From intimate indoor music halls to large-scale, outdoor amphitheaters, the city has a variety of venues for every type of concert and concert-goer.
Atlanta has long been a hub for live music . From the legendary Louis Armstrong performances at The Top Hat Club ( now know as the Royal Peacock ) on Auburn Avenue in the 1930s , to Sabrina Claudio perfecting an tending - seize set at Tabernacle , Georgia ’s capital has long been home to some of the best concerts and venues in the country . If you ’re await for a life - affirming concert to check out right , wait no further than these dive bars , concert halls , and amphitheater .
City Winery
Ponce City MarketIn gain to the overall coolness of PCM , it ’s also home to City Winery , a place with a vast selection of wine-coloured ( and a phenomenal Tasting Room ) , a restaurant with a dummy menu , and of course — a stage where you may hear some of the best live euphony in the metropolis . Along with its regular malarky concert throughout the month , there ’s also a wide range of performance from R&B and state artists as well . The ambience inside is intimate , and the extraneous terrace gives you an amazing survey while you listen to whomever is slated to decorate the independent stage . Where to eat on and booze nearby : Ruby Chow’s , Minero , and9 Mile Station .
Tabernacle Atlanta
Centennial Park DistrictLocated in Downtown ’s Centennial Park District , this former church has a long history behind its door . The building spread in 1911 as a church and became a House of Blues in anticipation of the ‘ 96 Olympic Games — but to little winner . A year later , it transitioned into the Tabernacle we bonk and love today . It on a regular basis hosts local enactment as well as world-wide superstars , which mean attending can vacillate from a few hundred the great unwashed to almost 2,500 . The master storey is remain firm way only , while there ’s reserved seating in the upper levels , so the locale can accommodate anyone ’s floor of fandom . Where to eat and drink nearby : Waffle House , Ted ’s Montana Grill , andMargaritaville .
The EARL
East Atlanta VillageNestled in the warmheartedness of East Atlanta Village , The EARL has long been a harbor for both local and budding careen ring , as well as the more established independent artists . you could experience its vibe just by walking on bland Shoals — many of its attender are post powerful on the pavement having a drink , clamor over the evening ’s more late performance . Upon debut , you ’ll happen the main elbow room where you’re able to sit around down for a bite to corrode while your favored band rocks the house , or trip to the low room in the back , where it ’s more of a concert circumstance . The venue has oblige events for a variety of genres — from the heaviest of metal to the metropolis ’s A3C hip - hop festival — so whatever you care , you’re able to observe it here . Where to deplete and drink nearby : Argosy , EAV Thai & Sushi , andBlu Cantina .
Chastain Park Amphitheatre
BuckheadBilled as the oldest outdoor music venue in Atlanta , the Cadence Bank Amphitheatre At Chastain Park provides best in John Rock , the hottest R&B , and hip - hops , or legendary performances from classic entertainers . With it being out of doors , you may bring your own everything , which adds to the overall springy experience . It ’s powerful in Buckhead , so there are plenty of sites to see outside of the plaza as well . It ’s just screwball that acts such as Earth , Wind & Fire , Elton John , Anthony Hamilton , Alicia Keys , and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra all perform here at one point or another . What makes the space really extra is that you’re able to get solo , for an familiar date nighttime , or come for the perfect crime syndicate junket with loved ones . Where to use up and booze nearby : Hal’s , South City Kitchen Buckhead , andGoldbergs Fine Foods .
Center Stage
MidtownThe infamous Center Stage is actually home to three disjoined spaces . First , is the flagship venue — the historical Center Stage Theater — known for its acoustics and intimate hot show experience . That ’s where large turn would perform , such as Jay Z , Lady Gaga , and Katy Perry . Second is the Loft , which is located on the second storey , offers full bar help , a aspect of the Midtown skyline , and has a content of about 650 people . Last ( but not least ) is Vinyl , the 300 - capacity staple in the local music scene . At Vinyl you may check out some of the good up - and - coming endowment before they hit it handsome . Where to deplete and drink nearby : DaVinci ’s Pizza , Nan Thai , andEstablishment .
The Fox Theatre
MidtownConstructed almost 100 years ago , this former Shriners headquarters has established itself as one of the premier locations in Atlanta for springy music . Its Islamic and Egyptian - inspired structure also furnish an intimate setting for concert , and it also turn back a 3,622 - pipage Möller organ that remains the largest of its kind in the mankind . The integral construction exudes excellence — from the long , Hollywood premiere - similar walkway to the wall painting of the eve sky above its stadium - style seating . The Fox is more upscale than some of the other highly regarded music venues in the city , so no matter the time of workweek , ensure you throw on your Sunday good . Where to eat and drink nearby : Edgar ’s Proof & Provision , Publik Draft House , andThe Ponce Room Bar & Kitchen .
529
East AtlantaIn this East Atlanta spot formerly occupied by an old - schooltime bar called the Village , you ’ll find 529 — a minuscule locale with an alternative vibe and a in full carry bar . It host up - and - coming bands about six night a week , so there ’s always music ooze out from this spot in EAV . If you ’re not able to get to the point , there ’s a closed - circuit TV above the bar on which you could watch the circle acting . What 529 lacks in space it makes up for in aesthetic because of the alive band selection , favorable faculty , and well-heeled access . Where to eat and imbibe nearby : Flatiron , Octopus Bar , andThe Glenwood .
Variety Playhouse
Little Five PointsLocated in the middle of Atlanta ’s most unique neighborhoods — Little Five point — this concert venue develop to become one of the undecomposed place in town to see the top stripe in the 404 . Part of the Variety ’s charm is its pernicious , not - too - magnanimous sizing . The belittled aura give for a more intimate place setting for its attendees . It was fabricate in the forties so its older - school computer architecture gives you a sense of nostalgia right when you take the air through the room access . Where to eat and drink nearby : Corner Tavern , Hudson Grille , andThe Vortex .
Aisle 5
Little Five PointsAisle 5 is a medicine venue in Atlanta ’s Little Five Points neighborhood that hosts concert for local and home touring artist . Its original name was the Five Spot , but in 2014 the intact place was renovated , and it receive a young stage with an update audio system . It is n’t matrimonial to any specific genre , so you could captivate performance from creative person specializing in rosehip - hop , rock and roll , R&B , and many more . Where to eat and drink nearby : Crave , Euclid Avenue Yacht Bar , andThai 5 & Sushi Bar .
Buckhead Theatre
BuckheadBuilt in 1930 , this validation ab initio ran as a second - run movie theatre but after several renovations and name changes , it is now known today as the Buckhead Theatre . It ’s one of the few venue in Atlanta that actually looks like a traditional house from the exterior — especially if you ’re viewing it from Loudermilk Park . Although this governance is fit for weddings , seminar , and incarnate issue , it ’s secure for concerts and live music consumption . The state of the nontextual matter phone system and house - style seating room ( or standing , whichever is fine ) , make for a high quality listening experience . Where to consume and drink nearby : The Iberian Pig , Velvet Taco , andThe Capital Grille .
The Masquerade
DowntownEstablished in 1989 , and originally put up inside Dupree ’s Excelsior pulverization , The Masquerade strike to Kenny ’s Alley in Underground Atlanta a few years ago . The venue boast three music rooms : Heaven , 1,400 capacitance elbow room ; Hell , which defy 550 concertgoers ; and Purgatory which holds about 300 people . At the center of it all is an open - aviation courtyard where you ’ll line up euphony enthusiast from all walks of life . Throughout its history this event space has presented artists from different genres , include Nirvana , Nine Inch Nails , Kendrick Lamar , and the Foo Fighters , along with several others . Where to eat and drink nearby : Jamrock Restaurant , Taqueria on Broad , andThrive .
Terminal West
West MidtownThis former iron and steel foundry turned concert space in West Midtown regularly host some of the top local acts , but it also carry on display for some large names as well . The locus hold a little over 600 people and is standing room only most of the time , so be prepared for an internal environment filled with enthusiastic fans . One of the coolest things about Terminal West is that in addition to its mod production technology , it maintain the mill ambiance . The venue ’s acoustics and amazing audio recording arrangement are why it stay on a to - go spotlight for ATLiens and outsiders likewise . Where to eat and drink nearby : Ormsby’s , Barcelona Wine Bar , andEight Sushi Lounge .
Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint
DowntownIn 2011 , Sweet Georgia ’s Juke Joint spread out in the iconic 200 Peachtree building in the heart of Downtown Atlanta . mold after the tearing holes of yesteryear , this venue has a nostalgic paries of period photos , historical artifacts , and a 18 - animal foot mural from local creative person Stacy Wood . The live music is the existent draw , where attendees are able-bodied to trip the light fantastic toe to the sounds of whatever band is play that even . The salmagundi of food , sport , and bouncy entertainment is Sweet Georgia ’s claim to celebrity . Where to eat and booze nearby : Gus’s , Tin Lizzy ’s Cantina , andSlice .
Smith’s Olde Bar
MidtownFounded in 1994 , Smith ’s Olde Bar has continued to be one of Atlanta ’s most historic music venue . For twelvemonth , this tiny Midtown ginmill across from Ansley Mall has host several local up - and - come player , as well as some notable name in music such as David Bowie , Janelle Monae , Kings of Leon , John Mayer , B.o . B , Bjork , Zack Brown Band , and many more . Along with great music , SOB also bring home the bacon some of the good billiards competition in the city . Where to eat and drink nearby : Bantam + Biddy , Fat Matt ’s Rib Shack , andVaruni Napoli .
Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall
East Atlanta BeltlineWhen it comes to ambiance , this establishment really takes the patty . settle on the East Atlanta Beltline , the outdoor terrace has the thoroughgoing view of the metropolis ’s evening horizon , and the firepits append to the informal air . pop up up for their Grooves in the Grove , which is a weekly euphony series of local and national acts that bring indie , bluegrass , country and Americana - centrical tunes to the Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall . Where to eat and drink nearby : Superica , Ticonderoga Club , andUmai Sushi & Noodles .
The Eastern
ReynoldstownLocated in Reynoldstown , The Eastern is a United States Department of State - of - the art live medicine venue located in the Atlanta Dairies complex . It opened in September of last class , but it ’s already gained grip as a hotspot for live events and concert departer . In its brief history , the list of performer already includes artists such as Saint JHn , Big Boi , Thundercat , and more . Where to feed and drink nearby : Agave Restaurant , Taqueria Tsunami , andSalata .
Northside Tavern
Home ParkThe Northside Tavern was progress in the 1940 ’s , and ultimately established itself as one of Atlanta ’s best dive bars . With live blues seven nights a calendar week — and no cover song on Monday through Thursday — it ’s definitely become a deary with music fan . Where to eat on and wassail nearby : La Fonda Latina , Six Feet Under , andThe Optimist .
Star Community Bar
Little Five PointsStar Community Bar is a standout venue in Little Five Points located the right way across the street from The Vortex . It has established itself as one of the secure spots in Atlanta to insure out local and rising alternative and indie - sway artist . It also has a great faculty , pinball machine , a pic stall , and is home base to the notorious Elvis Vault , filled with memorabilia from Elvis Presley . Where to eat and drink nearby : Savage Pizza , Hattie B ’s , andElmyr .
Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park
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Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park
The Fox Theatre
Variety Playhouse
Buckhead Theatre
Terminal West
Smith’s Olde Bar
The Eastern
