Summer Live Music in Athens

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

AthFest, June 23-25, 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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8/9 - 8/12

Athens Popfest Athens Popfest Athens Popfest

Athens Popfest isn’t just one more multi-day event full of bands and crowds. It is an annual gathering of curious music fans, artists, travelers, and locals.…

Athens Popfest isn’t just one more multi-day event full of bands and crowds. It is an annual gathering of curious music…

Athens Popfest isn’t just one more multi-day event full of bands and crowds. It is an annual gathering of curious music fans, artists, travelers, and locals.…

8/18 - 8/20

Wildwood Revival Wildwood Revival Wildwood Revival

Named one of Garden & Gun's "Southern festivals well worth adding to the calendar." Wildwood Revival is an intimate, thoughtfully curated boutique festival…

Named one of Garden & Gun's "Southern festivals well worth adding to the calendar." Wildwood Revival is an intimate,…

Named one of Garden & Gun's "Southern festivals well worth adding to the calendar." Wildwood Revival is an intimate, thoughtfully curated boutique festival…

10/7

North Georgia Folk Festival, 33rd Annual North Georgia Folk Festival, 33rd Annual North Georgia Folk Festival, 33rd Annual

The 33rd annual North Georgia Folk Festival will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2017, at Sandy Creek Park in Athens, Georgia. This fun-filled, family-friendly…

The 33rd annual North Georgia Folk Festival will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2017, at Sandy Creek Park in Athens,…

The 33rd annual North Georgia Folk Festival will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2017, at Sandy Creek Park in Athens, Georgia. This fun-filled, family-friendly…

10/7

The Steeldrivers at the 440 Foundry… The Steeldrivers at the 440 Foundry… The Steeldrivers at the 440 Foundry…

Classic Entertainment presents Grammy Award®-winning artists The SteelDrivers at the 440 Foundry Pavilion at The Classic Center on Saturday, October 7. Tickets…

Classic Entertainment presents Grammy Award®-winning artists The SteelDrivers at the 440 Foundry Pavilion at The Classic…

Classic Entertainment presents Grammy Award®-winning artists The SteelDrivers at the 440 Foundry Pavilion at The Classic Center on Saturday, October 7. Tickets…

4/7

UGA International Street Festival UGA International Street Festival UGA International Street Festival

The 2018 UGA International Street Festival celebrates its 20th year providing cultural displays, traditional costumes, dances, and international bands. Dozens…

The 2018 UGA International Street Festival celebrates its 20th year providing cultural displays, traditional costumes,…

The 2018 UGA International Street Festival celebrates its 20th year providing cultural displays, traditional costumes, dances, and international bands. Dozens…

10/28

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Music History Walking Tour

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