Alpharetta is abuzz with the sounds of steel drums, guitars, and amazing vocals. From every corner of the city, you can find an acoustic artist crooning, a band jamming or a unique musical experience waiting for you. As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, the city is turning up the heat on live music and we’re here to give you the insider info.
Prepare for a season of wonderful sounds with these hoppin’ venues and events:
After thirteen years of hosting hit-makers in Alpharetta, this epic amphitheatre enters its concert season with the live music we have been longing for! STYX with Collective Soul, Chris Stapleton, and an all-Georgia artist line up for NewCountry 101FIVEfest with Brantley Gilbert, Lanco, Colt Ford and Lily Rose are just a few names on the musical docket this year. There’s not a bad seat in the house at this 12,000-capacity harmonious haven with impeccably manicured greenery all around and state-of-the-art jumbo screens to ensure concert goers never miss a single second of their favorite drum solo or lead singer’s signature dance moves.
2021 Ameris Bank Amphitheatre Concert Calendar
June 18 - Styx & Collective Soul
June 26 - Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Damon Gupton: Movie Magic
June 30 - An Evening with Chicago and Their Greatest Hits
July 24 - Brad Paisley Tour 2021
July 27 - Dave Matthews Band
July 31 & August 1 - Phish
August 8 - Rock 100.5’s BAND CAMP Presents Korn & Staind
August 13 - Rod Stewart with special guest Cheap Trick
August 20 - Alanis Morissette w/special guest Garbage & Liz Phair
August 21 - Rock 100.5 Presents Blackberry Smoke
August 27 - Chris Stapleton’s All-American Road Show
September 3 - My Morning Jacket and Brittany Howard
September 21 - Rock 100.5 Presents 311 - Live From The Ride Tour
September 24 - Daryl Hall & John Oates
October 2 - Lady A: What A Song Can Do Tour 2021
October 15 - New Country 101FIVEfest with Brantley Gilbert, Lanco, Colt Ford & Lily Rose
October 30 - NEEDTOBREATHE: Into the Mystery Tour
*Ameris Bank Amphitheatre concerts are being added almost daily. For the most up-to-date concert schedule, please visit: https://www.livenation.com/venue/KovZpZAFFdlA/ameris-bank-amphitheatre-events
Matilda’s Music Under the Pines
Reserve a table for the group, pack a picnic basket, grab a lawn chair and get ready to experience the fabulously funky Southern charm of Matilda’s Music Under the Pines. This open-air venue is nestled under the stars and allows attendees to hear what a real porch jam session truly sounds like. Pack a picnic and enjoy the show. Artists such as Shawn Mullins, Run Katie Run and Michelle Malone are just a few of the popular acts set to hit Matilida’s stage this season. Check out the full concert schedule.
Insider tip—Matilda’s allows concert ticket holders to come on the day of the show to reserve their seats or table ahead of time. Drop by early and claim a spot.
Home by Dark at Brooke Street Park Concert Series
The Home by Dark at Brooke Street Park Concert Series brings music and fun to life, select Saturdays June – August 2021. Bring a blanket and a picnic, and enjoy free, live, family-friendly performances by different Alpharetta based entertainment groups. Brooke Street Park is located directly behind Alpharetta City Hall and concerts start at 7:30 p.m.
Home by Dark at Brooke Street Park Concert Series Calendar
June 12 - Jenn Bostic & Shannon Labrie
June 19 - Jonathan Kingham & Jason Sever
July 10 - Sarah Darling & Michael Logen
July 24 - Raquel Cole & Cindy Morgan
August 14 - Kyshona Armstrong & Emily Shackelton
August 28 - Tony Arata & Jesse Terry
The Velvet Note
The Velvet Note is a beautifully crafted listening room featuring exceptional musical talent, outstanding food and drinks and the purest vocal and instrumental reception available to a live audience. The venue, Winner of Downbeat Magazine’s Best Jazz Venues Worldwide Award, features exciting acts like The Bill Hart International Jazz Fusion Band and A Tribute to Gladys Knight by SugarLips Shields. For tickets and other upcoming shows, check out the full schedule.
Avalon Nights Live
Kick back and revel in live tunes all summer long with Avalon Nights Live! Unwind after a long week with free live music in Avalon’s Plaza every Friday night now through October 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. Grab friends and family and get ready to enjoy musical acts not found anywhere else. Attendees can bring their own tailgate chairs and groove the night away!
Alpharetta Music City – Live Music Match Ups
Alpharetta’s Music Match program was created to bring original musicians to local restaurants and venues to create a vibrant music scene year-round in the city. Check out the list of all the upcoming Music Match spots here.
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