Where to Hear Live Music

 Dozens of Athens clubs play a wide range of music, including TWO of the Top 40 Music Venues in America, according to Paste Magazine!Paste Top 40 AthFest packages

 Athens Live Music Venues:

40 Watt Club
ONE OF AMERICA'S 40 BEST MUSIC VENUES! Internationally-renowned nightspot with live music almost every night of the week.
Allen's
Allen's is back! Staying true to its roots, Allen's proudly continues to offer good food, cold beer and live local music in a comfortable, laid back atmosphere. LIVE MUSIC EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY.
AthFest
A showcase of the best in Athens music every June, with over 150 bands performing on outdoor stages and in the clubs.
Caledonia Lounge
Indie-rock club featuring up-and-coming local and national alternative acts.
Farm 255
Our music is as locally grown as our food.
Georgia Theatre
Catch live music nightly at this world-renowned hot spot.
Go Bar
Popular dance club and bar.
Hot Corner Coffee
Acoustic and spoken-word artists, particularly on weekends.
J.R.'s Baitshack
Popular among the University crowd for acoustic guitar soloists and classic Southern rock.
Little Kings Club
Frequent special events and CD release parties, plus regular weekend hours.
Melting Point
This intimate music venue hosts a variety of music styles and is a favorite of a wide range of fans. Recently named one of America's 40 Best Music Venues by Paste magazine.
Mercury Lounge
True step-above bar fare, including exotic cheeses and mojitos, plus several shows a week from light jazz and acoustic folk bands.
Morton Theatre
Historic restored vaudeville theatre now hosting Athens 441 radio show tapings and other music and theatre special events.
Nuci's Space
Local musicians' resource center offering practice spaces and counseling services for musicians, as well as performance space on their indoor stage.
Repent
Repent Bar features a wide selection of beer, wine, champagne plus loud bands, darts, billiards, and patio.
Rye Bar
Young bands and singer/songwriters just starting out have found a welcoming stage and audience at Rye Bar. Open-mic night on Mondays is the longest-running of its kind in town. One of Athens' smaller clubs.
Safari Athens
Restaurant, bar and live music venue specializing in regional country rock.
Tasty World
This two-floor bar and nightclub downtown is housed in the beautifully renovated old Fridgedaire building.
The Library
One of Athens' largest clubs, with a full performance schedule plus eats from a full kitchen.
The Ritz
Large space with state-of-the-art sound and lighting for local, regional, and national acts.
Wild Wing Cafe
Catch regional cover bands, roots-rock, and local singer-songwriters upstairs.