The Fox Theatre
660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA
An intended Shrine temple, The Fox opened in 1929 and should be regarded as the grandest of Atlanta’s concert venues. If you’re local or from afar, it’s probably worth a tour just to appreciate the architectural details and interior design. Tours are offered Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Venue:
For concerts, particularly of the rock and roll variety, it’s a venue to get excited about… especially if you haven’t been there. It seats over 4,600 but doesn’t seem that crowded once in the auditorium. If you have been there before, perhaps the excitement is contingent on your seats, which depends on your budget, ticket-purchasing skills when they first go on sale, or pre-sale access.
Tickets:
Ten minutes before tickets go on sale, you should have your browser open and ready to search tickets the second they go on sale, and don’t limit yourself to one device. Try you PC, laptop, mobile device, etc., or have a Zoom call with a friend who is also looking. And have the maps below available so you can see where your options are (click to expand).
If you miss out on the seating area you wanted, resellers seem to gain an outsized share of better seats, and they’ll cost you, particularly in the first six rows of the Orchestra section and the first six rows of the Loge (balcony).
You also need to consider sound quality. Once you get past the single letter alphabet seats in the Orchestra section (ground floor) or maybe row D on the First Dress Circle (balcony), the sound can get quite wonky. I’ve never sat on the Second Dress Circle (balcony) and don’t plan to. Maybe it’s okay. Others may be pleased with the seats further back, and if it’s a show you really want to see and those are the only tickets you can get, or affordably get, don’t sweat it. You’ll still enjoy the experience.
Helpfully, The Fox has a 360° view of seats to help you choose which is probably best viewed in advance of the sale.
Parking:
Parking is often included as an option when purchasing tickets at several reserved lots, and other public lots are available within a couple of blocks of the venue. If you’re arriving late, you’ll find that traffic gets backed up and finding a parking deck can be maddening. Arrive early, as you should for all things Atlanta related. Expect to pay anywhere from $15-$30 depending on popularity of the show and proximity. Or, try the North Avenue Marta station or rideshare.
Dining:
The Publik Draft House is a good pub that is immediately adjacent to the entrance to the Fox. It gets swamped, so arrive very early for the most convenient choice to the venue. Cypress Street Pint & Plate is a favorite four blocks away, just far enough that most goers won’t end up there. Another block or two distant is Atlanta’s best known burger join, The Vortex. It’s a showcase for burger options but be aware that no one under 21 is allowed. Again, do the research and arrive early. The area is reasonably safe to walk due to the high traffic, but panhandlers may intrude. There are other options within several blocks of the Fox.
