Athens is buzzing with a variety of different music scenes and continuous entertainment. The streets downtown offer musical performances every night throughout the week and a good atmosphere to go along with them. Located in the city’s downtown area within walking distance to bars and restaurants, here are Athens’ six best music venues.
Georgia Theater
A common venue for bigger performers passing through Athens, the Georgia Theater sells very reasonably priced tickets for general admission seating and hosts live events every weekend as well as some weekdays. This venue has four stories with a skytop bar that sometimes has local musicians performing as well. They offer evenings for all musical preferences whether it be country, indie, rock, rap, or any other popular music!
40 Watt
A smaller, more atmospheric venue that offers a cozy, live music vibe where cheap beer is plentiful and popular, 40 Watt is a great place to see some live music. If the bigger performers don’t choose to perform at the Georgia Theater, then this is the next likely place to find them. The staff is great, the ceiling is strung with fairy lights, and the ambience is relaxed and friendly. One of the coolest hangouts in Athens.
Hendershot’s
A coffee-shop-turned-bar, the caffeine-wired students usually drift out of Hendershot’s in the evenings and are replaced with cocktails, beers and low-key entertainment. Each night has a different vibe whether it be music, events, comedy or open mic. They also serve lunch, dinner and brunch in addition to a variety of drinks. You may well find you pop in for a morning coffee and don’t leave until the sun’s gone down!
Caledonia Lounge
The garage-band vibe of the Caledonia Lounge is very unique to find. The tickets and beer are cheap and the music features three or four bands a night. The performers are always great to watch, and although this is a smaller venue, don’t underestimate it. If you’re looking for some local music without the big names, this could be a great place to catch some good tunes.
Classic Center
Like the Georgia Theater, the Classic Center is another venue for larger-scale performers. The seating is more conventional and the center is generally reserved for events or well known artists. They sometimes host parties and performance groups as well. It is definitely the more formal venue in Athens, and tickets may be higher priced, but the events are usually very enjoyable and worth the money. Perfect for a special occasion night out.
Little Kings Shuffle Club
If you’re looking for an indie scene, Little Kings is definitely a place to check out. Generally local bands and DJs perform here. The company around the bar is wonderfully unique and the outdoor patio is a great place to hang out with some good friends and a couple of beers.
Read Next
The 11 Best Resort Towns in America
The 10 Most Beautiful Towns in the Pacific Northwest
25 Famous Songs You Never Knew Were Covers
The World's 10 Most Unusual Museums You Should Visit
15 of the Trippiest Sights in the US
The Best Caribbean Islands for US Travelers
The Most Beautiful Rocky Mountain Towns in the United States
11 Blockbuster Films That Fail the Bechdel Test
The 8 Most Beautiful Rainforests in the United States
The 12 Best US Cities To Visit For Culture
7 Prison Museums You Can Visit Across The US
The Most Beautiful National Parks in the USA
Winter Sale
Save up to $862 on our trips! Book now and secure your adventure!
