Get ready, Alabamians: A new music festival is coming to Huntsville this fall that's hailed as one of the largest in the South. The event will take place in the city's sprawling John Hunt Park complex and will feature “nostalgic pop and rock anthems,” according to organizers.

The festival, called South Star, is scheduled for September 28 and 29. Its website says it will “bring a world-class festival experience to everyone in Huntsville,” with more than 20 artists expected to perform throughout the weekend.

SOUTH STAR 💫 New music festival coming to Huntsville, Alabama September 28-29!

Join us for some nostalgic pop and rock anthems in the heart of John Hunt Park.

The lineup will be announced soon 🚀 Register for SMS here https://t.co/N0AKo6utd3 Be the first to find out who's taking off with us! pic.twitter.com/GMVbtjf5EO

— South Star Music Festival (@southstarfest) April 16, 2024

The official lineup for South Star has yet to be announced, but The Festive Owl, a reliable source for festival insider info, is currently reporting that rock sensations Blink-182 will be one of the headliners for the event.

LEAK — Lots of questions about the new product #SouthStar The festival takes place in Huntsville, Alabama in September.

And what will the inaugural lineup look like? But the real question to ask is “How old am I?”, because Blink-182 will be headlining.

🦉🤝 pic.twitter.com/v5NokDhxFN

— TheFestiveOwl (@TheFestiveOwl) April 17, 2024

South Star's website also says premium tickets offer a “next level” experience, encouraging customers to browse GA+, VIP and Platinum offers for perks such as priority access, exclusive viewing areas and air-conditioned lounges.

Ticket prices have yet to be announced.

C3 Productions, the company responsible for South Star, also produces major music festivals such as Austin City Limits, Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza.

The city of Huntsville hasn't hosted a major music festival since the annual Big Spring Jam ended in 2011.

Austin Shipley is a staff writer for Yellow Hammer News.