Just Appeared: Fresh Shows & Events Pulled Straight From the Hat
Olivia Dean - The Art of Loving Live
State Farm Arena, Sat Aug 22, 2026
Olivia Deanʼs “The Art of Lovingˮ tour arrives in Atlanta for a night that blends powerful vocal performances with candid, narrative-driven storytelling on love, loss, and self-discovery. Expect a set rich in her signature soulful pop tracks like “Dive,ˮ “The Hardest Part,ˮ and newer songs that showcase her evolving artistic voice, all performed with an intimate, emotionally resonant vibe. Coming off a high-profile SNL appearance and a breakout year on the charts, she’s bringing real momentum into this tour stop. The presale went live earlier in the week with the public sale going live tomorrow - Fri, Nov 21.
Good Dye Young Presents: Hayley Williams At A Bachelorette Party
Tabernacle, Fri Mar 27 and Sat Mar 28, 2026
Lead singer of Paramore, Hayley Williams, steps out on her own for a rare, intimate show in Atlanta that scales back the arena scale for something more personal. Though staged in a large venue, the vibe is built around a close-in, emotive experience featuring her solo material and favorite Paramore deep cuts delivered with front-row urgency. This event is already very hot, with tickets moving fast and reaching premium prices, so buyers should act quickly.
Your Next Trick: This Week’s Events in Atlanta
Georgia vs Georgia Tech
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Fri Nov 28, 2025
Georgia and Georgia Tech bring their heated rivalry to a bigger stage this year, with the showdown moving from Bobby Dodd to the roofed intensity of Mercedes-Benz Stadium. This one is selling very fast and is already shaping up to have massive playoff implications, with a split crowd and rivalry-level noise under the roof at MBS. There are still some primary tickets left on Ticketmaster, but theyʼre limited. About $148 gets you in the building, while end-zone 100-level seats are around $208 if you want to sit closer to the action. If youʼre really trying to have a platinum experience, thereʼs even a suite listed in the Gullwing Club (Section GC16) next to Arthur Blankʼs suite for roughly $1,100 a ticket. If youʼre hunting for better locations or deals, StubHub currently has a wider range of options.
Atlanta Hawks Home Game
State Farm Arena, Nov 18, 2025 - April 10, 2026
The Atlanta Hawks are firing on all cylinders, fresh off a five-game win streak and climbing in the Eastern Conference standings after a heavy road slate. With more home games ahead, this is the perfect time for a night out that blends big-time sports energy with easy-going fun. For a seriously impressive experience, book tickets in the Players Club Section 118-120 as youʼll get close-in courtside views plus all-inclusive food, wine, and beer. Ideal for dates, small groups, or entertaining clients.
Did you Know?
Atlantaʼs early hip-hop breakthrough started with MC Shy D, a Bronx-born rapper who started putting the cityʼs name on the map in the late ʼ80s. His 1987 debut Got to Be Tough and 1988 follow-up Cominʼ Correct in ʼ88 with Luke Skyywalker Records gave Atlanta one of its first nationally recognized rap voices. Those records, and the club momentum around tracks like “Atlanta - Thatʼs Where I Stay,ˮ helped inspire a first wave of local DJs and producers, setting the stage for the Dungeon Family era and Atlantaʼs rise as the Southʼs hip-hop engine.
Why Acoustics Matter in Atlanta Venues
Atlantaʼs live music scene is shaped not only by the artists on stage but by the rooms that carry their sound. The Eastern, Variety Playhouse, and The Tabernacle each handle acoustics differently, and those choices often decide whether a show feels clean and immersive or simply loud.
The Eastern leans on modern engineering, with a multi-tiered layout and a state-of-the-art sound system designed to cover the entire room evenly. It was purpose-built for concerts, so vocals and instruments stay clear across the floor and up through the levels even when the volume rises. Variety Playhouse began life in 1940 as a neighborhood cinema, and its original architecture still shapes how it sounds. The sloped floor, balcony, and long room create a natural sense of warmth and focus that suits indie, soul, and jazz especially well. The Tabernacle, a former church converted to a concert hall, pairs its historic interior and tall ceilings with a modern line array speaker system, giving its roughly 2,600 capacity room a powerful, focused mix without turning instruments muddy.
For artists, these acoustic choices shape how accurately their performances reach the crowd. For fans, they influence everything from how clearly lyrics cut through the mix to how the bass feels in the room. This is why the same band can sound completely different depending on where they play, and why Atlantaʼs variety of venues remains one of its greatest musical strengths.
Pre-Show Plan
Heading to a show near Ponce, Midtown, or Old Fourth Ward? Start your night with a BeltLine warm-up from the North Ave access by Ponce City Market, then swing into Guac y Margys on the Eastside Trail for tacos and a frozen margarita. Finish with gelato at Honeysuckle Gelato inside Ponce City Market before heading to the venue.
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