Now the biggest music festival in Atlanta, Shaky Knees is a well-organized, three-day jamboree for lovers of all things alternative. 2025 headliners include Deftones, My Chemical Romance, and Blink-182.
Why it’s good:
Sponsors and vendors offer creative, interactive pop-ups
Lineup spans a nice range of alternative, punk, rock, and even alt country music
Crowds are generally well-behaved and just there to enjoy good music
