Georgia communities host free outdoor concerts this summer
Temperatures aren’t the only thing heating up in Georgia over the summer. The outdoor music scene is hot in communities throughout the state. A few of these events are weekend festivals, but most are concert series that have become summertime traditions.
Walton Gas has compiled a list of a few of the free concerts happening in parks and venues near our north Georgia home office. Check local community calendars for a concert near you. Then, head to a live show for family-friendly dancing, picnicking and soaking up the sweet sounds of summer.
ATHENS
AthFest Music & Arts Festival
June 23-25
Thousands will flock to the streets of downtown Athens for this annual event featuring local and regional artists from a variety of genres. The festival includes three outdoor stages with live music performances as well as an Artist Market and a KidsFest area. Performance schedule
SUWANEE
Summer Porch Jam 2023
June 16, Old Town Suwanee
At this single-night event, musicians play outdoors at multiple venues throughout Old Town Suwanee from 6 to 10 p.m. Bring a chair or blanket and stroll from venue to venue, enjoying a variety of musicians. Event details
SNELLVILLE
Live on the Lawn
Towne Greene
Experience Snellville invites you to “bring your dancin’ shoes” to help rock the green at shows set for July, August and September. Who’s Bad, a musical tribute to Michael Jackson’s legacy, closes the season on Sept. 23. 2023 concerts
ATLANTA
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Concerts in the Park
June 15 & 22, Piedmont Park, Atlanta
Enjoy music under the stars at Piedmont Park’s Oak Hill. On June 15, the ASO performs an all-French program including selections from favorites such as “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.” On June 22, the ASO will perform a program of some of Hollywood’s greatest hits. Show details
MONROE
First Friday Concert
Walton County Courthouse Lawn, Downtown
Free concerts are set for the first Friday in June, August and September this year. The music starts at 7 p.m. on the lawn of the historic courthouse while the town green is under construction. The Platinum Band performs on June 2. Full schedule
LAWRENCEVILLE
LIVE in the DTL
Lawrenceville Lawn
Billed as the “ultimate concert series,” themed performances are from 8 to 10 p.m. on select Friday nights. Food trucks are on site and begin serving at 6 p.m. so you can picnic before the music begins. A Juneteenth celebration concert is set for June 16. 2023 concert dates
LOGANVILLE
Groovin’ on the Green
Town Green
Live music takes over the Town Green at 7:30 p.m. on the third Friday of each month through September. Journey tribute band Departure takes center stage for the July 21 show. 2023 schedule
ROSWELL
Riverside Sounds
Riverside Park
Riverside Sounds is celebrating 23 years of highlighting various musical genres and spotlighting original artists. Enjoy shows on the fourth Saturday of the month throughout summer, 7-9 p.m., in the scenic Riverside Park. The Deslondes are scheduled to perform on June 24. Full schedule
LILBURN
Rock the Park
City Park
Elton Live!, an Elton John tribute band, performs on June 10 as part of this summer’s lineup. Show time is 7 p.m. More information on 2023 shows
CHAMBLEE
Chamblee Rocks
Chamblee City Hall and Keswick Park
On June 2 and August 4, Friday night concerts are set for the city’s new City Hall at 3518 Broad Street. Music begins at 6:30 p.m. On July 4, a fireworks show accompanies the concert set for Keswick Park starting at 6 p.m. Performance schedule
WOODSTOCK
Woodstock Summer Concert Series
Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater, Downtown Woodstock
This is the 25th season for the concert series. Shows start at 7:30 p.m. on the second Saturday night of the month throughout the summer. Singer and actor Rick Springfield, known for his 1980s hit “Jessie’s Girl,” headlines the June 10 show. 2023 schedule
ALPHARETTA
Home By Dark Concert Series
Brooke Street Park
Featuring songwriters and musicians, Home By Dark “is a Nashville meets New York meets L.A. meets Atlanta, storytelling, romantic, pierce your heart, laugh ‘til it hurts, reminds me of momma, dance in the aisle, that’s my favorite song, evening you’ll never forget.” Monthly shows through September. Showtime is 7:30. Schedule
JOHNS CREEK
Night on the Lawn
Newtown Park
Bon Jovi tribute band Slippery When Wet performs at the June 2 show. Doors open at 6 p.m. to allow for the public to set up chairs/blankets. Music begins at 7 p.m. Summer schedule
DULUTH
Block Party on Main
Downtown Duluth
Food trucks and live performances headline the weekly Fridays-N-Duluth from 6 to 9 p.m. See the weekly schedule for performers and times.
SANDY SPRINGS
City Green Live
City Green Park, Downtown
The gates open at 5 p.m. for the shows that begin at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays each month through October. Mark your calendar for the Aug. 18 show featuring Grand Funk Railroad. Lineup for 2023
MARIETTA
Glover Park Concert Series
Marietta Square
The series features local and national acts on the last Friday night of the month in Glover Park on the Marietta Square. The 1980s tribute band Guardians of the Jukebox perform on June 30. All shows begin at 8 p.m. 2023 schedule
Know before you go
All shows are free and family friendly. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Be sure to check websites and social media posts for specific venue and parking details. In the event of inclement weather, always refer to social media for any last-minute schedule change.