Concerts and Performances

Concerts and Performances

Go Off the Rails!

The annual Off the Rails Concert Series is one of Downtown Dalton’s biggest free live music events, and it’s one you won’t want to miss.

Created in the early 2000s to build a live music scene in Downtown Dalton throughout the summer, Off the Rails is a joint effort between the Convention & Visitors Bureau, Downtown Dalton Development Authority, Community Foundation, and the Creative Arts Guild to bring amazing musical talent to the area. The performing artists and bands span diverse music genres, featuring Bluegrass, Latin, Blues, Indie, Country, Rock, and more.

Off the Rails kicks off in the summer and is held every Friday from June to July. Performances are held outdoors at Burr Performing Arts Park in the heart of Downtown Dalton. All concert nights are FREE admission, and wine, craft beer, and domestic beer are available for purchase on-site.

Is your band interested in being a part of the Off the Rails series? Give us your info HERE!

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LOCATION

The Off the Rails Concert Series is held at Burr Performing Arts Park (101 S Hamilton St, Dalton, GA 30720) in the heart of Downtown Dalton. Enjoy dinner and drinks at the many local restaurants Downtown within walking distance before the show starts.

There is plenty of street parking throughout the area including public parking decks next to Burr Park and Across from the Whitfield County Courthouse (205 N Selvidge St, Dalton, GA 30720 – next to the BB&T now Truist Banking Branch.)

FAQs

  • “When are the concerts?”
    • Off the Rails Concerts are every Friday, June through July.
  • “What time do the concerts start?”
    • Local artists will start the night off in the Geiger Legal Acoustic Tent at 6:30pm, with openers taking the stage at 7:30pm and headliners at 8:30pm.
  • “What kind of music will be playing?”
    • Off the Rails features a diverse range of national, regional, and local musical acts that change weekly. In the past, we’ve featured Classic Rock, Bluegrass, Latin, R&B, Motown, Indie, Country, Singer-Songwriter and Jazz just to name a few.
  • “What happens if it rains?”
    • The show must go on! Shows will only be canceled in cases of inclement weather (thunderstorms, tornadoes, flash floods, etc.).
  • “Will there be food and drinks available?”
    • We urge concertgoers to visit some of the amazing restaurants downtown that are all within walking distance of the park (check our dining section for a list). Craft beer, domestics, and wine will be available for purchase on-site.
  • “What should I bring?”
    • Feel free to bring picnic blankets and lawn chairs for your family and friends. Burr Park DOES NOT allow personal coolers, pop-up canopies, or umbrellas that stick in the ground.

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Interested in performing at the Creative Arts Guild? Contact Music Director Lisa Elders at 706-259-1822 or lisae@creativeartsguild.org for more information.