The Atlanta weekend has live music on tap and you can even dance to it. Want to know who’s playing where?
There are several Atlanta music venues that offer live bands, vocalists performing across several genres. There are seedy joints, upscale big band-type options as well as restaurants, taverns and banquet halls that offer jazz and R&B standards.
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:
haky Knees Festival
The Shaky Knees Festival takes place this weekend with a full slate of live music and more. Get tickets to Saturday’s music acts.
Atlanta Live Music: Friday, May 3, 2024
- Loony at Aisle 5
- Legally Blonde at Byers Theatre
- Drew Parker at Buckhead Theatre
- William Black at District 5
- Austin Millz at Believe Music Hall
- Three Dog Night at Atlanta Symphony Hall
- Mariah the Scientist at The Tabernacle
Mariah The Scientist stops by The Tabernacle in downtown Atlanta this weekend. Get tickets.
Beyonce by Candlelight
This weekend, check out a Candlelight Concert in Atlanta featuring Beyonce’s top hits. Get tickets.
Atlanta Live Music: Saturday, May 4, 2024
- Casting Crowns at Fox Theatre
- The Shh Show at Buckhead Theatre
- Yves Tumor at Masquerade
- Arcade Fire at Masquerade
- Dinosaur Jr. at The Loft
- Saturday Brunch & Day Party
Candlelight Concert: A Neo-Soul Evening of Prince and Childish Gambino Tributes
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience that will please your ears like no other. Get ticket
Atlanta Weekend Events: Sunday, May 5, 2024
- Wild Kratts Live at the Fox Theatre
- R&B Brunch at City Winery
- Alpha Wolf at the Masquerade
- REI Brown at Purgatory/Masquerade
- Sean Paul at Coca-Cola Roxy
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?
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