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Rock Music in Atlanta

• Critic’s Picks for Upcoming Rock Shows
• Upcoming Rock Concerts in Atlanta
• Atlanta-Based Rock Bands
• Venues That Host Rock Music
• Explore More Atlanta Music Genres

Atlanta’s rock scene is as diverse and dynamic as the city itself, with a history rooted in garage rock, alternative, classic rock, and punk. From legendary stages to gritty dive bars, you’ll find local legends, national tours, and underground favorites fueling the sound of the city. This guide features upcoming rock concerts, venue recommendations, and bands keeping Atlanta loud and alive.

Critic’s Picks for Upcoming Rock Shows

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

Marcus King w/ Penelope Road at the Fox Theatre

05/16/2026 7:30 PM

Fox Theatre

CRITIC'S PICK:
Sat. May 16
Marcus King Band, Penelope Road, Fox Theatre - It wasn't that long ago...

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Zach Person at Avon Theater

05/22/2026 8:00 PM

Avon Theater

CRITIC'S PICK:
Fri., May 22
Zach Person, Avon Theatre - Let's Get Loud, the title of blues rocker...

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Uncle Lucius: the 20th Anniversary Tour with the Point at Terminal West

05/24/2026 8:00 PM

Terminal West

CRITIC'S PICK:
Sun., May 24
Uncle Lucius, The Point, Terminal West - Anyone who dismisses getting...

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Lee Roy Parnell (duo) at Red Clay Music Foundry

05/29/2026 8:00 PM

Eddie Owen presents: Red Clay Music Foundry

CRITIC'S PICK:
Fri., May 29
Lee Roy Parnell Duo, Eddie Owen Presents at Red Clay - The virtuoso...

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Upcoming Rock Concerts in Atlanta

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

Lily Vakili & Her Band at Smith's Olde Bar

05/13/2026 8:00 PM

Smith's Olde Bar

A lifelong observer, chronicler, and creative force, Lily Vakili has spent years gathering fragments of the world – memories, landscapes, voices, loss...

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The Bunny The Bear, Divide The Fall, Unhealthy While Unhinged, Impose Repose

05/15/2026 7:00 PM

Boggs Social & Supply

Imperium Concerts presents The Bunny The Bear, Divide The Fall, Unhealthy While Unhinged, and Impose Repose, with more to be announced.

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Bird Dog Jubilee at Smith's Olde Bar

05/15/2026 8:00 PM

Smith's Olde Bar

Bird Dog Jubilee is a rock-n-roll collection of instrumentalists that blur the lines between structured songs and improvisational jams. While their ro...

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Frankly Scarlet at The Hunt House

05/15/2026 8:00 PM

The Hunt House

Experience the ultimate outdoor show with Frankly Scarlet on May 15th at The Hunt House in Marietta, GA.

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Get Funky with Atlanta’s Own Davis & The Love

05/15/2026 9:00 PM

37 Main Restaurant + Bar

21+ SHOW DOORS: 7 pm

Davis & The Love
Davis & The Love LIVE at 37 Main – Friday, May 15

Get ready for a high-energy night as Atlanta’s own Davis & The...

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Marcus King w/ Penelope Road at the Fox Theatre

05/16/2026 7:30 PM

Fox Theatre

CRITIC'S PICK:
Sat. May 16
Marcus King Band, Penelope Road, Fox Theatre - It wasn't that long ago...

—See Event

Atlanta-Based Rock Bands

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

ATL Collective

This rotating cast of high-caliber players revisits classic albums. A simple premise and a blast from the past rooted in the present.

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Mastodon

Art is a cyclical beast. The same can easily be said of Grammy Award nominated hard rock juggernaut Mastodon. The group's four members recognize the i...

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Dr. Strangelove

Dr. Strangelove is a psychedelic, funk-rock quartet out of Atlanta, Georgia. The band features brothers Tom and Max Kollross on guitar and vocals as w...

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Drivin N Cryin

An Atlanta Southern Alternative Rock Institution. With 16 albums under their belt, Drivin' N Cryin' has been a fixture of Atlanta's alternative, count...

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Rose Hotel

A rising force of nature on the city's singer/songwriter scene. Rose Hotel's songs blend soft rock, folk, and indie sensibilities creating a delicate ...

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New Madrid

New Madrid has mastered the ability to put out a large yield of music of the same genre without repeating itself or sounding derivative. The Athens gr...

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Tiger! Tiger!

Tiger! Tiger! plays confidant, sage-like garage rock that instills a healthy amount of fear into your heart. This show is the LP release party for the...

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Michelle Malone

No description provided

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Cracker

Perhaps best known for their breakout hit “Low,” Cracker is as much a band as it is a time capsule from an era where grunge and rock reigned supreme. ...

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Nikki & the Phantom Callers

Nikki & the Phantom Callers' debut LP, Everybody's Going To Hell (But You and Me). The 11 track collection of boot-stomping... alt-country & jangly in...

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Gringo Star

Gringo Star, an Atlanta-based indie rock group that has released four albums and toured internationally. Over the last decade, Gringo Star have carved...

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Orange Constant

Formed in Georgia in 2012, The Orange Constant creates vintage rock with a contemporary twist. The group's sound ranges from southern psychedelia to p...

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Lynx Deluxe

“The songs are open-hearted, complete, and flourishing with redemptive fodder for the imagination that’s mysteriously timeless.” Chad Radford

“Brown...

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Jacob Bryant

At 26, Jacob Bryant has lived through more than men twice his age. Hidden behind his blue eyes and charming smile lies a past of addiction, death, and...

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Wren & The Wravens

Wren and the Wravens' sound is an eclectic blend of retro soul, pop and R&B. With energy that is uniting and infectious, Wren and the Wravens...

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BJ Wilbanks

Georgia-based BJ Wilbanks' authentic exploration of love and the pursuit of enlightenment has been referred to as "Back Porch Soul," fusing the music...

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Venues That Host Rock Music

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

Blind Willie's

A local blues, jazz, and roots institution that's been around for more than 25 years. The North Highland Avenue storefront, with its signature guitar-...

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Cajun Blues Seafood Restaurant

Cajun Blues is just that! Great Cajun seafood and some of Atlanta's finest blues players all under one roof. Wednesday nights feature an open mic host...

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Darwin's Burgers and Blues

UPDATE: This business has been listed as Permanently Closed. The legendary bar attracts patrons with live music coming from fresh talent in the blues ...

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Elliott Street Deli & Pub

This tiny bar in a lovingly renovated old building in Downtown's Castleberry Hill boasts an authentic neighborhood vibe. Downstairs hosts a variety of...

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Fat Matt's Rib Shack

Live blues and the love of good barbecue bring people from all over town to the small, boxy barbecue joint. An Atlanta landmark, Fat Matt's turns out ...

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Gypsy Rose

No description provided

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Northside Tavern

This legendary dive bar in West Midtown is Atlanta's home for live blues. The weekly lineup includes a Monday night jam and a regular Wednesday night ...

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Red Light Cafe

The bohemian living room serves as the city's center of bluegrass and Americana. The venue hosts a variety of other musical performers as well, plus d...

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