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CONTACT: Karen Beasley
Vice President of Marketing and Communications
Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association
PHONE: 256.350.3500 / 800.648.5381
EMAIL: karen@northalabama.org
2026 Entertainment Announced for Looney’s Amphitheater Complex and Cultural Center
Decatur, Ala. (January 27, 2026) – Located in the heart of Bankhead National Forest, the Looney’s Amphitheater Complex and Cultural Center is undergoing a rebirth and has reopened as an entertainment venue with an exciting lineup of concerts and special events planned for 2026.
The indoor theater, the Dual Destiny Theater, will host bluegrass concerts the first Saturday of each month in 2026. Each concert features two bands. Hours are 6 to 8 p.m. Concessions are available and admission is $10 per person at the door (children 12 and under free). For more information, call (205) 489-6569.
Sponsored by the Winston County Arts Council, the 13th annual Empty Bowls will be held Thursday, February 5 at the Double Springs Municipal Building located at 23415 Hwy 195 in Double Springs. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person (children 12 and under free) and can be purchased at the door.
The Prayer & Patriotism Program returns June 28, 2026 (always the Sunday night before the 4th of July) in the Dual Destiny Theater. The free program starts at 7 p.m. with a fireworks display immediately after.
Restoration of the amphitheater and buildings on the Looney’s site including the concession area, ticket center and the former Sister Sara’s Restaurant is currently underway. These structures had been left vacant for over 20 years until the Winston County Arts Council purchased the complex in October, 2022, with the idea of promoting tourism and the arts throughout Winston County. The Lodge is now available to rent for or parties, family reunions, meetings and other gatherings.
Looney’s is located at 22400 Hwy 278 in Double Springs, Alabama with beautiful views of Bankhead National Forest. For information on upcoming events, look for Looney’s Amphitheater Complex and Cultural Center on Facebook or call (205) 489-6569.
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About Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA)
AMLA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion and development of the $4.9 billion North Alabama travel industry within the 16 northernmost counties of the state. It is supported by 500-plus members consisting of chambers of commerce, Convention & Visitors Bureaus, attractions, campgrounds, festivals, communities, golf courses, restaurants, accommodations and vendors. Counties included within the AMLA region are Blount, Cherokee, Colbert, Cullman, DeKalb, Etowah, Franklin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Morgan and Winston. Additional information on North Alabama destinations, accommodations and special events is available by calling 800.648.5381, by visiting www.NorthAlabama.org and by following us on social media @VisitNorthAL.
