Live On Stage In Atlanta: Who’s Performing This Weekend In Atlanta?

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Atlanta’s live music scene gives you everything from intimate jazz clubs to large concert venues. For this Atlanta weekend, live music is in abundance.

Weekend Guide: Where To Go For Live Music In Atlanta Tonight

Let’s get into some of the best live music venues in Atlanta and how to get there:

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SoulfulofNoise Presents Soulful Sundays x Atlanta

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Soulful Sundays is the largest open mic experience in Atlanta. Hear singers, rappers and poets express themselves through song, music and more. At Park Studios 101, 318 Cherokee Avenue Southeast Atlanta, GA 30312.

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Buteco

1039 Grant St SE Suite C-10, Atlanta, GA 30315 | (404) 963-2929

Buteco, a Brazilian coffee shop located in the Beacon development in Grant Park, has a cool vibe with different bands during the week.

Apache Cafe

880 Woodrow St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 | (404) 594-1170

If you want to enjoy one of the city’s musical gems, Apache Cafe is the place to go. Aside from being the venue where India Irie was discovered, patrons will enjoy the daily happy hour, food and drinks.

With a weekly schedule of events that features Pangea’s Afrosocial, spoken word, karaoke, art, live music and more, this place is a must-visit. See upcoming events.

Blind Willie’s

828 North Highland Avenue NE Atlanta, GA 30306 |  (404) 873-2583

The world-renown Blind Willie’s is the premiere spot in Atlanta for some down-home blues music. See upcoming concerts.

Center Stage / The Loft

1374 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30309 |  (404) 885-1365

Center Stage is one of the most accessible places in Atlanta to hear some live music. National acts on the pop music and hip-hop scene regularly come through to perform.

The Loft is a more intimate music venue adjacent to Center Stage. It’s a standing-room only place that allows the venue to transform into a gigantic dance floor. See upcoming shows.

City Winery

650 North Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 | (404) 946-3791

City Winery in Midtown Atlanta has some of the biggest acts week in and week out. If you want to see a top-notch live show, City Winery is the place to be. See their schedule.

Coca-Cola Roxy

800 Battery Ave SE #500, Atlanta, GA 30339 | (470) 351-3866

The Coca-Cola Roxy is a spacious venue at the Battery across the street from SunTrust Park, where the Atlanta Braves play. The Roxy plays big-name acts and packs a crowd on the weekends. See Coca-Cola Roxy events.

Kat’s Cafe

If you’re looking for a lively night of creative arts, Kate’s Cafe in Midtown Atlanta may be just the thing. Neatly tucked away amid some residential homes at 970 Piedmont Ave NE, a short distance from 10th Street, Kat’s Cafe live music bar and restaurant is definitely one of those cool things to do in Atlanta on any day of the week.

Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre

5239 Floyd Rd SW, Mableton, GA 30126 | (770) 819-7765

The Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre draws some major acts to southern Cobb County. If you live out that way, Mable House packs a crowd. See events here.

Northside Tavern

1058 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 | (404) 874-8745

Northside Tavern in West Midtown is a great place to catch some live music and enjoy some good food at the same time. This is Atlanta’s unofficial “home of the blues” powered by house band Mudcat. Check out their calendar.

The Tabernacle

152 Luckie St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 | (404) 659-9022

The Tabernacle in downtown Atlanta draws some big acts every week. You can see their event schedule to find someone you no doubt know. See event information.

Terminal West

887 West Marietta St NW C, Atlanta, GA 30318 |  (404) 876-5566

In West Midtown, Terminal West is a best-kept secret when it comes to places with live music in Atlanta. See Terminal West events.

The Masquerade

50 Lower Alabama Street, Atlanta, GA 30303 | (404) 577-8178

The Masquerade is a huge music venue for rockers, metal fans and alternative music. You’ll frequently get the hip-hop groups to perform there as well. See upcoming shows.

Red Light Cafe

553-1 Amsterdam Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306 | (404) 874-7828

Red Light Cafe in Midtown Atlanta is your place to go to see local rock acts, reggae and other alternative vibes. Check out the Red Light Cafe events calendar.

Variety Playhouse

1099 Euclid Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307 | (404) 524-7354

This old movie theater acts as a concert hall for local acts as well as visiting musicians. This intimate venue can hold more than 1,000 people and is in a central location. See who’s playing at Variety Playhouse.

Final Word

For many people, live music can enhance the overall dining experience, adding an extra dimension of enjoyment to the meal. During an Atlanta weekend, live music can make the evening feel more special and memorable.

Atlanta has become known for its music, but mostly in the studio and on the radio. But where are the live music venues in Atlanta?

Atlanta has so many things to do no matter what you’re into: live music, sports, recreation, shopping, etc.

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