Arts & Entertainment
Lakewood Amphitheatre Hosts Music Festival
The festival will start on Jun. 2 with Train, O.A.R. and Natasha Bedingfield and later in the season Chance the Rapper.

From Lakewood Amphitheatre: Lakewood Amphitheatre and summer have a way of becoming synonymous for a good time, so take a load off, grab a drink, and enjoy shows throughout all of June. Atlanta’s favorite live venue is featuring some of the industry’s most celebrated rockers, an up-and-coming best new artist, and even an iconic, all-day traveling festival this month.
“The official start of summer is finally here and with it brings amazing performances this month with tickets still available for every show,” said General Manager Akeasha Branch. “Lakewood has every kind of customizable packages fans could want, from lawn seating to front row views – every seat promises a great experience. You don’t want to miss a single second of this month’s lineup!”
Check out the talent coming to Lakewood Amphitheatre in June:
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Train: Play That Song Tour featuring O.A.R. + Natasha Bedingfield
Friday, June 2 at 7:00pm | Tickets start at $25
Train – the band that brought us hits like Hey Soul Sister and Drops of Jupiter – brings the Play that Song Tour to Atlanta, with opening acts including American jam band O.A.R, and multi-platinum singer songwriter Natasha Bedingfield. With a career spanning decades, Train will bring their chart topping 10thstudio album to the stage including their platinum single and tour namesake Play That Song.
MUSE with special guests Thirty Seconds to Mars + PVRIS
Tuesday, June 6 at 7:00pm | Tickets start at $30
British Grammy-winning rockers MUSE is taking time off from the studio to tour with their newest singleDig Down and delivering an unparalleled summer performance. Accompanied by American rock bands Thirty Seconds to Mars, known for songs such as The Kill, and PVIRS, a newcomer to the rock scene making a huge impression with their unique sound, this show promises to deliver an energetic, audience-interactive show!
Chance the Rapper
Sunday, June 11 at 8:00pm | Tickets start at $36
Grammy-winning artist Chance the Rapper brings his hip-hop blessings to Atlanta as part of his spring 2017 tour. Mentored by Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar, this poetic knockout rose to fame after his 2013 debut mixtape, Acid Rap, which captivated the world with his exuberant sounds. Since then, Chance the Rapper has been tearing up the charts with his latest critically-acclaimed album, Coloring Book, bringing a theme of Christian faith to his fans. With a message that’s far-reaching, get ready for some good vibes!
Dead & Company
Tuesday, June 13 at 7:00pm | Tickets start at $40
The dead rise again! Former Grateful Dead members and American rock legends Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, and Bill Kreutzmann take the stage with seven-time Grammy winner John Mayer, two-time Grammy winner and Allman Brother’s bassist Oteil Burbridge, and master keyboardist Jeff Chimenti. They join together to resurrect the psychedelic rock phenomena for a timeless and epic adventure.
Vans Warped Tour Presented By Journeys
Thursday, June 29 at 11:00am | Tickets start at $42
America’s longest running traveling music festival, the Vans Warped Tour is back and ready to blow fan’s minds with its new lineup! With a full day of nonstop music including punk, metal, EDM and rock, the Vans Warped Tour features over 50 awesome bands to fill your head-banging, fist-pumping needs! To view the latest news, merchandise, music videos, tickets and more, visit www.vanswarpedtour.com.
This year the Vans Warped Tour has partnered with Feed Our Children NOW! To help feed hungry children in each city and fund youth empowerment programs. To help this cause and pick up an Express Entry wristband bring either:
- (3) canned goods, cannot be dented or expired
- $5 donation
- (1) used cell phone
Bring one of the above three items to the Feed Our Children NOW! Tent and quickly get into the show early while helping the local community.
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