Arts Agenda: World Music – Spring 2025

Each week, ArtsATL delivers a critic’s short list of the shows, exhibitions, concerts and events we recommend for the coming weeks within one discipline in the kaleidoscope of Atlanta arts and culture. Every week, we’ll present a different art form.

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Ongoing

Tuesday Night Live Irish Music at The Marlay House. Enjoy a bit of Dublin with music Tuesday nights and food every night at this Decatur pub.  

March 7

Caribbean Tropic Jam at Distillery of Modern Art. Bahamian vibes meet Latin rhythms with the help of Nishie L.S., the Atlanta Show Band and more. Tickets: $30-40.

March 12

Il Volo at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. This Italian operatic pop trio with 13 albums under their belts is currently in the midst of a world tour. Tickets: $44.40-$134.40.

March 15

Holi in the City at the Believe Music Hall Outdoor Lot. Celebrate India’s festival of color with food and a mix of Bollywood beats, American pop and Afrobeat music. Tickets: $30 in advance.

March 21

Grisha Goryachev for the Atlanta Guitar Guild at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church. Flamenco and classical guitar from a Russian master of both styles. Tickets: $20 with discounts available.

March 29

Tarta Relena at SCADshow. This Catalan a cappella duo explores a rich tapestry of music with roots stretching across the Mediterranean, spanning traditional oral music to original compositions. Tickets: $10 and up.

March 30

Angelique Kidjo’s African Symphony at Symphony Hall. Kidjo performs a cross-pollination of West African traditions with elements of American R&B, funk, jazz and more alongside the Atlanta Pops Orchestra. Tickets: $49.50 and up.

Grupo Rye at Eddie’s Attic. The viral sensation from Mexico performs in Atlanta. Tickets: $10-$22.

April 7

Chinese Music Ensemble Spring Concert at the UGA Performing Arts Center. Under the direction of Vicki Lu, this ensemble features instruments such as the erhu, guzheng, pipa, hulusi and the yangqin. Free.

April 11

Legacy Tour: Marcel, Rami and Sary Khalife at SCADshow. The Alif Institute presents a Lebanese family of musicians, led by legendary composer, singer and oud master Marcel Khalife.

April 26, 27 and May 3, 4

Latino Family Festival. Celebrate in Stone Mountain with Aztec dancers, Colombian ballet, mariachi, Mexican bands and the Panamanian Marching Band of Atlanta.

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