Athens Events December 2026

Concerts, sports, comedy shows, Broadway performances, and live events across Athens, GA.

Updated: November 13, 2026

Explore upcoming events in Athens in December 2026, including concerts, sports events, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across the city and nearby areas. Browse events by date, venue, category, and neighborhood throughout the month.

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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 Ticket 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 Ticket 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 Ticket 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 Ticket 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 Ticket 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 Ticket 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 Ticket Price: ~ $49, Tickets Available: 620. Select Seats

Dec 14, 2026, 11:00 AM Mon — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Georgia Bulldogs Women's Basketball vs. South Carolina State Bulldogs at Stegeman Coliseum • 10523 seats, 100 Smith St., Athens, GA 30602, US. From $39, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $84, 22 tickets remaining! Select Seats

Dec 16, 2026, 6:00 PM Wed — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Georgia Bulldogs vs. West Georgia Wolves at Stegeman Coliseum • 10523 seats, 100 Smith St., Athens, GA 30602, US. From $11, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $50, Tickets Available: 505. Select Seats

Dec 16, 2026, 7:30 PM Wed — Celtic, High Demand: A Celtic Christmas at Classic Center Theatre, 300 North Thomas Street, Athens, GA 30601, US. From $70, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $320, Tickets Available: 124. Select Seats

Dec 17, 2026, 4:00 PM Thu — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Best Value: Georgia Bulldogs Women's Basketball vs. Jacksonville Dolphins at Stegeman Coliseum • 10523 seats, 100 Smith St., Athens, GA 30602, US. From $5, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $26, Tickets Available: 143. Select Seats

Dec 17, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — COUNTRY / FOLK, High Demand: John Berry at Classic Center Theatre, 300 North Thomas Street, Athens, GA 30601, US. From $58, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $157, Tickets Available: 159. Select Seats

Dec 17, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — JAZZ / BLUES: Mark O'Connor at Hodgson Concert Hall • 1100 seats, 230 River Road, Athens, GA 30605, US. From $55, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $72, 10 tickets remaining! Select Seats

Dec 20, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Weekend Event: Georgia Bulldogs vs. Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs at Stegeman Coliseum • 10523 seats, 100 Smith St., Athens, GA 30602, US. From $6, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $55, Tickets Available: 578. Select Seats

Dec 20, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — BALLET, High Demand, Weekend Event: The Nutcracker at Classic Center Theatre, 300 North Thomas Street, Athens, GA 30601, US. From $52, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $206, Tickets Available: 223. Select Seats

Dec 20, 2026, 6:30 PM Sun — BALLET, High Demand, Weekend Event: The Nutcracker at Classic Center Theatre, 300 North Thomas Street, Athens, GA 30601, US. From $41, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $192, Tickets Available: 210. Select Seats

Dec 21, 2026, 2:00 PM Mon — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Georgia Bulldogs Women's Basketball vs. Alabama State Hornets at Stegeman Coliseum • 10523 seats, 100 Smith St., Athens, GA 30602, US. From $7, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $29, Tickets Available: 129. Select Seats

Dec 28, 2026, 3:00 PM Mon — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Georgia Bulldogs Women's Basketball vs. Georgia Southern Eagles at Stegeman Coliseum • 10523 seats, 100 Smith St., Athens, GA 30602, US. From $6, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $22, Tickets Available: 129. Select Seats

Dec 29, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Georgia Bulldogs vs. North Florida Ospreys at Stegeman Coliseum • 10523 seats, 100 Smith St., Athens, GA 30602, US. From $11, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $41, Tickets Available: 497. Select Seats

Dec 31, 2026, 2:00 PM Thu — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Georgia Bulldogs Women's Basketball vs. Texas Longhorns at Stegeman Coliseum • 10523 seats, 100 Smith St., Athens, GA 30602, US. From $13, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $53, Tickets Available: 151. Select Seats

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December 2026 features concerts, sports games, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across Athens and nearby GA areas. Major arenas, theaters, clubs, and entertainment venues continue to update their schedules throughout the month.

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Georgia Bulldogs Basketball

100 Smith St., Athens, GA 30602

Event Dates 27

Dec 01, 2026 5:00 PM

Pierre Bourne

215 N Lumpkin St, Athens, GA 30601

Event Dates 10

Dec 02, 2026 7:30 PM

Athens Rock Lobsters

300 N. Thomas St, Athens, GA 30601

Event Dates 50

Dec 06, 2026 4:05 PM

Cantus Christmas

230 River Road, Athens, GA 30605

Event Dates 2

Dec 09, 2026 7:30 PM

Georgia Bulldogs Women's Basketball

100 Smith St., Athens, GA 30602

Event Dates 23

Dec 14, 2026 11:00 AM

A Celtic Christmas

300 North Thomas Street, Athens, GA 30601

Event Dates 69

Dec 16, 2026 7:30 PM

John Berry

300 North Thomas Street, Athens, GA 30601

Event Dates 7

Dec 17, 2026 7:00 PM

Mark O'Connor

230 River Road, Athens, GA 30605

Event Dates 2

Dec 17, 2026 7:30 PM

The Nutcracker

300 North Thomas Street, Athens, GA 30601

Event Dates 2174

Dec 20, 2026 2:00 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

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What events are happening in Athens during December 2026?

Athens hosts concerts, sports games, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment throughout December 2026.

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Use the monthly event calendar and date filters to browse concerts, sports events, comedy shows, and live performances happening across Athens.

Are concerts happening in Athens during December 2026?

Yes. Concert schedules include touring artists, arena shows, local performances, music festivals, and live entertainment events throughout Athens and nearby GA areas.