Atlanta and Georgia Music & Arts Events (Fall 2022)

While the fall season is full of plenty of events, sports is usually what springs to mind the most as leaves begin to change their hue and temperatures start to cool off a tad.

However, sports are not the only thing going on in Atlanta and the great state of Georgia during the fall as the following music and arts events clearly showcase.

Read on to explore some of the most interesting shows and hottest tickets in town for the beginning of fall.

September 8
Kevin Hart: Reality Check

One of the biggest comedians in the world (not in physical stature, of course) makes his way to the home of the Atlanta Hawks in early September to deliver his trademark brand of humor.

A truly gifted storyteller and one-of-a-kind comic talent, Hart is sure to deliver the “lolz” on this Thursday night, but if you miss him, don’t worry, he has another show the next night on September 9. Don’t wait too long, though, as this is his first major tour in four years – and during 2018’s Irresponsible tour he sold over a million tickets!

State Farm Arena
1 State Farm Dr.
Atlanta, GA 30303

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September 16
The Killers

The Killers remain one of the biggest rock bands around, and it’s truly crazy to remember that the band’s first album Hot Fuss came out 18 years ago. The band has continued to produce high-quality albums ever since, and their back-to-back album releases in 2020 and 2021 – Imploding the Mirage and Pressure Machine, respectively – were both highly regarded critically.

Still though, if you’re just looking for a nostalgia trip to hear “Somebody Told Me,” “All These Things That I’ve Done,” “When You Were Young,” and “Mr. Brightside,” you wouldn’t be the only one.

Side note: Opening for The Killers is legendary English guitarist Johnny Marr, who was the guitarist for famed 80s band The Smiths during their heyday. Quite the double bill!

State Farm Arena
1 State Farm Dr.
Atlanta, GA 30303

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September 22
Elton John: Farewell Yellow Brick Road – The Final Tour

Legendary rock icon Elton John (or Sir Elton John, to be proper) is finally hanging up the platform shoes after roughly 60 years packing stadiums around the world.

As one of the biggest musical acts of all time, John has almost too many hits to list here, but in his later years, he became a major player in film and theater composition – as his transcendent work on The Lion King indicates.

You’ll be able to catch The Rocket Man at Mercedes-Benz stadium in late September, but make sure to give yourself plenty of time to get there as this is sure to be a highly attended show with plenty of people “hopping and bopping.” Join some friends and other diehard fans to say “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.”

Mercedes-Benz Stadium
1 AMB Drive NW
Atlanta, GA 30313

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September 27 & 28
Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero

While most people only know of Lil Nas X as the progenitor of one of the biggest hits of all time, “Old Town Road,” the extremely catchy, Bill Ray Cyrus-collaborated country/rap song, the 23-year-old provocateur continues to produce interesting and highly regarded music beyond that megahit.

Lil Nas X will set up shop for two shows at the Roxy in The Battery in late September, where fans are sure to see a visually striking stage show featuring his biggest hits “Montero (Call Me By Your Name),” “Industry Baby,” and of course, the one and only “Old Town Road.”

Coca-Cola Roxy
800 Battery Ave SE #500
Atlanta, GA 30339

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October 1 & 2
Candler Park Fall Fest

With Music Midtown canceled (reportedly due to changes in Georgia’s gun control laws), the 2022 Candler Park Fall Fest will offer up plenty of entertainment for the whole family in its stead.

With myriad artists, a bevy of live music and plenty of food and drink options, this festival is sure to raise plenty of money to benefit the Candler Park Neighborhood Organization and the Mary Lin Elementary School Foundation.

With over 200 arts and crafts stalls, a tour of local homes, a 5K race and a plethora of food trucks, this is a can’t-miss festival in ATL.

Candler Park
1500 McLendon Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30307

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October 11
The Smashing Pumpkins + Jane’s Addiction: Spirits On Fire Tour

An incredibly important band in the 90s has partnered with another famed group of that era to provide a double bill that is sure to satiate Gen Xers and older Millennials alike. The Pumpkins and Jane’s Addiction have joined forces to provide fans with a terrific night of hits like “Disarm,” “Bullet With Butterfly Wings,” “1979,” “Today” and “Been Caught Stealing.”

State Farm Arena
1 State Farm Dr.
Atlanta, GA 30303

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October 21 & 22
“Weird Al” Yankovic: The Unfortunate Return of the Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour

“Weird Al” Yankovic is a living legend and has produced all manner of tremendous parody songs over the course of his 40-year career. After the hugely successful (and intensely gratifying for the artist himself) Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour in 2018, Yankovic wanted to return to the format that features no elaborate stage costumes and no parodies – instead focusing on his own (hilarious) compositions in smaller, more intimate venues.

Georgia residents will get a chance to catch him at the Atlanta Symphony Hall on either Friday or Saturday. So, make sure to bring your sauerkraut, balls of twine and 2000-inch TV and have a weird old time.

Atlanta Symphony Hall
1280 Peachtree St NE
Atlanta, GA 30309

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