About
Shaky Knees Music Festival is an annual three-day rock festival held in Central Park, Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 2013, it has become one of the premier rock-focused festivals in the United States, with a lineup emphasizing indie rock, alternative, and punk alongside classic rock acts. With a capacity of 40,000, it maintains an intimate feel compared to mega-festivals. Past headliners include The Strokes, Foo Fighters, Beck, Tame Impala, and Green Day. Shaky Knees stands out for its dedication to guitar-driven music in an era of genre-blending lineups.
Highlights
- 40,000 capacity in downtown Atlanta
- Three days focused on rock, indie, and alternative
- Running since 2013 — Atlanta's biggest indie rock festival
- Known for expertly curated lineups mixing legends and rising acts
Details
- Location
- Atlanta, United States
- Venue
- Central Park Atlanta
- Typical month
- May
- Capacity
- 40,000
- Status
- active