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Atlanta Live
Atlanta is one of the most electric music cities in the country, and Atlanta Live is where we document it.
This section is dedicated to concert coverage across the metro area, featuring professional photography, detailed show reviews, setlists, and exclusive moments from the pit. From national tours to local standouts, we put Atlanta’s live music scene in focus.


Mannequin Pussy and Wednesday Announce The Bitch Cabal Tour with Atlanta Date at The Eastern
Mannequin Pussy and Wednesday have announced The Bitch Cabal Tour, a co-headlining fall run with an Atlanta stop set for Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at The Eastern. The Mannequin Pussy and Wednesday tour announcement includes support from Snõõper on the Atlanta date.
Jun 242 min read


Shaky Knees Announces Official 2026 Late Night Shows
Shaky Knees announces its official 2026 late night shows across Atlanta venues, with tickets on sale Friday, June 26 at 10 AM ET.
Jun 242 min read


Live Review: Leanna Firestone + Abby Cates @ The Masquerade, Atlanta - June 19th, 2026
The best shows are always the ones where the audience knows every single word, and Leanna Firestone's stop in Atlanta brought out some of the most passionate, loudest fans. The Masquerade quickly shifted into a room of collective dancing and heavy emotion. It was, without a doubt, a night for the books.
Jun 214 min read


Live Nation Launches Summer of Live Lawn 4-Pack with 4 Tickets for $99
Live Nation’s Summer of Live Lawn 4-Pack gives fans a chance to grab four lawn tickets for $99 to select participating amphitheater shows.
Jun 171 min read


Live Review: The Last Dinner Party + Automatic @ The Eastern, Atlanta - June 13th, 2026
There is nothing quite like the electric energy of a packed house on the final night of a tour, and that is exactly the atmosphere of The Last Dinner Party’s stop at The Eastern in Atlanta. Audience members arrived dressed to the nines, dressed flowy, elaborate outfits that mirrored the band’s signature aesthetic, completely ready to scream every lyric.
Jun 154 min read


Nekrogoblikon Announce 20th Anniversary Tour with Atlanta Date at Buckhead Theatre
Nekrogoblikon announce their North America Fall 2026 Tour with an Atlanta stop at Buckhead Theatre, with Aborted, Signs of the Swarm, and Party Cannon joining the bill.
Jun 122 min read


Whitechapel Announce 20th Anniversary Tour with Atlanta Date at Tabernacle
Whitechapel announce their 20th Anniversary Tour with an Atlanta stop at Tabernacle, with Chelsea Grin, The Acacia Strain, and Netherwalker joining the bill.
Jun 112 min read


The Afghan Whigs Announce Soft Control Tour with Atlanta Date at Variety Playhouse
The Afghan Whigs announce the Soft Control Tour 2026 with an Atlanta stop at Variety Playhouse, with Night Moves supporting the North American run.
Jun 102 min read


Phoebe Bridgers Announces The Lost Tour 2026 with Atlanta Date at State Farm Arena
Phoebe Bridgers announces The Lost Tour 2026 with an Atlanta stop at State Farm Arena, with Alex G joining as very special guest.
Jun 102 min read


Toad the Wet Sprocket Announce 2026 Tour with Atlanta Date at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
Toad the Wet Sprocket have announced a run of 2026 tour dates, including an Atlanta stop at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on July 21 with Men At Work and Shonen Knife.
Jun 62 min read


Live Review: Insane Clown Posse @ The Eastern, Atlanta, GA - May 29, 2026
Insane Clown Posse doesn’t just perform a concert. They create an experience. On a night filled with family, Faygo showers, classic tracks, and a crowd that never stopped singing along, The Eastern became home to the Dark Carnival for a few unforgettable hours.
May 314 min read


DragonForce Announce Inhuman Rampage 20th Anniversary North American Tour
DragonForce are bringing Inhuman Rampage back to North America for a 20th anniversary tour this fall, with Ensiferum and Rhapsody of Fire joining the run. The 22-date tour celebrates the band’s landmark 2006 album, best known for “Through the Fire and Flames,” and begins November 13 in San Diego before wrapping December 13 in Los Angeles.
May 272 min read


The Rock and Roll Playhouse Brings the Music of Widespread Panic to Rooftop at The Eastern
The Rock and Roll Playhouse is bringing a family-friendly celebration of Widespread Panic to Atlanta this summer with The Rock and Roll Playhouse Plays Music of Widespread Panic + More for Kids set for Saturday, July 25 at Rooftop at The Eastern.
May 212 min read


Live Review: Yot Club + zzzahara @ Terminal West, Atlanta - May 18th, 2026
The Yot Club show at Terminal West played out like a nostalgic indie-pop dream, enveloping the audience in a continuous, hazy soundscape of smooth melodies and chill energy.
May 202 min read


Live Review: Sting @ Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park - Atlanta, GA - May 15, 2026
There are certain artists that almost feel woven into everyday life. For a lot of us, Sting is one of those artists. Whether it was hearing The Police on classic rock radio growing up or catching solo hits playing in the background somewhere over the years, these songs have been part of the soundtrack of life for decades. On a beautiful sold out night in Atlanta’s Chastain Park, Sting brought all of that nostalgia back to life with a performance that felt intimate, personal,
May 173 min read


Live Review: Dethklok + Amon Amarth + Castle Rat @ Coca-Cola Roxy, Atlanta, GA - May 9, 2026
Some tours feel massive before you even walk through the doors, and The Amonklok Conquest Tour absolutely had that feeling hanging over The Battery all night. Long lines wrapped around the Coca-Cola Roxy before doors, battle jackets everywhere, and a crowd that was clearly there for the full experience from start to finish. Between Viking metal, animated chaos, and medieval doom theatrics, this lineup never really slowed down once the lights dropped.
May 114 min read


Live Review: Apocalyptica @ Buckhead Theatre, Atlanta - May 8nd, 2026
What happens when you combine three classically-trained cellists with some of Metallica's greatest hits? You get an electric night of symphonic metal at Buckhead Theatre, courtesy of the high-energy Finnish band Apocalyptica.
May 92 min read


Live Review: Ashnikko @ Coca-Cola Roxy, Atlanta - May 2nd, 2026
It takes a real artist to turn a concert into a whole other universe, and that's exactly what Ashnikko did when she transformed a sold-out Coca-Cola Roxy into a surreal wonderland known as "Smoochie World." The night was a masterclass in maximalist theater, with an audience dressed to the nines in DIY outfits crafted from every object imaginable, perfectly feeding into the "trinket" theme of the Smoochies era.
May 43 min read


Live Review: Harvey Street + Arts Fishing Club @ Aisle 5 - May 1, 2026
Harvey Street began the evening with a high energy performance of their song "Long Term." Aisle 5 was the perfect venue for the Raleigh-based indie band to showcase their music to the ATL audience. They turn the small venue into something that comes alive.
May 32 min read


Live Review: The Black Keys + Miles Kane @ The Tabernacle, Atlanta, GA – April 26, 2026
The Black Keys brought the Peaches ‘n Kream World Tour ’26 to The Tabernacle on April 26, turning the historic Atlanta venue into a packed, blues-driven rock room for the night. With fans filling the floor and balconies early, the setting matched the band perfectly, intimate, loud, and built for this kind of show.
Apr 282 min read
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