Live music and nightlife in Hoover: venues, comedy and taprooms

Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. Addresses, hours and policies come from each venue’s own website, linked below. We list venues, not individual shows; check each venue’s calendar for what is on. The list is not a ranking.

Hoover’s nights out cluster in three places: the Library Theatre on Municipal Drive, which books touring musicians and shows through a full season; StarDome Comedy Club on Data Drive; and Brock’s Gap Brewing’s taproom and outdoor stage near the Hoover Met. Birmingham’s larger music rooms are listed at the end.

At a glance

• Concerts and shows: The Library Theatre, 200 Municipal Drive
• Comedy: StarDome Comedy Club, 1818 Data Drive, 18+; 205-444-0008
• Taproom and outdoor stage: Brock’s Gap Brewing, 500 Mineral Trace; 205-848-7837
• Getting home: plan a ride; see our getting around guide

The Library Theatre

The Library Theatre is inside the Hoover Public Library, 200 Municipal Drive. The 2026-27 lineup is its 34th season, with touring musicians, vocal groups and theater from fall through spring. Tickets are sold through the theater’s site, which also posts its ticket sale schedule, box office details and seating chart. The venue has accessible seating and devices for guests with hearing loss, according to its FAQ.

The library also hosts evening programs, including Live on the Plaza performances and an after-hours Game Night; dates are on its event calendar.

StarDome Comedy Club

StarDome Comedy Club, 1818 Data Drive, books headline comedians, open mic nights and trivia bingo. Its rules, from the club’s site:

• 18 and over only.
• A two-item minimum in the showroom.
• Listed ticket prices include fees; the club warns against third-party resellers.

Call 205-444-0008.

Brock’s Gap Brewing Company

Brock’s Gap Brewing, 500 Mineral Trace, Suite 100, calls itself the social heartbeat of the Brock’s Gap area. It has a taproom with 20 TVs and a mezzanine, an outdoor beer garden on more than 3 acres with an outside bar and food trucks, and a main stage for concerts, with 38 taps in all. Leashed pets and kids are welcome.

Its events page lists upcoming live music and tastings. Call 205-848-7837.

Bars and late dinners

• Farrelly’s Southern Bar & Kitchen, 5532 Grove Blvd.: dinner 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, with bar happy hour 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday to Friday, and an events page for what is on.

More places for a night out, with hours from their own sites, are on our date night guide.

Big venues

• Hoover Met Complex, 5508 Stadium Trace Parkway: the Hoover Met stadium and the Finley Center host tournaments, festivals and ticketed events; tickets for Finley Center events are sold through Etix. The city’s July fireworks show is here; see our Fourth of July page.

In Birmingham

Larger music rooms in Birmingham, north of Hoover:

• Iron City, 513 22nd St. S.
• WorkPlay, 500 23rd St. S., with three venues under one roof and a cocktail bar open seven days a week
• Saturn, 200 41st St. S.

Getting home safely

Plan a sober ride before you go out. Hoover police can be reached at 205-822-5300, and 911 in an emergency.

Related: date night in Hoover, free things to do and things to do this month.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a comedy club in Hoover?

Yes. StarDome Comedy Club is at 1818 Data Drive. It is an 18-and-over venue with a two-item minimum in the showroom; call 205-444-0008.

Where can I see a concert in Hoover?

The Library Theatre at the Hoover Public Library, 200 Municipal Drive, runs a ticketed concert and performance season each year. Brock’s Gap Brewing Company, 500 Mineral Trace, has a main stage for live music.

What time does Brock’s Gap Brewing close?

10 p.m. Sunday to Wednesday and 11 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, according to the brewery. It opens at 3 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. Friday and Sunday, and 8 a.m. Saturday.