The new year brings exciting opportunities for new adventures. Ring in this new season by checking out a new event or an old favorite! Not sure what to do? Here is our list of January 2023 events in Auburn and Opelika.
AU vs. Texas A&M Swim Meet, Jan. 4
- What: Auburn University’s Swimming and Diving team is hosting Texas A&M on Wednesday, January 4. This event is free.
- Where: James E. Martin Aquatic Center, 664 Biggio Drive
- When: 2 p.m.
- Visit the event website.
Jay Leno at the Gogue Performing Arts Center, Jan. 9
- What: Renowned late-night talk show host and comedian Jay Leno is headed to Auburn. Widely known as the hardest working man in show business, Leno performs more than 100 live shows a year where he tests his jokes and humor on audiences.
- Where: Gogue Performing Arts Center, 910 S. College St.
- When: 7:30 p.m.
- Visit the event website.
AU Basketball vs. Mississippi State, Jan. 14
- What: Head out to watch the Auburn Men’s Basketball team and Bruce Pearl take on Mississippi State in Neville Arena on Saturday, January 14.
- Where: Neville Arena, 250 Beard-Eaves Court
- When: 7:30 p.m.
- Visit the event website.
An Evening of Wine Tasting, Jan. 18
- What: Grab your friends and get ready to experience an evening of tasting wines from all around the world with Master Sommelier Thomas Price. Learn about the wine and practice tasting techniques. Tickets are $40 and attendees must show proof of ID.
- Where: Tony & Libba Rane Culinary Science Center, 205 S College St.
- When: 6 to 7 p.m.
- Visit the event website.
Sundilla Presents Tim Easton in Concert, Jan. 20
- What: The Sundilla Concert Series & Radio Hour is kicking off its 30th year with Tim Easton! Get ready for a night of folk, blues and rock & roll. Advanced tickets are $20 and can be bought online. Admission will be $25 at the door.
- Where: Auburn Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 450 E. Thach Ave.
- When: 7:30 to 10 p.m.
- Visit the event website.
Food Truck Friday, Jan. 20
- What: Don’t worry, Food Truck Friday isn’t getting left off the list of January 2023 events in Auburn and Opelika. Head to Downtown Opelika every first and third Friday of each month to indulge in tasty food and drinks from a diverse lineup of food trucks.
- Where: Downtown Opelika, N. Railroad Ave.
- When: 5 p.m. to midnight
- Visit the event website.
Crystal Gayle & Lee Greenwood at the Gogue Performing Arts Center, Jan. 21
- What: Join Crystal Gayle and Lee Greenwood for a night of traditional country ballads. Hear some of their most iconic songs, such as Gayle’s “I’ll Get Over You” and Greenwood’s “God Bless the USA.” You won’t want to miss this!
- Where: Gogue Performing Arts Center, 910 S. College St.
- When: 7:30 p.m.
- Visit the event website.
Miss Alabama USA & Miss Alabama Teen USA Pageant, Jan. 27, 28
- What: The Gogue Performing Arts Center is home of the Miss Alabama USA and Miss Alabama Teen USA Pageants. Contestants from all over the state will come to compete in the preliminaries on Friday, January 27, followed by the final competition on Saturday, January 28, where the next Miss Alabama USA will be crowned.
- Where: Gogue Performing Arts Center, 910 S. College St.
- When: 7:30 p.m.
- Visit the event website.
AU Gymnastics vs. North Carolina State, Jan. 27
- What: Auburn’s Gymnastics team will host and compete against North Carolina State on Friday, January 27. Tickets are available online now.
- Where: Neville Arena, 250 Beard-Eaves Court
- When: 7 p.m.
- Visit the event website.
Disney’s Winnie the Pooh at Gogue Performing Arts Center, Jan. 31
- What: The Gogue 2022-2023 Family Series presents Winnie the Pooh. This is a musical adaptation of a new story from the Hundred Acre Wood told through puppetry. Tickets are available online.
- Where: Gogue Performing Arts Center, 910 S College St.
- When: 7 p.m.
- Visit the event website.
Summary
January 2023 events in Auburn and Opelika are kicking off the new year the right way. For more fun events, check out the full Auburn-Opelika Tourism calendar.
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