Atlanta puts on dozens of music festivals, large and small, throughout the year, many of them bringing tens of thousands of visitors to the city.
Music festivals in Atlanta cater to most musical tastes, from classical and country to hip-hop, blues, and electronic dance, in addition to international festivals celebrating the music of Atlanta’s many cultures.
Atlanta also hosts several very popular outdoor music festivals in its city parks, such as the Atlanta Jazz Festival, BeREGGAE festival and Music Midtown in Piedmont Park, Shaky Knees Music Festival in Old Fourth Ward’s Central Park, and House in the Park in Grant Park.
See more Atlanta event calendars:
– Food festivals
– Wine, beer and other drinks festivals
– Concerts
– Comedy shows
– Musicals
– Marathons, 5Ks and other races
See also:
– When to visit Atlanta
– Things to do in Atlanta
– Atlanta’s weather by month: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
!Dates, venues and other details can change at short notice. Please check all information at the official website before making plans to attend an event.
– ATL Blues Festival, April 7 2024
Annual festival of blues music at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. More details
– Amplify Decatur, April 13 2024
Annual music festival in downtown Decatur to benefit Decatur Cooperative Ministry and the Decatur Education Foundation. More details
– Sweetwater 420 Fest, April 20-21 2024
Annual music festival featuring musicians across a variety of genres, at Pullman Yards. More details
→ For other events this month, see April events in Atlanta or April concerts in Atlanta
– Shaky Knees Music Festival, May 3-5 2024
Annual festival of rock music, featuring 60+ bands. More details
– May-Retta Daze, May 4-5 2024
Annual arts, crafts and music festival in Marietta Square, with handmade arts and crafts show, local acoustic musicians, festival food, children’s activities and more. More details
– Sweet Auburn Springfest, May 11-12 2024
Big, free family-friendly outdoor music festival in the Historic Sweet Auburn District, featuring gospel, jazz, R&B, blues, country and other music, international food, vendors, children’s activities and more. More details
– Porchfest, May 18 2024
Annual music festival featuring a large number of performances on neighborhood porches in Virginia-Highland, food trucks, vendors, children’s activities and more. More details
– Atlanta Jazz Festival, May 25-27 2024
Very popular annual festival of jazz music in Piedmont Park, one of the biggest free jazz festivals in the country, featuring musicians from across the world. More details
→ For other events this month, see May events in Atlanta or May concerts in Atlanta
– Madaraka Festival Featuring Nyashinski, June 5 2024
Festival of African music and culture at the Buckhead Theatre. More details
– 100% Artists Festival in Cabbagetown, June 8 2024
Outdoor community music festival and food trucks in Cabbagetown. More details
– Juneteenth Atlanta Parade & Music Festival, June 14-16 2024
Annual festival in Centennial Olympic Park in celebration of Emancipation, with live music, food, local and international vendors, parade, cultural activities and more. More details
– 96-Hour Opera Festival, June 17 2024
Annual opera festival at the Ray Charles Center for the Performing Arts, featuring short operatic performances created by people from historically under-recognized communities over a four-day period. More details
– Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss: Outlaw Fest, June 21 2024
Country music festival at the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre. More details
→ For other events this month, see June events in Atlanta or June concerts in Atlanta
– Sad Summer Festival, July 26 2024
Festival of emo, punk and alternative rock music at the Coca-Cola Roxy. More details
– African Dance & Drum Festival, July 26-28 2024
Annual festival celebrating the arts and cultures of Africa at the Afrikan Djeli Cultural Institute, with music and dance workshops, craft market, food vendors, concert and more. More details
→ For other events this month, see July events in Atlanta or July concerts in Atlanta
– Slash – S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival, August 8 2024
Festival of blues music at the Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park. More details
– Summer Shade Festival, August 24-25 2024
Annual music and art festival in Grant Park, to benefit the Grant Park Conservancy, with regional and local artists, live performances and food market. More details
– Festival Peachtree Latino, August 31 2024
Annual multicultural festival in Piedmont Park, with international musicians, local performers, exhibitors, arts and crafts, international foods, family activities and more. More details
– Atlanta Hip Hop Day Festival, August 31 - September 1 2024
Annual festival of hip hop music at Historic 4th Ward Park. More details
→ For other events this month, see August events in Atlanta or August concerts in Atlanta
– Atlanta Hip Hop Day Festival, August 31 - September 1 2024
Annual festival of hip hop music at Historic 4th Ward Park. More details
– Prog Power USA, September 4-7 2024
Annual progressive and power metal festival. More details
– Sweet Auburn Music Fest, September 27-29 2024
Popular annual R&B and gospel music street festival in the Sweet Auburn district, with international food, art and other vendors, local businesses and more. More details
→ For other events this month, see September events in Atlanta or September concerts in Atlanta
– Wire & Wood Alpharetta, October 11-12 2024
Songwriter music festival with performances across downtown Alpharetta. More details
– Oakhurst Porchfest, October 12 2024
Annual community music festival in Decatur over 100 live performances on Oakhurst neighborhood porches. More details
→ For other events this month, see October events in Atlanta or October concerts in Atlanta
– Suwanee Chili Cook Off & Music Festival, November 9 2024
Annual food and music festival featuring local and regional musicians, chili tasting, vendors, artist market, food trucks, and children’s activities. More details
→ For other events this month, see November events in Atlanta or November concerts in Atlanta
Events this month to be confirmed.
→ For other events this month, see December events in Atlanta or December concerts in Atlanta
Events this month to be confirmed.
→ For other events this month, see January events in Atlanta or January concerts in Atlanta
Events this month to be confirmed.
→ For other events this month, see February events in Atlanta or February concerts in Atlanta
Events this month to be confirmed.
→ For other events this month, see March events in Atlanta or March concerts in Atlanta