Huntsville’s Signature Fest Panoply 2024: 5 Things to Know

Before the grand launch of Huntsville’s yet-to-be-named music festival in the fall, the city’s iconic festival makes its comeback in its 42nd edition this spring. Enthusiasts eagerly await the 2024 Panoply Arts Festival, scheduled for April 26-28 at Big Spring Park, Huntsville.

1. Local Music Spotlight

Over recent years, Panoply’s music lineup concentrated more intensively on local acts. Certainly, engaging local bands is budget-friendly, but it also gives Panoply a unique Huntsville-only flavor. This year, jazz-infused alt-rockers Dawn Osborne Band tops the Friday night lineup, while funk group Quantaphonics, smooth R&B band Lit Soul Band, and acoustic music stars Little and the Giants put up stellar performances on Saturday. Moreover, Sunday’s lineup features jazz ensemble City Vibes, R&B performers Victoria Jones, Kristoffer Leshaun, and Jazz McKenzie.

2. Value for Money

Panoply provides excellent value for money with a $20 weekend pass available via Art Huntsville’s website. Single-day tickets are available for $15, and children under 12 can attend free of charge. This pricing strategy ensures that the festival remains affordable and accessible to all.

3. Posterized Art Tradition

Connecticut native Jessica Nunno has brilliantly continued Panoply’s poster art tradition this year. From her studio at the Lowe Mill art center, Nunno has created a fascinating fusion of fantastical images and visual tributes to Big Spring Park, making it more enticing to attendees.

4. The Art – The Heart of the Festival

The heart of the festival – The Art Marketplace, will feature the works of over 100 creators, with more than 40 making their Panoply debut. Artists from as far as Colorado and Massachusetts, spanning 23 states, will be displaying their art. The Panoply Student Art Tent enhances the children-friendly orientation of the festival, highlighting artwork from Madison county students of all ages.

5. Fireworks – The Perfect Curtain Call

Concluding each night of the festival with a grand firework display has become an inseparable part of Panoply. These vibrant fireworks will tug at the heartstrings of attendees, beautifully punctuating the festivities on Friday and Saturday.

Panoply 2024 promises to be more engaging and exciting than ever. Whether you’re a music enthusiast, an art connoisseur, or simply looking for a fabulous time, this festival should not be missed.