Amphitheater Parking:
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Ticket Policies:
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Wharf Amphitheater Seating Chart:
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