Music & Theater
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If you’re looking for a fun alternative to the same old movie theater outing – whether with friends or family – take a look at our music & theater options. This area is full of exciting things to do, including theatrical productions and musicals.

Check out our venues below and add some magic to your days. Each listing includes a more detailed description of the venue and the events they host, as well as their name, address, phone number, website, and driving directions.
Actor's Express Theatre Company
Actor's Express Theatre Company

(404) 607-7469

887 West Marietta St NW
Atlanta, GA 30318   Directions Website

For theatrical entertainment that pushes the envelope, check out a performance at the Actor's Express Theatre Company. The theater produces new plays that span a variety of universal, and sometimes controversial themes. If you're looking for a theater experience that ventures away from the classics, come see something new at the Actor's Express. You will soon find out why it is considered "one of the most remarkable and daring theatre companies in the Southeast."

Alliance Theatre at the Woodruff
Alliance Theatre at the Woodruff

(404) 733-4650

1280 Peachtree St NE
Atlanta, GA 30309   Directions Website

See a show at the Alliance Theatre at the Woodruff, a Tony Award-winning theater company in Atlanta. Since opening in 1968 the theater has hosted a number of productions including The Color Purple, Aida, Beauty and the Beast, Treasure Island, Hamlet, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and many more.

Atlanta Motor Speedway
Atlanta Motor Speedway

(770) 946-4211

1500 Tara Pl
Hampton, GA 30228   Directions Website

Satisfy your need for speed with a visit to the Atlanta Motor Speedway. This southern speedway is host to NASCAR's famous Sprint Cup race, held every year on Labor Day weekend. If you're not one to watch laps and laps of a NASCAR race, the track hosts "Friday Night Drags" from spring until fall. The cars competing in the drag races hit top speeds, flying down a 1/8 mile stretch.

Center Stage
Center Stage

(404) 885-1365

1374 West Peachtree St NW
Atlanta, GA 30309   Directions Website

Take a look at the schedules for the venues at Center Stage. This performance complex is home to three stages: Center Stage Theater, The Loft, and Vinyl. All three entertainment areas are equipped with full service bars, and host shows nightly. Center Stage is definitely one of the top places for live music in Atlanta.

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

(770) 916-2800

2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy
Atlanta, GA 30339   Directions Website

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre is Atlanta's premier entertainment destination for Broadway shows, ballet performances, concerts, opera and more. Randy Travis, Bill Maher, Styx, Melissa Etheridge, and Jon Sewart have all taken the stage here. Seize the opportunity to see a production in this 2,750 seat venue.

Delta Classic Chastain Park Amphitheater
Delta Classic Chastain Park Amphitheater

(404) 733-4900

4469 Stella Dr NW
Atlanta, GA 30342   Directions Website

Head to the Delta Classic Chastain Park Amphitheater to catch a performance by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. The ASO is in its 66th season and is considered to be one of America's premiere orchestra assemblies - you won't want to miss hearing live music from this talented group of performers. The amphitheater also hosts other performances by artists like Darius Rucker, Steve Miller Band, and Steely Dan.

Fox Theatre
Fox Theatre

(404) 881-2100

660 Peachtree St NE
Atlanta, GA 30308   Directions Website

Enjoy a performance at one of Atlanta's most historic venues, the Fox Theatre. The theater originally opened as a movie palace in 1929 and has been providing audiences with entertainment ever since. Presently, the venue books more than 300 performances annually, including productions from the Atlanta Ballet, Broadway touring companies, film series and various cultural events, and concerts by world-famous artists.

High Museum of Art
High Museum of Art

(404) 733-4400

1280 Peachtree St NE
Atlanta, GA 30309   Directions Website

Be part of the crowd that makes the High Museum of Art one of the most-visited museums in the world. When you stroll through this museum, you'll see over 11,000 pieces of art, including works by Claude Monet, Dorothea Lange, and Chuck Close. The arts showcased in the museum span the 19th and 20th centuries and feature American and European art, decorative arts, modern and contemporary art, photography, and media arts. The museum also spotlights the works of Southern self-taught artists, and classic, foreign, and independent films. The High Museum of Art offers a complete art experience for any appreciator of the arts.

Infinite Energy Center
Infinite Energy Center

(770) 813-7500

6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy
Duluth, GA 30097   Directions Website

Attend an event at the Infinite Energy Center, one of Atlanta's premier event venues. The Gwinnett complex is home to an arena, a performing arts center, and a convention center - meaning it offers a wide variety of entertainment options. Check the calendar at Gwinnett Center to catch hockey or basketball games, art exhibitions and craft shows, and a broad spectrum of performances from ballet, to opera, and major concerts.

Lakewood Amphitheatre
Lakewood Amphitheatre

(404) 443-5090

2002 Lakewood Ave
Atlanta, GA 30315   Directions Website

Keep your eye on the schedule at Lakewood Amphitheatre at Lakewood. This venue can accommodate up to 19,000 people and consistently brings some of the hottest names in entertainment to its stage. Past performances have included bands like Kings of Leon, Dave Matthews Band, Coldplay, John Mayer, Depeche Mode, and Mary J. Blige.

Museum of Design Atlanta
Museum of Design Atlanta

(404) 979-6455

1315 Peachtree St NE
Atlanta, GA 30309   Directions Website

Take the time to appreciate design at the Museum of Design. The MODA offers a closer look at architecture, industrial design, interiors, furniture, and graphics, just to name a few. Through interesting exhibits and displays, this museum will show how design affects our world, and ultimately, our lives.

NBAF | National Black Arts
NBAF | National Black Arts

(404) 730-7315

235 Peachtree St NE
Atlanta, GA 30303   Directions Website

Celebrate the artistic works and achievements of people of African descent at National Black Arts. Enjoy art, music and cultural facets of African heritage. NBAF presents works in the genres of dance, film, literature, music, performance art, theater and visual art. Maya Angelou, Spike Lee, and Gladys Knight have all been featured contributors.

Shakespeare Tavern
Shakespeare Tavern

(404) 874-5299

499 Peachtree St NE
Atlanta, GA 30308   Directions Website

Experience some of the greatest stories ever told at Shakespeare Tavern. This theater company hosts productions of William Shakespeare's best works, and a few other classics in between. If you're a fan of classic literature, you can't miss a performance of stories like Macbeth, The Merchant of Venice, As You Like It, Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, or Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales.

State Farm Arena
State Farm Arena

(404) 878-3000

1 State Farm Dr
Atlanta, GA 30303   Directions Website

Get in the game at the Philips Arena and watch the NBA's Atlanta Hawks or the WNBA's Atlanta Dream dominate the basketball court. If you're not a sports fan, keep your eye on the concert schedule and catch performers like Rod Stewart, Britney Spears, John Legend, Bon Jovi, Bob Seger, and Tom Petty take the stage.

Uptown Comedy Corner
Uptown Comedy Corner

(404) 881-0200

397 N Central Ave
Hapeville, GA 30354   Directions Website

If you're looking for laughs in Atlanta, check out the talent at Uptown Comedy Corner. This venue is one of the city's top destinations for entertainment, and guarantees performances by comedians that will make you laugh out loud. Past performers like Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, Mike Epps, Steve Harvey, and Damon Wayans, are just some of the comedic geniuses that have shared their musings with the crowd at Uptown.

Variety Playhouse
Variety Playhouse

(404) 524-7354

1099 Euclid Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30307   Directions Website

Live music fans will enjoy seeing an event at the Variety Playhouse. This Atlanta music venue hosts performances by bands hailing from all genres, including rock, country, folk, jazz, blues, and bluegrass. The venue offers an intimate setting, meaning you can be up-close and personal to the music. Kate Nash, Rilo Kiley, Colbie Caillat, Gnarls Barkley, and Tim & Eric are just a few performers that have graced the stage at Variety Playhouse.

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