ATLANTA — Music Midtown organizers unveiled the lineup for the 2021 event this week and the schedule is packed full with plenty of big-name talent.
The Sept. 18-19 concert will be held at Piedmont Park and includes Maroon 5, DaBaby, Jonas Brothers, Megan Thee Stallion, Machine Gun Kelly, 21 Savage and Miley Cyrus. More than 30 artists will perform across four stages during the two-day event.
Tickets start at $125. Tickets from the canceled 2020 event will be honored, too.
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Music Midtown is on hiatus in 2024. (Nelson Hicks/wsbtv.com)
"After producing legendary festivals over the past 3 decades that drew music fans from across the globe, we want to share that Music Midtown is going on hiatus this year," organizers posted on MusicMidtown.com "We encourage you to continue supporting live music in Atlanta and stay tuned here for future updates."
Every year, thousands of fans packed the festival to see some of the year's top artists and upcoming artists. Who has played Music Midtown over the years? (Nelson Hicks/wsbtv.com)
Elton John...
Drake
What a weekend of music! Music Midtown took over Piedmont Park.
Van Halen Lead singer David Lee Roth brings a flare for the dramatic as Van Halen rocks out at Music Midtown.
Eddie Van Halen rocks out at Music Midtown.
Frontman Chris Martin leads British arena rockers Coldplay on The Electric Ballroom Stage as the final act on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011. (Max Blau/Special)
On the Hot 107.9 stage, Flavor Flav performs with Public Enemy at the 12th annual Music Midtown festival Sunday, June 12, 2005. (JENNI GIRTMAN/AJC staff)
Alan Jackson performs on the Kicks 101.5 stage at Music Midtown in 2005. (LOUIE FAVORITE / STAFF)
Red Hot Chili Peppers lead vocalist Anthony Kiedis performs during Day 2 of Music Midtown 2013 at Piedmont Park in Atlanta on Saturday, September 21, 2013. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM
Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam performs during Day 2 of Music Midtown 2012 at Piedmont Park in Atlanta on Saturday, September 22, 2012. HYOSUB SHIN / AJC
Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam. (Nelson Hicks/wsbtv.com)
Neon Trees lead singer Tyler Glenn performs during Day 2 of Music Midtown 2012 at Piedmont Park in Atlanta on Saturday, September 22, 2012. HYOSUB SHIN / AJC
Ludacris and his hype man perform during Day 2 of Music Midtown 2012 at Piedmont Park in Atlanta on Saturday, September 22, 2012. HYOSUB SHIN / AJC
Imagine Dragons percussion and vocal Dan Reynolds (left) and guitarist Ben McKee perform during Day 2 of Music Midtown 2013 at Piedmont Park in Atlanta on Saturday, September 21, 2013. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM
Cardi B performs at Music Midtown in Piedmont Park on Saturday, September 14, 2019. (Tyson Horne/Tyson.Hore@ajc.com)
Kendrick Lamar, shown at 2013's Music Midtown. (Akili-Casundria Ramsess/Special to the AJC)
Ciara takses the Hot 107.9 stage at the 12th annual Music Midtown on Friday, June 10, 2005. (JENNI GIRTMAN/AJC staff)
Marsden, along with drummer Matt Hayward and bassist Emma Richardson, formed Band of Skulls in Southamption, England while in college. Along with Welsh trio The Joy Formidable, Band of Skulls brought some of the heaviest rock to Music Midtown throughout Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011. (Max Blau/Special)
Dave Navarro, guitarist for Jane's Addiction, jamming on the Great Southeastern Music Hall Stage of Music Midtown on Friday. (Akili-Casundria Ramsess/Special to the AJC)
2 Chainz performing on the Great Southeastern Musical Stage at Music Midtown on Friday. (Akili-Casundria Ramsess/Special to the AJC)
Sadler Vaden, guitarist for Atlanta hometown band Drivin N Cryin, performing on the Electric Ballroom stage on the first day of Music Midtown on Friday. (Akili-Casundria Ramsess/Special to the AJC)
The Black Keys bring their blues-laced garage rock act to The Electric Ballroom Stage at Music Midtown on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011. Drummer Patrick Carney and singer/guitarist Dan Auerbach perform "Hold Me" as the sun sets over Piedmont Park. (Max Blau/Special)
Lizzo performs at Music Midtown in Piedmont Park on Saturday, September 14, 2019. (Ryan Fleisher/Special to the AJC)
The Black Lips performs during Day 2 of Music Midtown 2013 at Piedmont Park in Atlanta on Saturday, September 21, 2013. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM
Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters treated the Music Midtown crowd to a perfect night of unvarnished rock.
So did T.I.
Twenty One Pilots on the stage Saturday night.
That's Beck performing at Music Midtown.
Here are some more photos from Music Midtown.
DNCE on the stage at Music Midtown.
BigBoi performs at Music Midtown.
Dozens of bands played both Saturday and Sunday for a park full of fans.
Rock Superstar Lenny Kravitz brings the heat at Music Midtown.
Weezer performs during Day 2 of Music Midtown 2013 at Piedmont Park in Atlanta on Saturday, September 21, 2013. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM
Florence Welch of Florence + The Machine performs during Day 2 of Music Midtown 2012 at Piedmont Park in Atlanta on Saturday, September 22, 2012. HYOSUB SHIN / AJC
Alice in Chains...
Billy Idol...
Collegrove featuring Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz That is Collegrove featuring Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz on the stage at Music Midtown.
Iconic duo Hall & Oates belt out familiar hits at Music Midtown
British crooner Sam Smith...
Billie Eilish performed at Music Midtown Fans swarmed the main stage when Billie Eilish performed at Music Midtown on Sept. 15, 2019. Photo: Melissa Ruggieri/Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Charlie Puth delighted thousands of fans at Music Midtown in Atlanta on Saturday, September 14, 2019. (Ryon Horne/rhorne@ajc.com)
The original Music Midtown was held in 1994. Over the years, The Foo Fighters, T.I., Pearl Jam, Drake,Van Halen, Elton John, Journey and Kendrick Lamar have played the festival.
