Get ready, music lovers—Shaky Knees Festival 2025 is coming in hot with one of its most stacked lineups yet! Set to take place September 19-21, 2025, at Piedmont Park in Atlanta, GA, this year’s festival is bringing together rock legends, alternative icons, and some of the hottest rising acts for a three-day celebration of live music.
The Headliners
• Friday (Sept. 19): Deftones will kick things off with their signature blend of heavy, atmospheric rock. They’ll be joined by Lenny Kravitz, Sublime, Pixies, IDLES, and more for a killer opening night.
• Saturday (Sept. 20): Emo legends My Chemical Romance are set to tear up the stage, alongside Cage The Elephant, The Black Keys, and a mix of alternative and indie favorites like Public Enemy, TV on the Radio, and The All-American Rejects.
• Sunday (Sept. 21): Pop-punk icons Blink-182 will close out the festival, joined by Vampire Weekend, Alabama Shakes, Wet Leg, and even “Weird Al” Yankovic as a special guest—because why not?
More Than Just the Headliners
Beyond the big names, Shaky Knees continues to bring an exciting mix of rock, punk, indie, and hip-hop. Some standout acts include The Marías, Spoon, Franz Ferdinand, Stereophonics, Devo, and 4 Non Blondes. If you’re into discovering new music, there’s plenty to dig into with bands like Fleshwater, Scowl, and Improvement Movement making waves.
How to Get Tickets
Presale access is available now at shakykneesfestival.com, and general sales will follow soon. Given how strong this lineup is, expect tickets to move fast—so don’t sleep on it!
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re reliving your early 2000s emo phase, diving into alternative rock, or just there for “Weird Al” Yankovic, Shaky Knees 2025 promises to be one of the most exciting festivals of the year. See you in Atlanta!
