AthFest is an annual free, three-day festival that celebrates Athens, GA’s vibrant creative culture, featuring local and regional musicians and visual artists. Thousands of people flock to the streets of historic downtown Athens each AthFest to experience live music by artists from a variety of genres, enjoy local artwork, and soak up the vibe of one of America’s coolest cities. Locals mingle with out of towners while music fills the air and art, food and fun fill the streets.
The festival includes three free outdoor stages with live music performances, a block-long Artist Market with dozens of visual artists, artisans and makers, and a block-long KidsFest area to make sure even our youngest fans get in on the music and art fun!
After the free outdoor stages wrap up Friday and Saturday nights, the official AthFest Club Crawl kicks into gear. Music venues and clubs will host lineups filled with local music.
AthFest raises money for the nonprofit AthFest Educates, which awards grants to support music and arts education for K-12 students in Athens.
Schedule:
Affiliated Events
AthFest 2025 Affiliated Events
Five Eight: Weirdo
Enjoy a screening of the Five Eight documentary ‘Weirdo’ followed by a performance by Five Eight. AthFest Wristband Holders can receive a $2 discount for band performance only.
Location: Cine - 234 W. Hancock Avenue, Athens, GA 30601
Time: 7:00PM - 12:00AM
Nateball’s FUNNYBONE Comedy Show
Enjoy a stand up comedy show to bring laughter to the audience - one show with several comedians and their individual styles of comedy. (Age 21 and up - anyone who enjoys humor!) AthFest Wristband Holders can receive half off of admission. Doors open at 6:30, with the show starting at 7:10 and ending by 8:50.
Location: The Globe - 199 N. Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA 30601
Time: 6:30PM - 9:00PM
