On the Record: Covington’s Live Music Scene

Hotter Than July (Stevie Wonder Tribute Band) – Live at Legion Field 2025

Where can you enjoy live music in Covington? Experience the best of our local music scene, from casual acoustic sets at neighborhood bars to vibrant seasonal performances under the open sky. Discover Covington shines the spotlight on venues that offer live music every weekend and outdoors during special events:

A1A (Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band) – Live at Legion Field 2025

The Arts Association of Newton County presents Live at Legion, where theatrical bands inspire the community to enjoy outdoor evenings with dancing, sing-alongs, and celebrations of summer and fall. Save the dates for these upcoming Live at Legion shows – always free and for everyone to enjoy. More info here.

• August 14: Soul Kitchen (Nostalgic 90s originals and new grooves)
• September 18: Ultimate Garth: Garth Brooks Tribute
• October 9: The Evolution of Beyoncé Tribute

A fruity martini at Social Goat Tavern

Eat, drink, and get social! Head upstairs to Vinny’s Attic, the high-energy lounge above the Social Goat Tavern. It’s the scene for discovering live bands and performances, karaoke nights, and Music Bingo Thursdays. The tunes roam freely and popular regulars include Dueling Pianos with The Andrews Brothers. Gather around, the show is interactive! Check social media for weekend band updates (Note that Vinny’s is accessed by staircase). Check it out.

Two sports bars in town add flair and flex to the local music scene.

Five o’clock Sports Bar & Grill is locally owned and has been entertaining and feeding folks for more than 20 years. It’s a welcoming venue for tunes.

• Live at the Five – Saturday musician and band nights
• Party Night Karaoke Nights – Fridays
• Video Music Bingo – featuring favorite videos from artists – new on Mondays!

Play darts, pool, video golf and enjoy weekday happy hours. Check Facebook for band updates and menus.

The Depot Sports Bar & Grill is known for being an interactive place that stirs dancing vibes with DJs, Open Mic Nights and Weekend Karaoke. Get the party started! Check Instagram where they share the latest news.

Amici on the Square offers indoor and outdoor spaces where musicians and bands play weekends (photo courtesy Amici featuring Shane Clark).

Order wings and a small-batch local brew with an extra pour of live music at Amici Covington Brewery every Friday and Saturday night! Enjoy the incredible sounds of talented bands and artists, including Clint Bussey, Reckless Abandon, and Best Day Ever. The atmosphere is conducive to outdoor seating and games, and good fun for everyone. Make it a date.

The coffee shop-market-mercantile business is surrounded by easy sidewalks and a park for popup events and music.

Makers markets and singer-songwriters go together. Lily & Sparrow Mercantile, just off the town square, presents live music during seasonal Artisan Markets and special community events, like the recent Covington Garden Fair. Come for craft coffee, delicious treats and mercantile memories – with an extra splash of good tunes. Follow for updates on fairs and events.

Spontaneous step dance formation – Live at Legion Field

Before the bands go on stage, get your dancing muscles ready on miles of trails for cycling, running and walking. Check out the Walk of Stars around the historic square, giving Covington its edge as The Hollywood of the South™. Dare to go on a Ghost Tour to explore local history and hauntings after dark. Stroll for souvenirs. Enjoy your time in Covington where the lights are coming on for live music at a venue near you!