Summer Live Music in Athens

Summer Strummin Banjo Summer is the best time of the year to sample Athens’ live music scene.

AthFest, June 22-24, features over 100 bands performing on outdoor and indoor stages. Outdoor headliner stages are free. Club crawl wristbands are just $20-$25 and can be purchased here.
Bring the whole family; KidsFest and an Artist Market round out the AthFest offerings.

The music doesn’t stop there—Athens will be jammin’ all summer long, with the

Sunflower Music Series,
Classic City American Music Festival
PopFest, and
Wildwood Revival,

plus performances almost every night of the week at renowned spots like the

While you’re in Athens check out the Athens Music History Walking Tour to get yourself started on a musical journey through time.

Or, plan to follow our Bands and Brews itinerary for the best music and craft beer sites and sounds in Athens!

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9/12 - 5/16

Franklin College Chamber Music Series Franklin College Chamber Music Series Franklin College Chamber Music Series

The nation’s premier repertory company for chamber music opens the 2018-19 Franklin College Chamber Music Series with the free Payne Memorial Concert as the…

The nation’s premier repertory company for chamber music opens the 2018-19 Franklin College Chamber Music Series with…

The nation’s premier repertory company for chamber music opens the 2018-19 Franklin College Chamber Music Series with the free Payne Memorial Concert as the…

9/21 - 4/4

UGA Presents the CLASSICS music series UGA Presents the CLASSICS music series UGA Presents the CLASSICS music series

The Performing Arts Center is a true gem in the Athens community. The 2018-19 season's program contains some of the finest musicians, theatre-makers, dance, and…

The Performing Arts Center is a true gem in the Athens community. The 2018-19 season's program contains some of the…

The Performing Arts Center is a true gem in the Athens community. The 2018-19 season's program contains some of the finest musicians, theatre-makers, dance, and…

12/1 - 12/2

Indie South Fair: Holiday Hooray! Indie South Fair: Holiday Hooray! Indie South Fair: Holiday Hooray!

This December market is perfect for your holiday shopping and maybe you'll just see Santa! Indie South Fair provides a venue for artists to directly connect…

This December market is perfect for your holiday shopping and maybe you'll just see Santa! Indie South Fair provides a…

This December market is perfect for your holiday shopping and maybe you'll just see Santa! Indie South Fair provides a venue for artists to directly connect…

12/2

State Botanical Garden Holiday Open House… State Botanical Garden Holiday Open House… State Botanical Garden Holiday Open House…

The State Botanical Garden will have the Visitor Center & Conservatory decorated for the season, so come celebrate with them at this special family day.…

The State Botanical Garden will have the Visitor Center & Conservatory decorated for the season, so come celebrate…

The State Botanical Garden will have the Visitor Center & Conservatory decorated for the season, so come celebrate with them at this special family day.…

12/6 - 12/8

Yuletide Musical Dinners by Athens Chamber… Yuletide Musical Dinners by Athens Chamber… Yuletide Musical Dinners by Athens Chamber…

Throughout the evening you will hear music of the season. Join the Athens Chamber Singers for holiday music and a festive buffet at the popular annual Yuletide…

Throughout the evening you will hear music of the season. Join the Athens Chamber Singers for holiday music and a…

Throughout the evening you will hear music of the season. Join the Athens Chamber Singers for holiday music and a festive buffet at the popular annual Yuletide…

12/8 - 12/9

Athens Symphony Christmas Concert 2018 Athens Symphony Christmas Concert 2018 Athens Symphony Christmas Concert 2018

Join the Athens Symphony as they kick off their season and celebrate 40+ years of music for the Classic City. Complimentary tickets are available at The Classic…

Join the Athens Symphony as they kick off their season and celebrate 40+ years of music for the Classic City.…

Join the Athens Symphony as they kick off their season and celebrate 40+ years of music for the Classic City. Complimentary tickets are available at The Classic…

12/15

David Archuleta: Winter in the Air Tour David Archuleta: Winter in the Air Tour David Archuleta: Winter in the Air Tour

This platinum-selling pop star rose to fame at an early age on the seventh season of "American Idol" and has continued to chart his own path with six studio…

This platinum-selling pop star rose to fame at an early age on the seventh season of "American Idol" and has continued…

This platinum-selling pop star rose to fame at an early age on the seventh season of "American Idol" and has continued to chart his own path with six studio…

12/16

Athens Master Chorale Holiday Concert Athens Master Chorale Holiday Concert Athens Master Chorale Holiday Concert

The Athens Master Chorale kicks off its Season with a Holiday Concert Sunday, December 16th, at 4:00 p.m. in the The Classic Center Atrium. For more information…

The Athens Master Chorale kicks off its Season with a Holiday Concert Sunday, December 16th, at 4:00 p.m. in the The…

The Athens Master Chorale kicks off its Season with a Holiday Concert Sunday, December 16th, at 4:00 p.m. in the The Classic Center Atrium. For more information…

12/31

New Year's Eve Party at the 40 WATT CLUB! New Year's Eve Party at the 40 WATT CLUB! New Year's Eve Party at the 40 WATT CLUB!

Come celebrate New Years with Kishi Bashi at The 40 Watt! Kishi Bashi is the pseudonym of singer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter Kaoru Ishibashi. Born in…

Come celebrate New Years with Kishi Bashi at The 40 Watt! Kishi Bashi is the pseudonym of singer, multi-instrumentalist,…

Come celebrate New Years with Kishi Bashi at The 40 Watt! Kishi Bashi is the pseudonym of singer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter Kaoru Ishibashi. Born in…

2/27

Old Dominion at The Classic Center Old Dominion at The Classic Center Old Dominion at The Classic Center

Country music group Old Dominion is returning to Athens on February 27th, 2019 to perform live in concert at the 440 Foundry Pavilion at The Classic Center.…

Country music group Old Dominion is returning to Athens on February 27th, 2019 to perform live in concert at the 440…

Country music group Old Dominion is returning to Athens on February 27th, 2019 to perform live in concert at the 440 Foundry Pavilion at The Classic Center.…

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Plan A Musical Pilgrimage to Athens

Live Music

No visit would be complete without sampling a bit of Athens' world-renowned music scene.
Music History Walking Tour

Visit famous sites in Athens music history.
Bands and Brews

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