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Frequently Asked Questions
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When and where are the concerts taking place?June, July, and August concerts will take place at Chamblee's new City Hall located at 3518 Broad Street, Chamblee, 30341. Music will begin around 6:30pm! Important Note: The 4th of July concert and fireworks will no longer be at Keswick Park and will take place at Chamblee City Hall (3518 Broad Street). A general August layout can be found here:
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What time do the concerts start?The concerts are scheduled to begin at 6:30pm for all the concerts! For the 4th of July, fireworks will be scheduled to begin around 9:30 PM. As a reminder, the 4th of July Celebration will be located at Chamblee City Hall (3518 Broad Street).
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Where can I park?Parking is very limited for all the concerts, so we encourage attendees to find alternative ways to get there including Uber/Lyft, MARTA, and walking. We have a new rideshare park located at 5374 Peachtree Road where rideshare pick-ups and drop offs can be directed to. We will also have an Uber voucher available for each concert. The August voucher can be found HERE. Note that you will need a pre-existing Uber account to utilize the voucher, or you will need to sign up. The voucher can only be used during the hours of 5:00pm and 12:00am on Friday, August for a total of $5 off each ride. Drop offs and pick ups MUST be from the Rideshare Park in order to utilize the voucher. A shuttle will also be available for the August concert from 6:00 - 11:00pm from Chamblee Middle School.
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How do I get to the concerts?Each concert, including the 4th of July, will be held at Chamblee City Hall, which is located at 3518 Broad Street. Parking is very limited for all the concerts, so we encourage attendees to find alternative ways to get there including Uber/Lyft, MARTA, and walking. We have a new rideshare park located at 5374 Peachtree Road where rideshare pick-ups and drop offs can be directed to. We will also have an Uber voucher available for each concert, as well as parking at Winter Construction after 6:00pm. Winter Construction is located at 5616 Peachtree Rd and is a short 5 minute walk to the concert location. We will also have an Uber voucher available for each concert. The August voucher can be found HERE. Note that you will need a pre-existing Uber account to utilize the voucher, or you will need to sign up. The voucher can only be used during the hours of 5:00pm and 12:00am on Friday, August 9 for a total of $5 off each ride. Drop offs and pick ups MUST be from the Rideshare Park in order to utilize the voucher. For the August concert, a shuttle service from Chamblee Middle School will be available from 6:00pm until 11:00pm. Chamblee Middle School is located at 3601 Sexton Woods Dr, Chamblee, GA 30341. Please also note that various streets will be closed off the day of the concerts. More information about these street closures can be found on our Facebook page the week leading up to the event.
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Where is the best place to view the fireworks?The fireworks show is in a new location, with a new layout, which can be seen in the map below. Note that the yellow circled areas are our recommended viewing areas for the fireworks. The streets will be closed, so there will be other places to set up chairs to view the fireworks! You can also click THIS link to go to our 4th of July application, complete with a map and more information! *This map is a draft and is subject to change.*
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Will there be a 4th of July Bike Parade?Due to the new location of the 4th of July concert and fireworks, we will no longer hold the bike parade. We welcome you to dress in your best 4th of July gear and we will have a few goodie bags for the kiddos.
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Do the concerts cost anything to attend?No! Each concert is completely free to attend.
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Will there be food available?Yes! There will be food trucks at all three concerts with food to purchase. The food trucks available are below: JUNE: - El Patron - Gekko Hibachi Grill - Hungry Hippo Eats - Frosty Caboose (a short walk from the event space on Peachtree Road) - King of Pops cart JULY: - El Patron - Bangin Burgers & Buns - Big House BBQ - Eggroll Boyz - Frosty Caboose (a short walk from the event space on Peachtree Road) - Frozen Sweets - King of Pops cart - Yom Push Pops cart (also selling bottled water) AUGUST: - El Patron - South of Philly - Eggroll Boyz - A Little Nauti - Frosty Caboose (a short walk from the event space on Peachtree Road) - King of Pops cart Additionally, there are tons of restaurants near the concert venue. Vintage Pizzeria, Gus's Fried Chicken, Hopstix, Southbound, Himalyas, and BlueTop are all along Peachtree Road, which is a short walk from the concert venue.
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Can I bring my own food and drinks?Yes! You can bring your own food and drinks, except alcohol, to the concerts, but please note that they should be in coolers smaller than 30 quarts or small enough to fit under chairs - bags and coolers are also subject to search. Food, beer, and wine will be available for purchase at each concert.
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Can I bring my pups and/or kids?We love your furry friends, but highly recommend leaving them at home for the concerts due to the lights, loud noises, and crowds, as we do not feel these are the optimal conditions for Fido, with the exception of service animals. The Chamblee Summer Concert Series was meant for families like yours, but please keep in mind the venues will be loud, especially the fireworks during the Fourth of July Celebration.
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What if it rains?All city events are rain or shine. Every reasonable effort will be made to host city events as scheduled. City staff, in coordination with vendors and weather resources will closely monitor weather conditions before and during events. If circumstances exist or develop that would present a hazardous environment, city events may be postponed or cancelled at the sole discretion of city staff. Notifications of postponed or cancelled events will be provided on the city’s website and social media outlets. In the case of inclement weather (i.e., thunderstorms or torrential rain) during a city event, attendees may take shelter inside of City Hall and, if needed, inside of old City Hall. If amplified sound is not available, Chamblee Police will announce the shelter locations through their vehicles and will escort attendees to the closest shelter. Attendees are not permitted to take shelter under tents or other temporary structures during hazardous weather.
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I purchased a VIP table - where can I pick up my wristbands?If you purchased a VIP table, it is your responsibility to pick your wristbands up the week of the concert from City Hall. If you cannot pick them up, they will be available before the concert the day of at the city logo-branded trailer. For more information, visit the VIP Tables tab. *Please note VIP Tables will not be available for the 4th of July concert*
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How do I become a sponsor?Thank you for your interest in becoming a sponsor! We are always looking for sponsors for our events. There are multiple levels of sponsorship benefits to suit your companies' needs. Please click HERE to fill out a Sponsorship application. Note that Sponsorships for the Summer Concert Series runs for the entire series of three concerts. You do not need to fill out a separate application for each concert. If you have any other questions, please email Katie Sears at ksears@chambleega.gov.
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What items are prohibited?Thank you for asking! The below items are not allowed at the Summer Concert Series: 1. Coolers larger than 30 quarts 2. Outside alcoholic beverages (beverages from surrounding restaurants are permitted, per the Entertainment District Ordinance) 3. Fireworks, explosives, or other combustible items 4. Glass containers 5. Personal motor vehicles (Motorized wheelchairs/scooters are permitted) 6. Drones or aircrafts 7. Tents or canopies 8. Laser pointers 9. Unauthorized solicitation materials (fliers, handbills, samples, etc.)
Chamblee City Hall
3518 Broad Street, Chamblee, 30341
* THE 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION WILL BE LOCATED AT CHAMBLEE CITY HALL *
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