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Shaky Knees Music Festival Returns to Atlanta's Piedmont Park
PIEDMONT PARK in AtlantaSun, Sep 20, 2026 · 04:00 PM
Overview
Overview
Shaky Knees Music Festival is a Music / Undefined / Undefined event at PIEDMONT PARK in Atlanta.
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Shaky Knees Music Festival brings a powerhouse lineup to Atlanta's Piedmont Park, featuring headliners like Gorillaz, LCD Soundsystem, and Wu-Tang Clan alongside indie stalwarts such as Modest Mouse, Santigold, and Coheed and Cambria. This annual indie and rock festival, founded in 2013 by Tim Sweetwood, prioritizes the music above all else.
Set in Piedmont Park in Midtown Atlanta, the festival features multiple stages, all-ages access, and a lineup of international and regional artists. From the punk energy of Knocked Loose to the alt-rock nostalgia of OK Go and JET, the festival offers something for every rock enthusiast.
The festival's commitment to its indie roots and its accessible urban location make it a standout experience. With a history of drawing passionate crowds and a dedication to keeping the festival at a manageable size, Shaky Knees delivers an intimate yet epic weekend of live music.
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Good to know
- The festival is held at Piedmont Park in Midtown Atlanta.
- This is an all-ages event.
- The festival features multiple days of music with a diverse lineup.
- Attendees can enjoy international and regional artists across multiple stages.
Frequently asked questions
What is the venue?
Piedmont Park Meadow & Oak Hill in Atlanta.
Who are some of the headliners?
Gorillaz, LCD Soundsystem, Wu-Tang Clan, and more.
Is the event all ages?
Yes, it is all ages.
Lineup
Shaky Knees Music Festival
Shaky Knees Music Festival is an annual indie and rock music festival held in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 2013 by Tim Sweetwood, the festival was created to bring a dedicated indie rock event to the city.
Gorillaz
Gorillaz are an English virtual band formed in 1998 by the musician Damon Albarn and the artist Jamie Hewlett. The band primarily consists of four fictional members: 2-D, Murdoc Niccals, Noodle and Russel Hobbs (drums).
LCD Soundsystem
LCD Soundsystem is an American dance-punk revival band from Brooklyn, New York, formed in 2002 by James Murphy, co-founder of DFA Records. The band comprises Murphy, Nancy Whang, Pat Mahoney (drums), Tyler Pope, Al Doyle, and Korey Richey.
Wu-Tang Clan
Wu-Tang Clan is an American hip-hop group formed in Staten Island, New York City, in 1992. Its members include RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa, and, until his death in 2004, Ol' Dirty Bastard.
Knocked Loose
Knocked Loose is an American hardcore punk band from Oldham County, Kentucky, formed in 2013 and currently signed to Pure Noise Records. The band released their debut studio album, Laugh Tracks, in September 2016 through Pure Noise Records, which was followed by A Different Shade of Blue in 2019.
Modest Mouse
Modest Mouse is an American indie rock band formed in 1993 in Issaquah, Washington, and currently based in Portland, Oregon. The founding members were lead singer/guitarist Isaac Brock, drummer Jeremiah Green and bassist Eric Judy.
Santigold
Santi White, known professionally as Santigold, is an American singer and songwriter. Her debut studio album, Santogold (2008), was released by Atlantic Records and met with widespread critical praise for its cross-genre blending of dub, new wave, and hip hop music. Its second single, "L.E.S.
Coheed and Cambria
Coheed and Cambria is an American progressive rock band from Nyack, New York, formed in 1995. It consists of Claudio Sanchez, Travis Stever, Josh Eppard, and Zach Cooper. The group's music incorporates aspects of progressive rock, pop, heavy metal, and post-hardcore.
OK Go
OK Go is an American rock band formed in 1998 and based in Los Angeles, California. The band is composed of Damian Kulash, Tim Nordwind, Dan Konopka, and Andy Ross.
Fcukers
Fcukers is an American electronic band formed in New York City in 2022. It consists of Shanny Wise and Jackson Walker Lewis. In 2023, they released their debut single "Mothers". Their debut EP entitled Baggy$$ was released in 2024 through Ninja Tune's Technicolour Records imprint.
American Hi-Fi
American Hi-Fi is an American rock band formed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1998. The band consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Stacy Jones, lead guitarist Jamie Arentzen, bassist and backing vocalist Drew Parsons, and drummer Brian Nolan.
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PIEDMONT PARK in Atlanta
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PIEDMONT PARK in Atlanta
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