Live Events near Athens, GA

Guide to Live Events in Athens: Concerts, Sports and Shows Near You

Athens, Georgia, is renowned for its vibrant live events scene, hosting everything from intimate concert performances and theater productions to University of Georgia football games and popular music festivals. Whether you’re cheering on the Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium or catching a headline act at the Georgia Theatre, Vivid Seats can help you secure the perfect tickets.

Things to Do in Athens This Week

Make the most of your week in Athens with a must-see college showdown: Georgia Bulldogs Football at Sanford Stadium, where the college-football atmosphere is unbeatable. For live music, take a short drive for Sawyer Brown at The Bowl at Sugar Hill, or bring the family to the high-octane Monster Jam at Gas South Arena. If you need a laugh, catch Jim Norton at Gas South Theater for a sharp stand-up set that is an easy drive from Athens.

Things to Do in Athens Next Week

Next week in Athens enjoy a rootsy evening with The Avett Brothers at Akins Ford Arena on September 12, or soak up the show-stopping vocals of Lea Salonga at Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall on September 11. Both performances promise intimate settings and big talent, so grab tickets early and make a night of it in Athens.