Featuring brilliantly reimagined ukulele covers of contemporary favorites, The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain brings its internationally acclaimed blend of music and comedy to UAB's Alys Stephens Center in Birmingham. Beloved around the world for their wit, virtuosity and unmistakable charm, this iconic ensemble delivers genre‑defying performances marked by dazzling musicianship and sharp humor—armed with nothing but ukuleles. Expect an unforgettable evening that is smart, surprising, and wildly entertaining. Founded in 1986, The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain rose from humble beginnings in small rooms above old pubs to become global touring sensations. In 2026, the Orchestra celebrates its 40th anniversary, having performed everywhere from Australasia to the North Pole, from Windsor Castle to Carnegie Hall. Their live performances reinvent everything from rock classics and pop hits to classical favorites, spanning genres that include punk, funk, disco, bluegrass, and even metal. Each show is an all-singing, all-strumming, full-throttle experience—smart, surprising, and wildly entertaining for music lovers of all ages. Don’t miss this joyful, irresistibly rhythmic night of all‑ukulele music in Birmingham.
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Featuring brilliantly reimagined ukulele covers of contemporary favorites, The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain brings its internationally acclaimed blend of music and comedy to UAB’s Alys Stephens Center in Birmingham. Beloved around the world for their wit, virtuosity and unmistakable charm, this iconic ensemble delivers genre‑defying performances marked by dazzling musicianship and sharp humor—armed with nothing but ukuleles. Expect an unforgettable evening that is smart, surprising, and wildly entertaining.
Founded in 1986, The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain rose from humble beginnings in small rooms above old pubs to become global touring sensations. In 2026, the Orchestra celebrates its 40th anniversary, having performed everywhere from Australasia to the North Pole, from Windsor Castle to Carnegie Hall.
Their live performances reinvent everything from rock classics and pop hits to classical favorites, spanning genres that include punk, funk, disco, bluegrass, and even metal. Each show is an all-singing, all-strumming, full-throttle experience—smart, surprising, and wildly entertaining for music lovers of all ages.
Don’t miss this joyful, irresistibly rhythmic night of all‑ukulele music in Birmingham.
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The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
Featuring brilliantly reimagined ukulele covers of contemporary favorites, The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain brings its internationally acclaimed blend of music and comedy to UAB’s Alys Stephens Center in Birmingham. Beloved around the world for their wit, virtuosity and unmistakable charm, this iconic ensemble delivers genre‑defying performances marked by dazzling musicianship and sharp humor—armed with nothing but ukuleles. Expect an unforgettable evening that is smart, surprising, and wildly entertaining.
Founded in 1986, The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain rose from humble beginnings in small rooms above old pubs to become global touring sensations. In 2026, the Orchestra celebrates its 40th anniversary, having performed everywhere from Australasia to the North Pole, from Windsor Castle to Carnegie Hall.
Their live performances reinvent everything from rock classics and pop hits to classical favorites, spanning genres that include punk, funk, disco, bluegrass, and even metal. Each show is an all-singing, all-strumming, full-throttle experience—smart, surprising, and wildly entertaining for music lovers of all ages.
Don’t miss this joyful, irresistibly rhythmic night of all‑ukulele music in Birmingham.
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1200 10th Avenue South
Birmingham , AL 35294
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UAB Center for the Arts
Description
Featuring brilliantly reimagined ukulele covers of contemporary favorites, The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain brings its internationally acclaimed blend of music and comedy to UAB’s Alys Stephens Center in Birmingham. Beloved around the world for their wit, virtuosity and unmistakable charm, this iconic ensemble delivers genre‑defying performances marked by dazzling musicianship and sharp humor—armed with nothing but ukuleles. Expect an unforgettable evening that is smart, surprising, and wildly entertaining.
Founded in 1986, The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain rose from humble beginnings in small rooms above old pubs to become global touring sensations. In 2026, the Orchestra celebrates its 40th anniversary, having performed everywhere from Australasia to the North Pole, from Windsor Castle to Carnegie Hall.
Their live performances reinvent everything from rock classics and pop hits to classical favorites, spanning genres that include punk, funk, disco, bluegrass, and even metal. Each show is an all-singing, all-strumming, full-throttle experience—smart, surprising, and wildly entertaining for music lovers of all ages.
Don’t miss this joyful, irresistibly rhythmic night of all‑ukulele music in Birmingham.