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…

9/22

Above Athens Balloon Festival Above Athens Balloon Festival Above Athens Balloon Festival

Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services will host the inaugural Above Athens Balloon Festival on Saturday, September 22 from 4:00 – 8:30 p.m. at Sandy Creek…

Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services will host the inaugural Above Athens Balloon Festival on Saturday, September 22…

Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services will host the inaugural Above Athens Balloon Festival on Saturday, September 22 from 4:00 – 8:30 p.m. at Sandy Creek…

9/22

Athens Jazz Festival Athens Jazz Festival Athens Jazz Festival

WUGA and Jazz Athens (JAGA) present the 2018 Athens Jazz Festival, a free, day-long concert. This year's event will be held at Bishop Park in Athens and will…

WUGA and Jazz Athens (JAGA) present the 2018 Athens Jazz Festival, a free, day-long concert. This year's event will be…

WUGA and Jazz Athens (JAGA) present the 2018 Athens Jazz Festival, a free, day-long concert. This year's event will be held at Bishop Park in Athens and will…

9/22

Brandi Carlile LIVE at The Classic Center Brandi Carlile LIVE at The Classic Center Brandi Carlile LIVE at The Classic Center

Brandi Carlile will be LIVE at The Classic Center Genre: Pop/Rock/Alternative Hometown: Seattle, WA Record Label: Low Country Sound/Elektra Records About: By…

Brandi Carlile will be LIVE at The Classic Center Genre: Pop/Rock/Alternative Hometown: Seattle, WA Record Label: Low…

Brandi Carlile will be LIVE at The Classic Center Genre: Pop/Rock/Alternative Hometown: Seattle, WA Record Label: Low Country Sound/Elektra Records About: By…

9/26

Million Dollar Quartet Million Dollar Quartet Million Dollar Quartet

The Broadway musical "Million Dollar Quartet," inspired by the electrifying true story that brought together four rock icons, is coming to The Classic Center…

The Broadway musical "Million Dollar Quartet," inspired by the electrifying true story that brought together four rock…

The Broadway musical "Million Dollar Quartet," inspired by the electrifying true story that brought together four rock icons, is coming to The Classic Center…

9/29

North Georgia Folk Festival, 34th Annual North Georgia Folk Festival, 34th Annual North Georgia Folk Festival, 34th Annual

The 34th annual North Georgia Folk Festival will be held on Saturday, September 29th 2018, at Sandy Creek Park in Athens, Georgia. This fun-filled,…

The 34th annual North Georgia Folk Festival will be held on Saturday, September 29th 2018, at Sandy Creek Park in…

The 34th annual North Georgia Folk Festival will be held on Saturday, September 29th 2018, at Sandy Creek Park in Athens, Georgia. This fun-filled,…

10/1 - 10/2

Father John Misty at the Georgia Theatre Father John Misty at the Georgia Theatre Father John Misty at the Georgia Theatre

Father John Misty is an American folk singer-songwriter, guitarist, and drummer. Maintaining a steady output of solo recordings since 2004, Tillman is a former…

Father John Misty is an American folk singer-songwriter, guitarist, and drummer. Maintaining a steady output of solo…

Father John Misty is an American folk singer-songwriter, guitarist, and drummer. Maintaining a steady output of solo recordings since 2004, Tillman is a former…

10/14

Boo-le-Bark on the Boulevard Boo-le-Bark on the Boulevard Boo-le-Bark on the Boulevard

Boo-le-Bark is a Athens Community parade in which 150 dogs and their handlers, families, friends and local personalities walk through the Boulevard neighborhood…

Boo-le-Bark is a Athens Community parade in which 150 dogs and their handlers, families, friends and local personalities…

Boo-le-Bark is a Athens Community parade in which 150 dogs and their handlers, families, friends and local personalities walk through the Boulevard neighborhood…

10/18 - 10/21

Classic City Fringe Festival Classic City Fringe Festival Classic City Fringe Festival

The Classic City Fringe Festival is an event spanning several days and several venues throughout downtown Athens, celebrating the amazing variety of fringe…

The Classic City Fringe Festival is an event spanning several days and several venues throughout downtown Athens,…

The Classic City Fringe Festival is an event spanning several days and several venues throughout downtown Athens, celebrating the amazing variety of fringe…

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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.
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