Live music in Athens, GA

Upcoming live music in Athens, Georgia, with event dates, venues, prices, and details.

• Buena Vista Orchestra

  Friday, October 2 at 7:30 PM · Hodgson Concert Hall · Varies

  The Buena Vista Orchestra carries forward Cuba’s celebrated Buena Vista tradition with musicians connected to the Social Club, Afro-Cuban All Stars, and other icons.

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• Cigarettes @ Sunset

  Friday, October 2 at 8:00 PM · Georgia Theatre · Varies

  Cigarettes @ Sunset brings its 2026 headline tour to Georgia Theatre in downtown Athens.

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• ROCK DOWN SOUTH

  Saturday, October 3 at 4:00 PM · Georgia Theatre · Varies

  This free postgame concert at Georgia Theatre features a full-band set from Jet Black Roses plus a lineup of Nashville country artists.

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• The Brook & The Bluff

  Wednesday, October 7 at 7:30 PM · Georgia Theatre · Varies

  The Brook & The Bluff performs at Georgia Theatre with special guest The Sways.

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• Jon Langston: Thing About Me Tour

  Friday, October 9 at 8:00 PM · Georgia Theatre · Varies

  Georgia country artist Jon Langston brings the Thing About Me Tour to Georgia Theatre.

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• Microwave & Free Throw

  Saturday, October 10 at 7:00 PM · Georgia Theatre · Varies

  Microwave and Free Throw co-headline Georgia Theatre with Carly Cosgrove and Flycatcher.

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• Cantrip

  Tuesday, October 13 at 7:30 PM · Hodgson Concert Hall · Varies

  Scottish trio Cantrip combines border pipes, fiddle, guitar, and vocal harmonies in a dynamic modern folk performance at Hodgson Concert Hall.

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• The Linda Lindas

  Saturday, October 17 at 7:00 PM · Georgia Theatre · Varies

  Los Angeles punk band The Linda Lindas performs at Georgia Theatre, with part of each ticket supporting organizations focused on equity, access, and dignity.

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• Boston Brass & Turtle Island Quartet

  Monday, October 19 at 7:30 PM · Hodgson Concert Hall · Free

  Boston Brass and Turtle Island Quartet reimagine music inspired by Romeo and Juliet in this free ticketed chamber concert at UGA.

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• Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue

  Friday, October 23 at 7:30 PM · Hodgson Concert Hall · Varies

  The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra performs Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and music from Porgy and Bess with pianist Sullivan Fortner and conductor Kristiina Poska.

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• SUGAR

  Saturday, October 24 at 8:00 PM · Georgia Theatre · Varies

  SUGAR performs at Georgia Theatre, with a portion of each ticket supporting The Trevor Project’s crisis services for LGBTQ+ young people.

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• Hilary Hahn, Matthias Goerne & Yekwon Sunwoo

  Sunday, October 25 at 3:00 PM · Hodgson Concert Hall · Varies

  Violinist Hilary Hahn, baritone Matthias Goerne, and pianist Yekwon Sunwoo unite for a collaborative recital at Hodgson Concert Hall.

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• Members of “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band

  Wednesday, October 28 at 10:00 AM · Hodgson Concert Hall · Varies

  Members of the United States Marine Band give students a behind-the-scenes look at professional music-making in a free, reservation-required performance.

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• Magoo

  Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM · Georgia Theatre · Varies

  Denver quartet Magoo blends progressive bluegrass, three-part harmonies, intricate arrangements, and extended improvisation at Georgia Theatre.

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• Christian McBride & Ursa Major

  Thursday, October 29 at 7:30 PM · Hodgson Concert Hall · Varies

  Eleven-time Grammy-winning bassist Christian McBride leads Ursa Major in a night of contemporary jazz at Hodgson Concert Hall.

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• vaultboy

  Wednesday, November 4 at 7:30 PM · Georgia Theatre · Varies

  Singer-songwriter vaultboy performs live at Georgia Theatre in downtown Athens.

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• Ashley Cooke

  Saturday, November 7 at 8:00 PM · Georgia Theatre · Varies

  Country artist Ashley Cooke brings The Baby Blues Tour to Georgia Theatre, with part of each ticket supporting mental-health resources for songwriters.

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• Lakeview

  Thursday, November 12 at 7:30 PM · Georgia Theatre · Varies

  Country-rock duo Lakeview performs at Georgia Theatre with special guest Passengers Unknown.

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• Keb’ Mo’

  Thursday, November 12 at 7:30 PM · Hodgson Concert Hall · Varies

  Five-time Grammy winner Keb’ Mo’ brings nearly five decades of blues, roots, and genre-crossing songwriting to Hodgson Concert Hall.

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• BrOasis- Oasis Tribute

  Friday, November 13 at 8:00 PM · Georgia Theatre · Varies

  BrOasis performs the music of Oasis alongside William & the Really Nothings’ tribute to The Smiths at Georgia Theatre.

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• Hélène Grimaud, piano

  Monday, November 16 at 7:30 PM · Hodgson Concert Hall · Varies

  French pianist Hélène Grimaud makes her UGA Presents recital debut with the poetic intensity and technical command that define her international career.

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