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Top 15 Music Festivals in Atlanta To Experience Before You Die

Atlanta, Music Festivals, U.S.A

Looking for the coolest and best music festivals in Atlanta in 2023? Atlanta is a melting pot of cultures and influences, with deep roots in the past but a city that is always evolving and continuing to enthrall visitors and locals alike – and this selection of music festivals in Atlanta really showcases it’s diversity. 

The Georgian capital is a serious hotspot for music lovers, with Atlanta music festivals dominating the social calendar year-round. The city founded Atlanta hip hop, a music subgenre initially dominated by Outkast – born and bred Atlantans themselves.

If you are searching for music festivals in Atlanta, the green city landscapes, down-home local food, and friendly locals – along with its exciting music scene – will cap off your experience without a doubt.

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1) Imagine Music Festival 2023

Best Atlanta Music Festivals EDM - Imagine

Imagine proves year after year it’s the BEST Atlanta Music Festival for EDM fans

When: September 2023

Where: Atlanta Motor Speedway, Atlanta

http://www.imaginefestival.com/

When it comes to music festivals in Atlanta, this is the ONE I’m personally dying to attend!  Every one of my friends who have attended has said it’s truly spectacular and is simply one of the BEST EDM events/raves in America.  Definitely add this one to your festival bucket list.
 
Going to great depths to ensure that this is the most immersive Imagine Festival yet, Iris Presents has announced that Imagine will be expanding to four days, which will be accompanied by full music programming on the Disco Inferno stage, early arrival camping, and an extra day of fun! Imagine has also unveiled the full lineup, in addition to several other big announcements, including a brand new stage- TechYes / Guerrilla 360 and a Saturday pool party. 
 
Imagine Music Festival 2018 (Official 4k Aftermovie)


2) Music Midtown

Music Festivals in Atlanta Georgia

One of the most iconic Atlanta Music Festivals | Photo via Facebook

When: September 2023

Where: Piedmont Park, Atlanta

https://www.musicmidtown.com/

“Set in Atlanta’s beautiful green Piedmont Park with the city skyline providing a stunning backdrop. Take the pop-up ferris wheel in the middle of the park for a spin, and catch a great view of the festival sights and sounds from above.

Music Midtown features a diverse lineup of over 30 artists across 4 stages. Be it rock and roll, hip hop, pop, electronic, or anything in between, Music Midtown has been Atlanta’s premier festival for music lovers of all kinds since 1994. Music Midtown features a diverse lineup of over 30 artists across 4 stages. Be it rock and roll, hip hop, pop, electronic, or anything in between, Music Midtown has been Atlanta’s premier festival for music lovers of all kinds since 1994.”

Music Midtown 2018: Weekend Recap


3) A3C Hip Hop Festival 2023

Atlanta Festivals 2019

The Best of the music festivals in Atlanta for hip hop fans! | Photo via A3C Facebook

When: October 2o23

Where: GA Freight Depot, Atlanta

http://www.a3cfestival.com/

“Since its founding in 2005, Atlanta’s A3C Festival has become one of the most important hip-hop events of the year. During the day, industry professionals mix it up at the A3C conference with panels, live interviews, and special speakers, while at night the three stages at the festival grounds are lit up with talent.

A3C Festival & Conference has grown from a local hip-hop showcase to become one of the most important cultural events of the year connecting, educating and inspiring the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs shaping the future”

Hip-Hop's Biggest Stage (A3C Festival & Conference)


4)  Sweet Auburn Music Festival

Festivals in Atlanta 2019

When: September 2023

Where: Auburn Avenue District, Atlanta

http://www.sweetauburnmusicfest.com/

“The Sweet Auburn Music Fest is bridging the gap between several music genres by including hip hop, gospel and R&B musicians in its two-day lineup. In addition to the numerous musical performances, the festival features delicious local food vendors and various shopping opportunities and serves as a family-friendly celebration of the Atlanta community that brings people together.

Welcome to an outdoor music fest experience like no other! The S.A.M.F. brings together all under the universal umbrella of Good Music, with performances from diverse musical acts spanning musical genres from alternative to pop to hip-hop.”

Sweet Auburn Music Fest 2017 - Sizzle Reel


5) SweetWater 420 Festival

SweetWater 420 Festival Atlanta 2022

When: End of April 2023

Where: Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta

http://www.sweetwater420fest.com/

“Bring on the brews! This annual fest is sponsored by the Sweetwater Brewing Company in Atlanta and brings in a killer collection of artists from around the country to celebrate beer, food, and fun. A 3-day weekend festival celebrating all the heady things SweetWater is passionate about.”

13th SweetWater 420 Fest at Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park!


6) Fool’s Gold Day Off

Music Festivals in Atlanta

Photo via FG Facebook

When: October 2023 (Dates TBA)

Where: Georgia Freight Depot, Atlanta

https://foolsgoldrecs.com/dayoff/

“This multi-city event is always the party of the year. The Brooklyn indie label, Fool’s Gold Records, brings together the hottest names in hip hop, dance music and beyond. It doesn’t belong to one scene—it’s for everyone and everything. It’s an annual summer staple you won’t want to miss.”

Fool's Gold DAY OFF ATL '17 [Official Recap]


7) Shaky Knees Music Festival

Atlanta Music Festivals 2019

Photo via Facebook

When: May 5-7, 2023

Where: Central Park, Atlanta

https://www.shakykneesfestival.com

“Drawing in nearly 40,000 attendees, Shaky Knees Festival brings a highly desired indie scene to the streets of downtown Atlanta, Georgia. In an era where most festival headliners feature a variation of EDM/DJ acts, Shaky Knees lives to show another side of modern day music.

With more than 60 bands each year Shaky Knees is a rock-lover’s dream. Since its inception in 2013, Shaky Knees has featured a diverse lineup ranging from world-renowned acts to up-and-coming artists. Shaky Knees Music Festival returns to Atlanta’s Central Park October 22-24, 2021″

Shaky Knees 2017 Recap Video


8) Atlanta Hip Hop Day

Music Festivals in Atlanta

Photo via Facebook

When: October 2023

Where: Woodruff Park, Atlanta

https://www.atlantahiphopday.com/

“The Annual Atlanta Hip Hop Day Festival is a free family festival that pays tribute to the four elements of Hip Hop and Atlanta’s contribution to Hip-Hop as a whole. The annual festival is held owntown Atlanta at Robert Woodruff Park. The four sides of the park are dedicated to the four elements of Hip Hop displaying B-Boy & B-Girl exhibits, Emcee Battles, Turntablism and Graffiti artists.”


9) Atlanta Pride Festival

Pride Atlanta Festival 2019

Photo via Atlanta Pride Community Facebook

When: October

Where: Piedmont Park, Atlanta

“The Atlanta Pride Festival celebrates the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community of Atlanta and the Southeast. The two-day event includes live performances, exhibits, civic and learning programs, the famous Pride Parade and the Pride Marketplace with over 200 vendors from the LGBT community.”

Atlanta Pride Parade 2017


10) Shaky Beats Music Festival

Raves Atlanta 2019

Photo via Shaky Beats FB

When: May 2023 (Dates TBA)

Where: Central Park, Atlanta

https://www.shakybeatsfestival.com/

“Hosted at the center of the 1996 Olympics at Centennial Park in Atlanta,Georgia  – Shaky Beats Festival was created as an EDM shoot off of its sister alt-rock festival ‘Shaky Knees.’ F eaturing dance music and top tier artists, Shaky Beats fills the prior void of Southern EDM festivals.”


11 ) Candler Park Fall Fest

Music Festivals in Atlanta

Photo via Facebook

When: September 2023

Where: Candler Park, Atlanta

“Hosted annually by the Candler Park neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia, the Candler Park Fall Fest celebrates the glory of the autumn season. The two-day festival features more than 100 booths showcasing locals artists and craftsmen, live performances by local bands, local food vendors, family events and a 5k race, with the proceeds benefiting programs throughout the community.”

Candler Park Fall Fest Francine Read Chain of Fools


12) Afropunk Festival

Music Festivals in Atlanta 2019

Photo via Facebook

When: October 2023 (Dates TBA)

Where: Windsor Street Southwest, Atlanta

“The AFROPUNK Festival started as an underground urban indie-rock/punk/hardcore scene, inspired a documentary, became an online community, grew into a live-performance series, and is now an international event chronicling what it calls “the other black experience.

In a 2014 New York Times article, Cooper elaborated, “If you were to define AFROPUNK in one word, it’s ‘freedom.’ People of color don’t necessarily feel that in their day-to-day lives. AFROPUNK is a space that creates that, whether it’s online or at the festival.”

AFROPUNK Presents The Carnival of Consciousness 2017 - Atlanta Edition


13) Flashback Festival

Atlanta Music Festivals

Photo via Facebook

When: May 2023

Where: TBD, Atlanta

“Get ready to take it aaaaaaall the way back at Atlanta’s Flashback Festival. The festival is an annual celebration of old school R&B, funk and soul music featuring the great artists who shaped the genres along with stellar contemporary performers. Past performers include Cameo, Charlie Wilson, Doug E. Fresh, Con Funk Shun, Bootsy Collins, The Bar-Kays and many others.”

Kiss 104.1 Flashback Festival 2017


14) Funk Fest Atlanta

Atlanta Music Festivals 2019

Photo via Facebook

When: May 2023

Where: Wolf Creek Amphitheatre, Atlanta

“Funk Fest rolls terrific music, culture and emotion into one spectacular experience. This combination loves a good road trip, so it’s traveling all over the Southeastern United States to satisfy die-hard funk heads. The world-class lineup plays a medley of cool tunes that’ll have you grooving and wishing that they will flake on the next city.”

Welcome to Wolfcreek Funk Festival


15) Atlanta Jazz Festival

Atlanta Festivals 2019

Photo via Facebook

When: May 2023

Where: Piedmont Park, Atlanta

https://atlantafestivals.com/

“Recognized as one of the leading jazz festivals in the world, the Atlanta Jazz Festival celebrates the rich history of jazz and its place in Atlanta’s history. The month-long festival features both internationally acclaimed jazz musicians as well as emerging artists playing at various venues throughout Atlanta. The festival culminates each Memorial Day weekend with an outdoor bonanza of show-stopping jazz performances at Piedmont Park.”

2018 Atlanta Jazz Festival


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My site is filled with awesome articles about the best festivals, events, and parties around the United States.  Check out a few of these below, and start planning your own trip!

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