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STATE FARM ARENA TO ANCHOR AN INCREDIBLE SUMMER OF LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AS ATLANTA PREPARES TO HOST EIGHT FIFA WORLD CUP 2026™ MATCHES

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 6/8/26

Atlanta’s Award-Winning Venue to Welcome Global Superstars in Celebration of Music and Culture This Summer

Atlanta’s award-winning State Farm Arena today announced its plans for a summer-long celebration of music and culture in the heart of downtown Atlanta. Located just next door to Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta Stadium), the venue prepared for eight matches as part of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, is State Farm Arena who will host this Summer Kickoff ATL, the highly anticipated concert series which will welcome fans from across the city, country and world for live entertainment.

“We are thrilled to have this fantastic lineup of global superstars, and welcome fans from around the world to State Farm Arena this summer,” said Hawks and State Farm Arena’s Executive Vice President of Arena Programming Trey Feazell. “As we celebrate the best of live entertainment, where music, sports and culture intersect, we’re ready to provide fans and concertgoers alike some truly unforgettable nights.”

State Farm Arena will deliver 19 nights of concerts featuring global superstars:

• June 8 and 9 – Megan Moroney – The Cloud 9 Tour

• June 11 – A$AP Rocky – Don’t Be Dumb World Tour 

• June 12 – Summer Walker – Still Finally Over It Tour 

• June 16 – 5 Seconds of Summer – Everyone’s a Star! World Tour*

• June 25 – Alex Warren – Little Orphan Alex Live!*

• June 26 and 28 – Shakira – Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour*

• July 2 – Joji – Solaris Tour*

• July 6, 8 and 9 – Ariana Grande – The Eternal Sunshine Tour 

• July 11 and 12 – Tame Impala – Deadbeat Tour*

• July 17 and 18 – J. Cole – The Fall-Off Tour

• July 19 – Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire – Sing A Song All Night Long Tour

• July 22 – Louis Tomlinson – How Did We Get Here? World Tour

• July 24 – Daniel Caesar – Son of Spergy Tour

*Denotes a show that is part of Summer Kickoff ATL

For two nights in June, Shakira will perform at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena prior to her co-headlining the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Halftime Show, a historic first, on Sunday, July 19th. Her latest release of ‘Dai Dai’, the Official FIFA World Cup 2026™ Song, also features Burna Boy via Sony Music Latin is available now on all major streaming platforms.

Renowned for delivering top-tier live experiences, the award-winning State Farm Arena has built a reputation as one of the industry’s leading venues, consistently attracting global talent and ranking among the top 10 worldwide in live entertainment. To view the full schedule of events at the award-winning State Farm Arena, visit StateFarmArena.com/events.

REVERB HOTEL ATLANTA – YOUR CONCERT STAYCATION

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/21/26

Checking into the Reverb Hotel Atlanta will be your new downtown Atlanta concert ritual! Recently, John and I stayed at the Reverb Hotel Atlanta in Downtown Atlanta and think this music centric hotel is the perfect way to enjoy a concert downtown! It is only a short 8-minute walk to State Farm Arena where we go treated to see Florence & The Machine.

First, the hotel is throughly music-centric! The lobby screams music studio with a radio on air room and sound booths around the perimeter with guitars!! The lounging area next to the bar with the “on and on and on” circular sign, a nod to Journey’s Don’t Stop Believin’ or whatever song you like with the phrase. They also have a Reverb button wall and the check-in is called Will Call.

Up in the rooms you are greeted by music playing in the room and it is dotted with music artwork and more! Plus, the rooms are comfy and modern with spacious bathroom, comfy king bed, perfect to lay your head after a concert experience.

They have your pre-concert pre-game right on site! Either pull up to Constant Grind the long bar in the lobby or take it upstairs to RT60 Rooftop to grab a cocktail and some serious bar bites while taking in the view before the concert.


Here are the food and drink items we had from both the RT60 Rooftop and Constant Grind. I started with the martini and hit all the right notes. Boozy floral gin, dry vermouth, and lemon for balance made this one a winner. They have a different menu than Constant Grind, but we got the lemon pepper wings on their menu. They were meaty, crunchy outside, and tender inside with the right amount of rub.

Down at Constant Grind in the lobby, I started with the Cucumber Basil Martini. It is super refreshing cucumber, earthy basil cocktail! The best bite is the chicken sandwich. It is crunchy fried chicken with a delicious spicy aioli and crunchy pickles. It comes with seasoned fries. John got the steak tips, and they are tender steak, flavorful rice and buttery broccolini.

Then, we took the quick walk to State Farm Arena to see Florence & the Machine! We tapped our tickets into the whimsigoth atmosphere of the show. They lit up the stage with a mesmerizing light show and performed hits like “Shake it Out,” and “Dog Days are Over.”

DEAD PIONEERS AT STATE FARM ARENA ON MAY 1, OPENING FOR PEAL JAM

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/23/25

On May 1, 2025, Denver’s Dead Pioneers brought their punk energy to Atlanta’s State Farm Arena, opening for Pearl Jam in a night that blended rebellion with rock legacy. Picked by Pearl Jam bassist Ament, the indigenous-fronted band, led by Gregg Deal, delivered a performance that was thought-provoking. Though the early crowd was small, those in attendance were treated to a performance that was a discovery. Dead Pioneers’ set was a reminder of punk’s power to inspire, and their selection by Ament underscored their rising status in music. 

Taking the stage around 7:30 PM, Dead Pioneers —featuring Shane Zweygardt on drums, Lee Tesche on bass, and guitarists Josh Rivera and Abe Brennan—launched into a raw and real set. Their performance drew mostly from their sophomore album, PO$T AMERICAN that was released April 11, 2025. As well as their 2023 self-titled debut, offering a blend of punk’s raw edge with social commentary. 

For the highlights, the band played “PO$T AMERICAN,” the title track of their new album, setting the tone with its driving rhythm and Deal’s large vocals. Tracks like “My Spirit Animal Ate Your Spirit Animal” and “Working Class Warfare” embraces the band’s disruptive spirit, while “Tired” from their debut album showcased their ability to balance melody and aggression. Leading us to “Rage,” an anthem that left everyone prepped for Pearl Jam. All of this while, Deal, took the time to weave in his political spoken poetry with themes of indigenous resistance and inequality.  

In conclusion, Dead Pioneers’ appearance at State Farm Arena was more than an opening act—it reflected Pearl Jam’s social advocacy. Their raw politically charged performance introduced Atlanta to a band unafraid to challenge the status quo. This is one to watch. 

Sources: 

Colorado Springs Independent, Setlist checked from Setlist.fm, Dead Pioneer’s band members and background pulled from deadpioneers.band , YouTube