Things to Do in Athens, GA

Athens, Georgia is home to approximately 350 upcoming events, with around 200 scheduled for the next month. About one in ten of these listings are free, offering accessible options for residents and visitors alike. The programme features a wide variety of categories, led by Sports & Fitness with roughly 150 entries, followed by Concerts & Live Music at about 100 events. Theater & Performing Arts, Food & Drink, Business & Networking, and Seasonal & Holiday events round out the schedule with smaller counts. Major venues hosting these gatherings include Stegeman Coliseum, Akins Arena at The Classic Center, Classic Center Theatre, Akins Ford Arena, Georgia Theatre, and Dead Beat Club. Notable performers with upcoming dates include the Georgia Bulldogs Women's Basketball and Men's Basketball teams, Athens Rock Lobsters, Julien Baker, and others. Founded in 1806, this city of about 130,000 people provides a diverse calendar where local sports teams compete alongside musical acts and cultural performances.

City facts

Weather

60°F · Partly cloudy · High 76° / low 58°F · 22% precip

Population

127,315 (2020)

Area

306 km²

Elevation

194 m

Founded

1806

Source: Wikidata