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Punk Music in Atlanta

About Atlanta’s Punk Scene


Atlanta’s punk scene is gritty, loud, and proudly independent. From longstanding DIY venues and house shows to local legends and new hardcore acts, punk lives in the margins — and on some of the city’s most storied stages. Whether you’re seeking out political punk, hardcore, or something raw and genre-defiant, Atlanta’s punk community continues to thrive on authenticity, rebellion, and cathartic noise.

Critic’s Picks for Upcoming Punk Shows


See our list of all concert picks or the full list of CL critic's recommendations

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Upcoming Punk Shows in Atlanta


See the full concert and live music listings on our Punk Music Events Calendar

Viagra Boys - The Infinite Anxiety Tour of 2025

11/08/2025 8:00 PM
The Eastern
Viagra Boys are a band that weaponizes absurdity—tossing firecrackers into the middle of the room and standing around to see the reaction.


Led by fr...

Gbh

11/11/2025 7:00 PM
The Masquerade
GBH Embark on US “City Babys” 40th Anniversary Tour Punk rock legends celebrate their classic albums “City Baby Attacked by Rats” (1982) and “City Bab...

Hot Mulligan - The Sound A Body Makes When It'S Still Tour

11/11/2025 7:00 PM
Tabernacle
Emo/pop-punk band Hot Mulligan perform 'The Sound, A Body' Tour in Atlanta.

As It Is at The Masquerade

11/14/2025 6:30 PM
The Masquerade
The transatlantic pop-punk quintet hails from Brighton, UK consisting of Patty Walters (vocals), Benjamin Biss (vocals, guitar), Andy Westhead (guitar...

Koyo

11/14/2025 7:00 PM
The Masquerade
Since forming in 2020, every single second of music recorded by Koyo has been completely and utterly genuine. Formed in Long Island, New York by five ...

Belmont

11/29/2025 6:00 PM
The Masquerade
Like the sprawling suburbs that surround their hometown, BELMONT’s music is expansive – at times bordering on limitless. The Chicago trio are boxed in...

Local Punk Bands

For the full Atlanta directory, see the band and musician directory.

Abuse of Power

Hardcore punk band from Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Active from 2016 until 2019.

Antagonizers ATL

Never losing sight of goals, and pressing onward amidst countless obstacles, Antagonizers ATL have delivered an unbelievable follow up to their debut ...

Avant Blonde

Alternative / Indie rock band from Atlanta



Looking for a bass player and drummer to play live shows

B.I.M.B.O.S

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Badabings

The story of BadaBings begins with the formation of a band named Channel 6 News Team. It was the hot LaGrange, Georgia summer of 2010 when Hudson Thom...

Billy Batts & The Made Men

To order the Secret Potato 7" vinyl, go to pistolpeterecords.bandcamp.com.To order the "Life Is Short.." 7" vinyl or CD, go to www.rivermonsterrecor...

Blammo

"Blammo began as a simple idea between friends hanging outside a Lumpy show. With a mutual love for cool contemporaries like Palberta and Grass Widow,...

Buice

Buice is an alternative rock band from Atlanta. Inspired by noise rock, no wave, post punk, and post hardcore bands, Hayden Locke brings the energy an...

Burns Like Fire

Bio Burns Like Fire is a punk rock and roll group from Athens, Ga. Formed in late 2010 the group quickly took to song writing with the intention of ...

Buzzard Cult

Buzzard Cult is a three-piece Southern Grunge/Punk band based north of Atlanta, Georgia. They draw on a variety of genres ranging from Grunge, Punk, ...

Catch These Hands

Melodic punk rock from Atlanta GA

Close Enough

Atlanta-based ska-punk trio. We only came for the free beer. We may not be great but hey, we're Close Enough!

Flamingo Shadow

No description provided

Go Public

Jay Domingo / Adrian Finch / Sam Gunn / SA Rawls

Hambear

real emo copypasta.

lots of screaming.

Punk-Friendly Venues


For our full music venue directory see our list of music venues

529 Bar

In the central East Atlanta spot formerly occupied by retro soul bar the Village, you'll find 529 — a tiny, smoky space that oozes cool. Despite being...

Drunken Unicorn

The literally underground club features plenty of figuratively underground punk, electro, and hip-hop acts. Although connected to MJQ Concourse, it ha...

The Bakery

website: The Bakery is a collective of creative thinkers aligned around social justice principles, environmental concerns, and the belief that art is ...

The EARL

East Atlanta staple for local and up-and-coming rock bands, as well as nationally established indie acts, and grub for the hipster-PBR set.

Explore More Atlanta Music Genres

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Explore Atlanta’s alternative and indie music scene—from underground shows to genre-bending local bands, this guide highlights the venues, artists, an...

Americana Folk Music Atlanta

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Blues Music In Atlanta

Discover where to hear live blues, find local and touring acts, and explore articles and reviews tied to Atlanta’s blues culture.

Best Classical Music In Atlanta

Get listings for upcoming classical performances, artist spotlights, and venue recommendations for symphonies, quartets, and more.

Atlanta Country Music

See which artists are performing, learn about country-friendly venues, and explore CL’s coverage of Atlanta’s country scene.

Edm And Electronic Music In Atlanta

Check out the DJs, venues, and festivals fueling Atlanta’s electronic music landscape, with updated show listings and previews.

Gospel Music Atlanta

Browse upcoming performances, local gospel talent, and features highlighting the spiritual and musical roots of gospel in Atlanta.

Atlanta Hip Hop

Explore key hip-hop venues, artist bios, concert picks, and critic coverage of Atlanta’s most defining music genre.

Jazz Music Atlanta

See what’s on stage at local jazz clubs, browse artist features, and catch our critic’s picks for upcoming jazz events.

Metal Music Atlanta

Get the latest on Atlanta’s metal shows, featured artists, and the venues known for hosting heavy and underground acts.

Punk Music In Atlanta

Find out where punk is alive in Atlanta, with concert picks, band spotlights, and articles covering the city’s DIY punk community.



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