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Atlanta’s concert scene is anchored by ticketed performances from touring and regional artists at dedicated concert venues across the city and metro area. These concerts range from large-scale arena and theater shows to mid-size performance halls hosting national and international acts on tour. This page focuses specifically on concerts in Atlanta — scheduled, ticketed performances in concert halls and purpose-built music venues. Creative Loafing has covered Atlanta’s concert scene for decades, tracking touring artists, venues, and live performances across the city.

For club shows, bar performances, or DJ-driven nightlife, explore Creative Loafing’s dedicated guides to [atlanta-events/live-music|live music and nightlife elsewhere on the site. Use the calendar below to explore upcoming concerts in Atlanta, sortable by today, tomorrow, this weekend, or any date. You can also filter by genre or browse shows at your favorite concert venues across the city.

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Critics Picks

Creative Loafing’s critics highlight concerts worth your attention. Check out our CL Recommends for local shows to major touring acts. These picks are updated weekly and curated by writers who follow the Atlanta music scene closely.

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Zero Mile Presents Leo Kottke

01/23/2026 8:00 PM
Variety Playhouse

CRITIC'S PICK:
Sat., Jan. 31
Leo Kottke, Variety Playhouse - By joining with Phish bassist Mike...

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Eddie 9V

01/31/2026 8:00 PM
Terminal West

CRITIC'S PICK:
Sat., Jan. 31
Eddie 9V, Nether Hour, Terminal West - Atlanta's next roots guitar...

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The Wood Brothers

01/29/2026 8:00 PM
The Eastern

CRITIC'S PICK:
Thurs., Jan. 29
The Wood Brothers, The Eastern - Sure they play here a lot. But...

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The House Keeps A Ledger

Wolfgang Gallery Winter Exhibits (wednesdays)

Wednesday January 21, 2026 09:00 AM EST 01/21/2026 9:00 AM
Wolfgang Gallery Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
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Spalding Nix

Spalding Nix Gallery Winter Exhibitions (wednesdays)

Wednesday January 21, 2026 09:00 AM EST 01/21/2026 9:00 AM
Spalding Nix Fine Art Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Visual Arts
ENSEMBLE 2025

November 21, 2025 - January 16, 2026

Spalding Nix Fine Art is thrilled to present ENSEMBLE, our annual holiday group show featuring new work by over 60 Gallery Artists! Trish Andersen, Jordan Baker, Mitchell Biggio, Jamie Bourgeois, David Boyd, Amanda Brazier, Amanda Joy Brown, Wend... [click here for more]
Art Of Paper

Zuckerman Museum of Art Winter Exhibits (wednesdays)

Wednesday January 21, 2026 09:00 AM EST 01/21/2026 9:00 AM
Zuckerman Museum of Art Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Visual Arts
The Art of Paper

Selections of Handmade Paper Works from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation January 20 - May 1, 2026

Curated by Brett Littman, and Co-curators Susan Gosin and Cynthia Nourse Thompson

The Art of Paper: Selections of Handmade Paper Works from the ... [click here for more]
Memorial Drive

Dekalb History Center - Winter Exhibits (wednesdays)

Wednesday January 21, 2026 09:00 AM EST 01/21/2026 9:00 AM
The DeKalb History Center Cost: Free. Donations appreciated.
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Visual Arts
Memorial Drive – New Exhibit What began as a thoroughfare leading from the State Capital building to the largest Confederate monument in the country has since become a diverse and bustling road teeming with life. Running from the heart of Atlanta through the interior of DeKalb County, Memorial ... [click here for more]
Johnson Lowe

Johnson Lowe Gallery Winter Exhibits (wednesdays)

Wednesday January 21, 2026 09:00 AM EST 01/21/2026 9:00 AM
Johnson Lowe Gallery Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Visual Arts
2025: In Review

A Year of Exhibitions at Johnson Lowe Gallery 30 November 2025 - 20 January 2026

In 2025, Johnson Lowe Gallery hosted a series of exhibitions that traced significant developments across painting, sculpture, installation, and mixed media practices. Rather than constructing a si... [click here for more]
The Dragon King

Center for Puppetry Arts: Winter Special Exhibitions (wednesdays)

Wednesday January 21, 2026 09:00 AM EST 01/21/2026 9:00 AM
Center For Puppetry Arts Cost: Included with Regular Admission - $16.50
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Theater
The Dragon King

January 14-25, 2026

Puppet Shows | Ages 4+ | Our Location Journey to the Bottom of the Sea

By Tanglewood Marionettes of Ware, MA

Dive into a spellbinding world with The Dragon King, an acclaimed marionette adventure from Tanglewood Marionettes of Ware, MA. Winner of the e... [click here for more]
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Breman Museum Winter Exhibits (wednesdays)

Wednesday January 21, 2026 10:00 AM EST 01/21/2026 10:00 AM
The Breman Museum & Cultural Center Cost: $12
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Visual Arts
Fiddler on the Roof: Costumes & Contrasts

An Exploration of Tradition & Identity

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The Breman Museum is proud to partner with the Atlanta Opera and the Alliance Theatre to present a unique exhibition in conjunction with the Alliance’s new production of Fiddler on the Roof, showcasing th... [click here for more]
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Marietta Cobb Museum of Art Winter Exhibits (wednesdays)

Wednesday January 21, 2026 10:00 AM EST 01/21/2026 10:00 AM
Marietta Cobb Museum of Art Cost: $10, members free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Visual Arts
Maya Perez-Lugones

January 10 – March 22, 2026

The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art presents the first solo exhibition of artwork by Maya Perez-Lugones. The exhibited drawings and paintings explore the complicated relationship between ego, compulsion, and empathy. Perez-Lugones’ layered compositions re... [click here for more]
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PATH Museum Winter Exhibitions (wednesdays)

Wednesday January 21, 2026 10:00 AM EST 01/21/2026 10:00 AM
PATH Museum Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Visual Arts
Current Exhibits at the Path

NEOTERIC ARTIFACTS

 

The Path Museum is thrilled to announce Neoteric Artifacts, a captivating ceramics and sculpture exhibition curated by CRLZ, opening on October 11th and running through November 25th, 2024. This unique showcase will spotlight the exceptional tal... [click here for more]
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SCADFash Winter Exhibitions (wednesdays)

Wednesday January 21, 2026 10:00 AM EST 01/21/2026 10:00 AM
SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film Cost: $10 general admission
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Nightlife::Fashion
'André Leon Talley: Style Is Forever'

Now on View - March 1, 2026

André Leon Talley: Style Is Forever is a tribute to the enduring legacy of André Leon Talley — distinguished editor, cultural icon, and beloved SCAD mentor and friend. The exhibition features nearly 70 looks from Talley’s per... [click here for more]
Emory Vizarts Gallery Exhibition Lindsay Burke

Emory Visual Arts Gallery - Winter Exhibit (wednesdays)

Wednesday January 21, 2026 10:00 AM EST 01/21/2026 10:00 AM
Emory Visual Arts Gallery Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Visual Arts
Lindsay Burke: Quick Split

On view: October 9 to December 12, 2025

Opening Reception: Thursday, October 9, 5-8 pm Artist Talk : Saturday, October 11, 2-4 pm

Location: 700 Peavine Creek Dr. Atlanta, GA 30322

The Emory Visual Arts Gallery is pleased to present "Quick Split", an exhibition ... [click here for more]
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Spelman College Museum of Fine Art Winter Exhibitions (wednesdays)

Wednesday January 21, 2026 11:00 AM EST 01/21/2026 11:00 AM
Spelman College Museum of Fine Art Cost: Free. Suggested donation $5
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Visual Arts
Repossessions

On View: Oct. 17, 2025 - May 1, 2026

Location: CI&A Bank of America Gallery

The inaugural exhibition in the Bank of America Gallery is Repossessions, a group exhibition presenting commissioned works by Black artists using artifacts from the eras of enslavement and Jim Crow... [click here for more]
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December Exhibition at The Bakery (wednesdays)

Wednesday January 21, 2026 11:00 AM EST 01/21/2026 11:00 AM
The Supermarket Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Arts::Visual Arts
"Through Every Window A Little Light Flows" Join The Bakery Atlanta this December for their Curatorial Fellow Camisha Butler's Through Every Window A Little Light Flows, a group exhibition featuring contemporary works that elevate everyday domestic accoutrements—textiles, furniture, ceramics, ... [click here for more]
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$26 Pet Adoptions in 2026

Wednesday January 21, 2026 11:30 AM EST 01/21/2026 11:30 AM
LifeLine Animal Project Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Community, Community::Pets
Looking for a new best friend in 2026? Start the new year off right by adopting a shelter pet! We are offering $26 adoptions at all LifeLine shelters January 21st through 25th.

Fulton County Animal Services

1251 Fulton Industrial Blvd NW

Atlanta, GA 30336

DeKalb County Animal Services

3... [click here for more]
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FYS SoundNOW

Rialto Feed Your Senses with SoundNOW Music Festival Artists

Wednesday January 21, 2026 12:00 PM EST 01/21/2026 12:00 PM
Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Free Events, Music, Music::Brunch with Music, Music::Concerts
Enjoy a free lunchtime performance as the Rialto Center for the Arts presents Feed Your Senses with artists from SoundNOW Music Festival. The concert offers a preview of Atlanta’s vibrant new music scene, highlighting innovative sounds, bold ideas and dynamic performances just days before the full f... [click here for more]
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