Shaky Knees Music Festival in Atlanta. Photo by Charles Reagan Hackleman

Shaky Knees Music Festival in Atlanta. Photo by Charles Reagan Hackleman

10 Can't-Miss Atlanta Music Festivals

Catch your favorite bands at these big 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

Trombone Shorty at Sweetwater 420 Fest in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo by Addison Hill

1. SweetWater 420 Fest, April 18-20, 2025

SweetWater 420 Fest in April 2025 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

Atlanta Jazz Festival in Piedmont Park

2. Atlanta Jazz Festival, May 2025

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

Juneteenth Atlanta Parade & Music Festival in Atlanta, Georgia

3. Juneteenth Atlanta Parade & Music Festival, June 14-15, 2025

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.

Shaky Knees in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo by Charles Reagan Hackleman

Shaky Knees in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo by Charles Reagan Hackleman

4. Shaky Knees Music Festival, September 19-21, 2025

The Shaky Knees Music Festival in Atlanta's Piedmont Park features 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.

Wire and Wood Songwriters Festival in Alpharetta, Georgia

Wire and Wood Songwriters Festival in Alpharetta, Georgia

5. Wire and Wood Songwriters Festival, Oct. 10-11, 2025

Nationally recognized singer-songwriters gather in October for Alpharetta's Wire and Wood Songwriters 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.

Performers at BeREGGAE Music & Arts Festival in Atlanta, Georgia

BeREGGAE Music & Arts Festival in Atlanta, Georgia

6. BeREGGAE Diaspora Music & Arts Festival, 2025 dates TBA

Head to Atlanta's Piedmont Park for this free, three-day, family-friendly festival billed as the largest reggae festival in the South. Featuring music performances and DJs on three stages, previous performers have included Junior Reid, Mumu Fresh and Tito Puente Jr. Attracting more than 35,000 attendees over three days, the event also includes more than 200 food and merchandise vendors.

Crowd watching breakdancer at Atlanta Hip Hop Day Festival

Atlanta Hip Hop Day Festival in Atlanta, Georgia

7. Atlanta Hip Hop Day Festival, 2025 dates TBA

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.

A3C Festival & Conference in Atlanta

A3C Festival & Conference in Atlanta, Georgia

8. A3C Festival & Conference, 2025 dates TBA

Hip-hop takes the stage during the annual A3C Festival & Conference. The festival is preceded by a three-day conference that brings together artists, creatives and entrepreneurs in the music industry to empower and educate those that shape hip-hop music, technology, and culture. The festival features some of the most renowned artists in hip-hop.

Sweet Auburn Music Fest in Atlanta, Georgia

Sweet Auburn Music Fest in Atlanta, Georgia

9. Sweet Auburn Music Fest, 2025 dates TBA

From new artists to timeless R&B and gospel stars, the Sweet Auburn Music Fest is three 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.

ONE Musicfest in Atlanta

ONE Musicfest in Atlanta, Georgia

10. ONE Musicfest, 2025 dates TBA

ONE Musicfest attracts more than 50,000 music fans to Atlanta to hear hip hop, EDM, reggae, funk, trap, house, alternative rock, and soul music. The eclectic mashup of urban artists have included Gucci Mane, Wu-Tang Clan, Three 6 Mafia, Outkast, Kendrick Lamar, Lauryn Hill, T.I, Jill Scott, Janelle Monae, and many more.

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