Athens Weekly Concert Preview: Wild Rumpus, Rocky Horror Picture Show Live, Southern Gothic Night and more

Featured Athens Weekly Concert Preview: Wild Rumpus, Rocky Horror Picture Show Live, Southern Gothic Night and more Nicholas Garrison Oct 28, 2026 59 mins ago Facebook Twitter WhatsApp LinkedIn SMS Email A musician dressed as the Lorax performs during the 17th Wild Rumpus Halloween Parade & Spectacle in downtown Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. The night began with a parade that marched through downtown, followed by a night of music and entertainment. (Photo/Kaleb Tatum) Kaleb Tatum Facebook Twitter WhatsApp LinkedIn SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime.  Halloween hits Athens this weekend, but there’s more than just spooks and scares around town. The Red & Black has compiled a list of concerts for the week ahead, including Wild Rumpus, Southern Gothic Night, Rocky Horror Picture Show Live and more.  Wednesday, Oct. 28New Faces NightWho: New Faces Night is a concert series dedicated to showcasing new local music in Athens. The event will feature indie singer/songwriter Sarah Bukowski, local singer/songwriter Orion Derevere, indie folk artist Ana Mowrer and double bassist Coy Campbell from the Athens Symphony and the Athens Cowboy Choir.Where: Hendershot’s, 237 Prince Ave.When: Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m.Price: Free Thursday, Oct. 29PNKYDWN, Strict #9, Seeking ApprovalWho: PNKYDWN is a local band blending funk, punk, alternative rock and emo into one sound. Strict #9 is an alternative rock band adding metal to their sound. Seeking Approval, another Athens band, mixes hip-hop, psychedelic rock, funk and metal together.Where: Dead Beat Club, 585 Barber St.When: 8 p.m.Price: $7 Friday, Oct. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 31A Southern Gothic NightWho: A Southern Gothic Night is a two day event showcasing the music of goth, punk and more from around the Southeast. On Friday, Oct. 30, the event will feature artists like post-punk and goth band Secret Shame or the dark electronic sound of Now After Nothing.On Saturday, Oct. 31, the event will feature artists like Athens post-punk dancers Agonal Gasps or the dream pop and darkwave of Feyleux. At the end of both nights, local DJ’s Twin Powers and Goth Dad will host a post-show dance party.Where: 40 Watt Club, 285 W. Washington St.When: Doors open at 7 p.m. and the sh