Discover groundbreaking artists and hear world-class talent.
Decatur’s been a springboard for undiscovered talent for years with Eddie’s Attic taking center stage and local performers bringing their signature sounds to our year-round festivals.
In between big events, buskers bring music, magic, dancing, and fun to our streets every day. Restaurants and breweries host acts spanning all genres. Enjoy live music while you dine or step into a truly magical experience at a candlight concert.
Bites & Beats
![Cereal-Lab-Open-Mic_credit-PoeticScoops-Instagram open mic night at Cereal Lab](https://rpk5b3.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Cereal-Lab-Open-Mic_credit-PoeticScoops-Instagram.jpg?time=1722026485)
Poetic Scoops – live music and spoken word – on the last Monday night of the month, 8-10 pm. Ticketed.
![Candlelight Concerts In The Chapel On Sycamore](https://rpk5b3.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/CandlelightConcerts_SycamoreChapel-749x500.png)
Candlelight Concerts
Looking for a magical night out? Experience the hypnotizing effect of a candlelight concert at the Chapel on Sycamore. Expect an intimate evening of live music surrounded by the warm glow of flickering candles. Most Fridays from 6:30-9 pm; ticketed.
Festivals + Events
Chances are you’ll hear music outside no matter what season you visit! Our mostly free events and festivals feature a variety of tunes. Bluegrass, jazz, rock, funk, acoustic – you’ll find something to tap your toes too.
![dvc_annual-events_Decatur-International-Festival_credit-festival-website dvc_annual-events_Decatur-International-Festival_credit-festival-website](https://rpk5b3.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/dvc_annual-events_Decatur-International-Festival_credit-festival-website-500x500.webp)
MARCH
Decatur International Festival
![dvc23_sm_amplify_2 dvc23_sm_amplify_2](https://rpk5b3.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/dvc23_sm_amplify_2-scaled-500x500.jpg)
APRIL
Amplify Decatur
![Decatur-GA_Jazz-Nights-in-Oakhurst_credit-AMA Jazz Nights in Oakhurst](https://rpk5b3.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Decatur-GA_Jazz-Nights-in-Oakhurst_credit-AMA-500x500.jpg)
APRIL + SEPTEMBER
Jazz Nights in Oakhurst
![dvc_annual-events_Pan-African-Festival Two Black men playing drums](https://rpk5b3.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/dvc_annual-events_Pan-African-Festival-500x500.jpg)
AUGUST
Pan African Festival
![dvc_annual-events_WPMS band playing on stage in parking lot at West Ponce Music Stroll](https://rpk5b3.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/dvc_annual-events_WPMS-500x500.jpg)
SEPTEMBER
West Ponce Music Stroll
![Decatur-BBQ-and-Bands_credit-Festival-FB Decatur-BBQ-and-Bands_credit-Festival-FB](https://rpk5b3.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Decatur-BBQ-and-Bands_credit-Festival-FB-500x500.jpg)
SEPTEMBER
Decatur BBQ and Bands
![dvc_annual-events_oakhurst-porchfest-2017-7236 band performing on house pordch at Oakhurst Porchfest](https://rpk5b3.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/dvc_annual-events_oakhurst-porchfest-2017-7236-500x500.jpg)
OCTOBER
Oakhurst Porchfest
![dvc_annual-events__Placita-Latina-Salsa-on-the-Square_credit-AMA mand and woman salsa dancing on the downtown square](https://rpk5b3.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/dvc_annual-events__Placita-Latina-Salsa-on-the-Square_credit-AMA-500x500.jpg)
SEPTEMBER
Placita Latina’s Salsa on the Square
Busking
Decatur’s busking program encourages street performers and emerging artists to showcase their talents and contribute to a lively street culture in our community.
![decatur-buskers black violinist and white guitarist busking in downtown Decatur](https://rpk5b3.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/decatur-buskers.webp?time=1722026485)