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R&B Tour Birmingham

Usher and Chris Brown at Protective Stadium. Everything you need to know before you go.

Date
July 28, 2026
Venue
Protective Stadium
Capacity
45,000
Show Time
7:00 PM
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Big Tone · Concert Promoter
This is HOME. Birmingham, Alabama is in the heart of the Deep South R&B belt. The crowd at Protective Stadium will be local, loyal, and loud. Atlanta fans will drive up. This show will feel like a homecoming.
Know Before You Go

Protective Stadium Guide

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Public Transit
Multiple city-owned parking garages within 2–3 blocks of Protective Stadium. Pre-purchase via SpotHero or the stadium website — $15–$30 in advance. Much cheaper than other tour cities.
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Parking
Protective Stadium is in downtown Birmingham — the most centrally located venue on the entire tour. Walkable from several downtown hotels and parking garages.
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Rideshare
Rideshare drop-off on 14th Street or 1st Avenue N — check event-day signage. Birmingham rideshare is much easier than major cities — shorter wait times, easier pickup zones.
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Weather
Late July in Birmingham averages 88–95°F — hot and humid Alabama summer. Arrive early, stay hydrated, wear breathable fabric. The pre-show walkup will be in full summer heat.
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Pre-Show Dining
Downtown Birmingham restaurant row — 2nd Avenue N and the Uptown district. Saw's BBQ, The Essential, Roots & Revelry. Excellent pre-show dining 5–10 min from the stadium.
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Get Tickets
StubHub — tickets from $121. Vivid Seats — 15% off first order. TicketNetwork — all-in pricing from $138. All platforms guarantee authentic tickets.
Big Tone · Concert Promoter
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Clear Bag Policy
  • Clear plastic/vinyl bag — max 12"x6"x12" (clear backpacks, totes, fanny packs that fit)
  • Small non-clear clutch — max 4.5"x6.5" (can go inside your clear bag)
  • One factory-sealed water bottle (500ml max)
  • Medical items with additional screening
  • Non-clear bags larger than 4.5"x6.5"
  • Outside food or drinks (medical exceptions only)
  • Cameras with lenses over 6 inches
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