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Music fans in Middle Georgia can hear the Macon-Mercer Symphony Orchestra perform on Monday, close out the week with the last day of GABBAfest 2026 on Sunday, and much more in between. While Macon's musical nature is well known, many of the smaller cities across the region often feature talented musicians performing at a variety of venues. Jim Webb has once again been hard at work composing the following mostly comprehensive list of live music shows taking place this week in the heart of Georgia.
MONDAY, September 21st
Macon
— Music Therapy hosted by Jody Hightower: Hummingbird > 9 p.m.-12 a.m.
— Macon-Mercer Symphony Orchestra #1: The Piedmont Grand Opera House > 7:30 p.m. ($30+)
The Macon-Mercer Symphony Orchestra presents powerful performances at the Grand Opera House in Macon
TUESDAY, September 22nd
Macon
— Bob and Blender's Acoustic Campfire Jams: Vice Bar > 8-11 p.m.
— Matt Supnick: T & Jay's Bar > 8 p.m.
Warner Robins
— Chris Anderson Band: Hilton Garden Inn > 5-8 p.m.
— RJ, Bob, Tucker: Snapper's Lounge > 6-9 p.m.
— Lance Rodriguez: Pub 96 > 8:30 p.m.
Milledgeville
— Alex & Sky: Amici > 6 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, September 23rd
Macon
— Happy Hour Music Trivia with Rock Candy Tours & The Creeks: Grant's Lounge > 5:30-7:30 p.m.
— Scott Pallot: Fish-N-Pig > 6-9 p.m.
— Open Jam: Grant's Lounge > 8 p.m.
Warner Robins
— Big Mike: Barberitos > 5-8 p.m.
— Anthony Elmore (aka Tony): Snapper's Lounge > 6-9 p.m.
— Keith Patterson: Sushi Thai > 6-9 p.m.
THURSDAY, September 24th
Macon
— Oakley & Friends (The Big House Jam): The Big House > 1-4 p.m.
— Meet-N-Greet with Blake Free (GABBAfest 2026): Fresh Produce Records > 5 p.m.
— Big Mike (Bike Night): AP's Hidden Hideaway > 7-10 p.m.
— Matt McMillan: T & Jay's > 8-11 p.m.
— Karaoke presented by Fresh Produce Records: Grant's Lounge > 9 p.m.
— The GABBA Members Showcase featuring Jackson Tanner Trio (GABBAfest 2026): Grant's Lounge > 10:00 p.m. ($10)
GABBAfest 2026 is packed with live music and special events in Macon (Graphic courtesy of The Georgia Allman Brothers Band Association)Warner Robins
— Tres Hombres: La Cabana > 6-9 p.m.
FRIDAY, September 25th
Macon
— Good Trees River Band (GABBAfest 2026): Fresh Produce Records > 5 p.m.
— Les Dudek with support from Bonnie Blue (GABBAfest 2026): Grand Opera House > 7 p.m. ($45+)
— Travis Tritt: Macon City Auditorium > 7:30 p.m. ($82+)
— Tres Hombres: Fish-N-Pig > 7:30-10:30 p.m.
— Catfish Willy: American Legion > 7:30-10:30 p.m. ($10/$5 for Veterans/Free for member Veterans)
— Hot Rod, Walt and the psycho Devilles: The Society Garden > 8 p.m.
— The Perfect Strangers Band: 20's Pub > 9 p.m.
— The Graduates: Wild Wing Cafe > 9 p.m.
— Sans & The Clockmakers: Hummingbird > 9:30 p.m.
— Half Grass: Vice Bar > 10 p.m.
— Cash’s Juke Joint (GABBAfest 2026): Grant’s Lounge > 10:30 p.m. ($10)
Warner Robins
— Chance Carter: RondeVu Bar and Grill > 5-8 p.m.
— Big Mike: Pub 96 > 5:30-8:30 p.m.
— LUMIT: Pub 96 > 9:30 p.m.
Centerville
— Bruce Brookshire, Rob Walker, and E.Z. Cleghorn: El Cotija > 7-10 p.m.
Dublin
— Reckless Soul Band: Moose Lodge (Members and qualified guests) > 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
Forsyth
— Thomas Guest: The Den > 8-11 p.m.
Madison
— Mother’s Finest: Madison-Morgan Cultural Center > 7:30-9:30 p.m. ($75)
Milledgeville
— Scott Little: The Front Porch on Sinclair > 7:30-10:30 p.m.
— Rivertown Breakdown: Thunder Rally > 2949 Irwinton Rd > 8 p.m.
Perry
— Lacey & That Other Guy: Orleans > 7-10 p.m.
Vidalia
— Georgia Chryslers: Earnie's Lounge > 9 p.m.
SATURDAY, September 26th
Macon
— GABBA Members Jam (GABBAfest 2026): The Big House > 12-4 p.m.
— Renegade Band: American Legion > 6:30-10:30 p.m. ($10/$5 for Veterans/Free for member Veterans)
— A Brother’s Revival featuring David “Rook” Goldflies and Mick Kach (GABBAfest 2026): Grand Opera House > 5 p.m. ($45+)
— Lacey & That Other Guy: Kudzu Seafood > 7-10 p.m.
— Fall Line Rambler: Fish-N-Pig > 7:30-10:30 p.m.
— Purple Madness - The Prince Experience: The Society Garden > 8-10 p.m. ($20)
— Bryant Baker Trio: Wild Wing Cafe > 9 p.m.
— Backseat Hooligans: Hummingbird > 9:30 p.m.
— Good Trees River Band (GABBAfest Official After-Party - GABBAfest 2026): Grant’s Lounge > 5 p.m.
Warner Robins
— Big Mike: Pub 96 > 5:30-8:30 p.m.
— Gray City Limits: Wild Wings Cafe > 8 p.m.
— Thomas Guest: Pub 96 > 9:30 p.m.
Cordele
— Faith Jackson Band: Cypress Grill > 8-11 p.m.
Forsyth
— Drew Whitehead: The Den > 8-11 p.m.
Hawkinsville
— Powersville Opry (390 Perry Hwy):
>> House Band > 4:15-6:45 p.m.
>> Guest Band > 7-9 p.m.
— Second Helping: The Original Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute Show: Hawkinsville Opera House > 7 p.m. ($35)
Milledgeville
— Joshua Shelton: The Front Porch on Sinclair > 7:30-10:30 p.m.
— Psyk Nyne: Thunder Rally > 2949 Irwinton Rd > 8 p.m.
— Modern Mischief: Duke's Lounge & Dawg House > 8:30 p.m.
Perry
— Johnathan Heilbroun: My Bar > 9 p.m.
Vidalia
— Georgia Chryslers: Earnie's Lounge > 9 p.m.
SUNDAY, September 27th
Macon
— The GABBA Hangover (GABBAfest 2026): The Big House > 12-4 p.m.
— J Pitman: AP's Hidden Hideaway > 2-5 p.m.
— Big Mike Trio: Society Garden > 5-8 p.m.
— Open Mic/Jam Session: Grant's Lounge > 9 p.m.
This article is courtesy of Jim Webb, a live music fan and Air Force veteran who helps promote live music in Middle Georgia.
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