The Blue Stone Arts & Music Festival is a new fall festival, taking place in the City Springs district of Sandy Springs over two days: Friday, September 25th and Saturday, September 26th, 2026.
The event features an artist market and live music on multiple stages throughout the two-day festival.
It is FREE to attend.
There are over 60 vendors at the market.
There is also a Kids Zone (giant inflatables and carnival rides) and a Sports Zone, with games on the big screen.
The Kids Zone requires a $15 wristband for unlimited access to inflatables and rides.
No pets, please!
Festival hours:
Friday 4 to 10 p.m.
Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
City Springs is located at:
1 Galambos Way
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
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2026 headline acts announced!
On Friday, September 25th, alternative rock sensation Nicotine Dolls will be the festival’s opening night headliner.
This is said to be their final United States performance before departing overseas to begin an international tour just two days later.
On Saturday, September 26th, acclaimed singer-songwriter Allen Stone will headline the festival with his signature blend of soul, R&B, funk, and pop.
Full entertainment schedule
FRIDAY
Hilderbrand Stage
- 4:00 and 6:30 p.m.: Squonk + Joy Machine (multimedia performance – Festivalgoers don’t just watch the show, they become part of it by helping power the whimsical machine.)
City Green Stage
- 4:30 p.m. – Carl Wockner + Cat Ridgeway (Singer/Songwriter + Live Looping)
- 7:00 p.m. – Brother Maven (Rock + Soul)
- 8:30 p.m. – Nicotine Dolls (Headliner – (Alt Pop/Rock))
SATURDAY
Hilderbrand Stage
- 12:00, 2:00 and 5:00 p.m. – Squonk + Joy Machine (multimedia performance – Festivalgoers don’t just watch the show, they become part of it by helping power the whimsical machine.)
City Green Stage
- 1:00 p.m. – Something In The Orange – Zach Bryan Tribute (Country + Americana)
- 2:30 p.m. – Carl Wockner (Singer/Songwriter + Live Looping)
- 4:00 p.m. – Bad Medicine – Iconic Bon Jovi Tribute Band (80s Rock)
- 5:30 p.m. – SOUP (90s alt rock)
- 7:00 p.m. – Kyndle Wylde (Soul + Rock)
- 8:30 p.m. – Allen Stone (Headliner – (R&B + Soul))
Parking & Shuttle Service
You may be able to park at the City Springs underground deck for a fee.
But due to crowds and road closures, you should plan to use the FREE SHUTTLE that will run between Lake Forest Elementary School and City Springs throughout the event.
Parking at Lake Forest Elementary is FREE and the shuttle will run Friday and Saturday during festival hours. The school is located at 5920 Sandy Springs Circle.
You can also park at Century Springs Office Park and walk to the festival. The office park is located at 6100 Lake Forrest Drive, but you’ll access the lot from Hammond Drive. There is NO shuttle service from this parking spot.
2025 Blue Stone Festival music line-up
We’ll update for 2026 as soon as full details are released!
Friday
City Green
- 4:00 p.m. – DJ Ezzy
- 5:30 p.m. – The Core (H.O.R.D.E. Festival variety)
- 7:00 p.m. – Certainly So (Alternative/Indie/Rock originals)
- 8:30 p.m. – The Robert Randolph Band (Blues/Rock/Soul originals)
South Stage
- 4:30 p.m. – Lilac Wine
- 6:00 p.m. – Her Majesty’s Request (British Invasion variety)
- 7:30 p.m. – Troubadour Project (70s Rock variety)
Saturday
City Green
- 10:00 a.m. – DJ Ezzy
- 11:00 a.m. – Black Lion Reggae (Popular Songs in Reggae arrangements)
- 12:30 p.m. – Bourbon Brothers (Channeling the Rat Pack)
- 3:30 p.m. – Sailing to Denver (Roots Rock / Americana)
- 5:00 p.m. – Canyonland
- 6:45 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – To Be Announced
South Stage
- 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. – To Be Announced (Family Entertainment)
- 2:45 p.m. – The Pussywillows (Female fronted Alt Rock)
- 4:00 p.m. – Son Latina Band (Variety of Latin & Anglo Rhythms)
- 5:30 p.m. – Uptown Funk (Bruno Mars tribute)
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