Athens Events 2026-2027
Your guide to live events and things to do in Athens, GA, and nearby areas.
- Updated: November 13, 2026
Events take place across Athens throughout 2026, including major concerts, sports, and live performances happening every week. Browse by date, venue, or category to find what’s happening near you.
- 120 Upcoming Events
- 2 Events This Weekend
- 9 Event Venues
- 8 Event Categories
Browse Events By Category
- All Events 120
- sports 68
- concerts 33
- broadway 6
- Live Shows 18
- comedy 2
- family 3
- This Weekend 2
Best Events This Week & This Month
Explore featured Athens events including top shows, concerts, sports, and major live experiences across the city.
Athens Events: Today, This Month & Dates
Upcoming Events in Athens
Browse events in 2026 by date and venue, including concerts, shows, sports, and more across the city and nearby areas.Upcoming Confirmed Events 120
- Nov 13, 2026, 6:00 PM Fri — POP / ROCK: The Heavy Heavy at 40 Watt Club • 600 seats,
285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA 30601, US. From $39, Avg. price ~ $53, 20 tickets remaining! Select Seats - Nov 14, 2026, 3:30 PM Sat — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALL, High Demand, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: Georgia Bulldogs vs. Missouri Tigers at Sanford Stadium • 92746 seats, 100 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA 30602, US. From $118, Avg. price ~ $383, Tickets Available: 4397, VIP Packages. Select Seats
- Nov 16, 2026, 7:00 PM Mon — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Best Value: Georgia Bulldogs vs. Jacksonville Dolphins at Stegeman Coliseum • 10523 seats, 100 Smith St., Athens, GA 30602, US. From $3, Avg. price ~ $17, Tickets Available: 715. Select Seats
- Nov 18, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — ALTERNATIVE: Tobacco Road - Band at 40 Watt Club • 600 seats, 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA 30601, US. From $33, Avg. price ~ $50, 12 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 19, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — COUNTRY / FOLK: Austin Snell at 40 Watt Club • 600 seats, 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA 30601, US. From $32, Avg. price ~ $50, 18 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 7:05 PM Fri — SPHL - Southern: Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers at Akins Ford Arena at The Classic Center, 300 N. Thomas St, Athens, GA 30601, US. From $25, Avg. price ~ $122, Tickets Available: 160. Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — POP / ROCK, Pay Later Available: Kurt Vile and The Violators at 40 Watt Club • 600 seats, 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA 30601, US. From $118, Avg. price ~ $561, 24 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — POP / ROCK, Weekend Event: Heavens to Betsy at 40 Watt Club • 600 seats, 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA 30601, US. From $38, Avg. price ~ $51, 18 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 7:05 PM Sat — SPHL - Southern, Weekend Event: Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers at Akins Ford Arena at The Classic Center, 300 N. Thomas St, Athens, GA 30601, US. From $31, Avg. price ~ $123, Tickets Available: 167. Select Seats
- Nov 22, 2026, 1:00 PM Sun — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Weekend Event: Georgia Bulldogs Women's Basketball vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Stegeman Coliseum • 10523 seats, 100 Smith St., Athens, GA 30602, US. From $6, Avg. price ~ $28, Tickets Available: 125. Select Seats
- Nov 25, 2026, 7:05 PM Wed — SPHL - Southern: Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Birmingham Bulls at Akins Ford Arena at The Classic Center, 300 N. Thomas St, Athens, GA 30601, US. From $42, Avg. price ~ $76, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 27, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — WWE: WWE: Road To Survivor Series War Games at Akins Ford Arena at The Classic Center, 300 N. Thomas St, Athens, GA 30601, US. From $44, Avg. price ~ $85, Tickets Available: 114. Select Seats
- Nov 28, 2026, Time TBA — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALL, Weekend Event: Georgia Bulldogs vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Sanford Stadium • 92746 seats, 100 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA 30602, US. From $97, Avg. price ~ $429, Tickets Available: 3024, VIP Packages. Select Seats
- Dec 01, 2026, 5:00 PM Tue — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Georgia Bulldogs vs. Boston College Eagles at Stegeman Coliseum • 10523 seats, 100 Smith St., Athens, GA 30602, US. From $10, Avg. price ~ $46, Tickets Available: 641. Select Seats
- Dec 02, 2026, 7:30 PM Wed — RAP / HIP HOP: Pierre Bourne at Georgia Theatre • 1000 seats, 215 N Lumpkin St, Athens, GA 30601, US. From $37, Avg. price ~ $91, Tickets Available: 51. Select Seats
- Dec 06, 2026, 4:05 PM Sun — SPHL - Southern, Weekend Event: Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Quad City Storm at Akins Ford Arena at The Classic Center, 300 N. Thomas St, Athens, GA 30601, US. From $31, Avg. price ~ $123, Tickets Available: 176. Select Seats
- Dec 09, 2026, 7:30 PM Wed — HOLIDAY: Christmas with Cantus at Hodgson Concert Hall • 1100 seats, 230 River Road, Athens, GA 30605, US. From $51, Avg. price ~ $63, 19 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 11, 2026, 7:05 PM Fri — SPHL - Southern: Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Macon Mayhem at Akins Ford Arena at The Classic Center, 300 N. Thomas St, Athens, GA 30601, US. From $31, Avg. price ~ $125, Tickets Available: 173. Select Seats
- Dec 12, 2026, 7:05 PM Sat — SPHL - Southern, Weekend Event: Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Macon Mayhem at Akins Ford Arena at The Classic Center, 300 N. Thomas St, Athens, GA 30601, US. From $31, Avg. price ~ $136, Tickets Available: 176. Select Seats
- Dec 13, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Weekend Event: Georgia Bulldogs vs. Alabama A&M Bulldogs at Stegeman Coliseum • 10523 seats, 100 Smith St., Athens, GA 30602, US. From $8, Avg. price ~ $49, Tickets Available: 620. Select Seats
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Athens Events by Month
Monthly pages help you find upcoming events by season, weekend, and date.
Events by Show & Venue
Browse Athens events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.
The Heavy Heavy
285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA 30601
Upcoming Events: 7
Nov 13, 2026 6:00 PM
Georgia Bulldogs Football
100 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA 30602
Upcoming Events: 4
Nov 14, 2026 3:30 PM
Georgia Bulldogs Basketball
100 Smith St., Athens, GA 30602
Upcoming Events: 27
Nov 16, 2026 7:00 PM
Tobacco Road - Band
285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA 30601
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 18, 2026 7:00 PM
Austin Snell
285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA 30601
Upcoming Events: 3
Nov 19, 2026 7:00 PM
Athens Rock Lobsters
300 N. Thomas St, Athens, GA 30601
Upcoming Events: 50
Nov 20, 2026 7:05 PM
Kurt Vile and The Violators
285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA 30601
Upcoming Events: 10
Nov 20, 2026 8:00 PM
Heavens to Betsy
285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA 30601
Upcoming Events: 4
Nov 21, 2026 7:00 PM
Georgia Bulldogs Women's Basketball
100 Smith St., Athens, GA 30602
Upcoming Events: 23
Nov 22, 2026 1:00 PM
WWE: Road To Survivor Series
300 N. Thomas St, Athens, GA 30601
Upcoming Events: 3
Nov 27, 2026 7:30 PM
Pierre Bourne
215 N Lumpkin St, Athens, GA 30601
Upcoming Events: 10
Dec 02, 2026 7:30 PM
Cantus Christmas
230 River Road, Athens, GA 30605
Upcoming Events: 2
Dec 09, 2026 7:30 PM
A Celtic Christmas
300 North Thomas Street, Athens, GA 30601
Upcoming Events: 69
Dec 16, 2026 7:30 PM
John Berry
300 North Thomas Street, Athens, GA 30601
Upcoming Events: 7
Dec 17, 2026 7:00 PM
Mark O'Connor
230 River Road, Athens, GA 30605
Upcoming Events: 2
Dec 17, 2026 7:30 PM
From long-running shows to packed venues, this list breaks down what’s playing across Athens. Check schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates by show and location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about tickets, prices, and game day details.
What events are happening in Athens right now?
A little bit of everything — concerts, shows, sports, comedy. Athens rarely sits still. Check the schedule above to see what’s happening today, this week, or whenever you finally make plans.
How often is the event schedule updated?
Pretty often — like, more than your group chat actually commits to plans. New events get added as soon as dates and venues are confirmed.
Can I browse events by date or venue?
Yep. Filter by date, venue, or category and skip the endless scrolling. Your future self will appreciate it.
Are events held year-round in Athens?
Yeah — Athens doesn’t really take a season off. There’s always something going on, even when the weather’s doing its thing.
Where do events take place in Athens?
Everywhere — arenas, theaters, stadiums, clubs, and venues across Athens, GA. Big stages, small stages, and everything in between.
Do new events get added regularly?
All the time. If a tour drops or a game gets scheduled, it usually shows up here faster than you hear about it from friends.
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