It’s June and time for summer time entertainment and events throughout Augusta's River Region. Whether you're visiting for a mini-vacation or another celebration you're in the right place to discover the newest adventures in our soulful, funky, historic city.
Here you’ll find a few things happening this year in Augusta. To learn about all there is to do and see in Augusta visit us online at VisitAugusta.com, follow us on social media @VisitAugusta on Facebook & Instagram, or come see us at Augusta & Co.
June 1 - 30
Moonlight Music Cruise featuring Forest O’Quinn
Pack a picnic and enjoy a relaxing evening on the Augusta Canal for the Moonlight Music Cruise featuring Roger Bellow & Friends on May 5 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $27 for adults and $25 for seniors 60+, military and students.
Bringing Up a President - Tea with Mrs. Wilson
Check out this NEW Authentic Augusta Experience, Bringing Up a President - Tea with Mrs. Wilson on June 2 & June 3 at The Boyhood Home of Woodrow Wilson. You’ll meet Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, mother of President Woodrow Wilson as she welcomes you as a guest into her home. You’ll also meet her neighbor Mrs. Lamar and hear how two mothers raised a President and a Supreme Court Justice. Admissions is $25.
Eco-Explorers - Become a Citizen Scientist
Check out this NEW Authentic Augusta Experience, Eco Explorers - Become a Citizen Scientist on June 2 at Phinizy Center and Nature Park. As a Citizen Scientist, you’ll collect specimens from the wetlands, work with a staff scientist to analyze your findings, and then put on your lab coat as you step into the lab of the Phinizy Center for Water Sciences which monitors the health of waterways in the region. Admissions is $25.
Candlelight Music Series featuring Lady and the Gents
Don’t miss the Candlelight Music Series on June 4 at The Augusta Common at 7:30 p.m. This is one of the city’s premier music events hosted by Cher Best every Sunday. Enjoy music from local and regional bands. Admission is $10.
Time Detectives - Augusta Museum of History
Check out this NEW Authentic Augusta Experience, Time Detectives - Augusta Museum of History on June 6 at the Augusta Museum of History. You will need to go back in time to restore the museum’s historic objects to reconfigure Augusta’s historical timeline. Admission is $25.
Promenade & Paint - Augusta’s Public Art
Check out this NEW Authentic Augusta Experience, Promenade & Paint - Augusta’s Public Art on June 10 at Humanitree House. Take a curated tour of Downtown Augusta's public art with Augusta Adventures guide Michael Wolff culminating in a mural making experience at Humanitree House hosted by local artist, Baruti Tucker where you will become the artist as you paint a portion of a mural! Admissions is $45.
Walton Rehab Adaptive Golf Clinic
Experience the Walton Foundation's Adaptive Golf Clinic on June 6 at 10:00 a.m. If you've always loved to golf but find it hard to get back on the course because of a disability or limited mobility due to age –– this is the event for you. Registration is required. Admission is FREE.
Kenny Wayne Shepherd LIVE
Enjoy Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band LIVE in concert on June 8 at the Miller Theater at 6:30 pm. The Louisiana born axeman and songsmith has sold millions of albums while throwing singles into the Top 10, shining a light on the rich blues of the past and forging ahead with his own modern twist on a classic sound he has embodied since his teens. Admission: $49 - $119 and varies per event.
Canal to Cloth - A Day at the Mill
Check out this NEW Authentic Augusta Experience, Canal to Cloth - A Day at the Mill on June 24 at the Augusta Canal Discovery Center.You’ll play a role as a new hire and be put to work to run the loom that creates the cloth manufactured in this 1800’s era manufacturing mill. Admissions is $27 - $29.
Movies at the Miller: Ghostbusters
Everyone loves a classic movie! Enjoy Movies at the Miller: Ghostbusters on June 11 at 4:00 p.m. at the Miller Theater. Reservations are required. Admission is FREE.
Bartender for a Day - All Equal Parts
Check out this NEW Authentic Augusta Experience, Bartender for a Day - All Equal Parts on June 14 at Noble Jones. Experiment with the craft of making cocktails during this experience with renowned Augusta bartender, Zach McCabe. This themed cocktail demonstration includes hands-on education while making three different drinks. Admissions is $30.
Kevin Hart: Reality Check Tour
Enjoy a night full of laughs at the Kevin Hart: Reality Check Tour on June 15 at 7:00 p.m. at the James Brown Arena. The tour was recently named the #1 Comedy Tour of 2022 by Billboard, and Hart was awarded the People’s Choice Award for Comedy Act of 2022.. Admission is $79 - $264.
Juneteenth Augusta Festival
Experience the annual Juneteenth Augusta Festival on June 19 at the Augusta Common at 12Noon. Headlining this year’s festival is Goodie Mob and inflatables, children’s activities, guest speakers, and more. Juneteenth Augusta Festival is hosted annually by the Band of Brothers. “Juneteenth” is an annual celebration to commemorate the emancipation of the last remaining group of slaves to receive notification of their freedom in 1865. Admission is FREE.
Heart of Augusta Tour - Cycle the Soul City
Check out this NEW Authentic Augusta Experience, Heart of Augusta Tour - Cycle the Soul City on June 22 at Bike Bike Baby in downtown Augusta. You will explore the downtown core to discover amazing public art, historic sites, flavorful restaurants, local businesses, and the fingerprints of the Godfather of Soul. Bike Bike Baby is your guide to authentic Augusta. Admission is $50.
Augusta Pride Festival 2023
Check out the Augusta Pride Festival on June 23 and June 24 in downtown Augusta. Enjoy “Beats on Broad,” the Augusta Pride Parade and the Augusta Pride Festival where you can enjoy LIVE performances, meet vendors and more. Augusta Pride is an annual weekend festival designed to further the mission of the organization - to promote visibility and pride and to provide cultural unity and diversity education for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, and Ally (LGBTQA) communities in Augusta's River Region. Admission is FREE.
Travis Tritt LIVE
Enjoy a night of music at Travis Tritt LIVE on June 23 at the Bell Auditorium at 8:00 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience a special evening featuring Tritt and his full band performing some of his greatest hits. Admission is $39 - $172
Augusta Saturday Market at the River
Experience the Augusta Saturday Market at the River this season, every Saturday from March 18 - November 18 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Augusta Riverwalk. Artists and craftspeople line the 8th Street entrance to the Riverwalk. Shop unique handmade wares and mix in with local chefs and tastemakers selling locally roasted coffee, fresh baked goods, and regional produce and more. Admission is FREE.
SEE MORE MAY EVENTS AT: VISITAUGUSTA.COM/EVENTS
ONGOING EVENTS:
Sculpture Trail
Enjoy the Augusta Sculpture Trail tour! The trail features 14 beautiful sculptures by nationally renowned artists on display in downtown Augusta. These new pieces of public art can be found along the Riverwalk, Broad Street, and the Augusta Common. This is brought to you by the Greater Augusta Arts Council.
