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Downtown Athens Buzzes with Events Next Week at Akins Ford Arena and The Classic Center
ATHENS, GA – February 9, 2026 — Downtown Athens will come alive next week with an exciting lineup of events at Akins Ford Arena and The Classic Center. From Galentine’s celebrations and family-friendly outings to standout date-night experiences, the week ahead offers something for residents and visitors of all ages. Don’t miss these upcoming events: • Dirty Dancing | The Classic Center Theatre | February 10, 2026 A timeless classic, Dirty Dancing tells the story of summertime romance, set to a
GOV'T MULE Announces 11 Headlining Spring Tour Dates For April 14th – 28th With Larkin Poe and Maggie Rose on Select Dates
ATHENS, Ga. – February 2, 2026 - Acclaimed GRAMMY-nominated band Gov’t Mule, led by guitar legend, vocalist, songwriter and producer Warren Haynes, has announced 11 spring headlining tour dates for April. The new dates begin April 14 and include a stop at The Classic Center Theatre in Athens, Georga on April 19. Larkin Poe will join Gov’t Mule. Artist fan club presale tickets will be available starting Wednesday, February 4 at 12pm ET. Members of The Classic Center Cultural Foundation will receive
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Athens Wine Weekend
Happy Tuesday!We are almost one week out from Athens Wine Weekend at The Classic Center, February 6–8, 2026. This event not only celebrates the craft of winemaking but also helps empower local students and organizations. Visit ClassicCenter.com for more details. https://classiccenter.evenue.net/event/TH2526/STO0225?utm_campaign=STOMP&utm_source=emailsignature&utm_medium=email300 N Thomas Street Athens, GA<https://maps.google.com/?q=300%20N%20Thomas%20Street%20Athens,%20GA>
STOMP: International Percussion Sensation Comes To The Classic Center
ATHENS, GA – January 21, 2026— STOMP, the internationally acclaimed percussion sensation, will electrify audiences in Athens, GA, with a performance at The Classic Center Theatre on February 25, 2026. Originating as a street performance in the United Kingdom, STOMP has evolved over the past 29 years into a global phenomenon, performing in more than 50 countries and captivating over 26 million people worldwide with its high-energy blend of rhythm, movement, and creativity. “We make rhythm out of
VINCE GILL ANNOUNCES “50 YEARS FROM HOME” TOUR
ATHENS, GA – January 12, 2026 - One of the most popular and widely recorded singers of the past three decades, music icon Vince Gill has announced a selection of upcoming tour dates, including a stop at The Classic Center Theatre in Athens, GA, on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at ClassicCenter.com. The 22-time Grammy winner and highly acclaimed musician, songwriter, vocalist, and producer will embark on a summer tour beginning June 18,
Boys From Oklahoma Adds Second Show in Athens, GA on Friday, February 27!
Cross Canadian Ragweed & Turnpike Troubadours with Special Guest, The Castellows, to play Akins Ford ArenaATHENS, GA – January 8, 2026 - The clamor from fans to personally experience the much anticipated return of Cross Canadian Ragweed remains at a top volume. After a string of sold-out stadium shows co-headlining in 2025, Cross Canadian Ragweed and Turnpike Troubadours have announced The Boys From Oklahoma (BFOK), coming to Akins Ford Arena in Athens, GA, on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Following the
COMEDIAN ALI SIDDIQ LAUNCHES THE CUSTOM FIT TOUR
The In-Demand Comic Will Bring His Brand-New National Tour to 26 Markets in Spring 2026, Including The Classic Center Theatre in Athens, GA Tickets On Sale January 23, 2026.JANUARY 20, 2026 - Comedian Ali Siddiq announces the launch of his brand-new national tour, Ali Siddiq: The Custom Fit Tour, which will visit The Classic Center Theatre on April 17, 2026. Tickets go on sale this Friday, January 23, at 10:00 a.m. at ClassicCenter.com. Fresh off his 2026 NAACP Image Award nomination for his standup
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