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Shaky Knees Festival | History, Archives & Festival Guide
Shaky Knees Festival
Shaky Knees Festival at Piedmont Park.
Festival Guide
For current festival dates, event listings, and the latest Creative Loafing guide, see Shaky Knees Festival.
Shaky Knees Festival is one of Atlanta’s best-known music festivals, bringing major touring acts, indie favorites, and a wide range of alternative and rock-leaning artists to the city each year. The current festival takes place at Piedmont Park in Atlanta.
Festival Overview
With more than 60 bands each year, Shaky Knees has built a national reputation for strong curation across indie rock, alternative, punk, and adjacent genres. Since launching in 2013, it has remained one of Atlanta’s marquee destination festivals.
For full schedules and current event details, visit the official festival guide.
Festival History
Shaky Knees Festival began in 2013 in Atlanta and has grown into one of the country’s most recognizable festivals for fans of indie and alternative music. Over the years, it has expanded from a local upstart into a major annual event with national draw, while keeping a strong identity built around carefully curated lineups and a city-centered setting.
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