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Children can dance the night away at Avalon Nights outdoor music series. Photo courtesy of Avalon
6/2/24 - By Elsa Simcik

When parents need summer activities that are fun and easy, free concerts are music to our ears. Atlanta is full of free concerts and music festivals during summer—pack up tailgate chairs, blankets, snacks, and drinks, and head to a nearby greenspace to hear live free music. We've rounded up the best outdoor summer concerts and music festivals all over Atlanta. And the best part? Every Atlanta event on our list is FREE! Most of these summer concerts happen after sundown so families won't be sweating to the oldies. 

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Groovin' on the Green at Halcyon

Alpharetta
Fridays & Saturdays, March-October 2024
Visitors to Halcyon enjoy live music from local musicians every Friday and Saturday night, March - October.  READ MORE

Avalon Nights Live

Alpharetta
Fridays, April-October 2024
Families can gather in the Plaza (green space in front of Regal Cinemas) every Friday from April to October for music and dancing.  READ MORE

Alive in Roswell

Roswell
Third Thursday of the month, April-October, 2024
Every third Thursday from April-October, visitors hit downtown Roswell for food, music and kids' activities. The event takes place along Canton Street (which is closed to cars for the night).  READ MORE

Home by Dark Concerts at Brooke Street Park

Alpharetta
Monthly, April - September 2024
Families gather at Brooke Street Park in downtown Alpharetta once a month for live concerts and storytelling.  READ MORE

Alpharetta City Center Concert Series

Alpharetta
First & third Fridays, May-September, 2024
On the first and third Fridays of May-August, families head to the big green lawn by the Alpharetta City Hall for fun, live music. Since the event is in downtown Alpharetta, families can also enjoy dinner from a variety of restaurants.  READ MORE

Concert Series at Newtown Park

Johns Creek
Monthly, May-September 2024
Families flock to Newtown Park for monthly concerts May-October. Visitors bring blankets and chairs and can purchase food from food trucks. Gates open at 6:00pm; music starts at 7:00pm.  READ MORE

Concerts by the Springs

Sandy Springs
First Sunday of the month, May-September 2024
Families bring blankets, chairs and picnics to the monthly outdoor concerts at Heritage Amphitheatre at City Springs. Visitors can also opt to purchase refreshments from local food trucks.  READ MORE

Kennesaw First Friday Concert Series

Kennesaw
First Friday of the month, May-October 2024 (excluding July)
On the first Friday of each month, May-October (except for July), residents are invited to stroll historic downtown Kennesaw and enjoy live music.  READ MORE

Norcross Summer Concert Series

Norcross
Select days, May 24 - August 30, 2024
Parents and kids can dance and sing all summer long at Thrasher Park with the city's summer concert series. The bands featured are all upbeat and family-friendly. Bring a picnic or purchase from local restaurants.  READ MORE

Downtown Canton First Fridays

Canton
First Friday of the month, May-October 2024
Every first Friday of the month, between May-October, residents gather for a block party in downtown Canton. The kids love the inflatable slides, face painting, and balloon artist.  READ MORE

Riverside Sounds

Roswell
Fourth Saturday of the month, April-September 2024
Visitors bring blankets and chairs to Roswell's Riverside Park along the Chattahoochee for free concerts the fourth Saturday of each month, April - September. Families enjoy music, food (their own or from a food truck), and the nearby playgrounds.      READ MORE

Fridays-n-Duluth

Duluth
Fridays, May 3-July 26, 2024
Come to downtown Duluth on Fridays, May- July, for delicious food trucks boasting exotic flavors. Besides the food, kids and parents can also enjoy live entertainment. Select Fridays are Flicks on the Bricks with free kid movies.  READ MORE

Peachtree Corners Summer Concert Series

Peachtree Corners
Last Saturday of the month, May-October 2024
The free concerts on Peachtree Corners Summer Concert series are popular among residents. Families head to Peachtree Corners Town Green on the last Saturday of May-October for this fun, free event.  READ MORE

Chamblee Summer Concert Series

Chamblee
June 7, July 4, & August 9, 2024
The Chamblee Summer Concert Series, also known as Chamblee Rocks, is a popular summertime event for familes featuring live music and food trucks. The 4th of July event features fireworks.  READ MORE

Woodstock Summer Concert Series

Woodstock
Second Saturday of the month, May-September 2024
Music lovers flock to Cherokee Amphitheater for Woodstock's annual summer concert series. Guests may bring chairs and can set them up the day before the concert after 6am.  READ MORE

Virginia-Highland Summerfest

Virginia-Highland
June 8 & 9, 2024
An Atlanta favorite, Va-Hi Summerfest kicks off with a 5K on Saturday. Visitors to the popular event will hear live music, shop for art, and eat yummy food. Kidsfest is both days and is located near the sand volleyball courts. Children enjoy games, crafts, and activities.  READ MORE

Juneteenth Atlanta Parade and Music Festival

Downtown
June 21 - 23, 2024
All weekend long Atlantans have the opportunity to celebrate Juneteenth, which commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Families can view the parade, which starts at noon on Saturday, from The King Center on Auburn Ave NE to Piedmont Park.  READ MORE

Groovin’ on the Green in Dunwoody

Dunwoody
Second Saturday of the month, June - October 2024
Families are invited to Dunwoody's Groovin' on the Green, on the second Saturday of each month, June - October. Guests are encouraged to walk or ride bikes to the concerts and bring their own picnics or pick up dinner from a featured food truck. Dogs (on a leash!) are also welcome.   READ MORE

Live in the DTL (Downtown Lawrenceville) Concert Series

Lawrenceville
Monthly, May-September 2024
Visitors to the Lawrenceville Lawn get to see the newly added amphitheater and enjoy tribute bands each month, from May to September.  READ MORE

Music on the Hill

Roswell
Second Friday of the month, June-September 2024
Parents and kids head outdoors for an evening of music at Roswell's free Music on the Hill concert series, occuring the second Friday of each month, June-September.  READ MORE

Pigs and Peaches BBQ Festival

Kennesaw
August 16 & 17, 2024
Families attend the Pigs and Peaches BBQ Festival in Kennesaw for music, a kids' zone and of course, yummy barbecue.  READ MORE

Piedmont Park Arts Festival

Midtown
August 17 & 18, 2024
At this annual event in one of Atlanta's favorite parks, visitors peruse hundreds of paintings, photographs, sculptures, glass art and jewelry. Kids like the children's play area, acoustic music and food trucks.  READ MORE

Summer Shade Festival

Grant Park
August 24 & 25, 2024
Atlanta residents flock to Grant Park on the last weekend of August to say goodbye to summer. The festival benefits the Grant Park Conservancy and includes art, music, food and a kids' zone. Residents can also run in the 5K race prior to the festival.    READ MORE

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