Missed Shaky Beats this year? Give these upcoming music events a listen
With Shaky Beats and Shaky Knees having passed, plenty of SCAD students may have missed out on the fun with finals around the corner. Don’t fret, however, as there are still many music festivals coming up as summer draws closer. With that said, let’s boogie our way into some of Atlanta’s upcoming music events.
Friday, May 18-Sunday, May 20
Wolf Creek Amphitheater
3025 Merk Road SW
With hits by classic artists to the fresh sounds of contemporary music, Funk Fest delivers an all-star blend of the old, new and everything in between. Celebrate the rich cultural affection for genres of all kinds with music lovers from all over the globe. Your music experience will never be the same.
Saturday, May 19
The Basement
1245 Glenwood Ave. SE
In honor of the one and only Queen Bey, The Basement will be hosting the fiercest, most flawless party of the year. Hear Beyoncé’s best hits and get ready to party hard all night. For 21 and over.
Saturday, May 26-Sunday, May 27
Piedmont Park
400 Park Drive NE
For those looking to attend a music festival but are low on cash, you’ll be happy to hear the Atlanta Jazz Festival is free. While the entire month has featured free jazz events at clubs and parks from the festival, the Memorial Day event is where it will all go down. Celebrate jazz legends and up-and-coming talent while enjoying some show-stopping performances.
Candler Park Music & Food Festival
Friday, June 1-Saturday, June 2
Candler Park
1500 McLendon Ave.
Experience the sounds of Southern life at the Candler Park Music & Food Festival. Located in the large park near Atlanta’s Little Five Points, this year’s lineup will include talents as Keller Williams’ Pettygrass ft. The Hillbenders, Grand, Gov’t Mule, Houndmouth and more. Proceeds from the event benefit Atlanta Contact Point, an organization that hosts free play days in Atlanta parks each year.
Saturday, June 9
Oakland Cemetery
248 Oakland Ave. SE
Celebrate one of Atlanta’s most distinct music events in one of the city’s most unique venues. Now in its eighth year, Tunes from the Tombs is a day of incredible music and performances at Atlanta’s Historic Oakland Cemetery. In addition to the great talent, you can also enjoy local gourmet food trucks, take free mini-tours to visit some of Oakland’s famous residents and find one-of-a-kind souvenirs at the artist market.
