Free Summer Concerts and Music Festivals for Families in Atlanta in 2026

Groovin' on the Green at Halcyon
Alpharetta
Fridays & Saturdays, March-October
Visitors to Halcyon enjoy live music from local musicians every Friday and Saturday night, March - October. Website

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

Avalon Nights Live
Alpharetta
Fridays, April- October
Families can gather in the Plaza (green space in front of Regal Cinemas) every Friday from April to October for music and dancing. Website

Alive in Roswell
Roswell
Third Thursday of the month, April-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). Website

Home by Dark Concerts at Brooke Street Park
Alpharetta
Monthly, April-September
Families gather at Brooke Street Park in downtown Alpharetta once a month for live concerts and storytelling. Website

Groovin' on the Square at Colony Square
Midtown
Last Friday of the month, April - October
Colony Square offers live musical performances in The Plaza on the last Friday of the month from April to October. Website

Norcross Summer Concert Series
Norcross
Select Fridays, May - August
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. Bring a picnic or purchase from local restaurants. Website

Music on the Green: Alpharetta Concert Series
Alpharetta
Twice a month, May - September
Twice a month on certain Fridays, May-September, families head to the big green lawn by the Alpharetta City Hall for fun, live music. Since the event is in downtown Alpharetta, families can also enjoy dinner from a variety of restaurants. Website

Live in the DTL (Downtown Lawrenceville) Concert Series
Lawrenceville
Monthly, May - September
Visitors to the Lawrenceville Lawn get to see the newly added amphitheater and enjoy tribute bands each month, from May to September. Website

Concerts by the Springs in Sandy Springs
Sandy Springs
First Sunday of the month, May - September
Families bring blankets, chairs and picnics to the monthly outdoor concerts at Heritage Amphitheatre at City Springs. Visitors can also opt to purchase refreshments from local food trucks. First Sunday of the month. Website

Music on the Hill in Roswell
Roswell
Second Friday of the month, May - September
Parents and kids head outdoors for an evening of music at Roswell's free Music on the Hill concert series, occurring the second Friday of each month, June-September. Website

Rock The Block: Live & Loud Fridays in Duluth
Duluth
Fridays, May 30 - September 19
Get ready to turn up the volume and kick off the weekend with Rock The Block: Live & Loud Fridays. Every Friday night from May 30 – September 19, Town Green transforms into the ultimate outdoor concert experience, featuring high-energy live performances from incredible bands. Whether you’re into rock, pop, funk, country, or blues, there’s a new sound to vibe to every week! Website

Concert Series at Newtown Park
Johns Creek
First Friday or Saturday, May - October
Families flock to Newtown Park for monthly concerts March-October. Visitors bring blankets and chairs and can purchase food from food trucks. Gates open at 6:00pm; music starts at 7:00pm. Website

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. The kids love the inflatable slides, face painting, and balloon artist. Website

Peachtree Corners Concert Series
Peachtree Corners
Second and last Saturdays, May - October
The free concerts on Peachtree Corners Summer Concert series are popular among residents. Families head to Peachtree Corners Town Green on the second and last Saturday of May-October for this fun, free event. Website

Virginia-Highland Summerfest
Virginia-Highland
June 6 & 7
An Atlanta favorite, Va-Hi Summerfest includes live music, art, and yummy food. KidZone is both days and is located near the sand volleyball courts. Children enjoy games, crafts, and activities. Website

Scene on the Green in Marietta
Marietta
Select dates, June 3 - August 1
Cobb County PARKS invites the community to experience "Scene on the Green" at The Art Place, a summer entertainment series featuring free outdoor theatre. Website

Chamblee Summer Concert Series
Chamblee
June 12, July 4, & August 7
The Chamblee Summer Concert Series, also known as Chamblee Rocks, is a popular summertime event for familes featuring live music and food trucks. The 4th of July event features fireworks. Website

Juneteenth Atlanta Parade and Music Festival
Downtown
June 14 & 15
All weekend long Atlantans have the opportunity to celebrate Juneteenth, which commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Families can view the parade, which starts at noon on Saturday, from The King Center on Auburn Ave NE to Piedmont Park. Website

Kennesaw Concert Series
Depot Park, Kennesaw
Thru September
The Kennesaw Concert Series offers free, family-friendly performances in the heart of Downtown. Attendees are encouraged to bring collapsible lawn chairs, beach chairs, bag chairs, or camping chairs to enjoy the shows. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from a variety of vendors. Website

Summer Music Series at Southern Post Roswell
Roswell
First Thursday of the month, June - September
The Summer Music Series at Roswell's new hot spot, Southern Post, is free to the public and also has a market with various local vendors - including artists, food and drinks, and more. Website

Woodstock Summer Concert Series
Woodstock
Second Saturday of the month, June -September
Music lovers flock to Cherokee Amphitheater for Woodstock's annual summer concert series. Guests may bring chairs and can set them up the day before the concert after 6am. Website

Groovin’ on the Green in Dunwoody
Dunwoody
Second Saturday of the month, June - October
Families are invited to Dunwoody's Groovin' on the Green, on the second Saturday of each month, June - October. Guests are encouraged to walk or ride bikes to the concerts and bring their own picnics or pick up dinner from a featured food truck. Dogs (on a leash!) are also welcome. Website

Piedmont Park Arts Festival
Midtown
August 15 & 16
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. Website

Summer Shade Festival
Grant Park
August
Atlanta residents flock 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. Website