Country, R&B, comedy. Macon’s new amphitheater will have something for everyone

Chelsea Madden
·2 min read

Macon has always been a legendary music spot, serving as a starting place for The Allman Brothers Band, Little Richard, Otis Redding and most recently, Jason Aldean.

Macon is the place to be for musicians and music-lovers and it’s going to get better: the new Atrium Health Amphitheater is holding its first concert in March, with plenty more to come.

Macon-Bibb County and OVG360, a division of global sports and entertainment group Oak View Group, on Tuesday announced that the region’s new amphitheater will be named Atrium Health Amphitheater. The venue will host world-class entertainment, beginning with Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top performing an inaugural concert on March 24. There will also be free community events through this partnership, including movies in the park, food truck festivals, local live music nights and more. The new partnership with Atrium Health includes an exclusive donation program which supports health-care initiatives and improvements inMiddle Georgia. Guests attending events at Atrium Health Amphitheater can support health-care philanthropy at food and beverage/concession locations throughout the venue. For more information, contact Tyler.Gambrell@OakViewGroup.com.

Here’s the full lineup, including artists, dates and ticket information:

Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top

When: March 24 at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets: Seated tickets start at $80, lawn tickets are $40.50 (plus applicable taxes and fees). Tickets can be purchased online or at the Macon Coliseum Box Office on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Riley Green

Riley Green is coming to Macon.
Riley Green is coming to Macon.

Riley Green will bring his “Ain’t My Last Rodeo Tour” to Macon with support from Tracy Lawrence and Ella Langley.

When: April 4 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: Seated tickets start at $62, lawn tickets are $32 (plus applicable taxes and fees). Tickets can be purchased online or at the Macon Coliseum Box Office.

Anthony Hamilton, Johnny Gill and Leela James

These R&B superstars will play at the Atrium Health Amphitheater and will be accompanied by DJ Smooth.

When: April 13 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: Seated tickets start at $79 and lawn tickets are $45 (plus applicable taxes and fees).

Turnpike Troubadours

Turnpike Troubadours are coming to Macon’s new outdoor venue.
Turnpike Troubadours are coming to Macon’s new outdoor venue.

This concert will feature support from The Red Clay Strays and Brent Cobb.

When: April 27 at 7 p.m.

Tickets: Tickets start at $39.50 and can be purchased online or at the box office.

Ashanti, Monica, Mya and Keke Wyatt

When: May 24 at 7:30

Tickets: Tickets start at $49 and can be purchased online or at the box office.

Bert Kreischer

Bert Kreischer and friends will break up the music and bring the laughs to the Atrium Health Amphitheater this summer.

When: June 12 at 7 p.m.

Tickets: Presale online tickets go on sale March 8 at 10 a.m.

Dwight Yoakam

Dwight Yoakam is coming to Macon.
Dwight Yoakam is coming to Macon.

When: June 13 at 7 p.m.

Tickets: Seated tickets start at $59, lawn tickets are $39 (plus applicable taxes and fees). Tickets can be purchased online starting March 8 at 10 a.m.

Lauren Daigle

Lauren Daigle is coming to Macon.
Lauren Daigle is coming to Macon.

Lauren Daigle is bringing her “The Kaleidoscope Nights” tour to Macon’s new amphitheater.

When: July 31 at 7 p.m.

Tickets: Seated tickets start at $45.75, lawn tickets are $35.75 (plus applicable taxes and fees). Tickets go on sale March 8.

Justin Moore and Randy Houser

Justin Moore and Randy Houser are coming to Macon.
Justin Moore and Randy Houser are coming to Macon.

When: Sept. 7 at 7 p.m.

Tickets: Seated tickets start at $39.50, lawn tickets are $35 (plus applicable taxes and fees).

Jason Aldean

Macon’s own is coming back.
Macon’s own is coming back.

When: Oct. 5 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: Seated tickets start at $45.75, lawn tickets are $35.75 (plus applicable taxes and fees). Tickets can be purchased online or at the box office in Macon.

Who are you most excited to see this year? Are you planning to attend any of these events? Comment below or email me at cmadden@mcclatchy.com

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