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Children can dance the night away at Avalon Nights. Photo courtesy of Avalon
Children can dance the night away at Avalon Nights. Photo courtesy of Avalon
6/26/22 - By Elsa Simcik

When we parents need an activity that is fun, free, and easy, a summer concert is music to our ears. Atlanta is full of these free summer concerts and music festivals —families pack up a few tailgate chairs, blankets, snacks and drinks, and head to a nearby greenspace to hear live music and let kids run loose. We've rounded up the best outdoor summer concerts and music festivals all over Atlanta, from Duluth to intown and everywhere else in between. And the best part? Every Atlanta event on our list is FREE. The second best part? Most of these summer concerts happen after the sun goes down so families won't be sweating to the oldies. 

Want more fun for free? Check our list of Fun and Free Summer Activities and Events Near Atlanta for Kids. For even more summer fun ideas (vacays, camps, backyard water games), head to our Summer Activities Guide for Atlanta Families. 

Read on for our list of free summer concerts and outdoor music festivals around Atlanta!

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Enjoy the vibes of Sandy Springs City Green Live. Photo courtesy of City of Sandy Springs
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Roswell
Third Thursday of the month, May-October
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), Roswell Antiques lot and further south at Historic Roswell Town Square. Most of the kids' games and entertainment are at the town square.  READ MORE

Avalon Nights Live

Alpharetta
Fridays, April 8-October 21
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

The Bowl at Sugar Hill Splash Nights

Sugar Hill
Last Friday of the month, May-September
Families can bring food, listen to live music, jump on inflatables and play in the Bowl at Sugar Hill's splash park at this monthly event, held on the last Friday May-September. See the splash park all lit up once the sun goes down. For those who don't pack a picnic, food trucks are available. READ MORE

Concerts by the Springs

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

Concert Series at Newtown Park

Johns Creek
May 6, June 3, August 6, September 3, October 1
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

Downtown Canton First Fridays

Canton
First Friday of the month, May-October
Every first Friday of the month, between May-October, residents gather for a block party in downtown Canton. READ MORE

Duluth Summer Stage Concert Series

Duluth
Saturday, July 23
Parents and kids dance and sing along with a live cover band on the Duluth Town Green. The free event offer food and beverages for purchase or families can bring their own coolers of food and drinks. READ MORE

Fridays-N-Duluth

Duluth
Fridays, April 29-September 16
Come to downtown Duluth on Fridays, through September, for delicious food trucks boasting exotic flavors. Besides the food, kids and parents can also enjoy live entertainment.  READ MORE

Groovin' on the Green at Halcyon

Alpharetta
Fridays and Saturdays, June 10-September 17
Visitors to Halcyon in the summertime enjoy live music from local musicians every Friday and Saturday night, June 10-September 17.  READ MORE

Kennesaw First Friday Concert Series

Kennesaw
First Friday of the month, May-October (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

Live at the DTL (Downtown Lawrenceville) Concert Series

Lawrenceville
May 20, June 17, July 15, August 19, September 9
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
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

Norcross Summer Concert Series

Norcross
Every other Friday, May 27-September 2
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; Local restaurants create picnics for purchase or families can bring their own food and drinks.  READ MORE

Peachtree Corners Summer Concert Series

Peachtree Corners
Last Saturday of the month, May-October
The free concerts on Peachtree Corners Summer Concert series lineup is impressive, with Everclear and Vertical Horizon as well as some great tribute bands. Families head to Peachtree Corners Town Center on the last Saturday of May-October for this fun, free event.  READ MORE

Piedmont Park Arts Festival

Midtown
August 20 & 21
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

Pigs and Peaches BBQ Festival

Kennesaw
August 19 & 20
Families attend the Pigs and Peaches BBQ Festival in Kennesaw for music, a kids' zone and of course, yummy barbecue.  READ MORE

Riverside Sounds

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

Sandy Springs City Green Live

Sandy Springs
May 13, May 27, June 10, June 24, July 15, July 29
City Green Live concerts are back in Sandy Springs, starting May 13 and running select Fridays through the end of July. The free concert series features a different headliner each time along with an opening musical act.  READ MORE

Summer Shade Festival

Grant Park
August 27 & 28
For the past 20 years, Atlanta residents have flocked 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

Woodstock Summer Concert Series

Woodstock
May 14, June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10
Music lovers flock to the Cherokee Amphitheater for Woodstock's annual summer concert series. Families enjoy familiar favorites like Sister Hazel and Scotty McCreery as well as tribute bands with nods to The Eagles. READ MORE

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