Live ’26 • Birmingham • Updated October 21, 2026
Cody Johnson plays Utilita Arena Birmingham on Sunday, November 1, 2026, joined by Parker McCollum and Emily Ann Roberts. Our predicted setlist follows the Live ’26 mix of dance-floor energy, rodeo storytelling and the closing pull of “Dirt Cheap,” “The Painter” and “’Til You Can’t.” Plan the day as a city-center evening, with the Sunday journey home already sorted.
The useful distinction here is the venue: this is Utilita Arena Birmingham in the city center. Save that full name with your ticket, parking reservation and meeting point. A country show makes an excellent end to the weekend when the logistics are settled before you leave home.
Date and billing: Cody Johnson’s official tour schedule and the venue event page.
Our concert outfit pick
Vintage Live on Tour Jersey
For Birmingham, the cream-and-rust jersey works with dark denim and brown boots. The V-neck and dark trim give the outfit shape, while the large back number makes it useful for a group look. Compare the size chart with a shirt you already own before choosing a relaxed fit.
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Cody Johnson Birmingham setlist prediction
Our personal forecast follows the Live ’26 shape reported at Edmonton on September 17, with the August 29 St. Paul report as a second reference. We’re backing the Texas-heavy opening, a substantial middle of newer songs and the emotional late-set run. This is our predicted sequence for Birmingham.
- That’s Texas
- Me and My Kind
- Dance Her Home
- With You I Am
- Dear Rodeo
- Nothin’ on You
- Long Haired Country Boy
- Human
- Time Bomb
- Banks of the Trinity
- Take Me Back (Leave Me There)
- Horseback
- The Fall
- People in the Back
- I’m Gonna Love You
- By Your Grace
- Dirt Cheap
- The Painter
- ‘Til You Can’t
- Travelin’ Soldier
- Diamond in My Pocket
Why “Dear Rodeo” is our Birmingham centerpiece
The punchy songs are the easy part of a preparation playlist; “Dear Rodeo” gives the evening its other dimension. We’d listen for the change in Johnson’s delivery as the set moves from public celebration toward personal cost and memory. Pair it with “Human” before the trip, then return to “Dance Her Home” for the release. That small sequence captures more of the show’s range than a greatest-hits shuffle.
Before you go: a Sunday plan for the city-center arena
Use the two published times correctly
The official event page lists 6 p.m. doors and 7:30 p.m. event start. Keep time for the supporting bill; the event listing is not a separate announcement of Johnson’s exact stage time. Our recommendation is an early meal followed by entry close to doors, so food and a merchandise browse do not compete with the music.
Sunday travel deserves its own check. Look up the service you intend to use in both directions for November 1, including any engineering work or reduced-frequency evening connection. If you’re arriving by rail from another city, decide on a backup return before choosing a tight last train.
If you drive, book the right car park
The venue lists North, South and West parking; West is reserved for pre-booked and hospitality customers. Its event page recommends advance booking, and parking payments are cashless. Save the exact car park entrance and booking confirmation instead of navigating only to the arena name.
For a group coming in separate cars, meet near your chosen entrance after everyone has parked. Trying to find one another inside a moving vehicle queue is an unnecessary complication. Take a photo of the level and space marker, then keep the return route with the same person who holds the parking confirmation.
Measure the compartments as well as the bag
The arena’s published policy permits bags no bigger than 21 × 30 × 19 cm, with a maximum of two compartments; rucksacks are not permitted. The event page also says outside food and drink cannot be brought in. A compact crossbody is a more practical choice than a weekend bag.
For families, review the same page’s seated and standing age rules against each ticket before traveling. Keep tickets ready to scan and have your payment card and ID where you can reach them. A light jacket over a country shirt is easier to manage indoors than several bulky layers.
✓ The final check
Correct city and date on every ticket; ticket app ready; charged phone; ID and payment method; a measured small bag; comfortable footwear; and the return journey shared with your group. Recheck the linked venue page before you leave for the final entry information.
The best Sunday plan leaves the concert feeling like the main event, not a race against the timetable. Get the city-center venue and return journey right, then settle in for the shift from the first burst of country energy to the songs with the most personal weight.
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