From the best of pop to rock n’ roll, jazz to the South’s favorite Pride festival
Atlanta’s slowly swinging into festival season, and there’s an eclectic mix of unmissable festivals to check out throughout the year! Keep on scrolling, and start booking your tickets for a spring, summer, and autumn, packed with the biggest hits, the biggest stars, and so much more.
1. Atlanta Jazz Festival
Where: Piedmont Park
When: Memorial Day Weekend
Did you know that Atlanta is home to the largest free jazz festival in the U.S.? Well you do now, and you should definitely check out this year’s celebration of jazz legends, as well as up-and-coming jazz. Not only is there a festival in Piedmont Park, returning to its Memorial Day timeslot, but venues across the city host incredible jazz nights for the occasion, including this special Candlelight concert honoring Jazz & The Black Experience. For more information on the Atlanta Jazz Festival, click here.
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2. SweetWater 420 Festival
Where: Centennial Olympic Park
When: April 29 – May 1, 2022
One of Atlanta’s beloved breweries throws one of the biggest annual parties in the heart of Atlanta. SweetWater 420 Festival is held on the weekend that’s closest to Earth Day, every year. Although this year’s may be over, it’s time to start gearing up for next year’s. Although Snoop pulled out of this year’s festivities, the ATL still got to jam out to the likes of Gary Clark Jr., Oysterhead, and The String Cheese Incident. Click here to visit their website.
3. Music Midtown
Where: Piedmont Park
When: September (to be announced)
Music Midtown started back in 1994. Nowadays, the festival features a diverse lineup of over 30 artists across 4 stages. Expect rock and roll, hip hop, pop, electronic, anything and everything in between. There will even be local vendors providing delicious bites throughout this incredible weekend. Previous headliners include Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Miley Cyrus, and Eminem. Follow them on Instagram, here.
4. Atlanta Pride
Where: Piedmont Park
When: October (near National Coming Out Day)
As well as a spectacular parade that takes over the city, Atlanta Pride annually hosts the largest Pride event in the United States South East Region, with over 300,000 individual attendees over the weekend. Last year’s event sadly got cancelled, with Todrick Hall and Big Freedia set to headline. Luckily for us, Atlanta Pride recently announced the dates for this years Pride. We’ll keep you posted on the line-up as it’s announced, or visit their website.
5. Shaky Knees
Where: Central Park
When: April 29 – May 1 2022
For legends from rock and indie music, then Shaky Knees for you. This springtime festival in Atlanta is a celebration of rock music, with this year’s line-up including Green Day, Billie Idol, Nine Inch Nails, Death Cab For Cutie, and more. Click here for more information and tickets.
6. Imagine Music Festival
Where: Kingston Downs
When: September 16-18 2022
If electronic music is your jam, then make sure to book your tickets for Imagine Music Festival. This trippy, under-the-sea wonderland will take you on a journey through the best of EDM music. You can camp at the festival, which will grant you access to extra fun activities like tubing, nature trails, and a whole lot more magic. For tickets and more information, click here.
7. One MusicFest
Where: TBA (Previously Centennial Olympic Park)
When: October 8th & 9th 2022
A true celebration of diversity, One MusicFest annually provides the ATL with a killer line-up of super star performers. Previous headliners include Cardi B, Gucci Mane, Lil Wayne, and Janelle Monet. With a Food Truck Village highlights 35+ of the Southeast’s best food vendors, artists that represnt the South, and more, this festival proves that the South has always had something to say, and always will. Click here to visit their website.