Top 10 in the 478: April – May 2025
The 7th Annual Macon Blues Festival
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.
Magnolia Soapbox Derby
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.
South of Atlanta Fest
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.
Pretty Woman: The Musical
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.
The 29th Pan African Festival of Georgia
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!
Just Tap’d Craft Beer Festival
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.
Waitress
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.
Rent
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.
Alice Cooper
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.”
Bird Walks
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.
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