Featured Events in Gulf Shores in May 2025 (May Updated)

Hosted in Gulf Shores, Alabama, the NCAA National Collegiate Beach Volleyball Championship is back! Don't miss the NCAA Beach Volleyball Championship action beginning Friday, May 2, and a champion being crowned Sunday, May 4. Five collegiate courts and five practice courts are set up along the Alabama's sugar-white sand beaches. While the 2025 event has been relocated from Huntington Beach, California, due to wildfire recovery efforts and resource reallocation, Alabama's Beaches Sports & Events (host destination) and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (host institution) have hosted this event since its inaugural championship in 2016 in Gulf Shores. Our thoughts are with our Pacific Coast counterparts during this trying time. Schedule of Events Friday, May 2: Duals Played 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturday, May 3: Duals Played 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Sunday, May 4: Championship Dual 2:30 p.m.Please note: Schedule is subject to change. All times are in Central Time (CT). Box Office Hours Thursday, May 1: 10 a.m - 2 p.m.Friday, May 2: 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. (gates open 7 a.m.)Saturday, May 3: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. (gates open 8 a.m.)Sunday, May 4: 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. (gates open 1:30 p.m.)What can/can't I bring to the event? Small backpacks are permitted but are subject to search.Beach towels are permitted, however, beach chairs, tents, hammocks and umbrellas are not.No outside food or beverage is allowed. Reasonably priced food and drinks will be available on site.Empty water bottles are allowed. There will be a water station on-site to fill your bottle.Coolers and glass are prohibited.Drones, video cameras and professional photo equipment are prohibited.Any items that can be used as a means to disturb the peace, endanger the safety of others and/or inflict damage to people and goods or any illegal items are prohibited.Is ADA parking and seating available? ADA seating is available with General Admission and NCAA Fan Experience, however not available for Courtside Seating.ADA parking will be available on a first-come, first-served basis in the southeast corner of the Surf Style parking lot. Surf Style is located on the southeast corner of Highway 59 and Beach Boulevard, just north of The Hangout restaurant. The spaces will be clearly marked. Once parked, please follow the north side of the Beach Boulevard sidewalk to the west, cross south at the Highway 59/Beach Boulevard intersection to enter the championship site.Do I have to purchase a ticket for my child? Fans 2 years old and under are admitted free of charge.Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? You must bring either your electronic email ticket or a printed version to the box office to exchange for your wristband.What is the refund policy? Tickets are non-refundable.Where can I contact the organizer with any questions? For more information on the event, please call Sarah Cooper, 251-974-4611.NCAA Ticket Terms Information Source: NCAA | eventbrite

Hangout Music Fest features like Ages 18 and up welcome, Under 17 need a ticket and must be accompanied by an adult with a ticket. Show will take place rain or shine. Lineup and schedule subject to change. Ins or Outs allowed for 3-Day weekend wristbands per each patron. Patrons with single days tickets are not allowed back in venue after they leave the festival. Exhibitor will showcase the first and only music festival of it's kind in North America, a unique festival experience and consistently features a diverse selection of top touring artists and more. Information Source: Goldenvoice | expotobi

Hangout is a more than a three-day festival on the white sand beaches of Gulf Shores, AL. Hangout is the ultimate kick off to summer, where quintessential beach vacation meets high end music festival. Kick back and relax with your toes in the sand, hang loose with all of your friends, while listening to your favorite music and making memories that last a lifetime.

Hosted in Gulf Shores, Alabama, the NCAA National Collegiate Beach Volleyball Championship is back! Don't miss the NCAA Beach Volleyball Championship action beginning Friday, May 2, and a champion being crowned Sunday, May 4. Five collegiate courts and five practice courts are set up along the Alabama's sugar-white sand beaches. While the 2025 event has been relocated from Huntington Beach, California, due to wildfire recovery efforts and resource reallocation, Alabama's Beaches Sports & Events (host destination) and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (host institution) have hosted this event since its inaugural championship in 2016 in Gulf Shores. Our thoughts are with our Pacific Coast counterparts during this trying time. Schedule of Events Friday, May 2: Duals Played 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 3: Duals Played 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 4: Championship Dual 9:30 a.m. Please note: Schedule is subject to change. All times are in Central Time (CT). Box Office Hours Thursday, May 1: 10 a.m - 2 p.m. Friday, May 2: 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. (gates open 7 a.m.) Saturday, May 3: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. (gates open 8 a.m.) Sunday, May 4: 7 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. (gates open 8 a.m.) What can/can't I bring to the event? Small backpacks are permitted but are subject to search. Beach towels are permitted, however, beach chairs, tents, hammocks and umbrellas are not. No outside food or beverage is allowed. Reasonably priced food and drinks will be available on site. Empty water bottles are allowed. There will be a water station on-site to fill your bottle. Coolers and glass are prohibited. Drones, video cameras and professional photo equipment are prohibited. Any items that can be used as a means to disturb the peace, endanger the safety of others and/or inflict damage to people and goods or any illegal items are prohibited. Is ADA parking and seating available? ADA seating is available with General Admission and NCAA Fan Experience, however not available for Courtside Seating. ADA parking will be available on a first-come, first-served basis in the southeast corner of the Surf Style parking lot. Surf Style is located on the southeast corner of Highway 59 and Beach Boulevard, just north of The Hangout restaurant. The spaces will be clearly marked. Once parked, please follow the north side of the Beach Boulevard sidewalk to the west, cross south at the Highway 59/Beach Boulevard intersection to enter the championship site. Do I have to purchase a ticket for my child? Fans 2 years old and under are admitted free of charge. Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? You must bring either your electronic email ticket or a printed version to the box office to exchange for your wristband. What is the refund policy? Tickets are non-refundable. Where can I contact the organizer with any questions? For more information on the event, please call Sarah Cooper, 251-974-4611. NCAA Ticket Terms Information Source: NCAA | eventbrite

Hangout is a more than a three-day festival on the white sand beaches of Gulf Shores, AL. Hangout is the ultimate kick off to summer, where quintessential beach vacation meets high end music festival. Kick back and relax with your toes in the sand, hang loose with all of your friends, while listening to your favorite music and making memories that last a lifetime.

Hangout is a more than a three-day festival on the white sand beaches of Gulf Shores, AL. Hangout is the ultimate kick off to summer, where quintessential beach vacation meets high end music festival. Kick back and relax with your toes in the sand, hang loose with all of your friends, while listening to your favorite music and making memories that last a lifetime.