Sounds of Summer: Win the Ultimate Alpharetta Music Getaway!

In Alpharetta, GA, the air hums with energy from the soulful sounds of jazz in intimate venues to high-energy performances under the stars. With a calendar packed with can’t-miss shows, Alpharetta is where summer truly sings. Add in chef-driven restaurants, walkable charm, and Southern hospitality, and you’ve got the perfect setting for a music-filled escape. View the brochure and start planning your Ultimate Alpharetta Getaway!

Enter for a chance to win a weekend getaway where live music fills the air, local flavors delight, and unforgettable moments await.

Win an Alpharetta Music City Getaway!

Contest runs from July 1 – August 31, 2025

Enter to Win!

Getaway package for one lucky winner includes:

One-room, two-night weekend stay at an Alpharetta Hotel
Two VIP tickets & Parking Pass to the B-52s * DEVO: COSMIC DE-EVOLUTION TOUR on October 25, 2025 at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

You can also enter in person by visiting the Alpharetta Welcome Center between July 1 and August 31, 2025. One entry per person. Winner will be selected and notified the week of September 1, 2025. Prize package is valued at $590. No cash value. Offered by the Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Rock Out at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

Alpharetta’s epic 12,000-capacity amphitheatre welcomes its 2025 concert
season with all the live tunes we’ve been longing for. There’s not a bad seat
in the house at this outdoor venue, with impeccably manicured greenery
and state-of-the-art jumbo screens to ensure you never miss a single second
of your favorite drum solo or the lead singer’s signature dance moves. Acts
this season include Styx, Offspring, Rod Stewart, Thomas Rhett, and Phish!
Admission ticket required.

Relax Under the Pines at Matilda’s

Reserve a table, pack a picnic, and get ready to experience the fabulously funky Southern charm of Matilda’s Music Under the Pines. This open-air venue is nestled under the stars and allows you to hear what a real porch jam session truly sounds like from artists and songwriters. Performances this year include names like Steve Baskin, Strung Like A Horse, and Surrender Hill.

Get Jazzed at The Velvet Note

The Velvet Note is a premier destination for world-class live jazz, smooth vibes, and delicious drinks. This intimate, upscale lounge offers top-tier local and touring musicians, handcrafted cocktails, and a warm, stylish ambiance.

Home by Dark Concert Series

Back for another amazing, and free season on select Saturdays through September, Songwriters at Sundown: An Evening with Home by Dark brings top local talent to Brooke Street Park, right behind City Hall. Bring the whole family, pack a picnic, and enjoy a fun-filled evening of music, stories, and inspiration under the stars. Enjoy a premium musical experience at the Home by Dark Concert Series at Union Hill Park, purchase a table under the covered pavilion, tucked beneath the peaceful trees.

Live it Up at Avalon Nights Live

Unwind and relax with live tunes all summer long with Avalon Nights Live! Bring your own tailgate chairs and groove the night away after a long week with free live music in Avalon’s Plaza every Friday evening through October.

Sneak into Roaring Social

Celebrate music all through the week, at Alpharetta’s own speakeasy, Roaring Social! Listen or dance to your favorite acts in the cozy atmosphere hidden behind a secret entrance that only opens to those in the know.

Discover all the exciting details of your next music-filled escape by clicking on the brochure below. Start planning your Ultimate Alpharetta Getaway!

Contest Rules

The promotion runs from July 1 through August 31, 2025.
The winner will be picked the week of September 1, 2025. This contest is open to all legal residents of the United States. Must be 18 or older. One entry per person. Winner must be a subscriber of the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) e-newsletter at the time of the drawing. No cash equivalent or alternative product will be an option. Winner must accept prize as is in its entirety or forfeit the prize package. Winner must show valid photo ID at the time of prize redemption.
Current newsletter subscribers must re-subscribe during the promotional period to be eligible to win. The Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau will resolve any duplicates. The Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau does not share or sell information from those who enter. The emails obtained through the contest will be added to our e-newsletter distribution list so the email owner can receive information from the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau. The winner will be contacted by the Alpharetta CVB within one week of the drawing by email and/or phone. After the prize has been accepted, the winner’s name and likeness will be used, at a minimum, in press releases, in our e-newsletter, and through our social media channels. Please be advised that the Alpharetta CVB is subject to the Open Records Act and the winner’s name will be placed on a list to be available for review if a formal request is made. Alpharetta CVB staff and immediate family members are ineligible to win prize package.
After notification of winning the prize, the winner has five (5) business days to accept and claim the prize by email or in person. If prize is not claimed during that time, the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau will pick another winner. Value of the prize package is estimated to be approximately $590.00. There is no cash value. By entering your contact information and email address below and clicking submit you confirm that you have read and agree to our Privacy Policy.