[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_separator color=”custom” style=”shadow” accent_color=”#54aa73″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”The 7th Annual Macon Blues Festival” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23e44314″ google_fonts=”font_family:Playfair%20Display%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” link=”|||”][vc_column_text]April 11
Macon Coliseum

King George, Tucka, Pokey Bear, West Love, Marcellus TheSinger, J-Wonn, and Live in the Flesh Experience Band are bringing southern soul and blues at its finest to Macon. You’ll feel like “the blues is alright” after this concert.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Magnolia Soapbox Derby” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23e44314″ google_fonts=”font_family:Playfair%20Display%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” link=”|||”][vc_column_text]April 12
Magnolia Street

Get ready for feats of speed, science, creativity, and community. This free family friendly annual event brings the excitement of a soap box derby race to Macon each year.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”South of Atlanta Fest” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23e44314″ google_fonts=”font_family:Playfair%20Display%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” link=”|||”][vc_column_text]April 12-13
The Capitol Theatre

Brent Cobb has put together a jam-packed itinerary. This two-day event includes headliners at The Capitol and afterparties at JBA, as well as a songwriting roundtable, album signing, and a Big House bash.
[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Pretty Woman: The Musical” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23e44314″ google_fonts=”font_family:Playfair%20Display%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” link=”|||”][vc_column_text]April 22-23
The Piedmont Grand Opera House

Based on one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories of all time, ‘Pretty Woman: The Musical” springs to life with a powerhouse team led by Tony-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”The 29th Pan African Festival of Georgia” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23e44314″ google_fonts=”font_family:Playfair%20Display%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” link=”|||”][vc_column_text]April 24-27
Tubman Museum

With a theme of “Stronger Together,” the 2025 Pan African festival features food from around the world, local and regional artisans, an Afrocentric Ball, music, worship, and more!
[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Just Tap’d Craft Beer Festival” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23e44314″ google_fonts=”font_family:Playfair%20Display%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” link=”|||”][vc_column_text]April 26
Poplar Street

A full day of great brews, live music, food trucks, complimentary games, and festival fun. Sample craft beers from breweries across the country, including exclusive, one-of-a-kind brews.
[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Waitress” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23e44314″ google_fonts=”font_family:Playfair%20Display%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” link=”|||”][vc_column_text]Theatre Macon
May 2-11

Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, is stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. With music by Sara Bareilles and based on the cult-classic film, the secret ingredient to this musical is charm.
[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Rent” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23e44314″ google_fonts=”font_family:Playfair%20Display%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” link=”|||”][vc_column_text]May 9-18
Macon Little Theatre

There’s no day but today. Transport yourself back to the East Village in the mid-‘90s, where a group of ragtag bohemians fight the forces of gentrification while staving off the devastation of the AIDS epidemic.
[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Alice Cooper” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23e44314″ google_fonts=”font_family:Playfair%20Display%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” link=”|||”][vc_column_text]May 3
Atrium Health Amphitheater

Sick Things of Macon! With a career that spans six decades, the legendary Alice Cooper is coming to town. The Godfather of Shock Rock says: “Come join us. And may all your nightmares be horrific.”
[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Bird Walks” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23e44314″ google_fonts=”font_family:Playfair%20Display%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” link=”|||”][vc_column_text]Museum of Arts and Sciences
May 17

Count and walk alongside the birds as part of the MAS mini-zoo. This event is included with a general admissions ticket or a membership. Animal-loving kids will love this opportunity to see and listen to the birds they know.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]For more information and more arts and cultural events, visit macon365.com. See recaps from arts and culture events by following Macon Magazine on social media.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]