Shaky Knees 2026 Lineup and Ticket Schedule
Shaky Knees Music Festival is heading back to Piedmont Park in Atlanta, GA, from September 18-20, 2026, and this year’s lineup is a rock mashup you don’t want to miss. Ready to experience the power of indie rock, punk, emo, hip-hop, electronic, and a few wildcards that will pleasantly surprise you?
The Strokes, Twenty One Pilots, and Gorillaz will headline, with LCD Soundsystem, Wu-Tang Clan, Pierce The Veil, The Prodigy, Pavement, Turnstile, Fontaines D.C., Danny Elfman, Jimmy Eat World and more also on the lineup. Sometimes you’ll dance, sometimes you’ll cry…but most of the time? You’ll be pumping your fists and singing along to every word — with a few instrumental breaks in between from Elfman (he produced the Nightmare Before Christmas soundtrack, remember?)
The fun of Shaky Knees has always been that it doesn’t feel like a festival trying to chase one audience. It’s for the person who wants to see Japanese Breakfast and Modest Mouse in the same weekend, while also having fun with the occasional hip-hop track. It’s kinda like if Riot Fest and Lollapalooza had a baby, then placed it right in the middle of Atlanta with peachy eats and even peachier times…and we love this for you.
Beyond the stages, Shaky Knees also has the advantage of being in Piedmont Park, which means you’re not stuck in some random parking lot. The Atlanta setting gives the whole weekend a little more breathing room, with plenty of space to wander between sets, grab food, hit the bar, shop merch, people-watch, and take a break before sprinting back across the park because your next must-see artist starts in five minutes. Don’t forget to check your step count throughout the day…it might shock you.
It’s also an excuse to indulge in the best food and drink that Atlanta has to offer. You can enjoy the shade while holding something cold or fried, while the days before or after the festival give you access to the city’s own restaurant scene nearby. Shaky Knees Music Festival is a party in every way…and you’ll eat, drink, and be merry while enjoying the world’s best rock acts. Get your tickets now.
