It’s time for music under the stars with the many free concert series that take place in the metro area in the summer.
In all cases except one (Centennial Park now charges $5 for Wednesday Wind Down), the events are free of charge to anyone with blankets and lawn chairs. If you wish to reserve a table, you will pay a fee.
Be sure to check the websites in each listing for lineup changes, weather cancellations and additional information. And for information about ticketed concerts and music festivals this summer, visit the AJC’s Atlanta Music Scene blog with Melissa Ruggieri.
Centennial Olympic Park Wednesday Wind Down: From 5:30 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday through September, at the Southern Company Amphitheater in Centennial Olympic Park, you can hear live jazz and contemporary music from local and touring artists. The concerts had been free for 16 years, but this year you will have to pay a $5 fee for entry (premium shows are more). Doors open at 4 p.m. and the box office is open from 3 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Or purchase tickets online until 7 p.m. the day of show. For the full schedule, visit the website. Go to www.centennialpark.com and click on Spring/Summer Events under Plan Your Visit.
Chamblee Summer Concert Series: This free series features concerts from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. in Peachtree Park, 5468 Peachtree Road next to City Hall (however, the July 4th concert is held in Keswick Park). For more information, go to www.chambleega.com. The lineup this year includes:
July 4: Rupert’s Orchestra
July 24: Drivin N Cryin
Aug. 28: Ricochet
Douglasville Wednesday Wind Down series: This event runs from 7 to 9 p.m. each Wednesday through July 29, at O’Neal Plaza, 6695 Church St., Douglasville. For more information, go to www.visitdouglasville.com and click on Visitor’s Guide. The lineup is as follows:
June 24: Kasper and the 911 Band
July 1: Karisma
Lawrenceville Summer Concert Series: Visit the Lawrenceville lawn for music under the starts beginning at 7 p.m. on the last Friday of each month through September. Parking is free in the downtown district. Bring a picnic or visit the food trucks on site. The concerts are free, but you can get tables for a fee if you wish by calling the Visitor’s Center at 678-226-2639. The current schedule follows. Visit www.visitlawrenceville.com for updates and additional information:
June 26: Abbey Road LIVE! at 8 p.m.
July 31: The Daniel Lee Band at 8 p.m.
Aug. 28: Shawn Mullins at 8 p.m.
Sept. 25: Reuben’s Bell, opening acts at 7 p.m.
Mall of Georgia Monthly Music Jam: On the first Friday of each month, through November, enjoy local entertainment at the Hennessy Cadillac Village Stage at Mall of Georgia. For more information, go to www.simon.com/mall/mall-of-georgia and click on News & Events. The lineup is as follows:
July 3: Pippy Thomas
Aug. 7: The Woodys Unplugged
Sept. 4: White Winged Dove Duo
Marietta Glover Park Concert Series: At 8 p.m. on the last Friday of each month through September, catch this free concert series on Marietta Square. Reserve tables starting at $45 or bring blankets and lawn chairs. For more information, go to www.mariettaga.gov. Here are the current bands:
June 26: The Neons
July 31: Mike Veal Band
Aug. 28: Electric Avenue
Sept. 25: Grapevine
Park Tavern Sunset Sessions: Enjoy a lineup of buzz-worthy artists at 7 p.m. every Sunday for free. For more information, go to www.parktavern.com and click on Events. Confirmed artists include:
June 21: The Whigs
June 28: Caroline Rose/ Little Tybee
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