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Shaky Knees Music Festival 2026
PIEDMONT PARK in AtlantaSat, Sep 19, 2026 · 04:00 PM
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Shaky Knees Music Festival is a Music / Undefined / Undefined event at PIEDMONT PARK in Atlanta.
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Shaky Knees is an annual indie and rock music festival that takes over Atlanta's Piedmont Park. Founded in 2013 by booking agent Tim Sweetwood, the festival was created to fill a gap in the city's music scene with a dedicated indie rock event. The name is inspired by the My Morning Jacket song "Steam Engine," reflecting Sweetwood's vision of a music-focused festival without the distractions of larger events.
Attendees can expect a roster of international and regional artists across multiple stages. The 2026 lineup includes headliners Twenty One Pilots, Pierce The Veil, and The Prodigy, alongside acts like Pavement, Jimmy Eat World, and Blood Orange. The festival atmosphere is geared toward pure music appreciation, with a range of ticket tiers from general admission to platinum packages, plus bungalow options for groups.
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- All ages welcome
- Souvenir ticket option available
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What is the age policy?
The festival 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.
Twenty One Pilots
Twenty One Pilots is an American musical duo from Columbus, Ohio, consisting of frontman Tyler Joseph and drummer Josh Dun.
Pierce The Veil
Pierce the Veil is an American rock band formed in San Diego, California, in 2006. It was founded by brothers Vic and Mike Fuentes after the disbanding of Before Today, which formed out of the San Diego punk scene.
The Prodigy
The Prodigy are an English electronic music band formed in Braintree in 1990 by producer, keyboardist, and songwriter Liam Howlett and dancers Keith Flint and Leeroy Thornhill, who respectively went on to contribute vocals and live keyboards on occasion.
Jimmy Eat World
Jimmy Eat World is an American rock band formed in Mesa, Arizona, in 1993. The band is composed of vocalist and lead guitarist Jim Adkins, rhythm guitarist and vocalist Tom Linton, bassist Rick Burch, and drummer Zach Lind.
Taking Back Sunday
Taking Back Sunday is an American rock band from Amityville, New York, formed by guitarist Eddie Reyes and bassist Jesse Lacey in late 1999 before rounding out the band with vocalist Antonio Longo, lead guitarist John Nolan, and drummer Steven DeJoseph.
Minus the Bear
Minus the Bear is an American indie rock band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 2001, and comprising members of Botch, Kill Sadie, and Sharks Keep Moving. Their sound has been described as "Pele-esque guitar-taps and electronics with sophisticated time signature composition."
The Rapture
The Rapture is an eschatological (end-times) concept held by some Christians, particularly those of American evangelicalism, consisting of an event when all dead Christian believers will be resurrected and, joined with Christians who are still alive, together will rise "in the clouds, to meet the Lo…
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PIEDMONT PARK in Atlanta
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PIEDMONT PARK in Atlanta
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