10 Can't-Miss Atlanta Music Festivals
Catch your favorite bands at these events in Atlanta!
Each year, the Atlanta area offers up world-class talent at music festivals that show off the city’s historic neighborhoods, iconic venues and not-very-far-away fields. From perennial favorites to newly launched events, these Atlanta music festivals are hot tickets this year. Find more information about these and many more music festivals on the Explore Georgia Calendar of Events.
Trombone Shorty at Sweetwater 420 Fest in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo by Addison Hill
1. SweetWater 420 Fest, April 17-18, 2026
SweetWater 420 Fest in April 2026 will feature big-name bands taking the stage as part of this annual festival from Atlanta-owned SweetWater Brewing Company. In addition to enjoying music and art, festivalgoers can taste SweetWater beers and attend environmental workshops. Early bird tickets and VIP options are available.
Atlanta Jazz Festival in Piedmont Park
2. Atlanta Jazz Festival, May 23-25, 2026
If you think getting into a music festival is out of your budget this year, check out the cost of the Atlanta Jazz Festival: $0. While the main part of the festival is Memorial Day weekend, events will take place throughout May, from rooftop concerts and galleries to museums and restaurants as part of the “Summer of Jazz” series. The Memorial Day weekend events all happen at Piedmont Park.
Juneteenth Atlanta Parade & Music Festival in Atlanta, Georgia
3. Juneteenth Atlanta Parade & Music Festival, June 19-21, 2026
Join family and friends to mark the Juneteenth holiday in Atlanta's Piedmont Park with a parade, music, art, food, and celebrations of Black culture. The free, three-day Juneteenth Atlanta Parade & Music Festival features music performances on six stages.
Summer Shade Festival in Atlanta, Georgia
4. Summer Shade Festival, August 22-23, 2026
Join the free, two-day Summer Shade Festival near the end of summer in Atlanta’s historic Grant Park neighborhood, featuring music, an artist market, a food market, and a 5K. Benefitting the Grant Park Conservancy, the August festival celebrates and supports the conservancy’s mission to restore, beautify, and maintain the historic park.
Atlanta Hip Hop Day Festival in Atlanta, Georgia
5. Atlanta Hip Hop Day Festival, September 5-6, 2026
Atlanta Hip Hop Day Festival has been a long-standing platform for educating the community about the essence and significance of hip-hop. Taking place at the Historic 4th Ward Park, the festival features diverse performances, mouthwatering food trucks, food vendors, and a curated selection of Atlanta's finest arts and crafts vendors.
Shaky Knees in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo by Charles Reagan Hackleman
6. Shaky Knees Music Festival, September 18-20, 2026
The Shaky Knees Music Festival in Atlanta's Piedmont Park has featured musicians like Noah Kahan, Arcade Fire, Young the Giant, Weezer, Queens of the Stone Age, The Offspring, Foo Fighters, Billy Idol, and many more. More than 60 bands, including up-and-coming artists, make up the rock-lover's lineup.
Sweet Auburn Music Fest in Atlanta, Georgia
7. Sweet Auburn Music Fest, September 26-27, 2026
From new artists to timeless R&B and gospel stars, the Sweet Auburn Music Fest is two days of free, non-stop entertainment on the streets of Atlanta's historic Sweet Auburn Historic District. Since the late 19th century, the district has been home to numerous African American-owned businesses and schools, many the first of their kind in Atlanta or the nation. Enjoy great music, food, and vendors in a family-friendly atmosphere in this historic neighborhood.
Tunes from the Tombs in Atlanta, Georgia
8. Sunday in the Park ft. Tunes from the Tombs, September 27, 2026
Now in its 48th year, this unique music festival held at Historic Oakland Cemetery blends live music, history, and family fun. Inspired by the Victorian tradition of spending a leisurely day in the cemetery, this lively festival features main-stage and mausoleum performances, a vendor market, food trucks, kids' activities, guided cemetery tours and living-history performances, a costume contest, and more.
Wire and Wood Songwriters Festival in Alpharetta, Georgia
9. Wire & Wood Alpharetta Music Festival, October 9-10, 2026
Nationally recognized singer-songwriters gather in October for Alpharetta's Wire & Wood Alpharetta Music Festival. Fans get a behind-the-scenes look at the stories that inspired country, rock, blues, Americana, and bluegrass songs. Featuring veteran songsmiths and up-and-coming talent, the festival converts the streets of downtown Alpharetta into concert stages.
Oakhurst Porchfest in Decatur, Georgia
10. Oakhurst Porchfest, October 10, 2026
Head to Decatur's Oakhurst neighborhood for this one-day festival in which front porches become stages and yards become venues. Up to 200 musical acts perform on front porches throughout town. Enjoy a free, fun-filled afternoon meandering through the musical cornucopia.
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