Piedmont Park, Atlanta, September 19, 2025
News Summary
The Shaky Knees Music Festival is set to return to Atlanta at Piedmont Park from September 19-21, featuring major headliners such as Deftones and My Chemical Romance. With four stages planned, the festival promises a diverse musical lineup. Due to limited ticket availability, attendees are urged to rely on MARTA or rideshare services as there will be no on-site parking. Concert-goers can expect mostly sunny weather on Friday and partly cloudy conditions on Saturday, making it essential to stay hydrated throughout the event.
Atlanta Prepares for Shaky Knees Music Festival
The Shaky Knees Music Festival is returning to Atlanta from September 19-21, 2025, marking its 12th edition. This year, the festival will be held at Piedmont Park for the first time, having previously taken place in Central Park during May. The timing of the festival coincides with a hiatus for Music Midtown, allowing for its new September scheduling.
The festival will feature four different stages over its three-day run, showcasing a diverse array of musical talent. Major headliners include Deftones on Friday, My Chemical Romance on Saturday, and Blink-182 on Sunday. Other notable performers are Lenny Kravitz, Sublime, Pixies, Public Enemy, Devo, and Franz Ferdinand.
Ticket availability is limited; very few tickets are still available for Friday and Sunday, while three-day tickets and Saturday-only tickets are sold out.
Transportation and Festival Entry Details
Festival-goers are encouraged to use MARTA or rideshare services to reach the event, as there will be no on-site parking. The Midtown MARTA station is located roughly half a mile from the festival entrance at 12th Street NE and Piedmont Avenue NE, and about 0.8 miles from the entrance at 10th Street NE and Charles Allen Drive NE. An additional entrance will be available adjacent to the Atlanta Beltline at Park Drive NE.
Gates will open at 4 p.m. on Friday and at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Headliners are scheduled to perform until 10 p.m. each day. Concert-goers will have the option to leave and re-enter the festival until 7 p.m., after which they will need to go through security again to re-enter.
Food and Weather Information
A wide variety of food vendors will be present throughout the festival, and attendees can find a map of food options on the festival’s website. The weather forecast predicts mostly sunny conditions on Friday and partly cloudy skies on Saturday, with very low chances of rain. Given the warm temperatures expected during the festival, attendees are advised to stay hydrated.
Key Details Summary
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Festival Dates | September 19-21, 2025 |
| Location | Piedmont Park, Atlanta |
| Headliners | Deftones, My Chemical Romance, Blink-182 |
| Stages | 4 |
| Ticket Availability | Very limited tickets for Friday and Sunday; sold out for 3-day and Saturday-only |
| Parking | No on-site parking |
| Entry Times | 4 p.m. (Friday), 11:30 a.m. (Saturday & Sunday) |
| Headliner Performance Times | Until 10 p.m. each day |
| Weather Forecast | Mostly sunny (Friday), partly cloudy (Saturday), low chances of rain |
FAQ Section
When is the Shaky Knees Music Festival scheduled?
The Shaky Knees Music Festival is scheduled to take place from September 19-21, 2025.
Where will the festival be held?
The festival will be held at Piedmont Park in Atlanta for the first time, having previously occurred in Central Park during May.
Who are the major headliners for this year’s festival?
Major headliners include Deftones on Friday, My Chemical Romance on Saturday, and Blink-182 on Sunday.
What are the transportation options available for attendees?
Festival-goers are encouraged to use MARTA or rideshare services since there will be no on-site parking.
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Additional Resources
- Fox 5 Atlanta: Shaky Knees Festival Happening This Weekend
- Wikipedia: Shaky Knees Music Festival
- Atlanta News First: Everything You Need to Know About Shaky Knees 2025
- Google Search: Shaky Knees Music Festival 2025
- WSB TV: Shaky Knees 2025 Lineup, Tickets, Weather, Traffic Information
- Google Scholar: Shaky Knees Music Festival
- 11 Alive: Shaky Knees Atlanta at Piedmont Park This Weekend
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Shaky Knees Music Festival
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