The Masquerade

What it is

The Masquerade is a live music venue that got its start in 1989 and now makes its home in Kenny’s Alley at Underground Atlanta. Before the move downtown, it spent 27 years inside the historic Dupree’s Excelsior Mill on North Avenue. Its four indoor rooms, named Heaven, Hell, Purgatory and Altar, range in capacity from 250 to 1,500 and wrap around a large open-air brick courtyard. The venue notes that the State Capitol, Georgia State University and Centennial Olympic Park are all a short walk away.

Shows

The calendar covers rock, alternative, indie, electronic, metal, punk and hip hop. The Masquerade says it set a company record in 2025 with more than 800 promoted shows, and it counts the first Shaky Knees and the first One Music Fest among the festivals it has hosted. Shows are general admission and standing room only, and music usually starts 30 minutes to an hour after doors. A walk-up food window in the courtyard next to Altar serves guests from every room, on a schedule the venue posts on social media.

Before you go

Each listing on the Masquerade website gives the door time and notes any age limit, and 18+ and 21+ shows require a physical government-issued photo ID. Backpacks are not allowed, but small bags under 12 inches are. To skip online ticket fees, buy at the box office, open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.