News Summary
The Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival is returning with a new downtown location along Reynolds Street. Celebrating diverse music and food, the festival will feature over 150 artists and a global food village. Advance tickets are available online, and children under 10 can enter for free. Road closures will begin ahead of the event to accommodate the expected crowds, with several community stages highlighting cultural diversity through music and dance. Volunteers are also needed for the festival and the upcoming Ironman triathlon.
Augusta will host the return of the Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival from September 19-21, 2025. This year’s festival will take place in a new downtown location along Reynolds Street, at the Augusta Common, and near the Savannah River. The change in venue comes as a result of ongoing construction improvements on Broad Street that would disrupt large foot traffic expected during the event.
Attendees can look forward to a vibrant atmosphere featuring over 150 music artists performing throughout the festival. In addition to live music, visitors will have the opportunity to explore a global food village, enjoy street performances, and participate in a young artists market dedicated to showcasing local talent.
Advance purchase of weekend passes is available online for $15 at artsintheheartofaugusta.com, with children aged 10 and under eligible for free entry. For those purchasing badges at the entrance, the cost will be $20.
Road Closures and Festival Logistics
To ensure safety and manage the large crowd expected, road closures related to the festival will begin on September 17, 2025, at 10 p.m. Streets affected by these closures include 8th and Broad, 7th and Reynolds, 9th and Jones, as well as portions of McCarten and Reynolds Street East. Additional adjustments will see pedestrian paths on the river levy blocked starting September 18, 2025.
Community Stages
The festival will feature several community stage locations, including the Jazz Stage at Eighth Street Market, the Soul Suite Stage inside the Marriott Hotel, and the Community Stage at the Jessye Norman Amphitheater. These stages will offer performances designed to promote cultural diversity through food, dance, and music from over a dozen nations and regions from around the world.
Volunteers Needed for Upcoming Events
The festival is also essential in gearing up for the Ironman 70.3 Augusta triathlon scheduled for September 28, 2025, which will require more than 1,000 volunteers to assist in various roles. Individuals interested in volunteering for this event will find more details through the Ironman event website, separate from the festival.
Summary of Event Details
- Festival Dates: September 19-21, 2025
- Location: Reynolds Street, Augusta Common, Savannah River
- Music Artists: Over 150 performers
- Advance Weekend Pass: $15
- Entrance Badge: $20
- Free Entry: Children 10 and under
- Road Closures Begin: September 17, 2025, at 10 p.m.
- Pedestrian Path Closures: September 18, 2025
For further details, attendees and participants are encouraged to visit the festival’s official website. The Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival promises a celebration of culture and community, showcasing the rich diversity that Augusta has to offer.
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Additional Resources
- Augusta Chronicle: Arts in the Heart Festival 2025
- WRDW: What to Expect at Arts in the Heart 2025
- Post and Courier: Roads to Close for Arts in the Heart Festival
- WJBF: Streets to Close for Arts in the Heart Festival
- Wikipedia: Arts in the Heart of Augusta
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