Big Artists Who Performed At Atlanta Concerts (VIDEOS)

Remember when your favorite artist came to Atlanta either on tour or a special performance? Some of the hottest artists have performed at Atlanta venues at one time or another.

Back in the day, if you didn’t buy a ticket you had to remember the event as best you could. But today with social media, Youtube, Vimeo and other video recordings, concerts can be seen in their entirety.

Top Artists That Performed At Atlanta Concerts

Some of the biggest artists came through Atlanta’s Philips Arena, the Georgia Dome and other defunct arenas in the 1990s and early 2000s. Here are some of the best ones we could find.

Destiny’s Child – Atlanta 2005

 

In 2005, Destiny’s Child toured one last time before its three members embarked on solo careers. The Atlanta stop was turned into a movie and remains a highlight of the group’s live performances.

Taylor Swift – Philips Arena – Atlanta

Taylor Swift came to Atlanta and sold out Philips Arena, causing major traffic gridlock that weekend. 

Miguel – War & Leisure Tour – Atlanta

R&B singer Miguel came through Atlanta in 2018 as part of his “War & Leisure” tour. The date further solidified Miguel’s fanbase in the Dirty South.

Prince’s Last Performance – April 2016 at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre

Who can forget Prince’s last concert in early April 2016 at the Fox Theatre? The Purple One electrified his fans with back-to-back performances that have gone down in history. Less than a week later, the music legend was dead.

Young Thug Concert In Atlanta

Young Thug used to do local shows in Atlanta all the time before he hit it big. Now, when the rapper does a show in Atlanta, it’s in a major venue.

New Edition at Pepsi Funk Fest in Atlanta

New Edition is Atlanta second home, with members Bobby Brown and Ron DeVoe calling the metro area home. Here is one of their legendary performances in the city.

Alabama Shakes at The Earl in Atlanta

Alabama Shakes chose the quaint venue, The Earl, to give a signature performance in 2011.

Drake & Migos, 2017 at Philips Arena

Drake and Lawrenceville’s own Migos performed a memorable set at Philips Arena in 2017.

James Brown – Atlanta

None other than the Godfather of Soul, Jmes Brown, brought the house down in his homestate of Georgia, a few hours from his hometown of Augusta.

Mary J. Blige – 2011 – Tabernacle

Mary J. Blige, the Queen of Hop Hop Soul, brought her soul-stirring voice to downtown Atlanta’s Tabernacle in 2011.

Parliament Funkadelic Concert In Atlanta

George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic raised a ruckus when they played before a packed crowd.

Thompson Twins , The B-52’S & Culture Club Live At Chastain Park

The Thompson Twins,The B-52s and the Culture Club performed in Buckhead toa packed house. 

Sade – Philips Arena – 2011

Sade Abu packed Philips Arena in 2011 in a celebrity-filled concert that people are still talking about.

Erykah Badu – 2016 – Atlanta

Erykah Badu brought Baduism and more to Atlanta in 2016. The singer has spent some time in the city throughout years while rearing her son, Seven, with Outkast member Andre Benjamin.

Outkast & Dungeon Family – Lakewood Amphitheater – 2016

Outkast and the Dungeon Family turned ONE Musicfest into a reunion as the whole crew took the stage for a medley of hits.

 

John Legend – Philips Arena – 2013

John Legend brought his crooning to downtown Atlanta in 2013 for a winter concert that brought crowds to Philips Arena.

Floetry – Center Stage – 2015

Floetry had the crowd jumping when they re-assembled for a concert in Midtown Atlanta’s Center Stage.

Kanye West – St. Pablo Tour – Philips Arena

Kanye West stopped by Atlanta, his birthplace, to promote his then-new album St. Pablo.

Jennifer Lopez – Philips Arena 2012

J-Lo did her thing on stage in 2012 with a performance of all her hits at Philips Arena in downtown Atlanta.

Jay Z and Beyonce – Mercedes-Benz Stadium – 2018

In August 2018, a fan rushed the stage when husband-and-wife team Jay Z and Beyonce performed on stage.

Atlanta has several live-music venues you should check out. If you plan on going to downtown Atlanta for a concert, make sure you enjoy a dinner at one of these restaurants.

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