Find live music wherever you’re going. SCAN CODE to see live music venues across the state. SYNOVUS BANK AMPHITHEATER AT CHASTAIN PARK, ATLANTA | SYNOVUS BANK AMPHITHEATER Tucked in the mountain town of Hiawassee , the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds strikes a chord with music lovers of all kinds. Here, a year-round lineup performs everything from bluegrass to classic rock. Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park in Atlanta welcomes big-name acts, including heroes like the late Johnny Cash and current artists like John Legend, James Taylor, Teddy Swims, and local stars like the Indigo Girls. Come for a “table/cooler event” that allows attendees to pack in their own goodies for a picnic to remember. Get outside Atlanta’s hustle and bustle at the intimate Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater , aka The Fred, in Peachtree City . Here, concertgoers across three decades have soaked in tunes by greats like Huey Lewis and the News and the late B.B. King. Touted for its laid-back vibe, comfy seats, and sublime acoustics, The Fred hosts music all season long during its Summer Concert Series. Make a day of it with a leisurely hike amid lush foliage at Flat Creek Nature Area . Set on the Douglasville Town Green , the GreyStone Amphitheater brings in performers like LeAnn Rimes, Stokley, and Leela James. This jewel of a venue promises close proximity to eateries with Southern delicacies, too, like Gritz Brunch Bar and Gumbeaux’s, A Cajun Cafe . Or, pick Sweetland Amphitheatre in LaGrange , where legends like Willie Nelson and Gladys Knight wowed fans from the stage of a one-of-a-kind venue carefully carved into the gentle slant of a hillside surrounded by a vast green space. FOURTH OF JULY FESTIVITIES As one of the Thirteen Original Colonies, Georgia throws festive Fourth of July celebrations all over the state, and they promise to be even more spectacular for America’s 250th birthday in 2026. Yet, one event is recognized as one of the best in the U.S. Don’t miss Stone Mountain Park ’s Fantastic Fourth Celebration , a spectacular Independence Day fireworks, drone, and lights show that, with ticket purchase, offers access to more park attractions like scenic hikes and 1940s-era train rides. 72 #EXPLOREGEORGIA
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