Local Live Music Spots
You don't have to travel far to find live music in Gwinnett.
Everett's Music Barn
Everett's Music Barn in Suwanee has been picking its way through Saturday nights since 1970 when the barn was first built.
As an addition to the house where the brothers started in 1966, the barn is now home to rows of church pews seating around 170 people. Not only does the barn offer the finest in local talent, but has played host to acts the likes of: IIIrd Tyme Out, Jim & Jessie, The Country Gentlemen, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Randall Hylton, Lost and Found, JD Crowe and The New South, Larry Stevenson, The Stevens Sisters and David Davis and the Warrior River Boys.
This is an alcohol free venue. The house is open to all levels of talent for jam sessions.
Music on Main Street
Music On Main Street in Lilburn offers music lessons, instruments, instrument repairs, live music and a historic wedding and event venue. Their primary focus is music instruction provided by teachers with outstanding credentials in guitar, bass, piano, violin, banjo, mandolin, horns and vocals.
The building itself is a historic house that was built in 1895 and sits on a lovely property surrounded by trees and beautiful landscaping.
Eddie Owen Presents @ Red Clay Music Foundry
Eddie Owen Presents is the songwriters best friend. It is a music venue, production company, music school, and a home away from home for performing singer-songwriters and their fans. We are based in Duluth, Georgia at Red Clay Music Foundry, a 257-seat listening room that hosts the most talented musicians on the planet.
37 Main - A Rock Cafe
37 Main is a live local rock bands & touring acts, accompanied by classic American food with a Southern flair.
The Bowl @ Sugar Hill
The Bowl @ Sugar Hill is an amphitheater featuring live shows from artists like Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Trace Adkins, Colbie Caillat, Michael Bolton and many more starting back in 2014.
Gas South Arena
Gas South Arena is a 13,000 seat arena that has welcomed the likes of Paul McCartney, Ed Sheeran and Andrea Bocelli. You can pretty much always guarantee that there is a fantastic act coming to the venue.
The Arena is also home to the Atlanta Gladiators hockey team, the Georgia Swarm lacrosse team, and countless other events.
The Eagle @ Sugar Hill
Built in 2018, The Eagle @ Sugar Hill’s architectural styling is a throwback to the early days of The City of Sugar Hill. The art deco look of the theatre is characterized by geometric shapes, rich colors and exquisite gold accents. With 406 seats, the Eagle is perfect for intimate performances as well as traveling shows.
The Eagle Theatre is home to the Players Guild @ Sugar Hill and the Broad St. Concert Band, both of which formed in 2014.
The Eagle Theatre often hosts $2 movie nights, live plays productions, large musical acts such as The Marshall Tucker Band and more.
Atlanta Coliseum
The Atlanta Coliseum, formerly known as Wild Bill's, is a one-of-a-kind 5,000 seat person concert venue. This popular club & concert hall offers a wide variety of multicultural live music and medium sized events.
LIVE in the DTL Concert Series
LIVE in the DTL – A Summer Concert Event Series! Join us at the Lawrenceville Lawn and enjoy an unforgettable night of live music, delicious food trucks, and good vibes during this free summer concert series.
Jazz in the Alley
Jazz in the Alley is a live outdoor music concert series that features some of the best and talented jazz artist from Atlanta and surrounding cities. Experience jazz at its best as the jazz tunes take over Betty Mauldin Park located in Historic Downtown Norcross from 7:30pm – 9:30pm.
Thursday Night Live @ The Forum
Kick back and groove to the smooth sounds of Thursday Night Live at The Forum Peachtree Corners featuring music by local favorites every Thursday night.
Our Fabulous Breweries
Check out our breweries' events calendars and stop by to listen to some live music by local artists!
- Cultivation Brewery
- Good Word Brewing & Public House
- Indio Brewing
- Slow Pour Brewing
- Social Fox Brewing
- StillFire Brewing
Please be mindful that events are subject to change at any time.
Guide to Gwinnett: Live Music Venues
Well we're all in the mood for a melody, and you got us feeling alright.
We all love music—whether it's rock n' roll, country, jazz, or one of the many other genres. No matter what genre you like, sometimes, a little live music is the best. Gwinnett has a handful of places where you can catch some live tunes, and we're here to tell you about them in this Guide to Gwinnett: Music Venues.
Eddie Owen Presents
Eddie Owen Presents (EOP) at the Red Clay Theatre is owned by local legend Eddie Owen himself. Eddie has helped several super stars reach stardom, including John Mayer, The Indigo Girls and Sugarland.
You can experience all types of musical events at EOP, including album release parties, holiday themed concerts and big band performances. If you want to hear something new and support local talent, be sure to check out one of their Songwriter's Open Mic Nights.
37 Main - A Rock Cafe
If you're into live rock, 37 Main is the place for you. Located in downtown Buford, this venue hosts acts like Departure—The Journey Tribute Band—and Fan Halen—the number one Val Halen tribute band.
37 Main also hosts monthly dueling pianos nights where guests can request songs from The Andrews Brothers. You can also experience Soundcheck Bingo with a live DJ and prizes each week.
Everett's Music Barn
Everett's Music Barn has been cranking out live bluegrass music for over 50 years. It was started by the Everett Family, and is still home to some of the best bluegrass music around. The barn is open every Saturday night, and on occasion, you'll catch The Everett Family band themselves.
This historical, musical dwelling survives on donations, so be sure to drop some money in the bucket that's passed around each week to keep this place groovin'.
Gas South Arena
Gas South Arena is a 13,000-seat arena that has welcomed the likes of Paul McCartney, Ed Sheeran, Beyoncé and Andrea Bocelli. You can pretty much always guarantee that there is a fantastic act slated to perform at the venue.
The Arena is also home to the Atlanta Gladiators ECHL hockey team, the Georgia Swarm lacrosse team, and countless other events.
The Bowl @ Sugar Hill
One of Gwinnett's newest music venues, The Bowl @ Sugar Hill has hosted some fun and funky concerts. This outdoor amphitheater hosts a ticketed concert series every year. Past performers include Pat Benatar, KC and the Sunshine Band and Ben Folds.
Pack a picnic—you can bring your own food and drinks to this venue!
Atlanta Coliseum
The Atlanta Coliseum, formerly known as Wild Bill's, is a one-of-a-kind 5,000 seat person concert venue. This popular club & concert hall offers a wide variety of multicultural concerts and medium sized events.
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