One of Gainesville’s most beloved summer traditions returns with new energy, bigger touring talent, and an enhanced concert experience as Live at the Smithgall, the annual outdoor music series hosted at the historic Smithgall Arts Center, announces its 2026 lineup.
Georgia has an impressive musical pedigree. The state has birthed artists like Otis Redding, Outkast, The Allman Brothers Band, James Brown, The B-52’s and R.E.M. It has given the peach state quite a reputation, and in turn it has fueled many musical dreams.
DeKalb County Government CEO, Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, addressed an arts-charged sanctuary space that was standing-room-only for the launch of Arts DeKalb’s DeKalb Council for the Arts. The new arts council’s mission is to lift up artistic voices within the community and highlight opportunities to support the thriving local arts ecosystem.
The programming took place on March 13, 2026, at Limestone Rooftop inside the Cambria Hotel in Austin, Texas. The programming was designed to spotlight innovation and the convergence of the creative industries in Georgia.
The non-profit will celebrate a milestone year, marking the 5th anniversary of the Festival.
“We interact with fans based on their past ticket purchases and preferences, ensuring they discover experiences tailored just for them,” says Peter Conlon, chairman of Live Nation Georgia from the entertainment company’s regional headquarters in Atlanta.
Now in its 27th year, Columbus State University’s annual Guitar Symposium will be a special homecoming for two Schwob School of Music graduates: Leonela Alejandro ’23 and Dragoș Ilie ’19.
Decatur WatchFest ‘26 today announced the launch of its Volunteer Program, designed to support a series of events scheduled to celebrate all things FIFA World Cup ‘26™. 350 volunteers will be selected and trained to support concerts and other activities, and to be ambassadors for the City.
This June 5th and 6th, the city of McDonough is hosting the inaugural McDonough Storytellers Film Festival (MSFF) in multiple locations in the charming and historic McDonough town square, approximately 30 miles South of Atlanta.
The mixer marked a public launch of the film office’s broadened scope, which now encompasses gaming, music, podcasting and digital content creation alongside traditional film.