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Shaky Knees Music Festival 2026
PIEDMONT PARK in AtlantaFri, Sep 18, 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 held in Atlanta's Piedmont Park. Founded in 2013 by Tim Sweetwood, the event was created to fill a gap in the city's music scene with a dedicated indie rock experience. The festival's name is inspired by the My Morning Jacket song 'Steam Engine'.
The 2026 edition features a diverse lineup headlined by The Strokes, along with Turnstile, Fontaines D.C., Danny Elfman, and many more. Attendees can choose from a variety of ticket tiers, including general admission, GA+, VIP, Platinum, and Bungalows, all offering different levels of access. The festival is all ages, welcoming music fans of all generations.
Set against the backdrop of Piedmont Park, Shaky Knees continues its tradition of bringing international and regional acts to Atlanta. With a focus on the music itself, the festival offers a more intimate atmosphere compared to larger events, making it a prime destination for indie rock enthusiasts.
📍 Piedmont Park🔞 All Ages
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Good to know
- This event is all ages.
- Choose from 1-day, 2-day, or 3-day passes with options including General Admission, GA+, VIP, Platinum, and Bungalows.
- Event takes place at Piedmont Park in Atlanta.
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.
The Strokes
The Strokes are an American rock band formed in New York City in 1998. The band is composed of lead singer and primary songwriter Julian Casablancas, guitarists Nick Valensi and Albert Hammond Jr., bassist Nikolai Fraiture, and drummer Fabrizio Moretti.
Turnstile
A turnstile is a form of gate which allows one person to pass at a time. A turnstile can be configured to enforce one-way human traffic.
Fontaines D.C.
Fontaines D.C. are an Irish rock band formed in Dublin in 2014. The band consists of Grian Chatten (vocals), Conor Curley (guitar), Conor "Deego" Deegan III (bass), Tom Coll (drums), and Carlos O'Connell (guitar).
Geese
A goose is a bird of any of several waterfowl species in the family Anatidae. This group comprises the genera Anser and Branta. Some members of the Tadorninae subfamily are commonly called geese, but are not considered "true geese" taxonomically.
Danny Elfman
Daniel Robert Elfman is an American film composer, singer, songwriter, and musician. He came to prominence as the lead vocalist and primary songwriter for the new wave band Oingo Boingo in the early 1980s.
Hot Mulligan
Hot Mulligan is an American emo band from Lansing, Michigan. The band currently consists of lead vocalist Nathan "Tades" Sanville, rhythm guitarist and vocalist Chris Freeman, lead guitarist Ryan Malicsi, bassist Jonah Kramer, and drummer Brandon Blakeley.
Snow Strippers
Snow Strippers are an American electronic music duo formed in Detroit, Michigan in 2021 and consisting of singer Tatiana Schwaninger and record producer Graham Perez.
Ben Howard
Benjamin John Howard is an English singer-songwriter, musician and composer. His self-released debut extended play (EP) Games in the Dark (2008) was followed by two more EPs, These Waters (2009) and Old Pine (2010). Signed to Island Records, his debut studio album came in 2011 titled Every Kingdom.
Alice Phoebe Lou
Alice Phoebe Lou is a South African musician and singer. She has released six self-funded studio albums to date — Orbit (2016), Paper Castles (2019), Glow (2021), Child's Play (2021), Shelter (2023) and Oblivion (2025) — alongside two live albums, three EPs and various singles.
Cartel
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PIEDMONT PARK in Atlanta
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PIEDMONT PARK in Atlanta
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