“Music was meant to be shared” isn't just a prison tattoo on Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom’s back; it's also a phrase and philosophy that many great people throughout history have stated and believed. But nobody believes in the shared experience of music -- especially live music you can experience outside -- like the people of ATL. To make sure you stay true to the city and the sounds of summer, use this bookmark-encouraged list of outdoor concerts happening through the end of August.
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Dec 31 Wed
Candler Park Music & Food Festival Matisyahu, Joe Russo's Almost Dead, and more play the park next to Little 5 Points.
Candler Park
Candler Park Music & Food Festival Candler Park Matisyahu, Joe Russo's Almost Dead, and more play the park next to Little 5 Points.
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Location
Dec 31 Wed
Paul Simon See Garfunkel’s old partner just past the 85N exit where we recently had a bridge over troubled fire.
Chastain Park Amphitheatre
Paul Simon Chastain Park Amphitheatre See Garfunkel’s old partner just past the 85N exit where we recently had a bridge over troubled fire.
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Dec 31 Wed
Prince Tribute Show Sing along to purple songs in the middle of Downtown ATL.
Centennial Olympic Park
Prince Tribute Show Centennial Olympic Park Sing along to purple songs in the middle of Downtown ATL.
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Event
Location
Dec 31 Wed
Maze feat. Frankie Beverly & The O’Jays Southern Girl! Love Train! Before I Let Go! For The Love of Money! Golden Time of Day!
Chastain Park Amphitheatre
Maze feat. Frankie Beverly & The O’Jays Chastain Park Amphitheatre Southern Girl! Love Train! Before I Let Go! For The Love of Money! Golden Time of Day!
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Event
Location
Dec 31 Wed
Tunes from the Tombs Live music just outside from where bodies are buried. Deep!
Oakland Cemetery
Tunes from the Tombs Oakland Cemetery Live music just outside from where bodies are buried. Deep!
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Event
Location
Dec 31 Wed
Chance the Rapper The Chicago kid represents on the Southside with uncategorizable gospel-ish Acid Rap.
Lakewood Amphitheatre
Chance the Rapper Lakewood Amphitheatre The Chicago kid represents on the Southside with uncategorizable gospel-ish Acid Rap.
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Event
Location
Dec 31 Wed
Luke Bryan The country music superstar brings his “Huntin’, Fishin’, And Lovin’ Every Day Tour” to Alpharetta.
Verizon Amphitheatre
Luke Bryan Verizon Amphitheatre The country music superstar brings his “Huntin’, Fishin’, And Lovin’ Every Day Tour” to Alpharetta.
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Event
Location
Dec 31 Wed
Gipsy Kings Flamenco, salsa, and pop music sang in Spanish. By French dudes.
Chastain Park Amphitheatre
Gipsy Kings Chastain Park Amphitheatre Flamenco, salsa, and pop music sang in Spanish. By French dudes.
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Event
Location
Dec 31 Wed
Chicago & The Doobie Brothers Classic rock from two of the biggest bands ever.
Verizon Amphitheatre
Chicago & The Doobie Brothers Verizon Amphitheatre Classic rock from two of the biggest bands ever.
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Event
Location
Dec 31 Wed
Sheryl Crow: Be Myself Tour Be there to sing along, if it makes you happy.
Chastain Park Amphitheatre
Sheryl Crow: Be Myself Tour Chastain Park Amphitheatre Be there to sing along, if it makes you happy.
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Event
Location
Dec 31 Wed
John Mellencamp See the man and hear the reason your parents still live in a small town.
Chastain Park Amphitheatre
John Mellencamp Chastain Park Amphitheatre See the man and hear the reason your parents still live in a small town.
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Event
Location
Dec 31 Wed
Vans Warped Tour See dozens and dozens of acts with names like The Ataris and Bowling for Soup.
Lakewood Amphitheatre
Vans Warped Tour Lakewood Amphitheatre See dozens and dozens of acts with names like The Ataris and Bowling for Soup.
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Event
Location
Dec 31 Wed
The String Cheese Incident Neo-psychedelica meets progressive bluegrass, calypso, and country in one band.
Chastain Park Amphitheatre
The String Cheese Incident Chastain Park Amphitheatre Neo-psychedelica meets progressive bluegrass, calypso, and country in one band.
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Event
Location
Dec 31 Wed
Back to the ‘80s Slick Rick, Doug E. Fresh, and four more great rap and R&B acts from the Reagan Era.
Wolf Creek Amphitheater
Back to the ‘80s Wolf Creek Amphitheater Slick Rick, Doug E. Fresh, and four more great rap and R&B acts from the Reagan Era.
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Event
Location
Dec 31 Wed
Incubus & Jimmy Eat World It’s worth the Drive to see the alternative band and folksy opening act Judah & The Lion from Nashville.
Lakewood Amphitheatre
Incubus & Jimmy Eat World Lakewood Amphitheatre It’s worth the Drive to see the alternative band and folksy opening act Judah & The Lion from Nashville.
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Event
Location
Dec 31 Wed
Steve Miller Band with Peter Frampton Hear “Joker” and all those other timeless joints at 97.1 The River’s Birthday Bash.
Verizon Amphitheatre
Steve Miller Band with Peter Frampton Verizon Amphitheatre Hear “Joker” and all those other timeless joints at 97.1 The River’s Birthday Bash.
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Event
Location
Dec 31 Wed
Hans Zimmer The award-winning composer plays music from Gladiator, The Dark Knight Trilogy, Inception, and other movie scores.
Verizon Amphitheatre
Hans Zimmer Verizon Amphitheatre The award-winning composer plays music from Gladiator, The Dark Knight Trilogy, Inception, and other movie scores.
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Event
Location
Dec 31 Wed
Charlie Wilson The Gap Band’s leading man and everybody’s favorite singing uncle still has it.
Chastain Park Amphitheatre
Charlie Wilson Chastain Park Amphitheatre The Gap Band’s leading man and everybody’s favorite singing uncle still has it.
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Event
Location
Dec 31 Wed
Against All Odds Tour Memphis rapper Yo Gotti and Drake nemesis Meek Mill remind you that they’re still here and can still turn out the stage.
Lakewood Amphitheatre
Against All Odds Tour Lakewood Amphitheatre Memphis rapper Yo Gotti and Drake nemesis Meek Mill remind you that they’re still here and can still turn out the stage.
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Event
Location
Dec 31 Wed
The Moody Blues See the English rockers on their 50th anniversary tour.
Chastain Park Amphitheatre
The Moody Blues Chastain Park Amphitheatre See the English rockers on their 50th anniversary tour.
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Event
Location
Dec 31 Wed
Legends of Southern Hip-Hop Scarface, 8ball & MJG, Juvenile, Mystikal, Pastor Troy, and Trick Daddy remind you how the South was won.
Wolf Creek Amphitheater
Legends of Southern Hip-Hop Wolf Creek Amphitheater Scarface, 8ball & MJG, Juvenile, Mystikal, Pastor Troy, and Trick Daddy remind you how the South was won.
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Event
Location
Dec 31 Wed
Foreigner and Cheap Trick Mick Jones and company get back to the '80s with outdoor arena rock.
Chastain Park Amphitheatre
Foreigner and Cheap Trick Chastain Park Amphitheatre Mick Jones and company get back to the '80s with outdoor arena rock.
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Event
Location
Dec 31 Wed
Blondie & Garbage Girls rock and rule the night as Debbie Harry's and Shirley Manson’s bands get together.
Chastain Park Amphitheatre
Blondie & Garbage Chastain Park Amphitheatre Girls rock and rule the night as Debbie Harry's and Shirley Manson’s bands get together.
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Event
Location
Dec 31 Wed
Mary J. Blige The Queen of R&B Soul brings her Strength of a Woman tour to the Southside.
Wolf Creek Amphitheater
Mary J. Blige Wolf Creek Amphitheater The Queen of R&B Soul brings her Strength of a Woman tour to the Southside.
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Event
Location
Dec 31 Wed
John Mayer Dave Chappelle’s favorite guitarist and Katy Perry’s least favorite ex plays songs from his new album "The Search for Everything".
Lakewood Amphitheatre
John Mayer Lakewood Amphitheatre Dave Chappelle’s favorite guitarist and Katy Perry’s least favorite ex plays songs from his new album "The Search for Everything".
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Event
Location
Dec 31 Wed
Flashback Festival The Isley Brothers, Keith Sweat, and Kid ‘N Play are among the throwback legends performing at Kiss 104.1’s annual old-school show.
Lakewood Amphitheatre
Flashback Festival Lakewood Amphitheatre The Isley Brothers, Keith Sweat, and Kid ‘N Play are among the throwback legends performing at Kiss 104.1’s annual old-school show.
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Event
Location
Dec 31 Wed
Matchbox Twenty & Counting Crows In their “A Brief History of Everything” tour, the two powerhouse bands come together. John Mayer could learn a thing or two by attending.
Lakewood Amphitheatre
Matchbox Twenty & Counting Crows Lakewood Amphitheatre In their “A Brief History of Everything” tour, the two powerhouse bands come together. John Mayer could learn a thing or two by attending.
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Event
Location
Dec 31 Wed
Earth, Wind & Fire with CHIC feat. Nile Rodgers FUNK!! Funk-funk-funk-funk-fuuuuuunk. There will be funk here.
Verizon Amphitheatre
Earth, Wind & Fire with CHIC feat. Nile Rodgers Verizon Amphitheatre FUNK!! Funk-funk-funk-funk-fuuuuuunk. There will be funk here.
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Event
Location
Dec 31 Wed
Deep Purple & Alice Cooper Pioneers of metal prove you can still rock hard with an AARP card.
Chastain Park Amphitheatre
Deep Purple & Alice Cooper Chastain Park Amphitheatre Pioneers of metal prove you can still rock hard with an AARP card.
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Event
Location
Dec 31 Wed
Patti LaBelle The voice is still even sweeter than her potato pies.
Wolf Creek Amphitheater
Patti LaBelle Wolf Creek Amphitheater The voice is still even sweeter than her potato pies.
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