Aarons Amphitheatre hosts some great artists every year. The arena has hosted popular acts as Janet Jackson, Dave Matthews Band, and KISS. With such artists coming to the venue, its no wonder that this is one of the best music venues in Atlanta.
Aarons Amphitheatre
2002 Lakewood Ave SE
Atlanta, Georgia 30315
Seating at Aarons Amphitheatre
Aarons Amphitheatre can seat up to 19,000 fans, and there are multiple choices when it comes to seating. There’s pit, which is general admission and only for select shows. There are also two levels of reserved seating, 100 and 200 levels. Both of these levels are covered. Lawn seats are available for those who just want to get into the concert, and don’t care about having a reserved seat, as these tickets are general admission. Box, front row seats, and VIP experiences are also available for many concerts.
Aarons Amphitheatre Seating Guide
Parking at Aarons Amphitheatre
There is a VIP Premier parking lot available, which is closest to the entrance of the venue. Parking can be purchased ahead of time, or day of event. It’s easiest to purchase parking ahead of time since the best lots tend to sell out. Total parking allowance for the venue is 6,000 vehicles. Sometimes, parking is included in the price of your ticket. Be sure to check your tickets for further details!
Getting There
Aarons Amphitheater at Lakewood is 3.5 miles from Hartsfield Atlanta Airport. You can drive there by taking I-75/85 and taking the Langford Freeway East exit. There are signs from there to guide fans to the venue.
MARTA, Atlanta’s public transportation rail, has a stop for the amphitheater. Take the South red/gold line to the Lakewood MARTA station. You will then have to take a bus to the venue. The most frequent bus is Bus 42, though Bus 178 will also get you there.
Hotels Near the Venue
There are many hotels close to the venue. Of course there are several fantastic hotels in midtown, downtown, and Buckhead available. But if you’re looking to stay as close as possible, check out these hotels within 5 miles:
- Courtyard by Marriott Hotel Atlanta Airport Hapeville
- Residence Inn by Marriott Atlanta Airport Hapeville
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel East Point
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Downtown Atlanta
- Hyatt Place Hotel East Point
Upcoming Acts at Aarons Amphitheatre
2015 has a lot of great shows planned for Aarons Amphitheater. See the full list of Aarons Amphithre shows here.
- May 30- Dave Matthews Band
- June 5- Train, The Fray, Matt Nathanson
- June 14- Lana Del Rey
- July 2- Vans Warped Tour
- July 17- Wiz Khalifa and Fall Out Boy
- July 26- SlipKnot
- August 5- 5 Seconds of Summer
- August 29- Nickelback
And these are just the shows that have been announced! There are many more exciting shows to come at Lakewood.
Upcoming Shows at Aarons Amphitheatre
Concessions
Concessions are an inevitable part of going to a show or concert. Aarons Amphitheatre has plenty of draft beer and fun food options. There are also three stocked liquor bars for mixed drinks. Value meals are available, featuring cheeseburgers, hot dogs and chicken fingers, accompanied by fries and a drink. If you find the right stand, you can even grab a four-dollar draft beer! Local food trucks are on-site for most concerts.
