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2025 Athfest Guide

  • Writer: Wingo Properties
    Wingo Properties
  • Apr 29
  • 3 min read

What is Athfest?


athfest athens ga

AthFest is a free, three-day festival held annually in downtown Athens, GA, celebrating the city's thriving creative scene. Each year, thousands gather to enjoy live performances from local and regional musicians, browse work by talented visual artists, and take in the electric atmosphere that makes Athens one of the coolest cities in the U.S.


The festival features three outdoor stages packed with live music, a block-long Artist Market showcasing dozens of artists and makers, and a fun-filled KidsFest area so even the youngest fans can enjoy music and art.


When the outdoor stages wind down on Friday and Saturday nights, the official AthFest Club Crawl takes over, with music venues across town hosting stacked lineups of local talent.


AthFest also supports a great cause—proceeds benefit AthFest Educates, a nonprofit that funds music and arts education for K-12 students in Athens.


When is Athfest 2025?

June 20, 21, 22 2025


Where is Athfest 2025?

Downtown Athens, Georgia


How Much Are Athfest 2025 Tickets?

Athfest is free!.

The Club Crawl tickets range from $30 - $40



Who's Playing Athfest This year?


The 2025 AthFest lineup promises an unforgettable musical experience with a diverse lineup headlined by the legendary Bubba Sparxxx. Joining him are The Vegabonds, Upchuck, T Hardy Morris, and Wim Tapley & The Cannons, each bringing their unique sound to the stage for a celebration of music you won't want to miss! See below for a full list of this year's artists.


Athfest 2025 Lineup:


Bubba Sparxxx

Elijah Johnston

Hallpass

Lo Down and Duddy

Marcel P. Black

Modern Skirts

Nappy Roots

Slightly Famous Somebodies

The Bad Ends

T. Hardy Morris

The Vegabonds

Upchuck

Well Kept

Wim Tapley and The Cannons

Bugs Eat Books

Commüne

Fawney Rig

Johnny Falloon

Kimberly Morgan York

Misnomer

Music Hates You

Quiet Hounds

Smokey Jones & the 3 Dollar Pistols

Wieuca

Yumbo Tron

DJ ChiefRocka

Dragana

Easy Honey

Enox

Florry

Kristina Murray

Me’an Mills

 Phantom Dan

 Stella Groove

 The Ladies Of…

 Trepid

 Trvy and the Enemy

 Funk You

 Heffner

 96Vizion

 Angie Aparo

 Bichos Vivos

 Coma Therapy
The Rishis Band

Workhorses of The Entertainment / Recreational Industry

Honeyknife

Matt Knox

Penny Loafer

Rick Fowler Band

Bea Porges

Cardynal and The Flock

Dropsonic

Grassland

Karma Kat

Kuroma

La Suegra

Miley Roth

Nina Garbus

pondgorl

The Regulars

Viv and the Things

Florence Cardigan

Los Cantares

 Klezmer Local 42

 Petty Cash

 Tropical Breeze Steel Band

 Banjo

 Polar Waves

 Beast Mode

 Ashes To Omens

 Sutherland

 Lánre

 Eli Eternal

 Anna Kellum

 Echo Base DJs

 Kid Arsenic

 Motorhead 2X

 Ant Da Ripper

 Luxury Vehicle

 The Vassar Blondes

 Nicholas Mallis & The Borealis

 Atticus Roness

 Michael Carnes

 Dadgum

 Dog Person


Ozello

Ralph

Bone Bag

Victor Charlie

The Naysayers

Glance of Dismissal

Peach Ice Cream Bluegrass

Jameson Tank

Sleeper Cell

Gaby Delliponti

Nightshade DJs

Will Slater & The 53

Flatline Drive

Kenosha Kid

Your Ex’s Pets

Zach Ritter and the Eternal Soup

Beat Up

The Grawks

Silent Euphony

Guillotine A.D.

RaceCar 44

Grebe

Violent Violet

Peter and The Skeeters

David Barbe

Night Palace

Kit

Freeman Leverett

Mary Margaret Cozart

MK Barnes

Mary & The Hotty-Hots

Scarlett Stitch

DJ Harold

DJ Play

The Pink Stones

The Howdies

Honeypuppy

Bayou Princess

The Downstairs

JiiG

Daydrinkerz



What is the Athfest Club Crawl?


The AthFest Club Crawl is the official late-night celebration of the AthFest Music & Arts Festival, taking place on Friday and Saturday nights after the outdoor stages shut down. With a Club Crawl Pass, music lovers can explore Athens’ legendary nightlife and enjoy stacked lineups of local talent at multiple venues throughout downtown. Participating Club Crawl venues include:


A single pass gets you into all of these official Club Crawl venues (subject to age restrictions and capacity), making it the perfect way to dive deeper into Athens' vibrant local music scene.



Where to Stay For Athfest 2025?


Wingo Properties offers three beautiful, fully furnished condos for rent within walking distance to AthFest, making them the perfect base for your Athens getaway. Each condo is located just 1.1 miles from Sanford Stadium and downtown Athens, allowing you to easily explore the exciting local scene. These condos offer the comfort and convenience you need. The rentals feature amenities like full kitchens, swimming pools, air conditioning, and more. Bring your pup. We have a dog friendly rental available too!

 
 
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