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    Summer Live Music in Athens

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

    AthFest, June 21-23, features over 100 bands performing on outdoor and indoor stages. Outdoor headliner stages are free. Club crawl wristbands start at just $20!.
    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

    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!

     

    Music Events
    6/8
    Kishi Bashi at the Georgia Theatre Kishi Bashi at the Georgia Theatre Kishi Bashi at the Georgia Theatre

    The Georgia Theatre presents Kishi Bashi, with Twain. Kishi will be performing songs from his recently released album, Sonderlust. For tickets, please visit…

    The Georgia Theatre presents Kishi Bashi, with Twain. Kishi will be performing songs from his recently released album,…

    The Georgia Theatre presents Kishi Bashi, with Twain. Kishi will be performing songs from his recently released album, Sonderlust. For tickets, please visit…

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    6/22
    2019 Flagpole Athens Music Awards 2019 Flagpole Athens Music Awards 2019 Flagpole Athens Music Awards

    The Annual Flagpole Athens Music Awards Show is designed to honor and celebrate those who make Athens, GA a center of musical creativity, enjoyment and…

    The Annual Flagpole Athens Music Awards Show is designed to honor and celebrate those who make Athens, GA a center of…

    The Annual Flagpole Athens Music Awards Show is designed to honor and celebrate those who make Athens, GA a center of musical creativity, enjoyment and…

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    6/20 - 6/23
    AthFest Music and Arts Festival AthFest Music and Arts Festival AthFest Music and Arts Festival

    The AthFest Music and Arts Festival takes place in historic downtown Athens, GA, showcasing more than 100 bands on three free outdoors stages and a Club Crawl…

    The AthFest Music and Arts Festival takes place in historic downtown Athens, GA, showcasing more than 100 bands on three…

    The AthFest Music and Arts Festival takes place in historic downtown Athens, GA, showcasing more than 100 bands on three free outdoors stages and a Club Crawl…

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    7/6
    Classic City American Music Festival Classic City American Music Festival Classic City American Music Festival

    The Classic City American Music Festival celebrates the best of American music as we pause to celebrate our country. An ALL AGES family friendly event –…

    The Classic City American Music Festival celebrates the best of American music as we pause to celebrate our country. An…

    The Classic City American Music Festival celebrates the best of American music as we pause to celebrate our country. An ALL AGES family friendly event –…

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    7/26 - 7/27
    Sigh In July 2019 Music Festival Sigh In July 2019 Music Festival Sigh In July 2019 Music Festival

    We are excited to announce that the 5th annual Sigh In July Music & Arts Festival will be held July 26-27, 2019 at Live Wire Athens in Athens, GA! A small…

    We are excited to announce that the 5th annual Sigh In July Music & Arts Festival will be held July 26-27, 2019 at…

    We are excited to announce that the 5th annual Sigh In July Music & Arts Festival will be held July 26-27, 2019 at Live Wire Athens in Athens, GA! A small…

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