Summer Shade Festival: Two days of FREE concerts in Grant Park this weekend

It’s almost time for the 22nd annual Grant Park Summer Shade Festival!
This popular festival takes place on Saturday, August 24th and Sunday, August 25th, 2024, in Grant Park.

As always, festival admission is FREE.
All entertainment is free as well, and you can see the concert schedule below.

August in Atlanta is known for sweltering heat, but Grant Park is home to some of Atlanta’s oldest and tallest trees to provide relief.

The outdoor fun includes an artist market, food trucks, craft beer, kids bouncy house village, and a music line-up that just gets better every year.

All the details are below, including the music line-up, list of food vendors, and tips for getting there and parking.

Festival hours:

• Saturday — 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Sunday — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• View the festival website

NEW this year!
See the debut of family-friendly wrestling performances by Deep South Wrestling, an Atlanta favorite since 1983. Expect thrilling acrobatics, colorful characters, awe-inspiring feats of strength, and a must-see Tag Team Championship Tournament that will deliver double the action.

 You may also be interested in the House in the Park Music Festival on Labor Day Weekend.
Tickets are just $15 in advance, for a full day of entertainment.

Browse our big list of FREE outdoor movies and our complete guide to FREE outdoor concerts this summer!

Artist Market

More than 200 artisans and craftsmen will be selling their goods — including art, photography, oil paintings, jewelry, silver, metal work, wood items, sculpture, blow glass, ceramics, pottery and more.

The artists market is open till 7 p.m. each day.
View the list of participating artists

Food

You can expect traditional festival foods like corn dogs and funnel cakes — as well as healthier options like chopped salads and frozen yogurt.

The 2024 food vendors include:

• Belen de la Cruz
• Carbart’s K-Dogs
• Coffyn Pyes
• Curated Coffee
• Eggroll Boyz
• The Creamy Spot
• GumBowl
• Gyro Chef
• Island Noodles
• King of Pops
• Lisa’s Creperie
• Ms. Pearl’s BBQ
• Peachtree Creamery
• Presley’s Cocktail Bar
• Repicci’s Real Italian Ice
• Sno Angel Delites
• Sweetacular Treats
• The Pickle
• Tropics Jamaican Food
• Wild Caught Seafood
• Williamson Bros. Bar-B-Q
• YOM Ice Cream
• Complete list: summershadefestival.org/food-market

Kids Zone

There are plenty of activities this year, including a Kids Bouncy House Village — featuring inflatable attractions, obstacle courses, and interactive games. Plus, imaginative balloon animals and bubbles will keep the smiles coming all weekend long.
 

The 2024 music line-up

♦ Saturday Concerts

Main Stage:
12:00 p.m. – Yes Ma’am
12:55 p.m. – The Judies
1:55 p.m. – Front Porch Session Players
2:50 p.m. – Das Kaiser
3:50 p.m. – Rare Birds
4:45 p.m. – Migrant Worker
6:00 p.m. – Khaliko
7:00 p.m. – Higher Choir
8:40 p.m. – Magnapop

Gazebo Stage:
11:30 a.m. – Fresh Press
1:45 p.m. – Rusty Cars
3:30 p.m. – Chasing the Light

♦ Sunday Concerts

Main Stage:
12:00 p.m. – Whatever She Is
1:00 p.m. – Jeremy Ray and the Howdy Men
2:05 p.m. – Solid State Radio
3:10 p.m. – Pre Dawn Pours
4:35 p.m. – Rrest
5:45 p.m. – Jackson County Line

Gazebo Stage:
11:30 a.m. – Ray Dunlap
1:45 p.m. – Peet Midnight and the Back Taxes
3:30 p.m. – Chasing the Light 

Check the music schedule online

Know before you go

Dogs are NOT allowed on the festival grounds. You know the drill — it’s a city of Atlanta permitting rule.  Please don’t bring a pet of any kind and expect the rules to flex for you.

Outside alcohol is not allowed, but you can purchase adult beverages on site.

You’ll find several free water stations around the park, as the weather is expected to be hot. You can  also visit one of several misting tents that will help you cool off.

View the Festival Map

Getting there and parking

Parking in and around Grant Park will be limited. PLEASE consider alternative means of transportation.

If you do choose to drive, your paid parking options are listed here.

Of course, you can also walk, rideshare, carpool, ride your bike or rent a Relay Bike, or ride an electric scooter! 

If you bring your own bicycle, you can park it safely with the bike valet.

The closest MARTA station to the festival is the King Memorial MARTA station on the blue/green rail line. You can walk from the station, but plan on it taking 35 minutes. (Or, you can rent a Relay bike at the station).

MARTA Train and Walk/Bike Directions

1. Take a blue or green line train to the King Memorial MARTA station
2. Go to street level and turn left on Grant Street/Hillard Street.
3. Walk two short blocks to Memorial Drive and turn left again.
4. At Cherokee Avenue turn right — Cherokee will take you straight to the park.

View the MARTA guide for getting to the Summer Shade Festival