Where to hear live music in Augusta: the Bell Auditorium, Imperial and Miller theaters, the Riverwalk amphitheater, the Fox's Lair, the Soul Bar and more.

Last checked Oct. 6, 2026. Addresses and hours come from each venue’s own site or Visit Augusta’s venue pages, linked below. We list venues, not individual gigs; each venue’s own calendar has its shows.

Augusta’s live music is concentrated downtown: the Imperial and the Miller face each other on the 700 block of Broad Street, the Bell Auditorium sits on Telfair Street, and the Jessye Norman Amphitheater looks over the river from the Riverwalk. For smaller rooms, the Fox’s Lair and the Soul Bar are a few blocks apart.

Before you go

  • Tickets: buy from each venue’s own site or box office.
  • Free parking downtown: 116 James Brown Blvd. and 865 Reynolds St. (city announcement)
  • Getting home: taxi companies are on our getting around Augusta page.

Concert halls and theaters

Venue Address What plays there
Bell Auditorium 712 Telfair St. Touring country, R&B and comedy acts; part of the Augusta Entertainment Complex
Imperial Theatre 745 Broad St. Concerts, musicals, jazz and film nights in a 1918 theater; box office 706-722-8341
Miller Theater 708 Broad St. Augusta Symphony and touring shows; box office 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday
Jessye Norman Amphitheater The Riverwalk, downtown Open-air concerts and festivals by the river
Maxwell Theatre Augusta University, Summerville campus Jazz, orchestral, choral, opera and musical theater

Descriptions of the Bell, the amphitheater and the Maxwell are from Visit Augusta’s live music guide. Visit Augusta also says a new downtown arena, built on the site of the old one, is slated to open in 2027 with more than 10,000 seats.

Bars and smaller rooms

  • The Fox’s Lair, 349 Telfair St., downstairs from the Olde Town Inn, open Monday through Saturday from 6 p.m. until close, with live music on its calendar (The Fox’s Lair).
  • The Soul Bar, 984 Broad St., a bar themed on James Brown’s music, known for dancing, funk and soul (Visit Augusta listing).
  • Savannah River Brewing Company, 813 5th St., a brewery and kitchen, open 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 4 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 12:30 p.m. Saturday; 706-426-8212 (Savannah River Brewing).

Visit Augusta’s guide also names Stillwater Taproom (bluegrass and Americana), Miami Vybz (Latin, Caribbean and hip-hop with DJs) and Tacocat (local acts after dark) on and around Broad Street.

Music outdoors

  • Moonlight and music cruises on the Augusta Canal leave the Discovery Center at Enterprise Mill, 1450 Greene St., with bluegrass and folk on board; October 2026 dates are on our things to do this month page (Augusta Canal).
  • The Augusta Market has live music on its River Stage on Saturdays in season, at 8th and Reynolds streets (The Augusta Market).
  • Sunday evenings on the Augusta Common: Visit Augusta lists a Candlelight Music Series of jazz on the green; check its calendar for dates.

Late nights and safety

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office patrols Augusta; call 911 in an emergency. Plan your ride home before you go out; Augusta Transit buses do not run on Sundays.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I hear live music in downtown Augusta? The Imperial Theatre and the Miller Theater on Broad Street host concerts; the Bell Auditorium, 712 Telfair St., books touring acts; and the Fox’s Lair and the Soul Bar have music in a bar setting.

What are the Fox’s Lair’s hours? Monday through Saturday from 6 p.m. until close, at 349 Telfair St., downstairs from the Olde Town Inn.

Is there an outdoor concert venue in Augusta? Yes. The Jessye Norman Amphitheater on the Riverwalk hosts open-air concerts and festivals with the Savannah River behind the stage.

When does the new Augusta arena open? Visit Augusta says the new arena is slated to open in 2027 and will seat more than 10,000.

What this means for you

  • Check each venue’s own calendar; we list places, not gigs.
  • Park free on James Brown Boulevard or Reynolds Street.
  • Book a ride home in advance on weekend nights.

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