Concerts in Atlanta: August Guide to Live Music

By Lauren Sabia

Published August 6, 2026

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From stadium tours and arena headliners to intimate club shows and local favorites, August is one of the biggest months for live music in Atlanta. Whether you’re looking for rock, country, hip-hop, indie, Latin music, Afrobeats or blues, venues across the city are hosting artists for every musical taste and budget.

This guide highlights some of the best concerts in Atlanta in August 2026, including major touring acts, emerging artists and unique live music experiences happening throughout the month. Browse the complete list below to find your next night out.

Atlanta Concerts in August 2026 at a Glance

Atlanta Concerts: August 1–9

The Fray 

Sing along to nostalgic alternative rock favorites as The Fray brings its biggest hits to one of Atlanta’s most popular outdoor concert venues. 

When: Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM 
Where: Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park 
Tickets: starting at $32 

The Lone Bellow 

Enjoy heartfelt folk-rock songs and rich harmonies from The Lone Bellow, with an opening set by Walker Burroughs, in the cozy setting of Eddie’s Attic. 

When: Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. 
Where: Eddie’s Attic  
Tickets: starting at $73 

Quicksand & Bane 

Catch two influential hardcore bands as Quicksand and Bane deliver a night of heavy riffs and high-energy performances inside The Masquerade.  

When: Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. 
Where: Hell at The Masquerade 
Tickets: starting at $34 

Wynonna Judd & Melissa Etheridge

Hear Wynonna Judd and Melissa Etheridge share the stage for an evening of country rock, blues, and roots music. 

When: Friday, August 7, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. 
Where: Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park 
Tickets: starting at $52 

Shocked Minds (Eats Fest) 

Catch local punk and garage rock band Shocked Minds while enjoying the food, drinks, and festival atmosphere of Eats Fest at Wild Heaven West End. 

When: Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. 
Where: The Garden Club at Wild Heaven West End  
Tickets: starting at $12 

Pylon Reenactment Society & The REMakes

Celebrate Athens, Georgia’s rock legacy as Pylon Reenactment Society and The REMakes perform indie rock and post-punk favorites at Terminal West. 

When: Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. 
Where: Terminal West 
Tickets: starting at $37 

Atlanta Flamenco Festival

Experience exciting flamenco music and dance from internationally acclaimed artists from Spain in an intimate performance space. 

When: Sunday, August 9, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. 
Where: Emory Performing Arts Studio 
Tickets: starting at $55 

Sloppy Jane

Expect creative indie pop, theatrical performances, and an up-close concert experience at The Masquerade. 

When: Sunday, August 9, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. 
Where: Purgatory at The Masquerade  
Tickets: starting at $28 

Atlanta Concerts: August 10–16

Bedroom Division  

Discover rising indie acts Bedroom Division, Willingdon, Stranger Company, and Dalby during this affordable night of live music at Smith’s Olde Bar. 

When: Friday, August 15, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. 
Where: Smith’s Olde Bar 
Tickets: starting at $15 

Down  

See Down deliver a loud, heavy metal show at one of Atlanta’s top live music venues, The Eastern. 

When: Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. 
Where: The Eastern  
Tickets: starting at $61 

Atlanta Concerts: August 17–23

Don Toliver

Experience Don Toliver’s psychedelic hip-hop sound and arena-sized production on the Nitrous-Octane World Tour. 

When: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. 
Where: State Farm Arena  
Tickets: starting at $78 

Buddy Guy 

Watch blues legend Buddy Guy perform classic songs in the beautiful setting of Atlanta Symphony Hall. 

When: Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. 
Where: Atlanta Symphony Hall  
Tickets: starting at $77 

Olivia Dean 

Catch one of the UK’s fastest-rising pop and soul artists as Olivia Dean brings her acclaimed live show to the City in the Forest. 

When: Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. 
Where: State Farm Arena  
Tickets: starting at $400 

Chris Stapleton 

Enjoy Chris Stapleton’s powerful country hits alongside special guests Marcus King and Nikki Lane during this massive stadium concert. 

When: Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. 
Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium  
Tickets: starting at $121 

Calle 24  

Hear one of regional Mexican music’s rising stars perform corridos tumbados inside the historic Tabernacle. 

When: Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. 
Where: The Tabernacle 
Tickets: starting at $64 

De La Ghetto, 3BallMTY and Corina Smith

Oye Fest brings three Latinx artists headlining a day filled with music by other Atlanta-based artists. Three stages of music, art activations, local food vendors, a small-business marketplace and interactive experiences.

When: August 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
When: Believe Music Hall
Tickets: Start at $50.01

Atlanta Concerts: August 24–31

AC/DC 

Experience classic rock anthems as AC/DC brings the Power Up Tour to Atlanta with The Pretty Reckless. 

When: Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. 
Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium  
Tickets: starting at $61 

Alannah McCready

Enjoy modern country and Americana songs at Smith’s Olde Bar with special guest, Lauren Gottshall. 

When: Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. 
Where: Smith’s Olde Bar  
Tickets: starting at $18 

Flux Pavilion

Expect booming bass, dancing, and an energetic crowd when Flux Pavilion takes over Believe Music Hall, a repurposed historic church. 

When: Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 11:00 p.m. 
Where: Believe Music Hall  
Tickets: starting at $21 

Asake  

Dance along to Asake’s infectious Afrobeats and amapiano hits during the final stop of his In God We Trust World Tour. 

When: Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 8:30 p.m. 
Where: State Farm Arena  
Tickets: starting at $64 

RNB Blues Indoor Picnic 

Spend the day enjoying live R&B, Southern soul, and blues performances along with food vendors, dancing, and community celebrations. 

When: Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. 
Where: The Dome  
Tickets: starting at $31 

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Lauren Sabia is a writer and digital creator born and raised in Metro Atlanta. She’s passionate about telling the stories of the people who shape the city, amplifying community voices, and striking up conversations that turn strangers into friends. Outside of work, you can find her on the Beltline or exploring Atlanta’s many vibrant neighborhoods.