Nightlife in Marietta: the Strand, the Alley Stage, live music at Johnnie MacCracken's and the Third Door, breweries and late bars on the Square, with hours.

Last checked Oct. 5, 2026. Addresses and hours come from each venue’s own website, linked by name. We do not list individual gigs; check each venue’s calendar. Hours change by season.

Marietta’s nightlife is a walkable cluster around the Square: a restored movie palace, a comedy club, Irish pub music, a speakeasy in an old filling station and a handful of breweries and taprooms.

Before you go

  • Parking: the City Hall deck at 205 Lawrence St. is free on weekdays after 5 p.m. and all weekend, according to the city’s downtown parking page.
  • Drinks outside: allowed only in the downtown entertainment district, in a clear plastic cup of 12 ounces or less, under a 2020 city ordinance.
  • Police, non-emergency: 770-794-5300; emergency: 911

Stages

  • The Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre, 117 N. Park Square. Concerts, tribute bands, comedy, classic films and the theater’s own musicals, with a jazz series and a cabaret lounge. Box office 770-293-0080; calendar on the Strand’s site.
  • The Alley Stage, 11 Anderson St. Stand-up, improv, music and cabaret every week, with Comedy on the Square every Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., according to The Alley Stage.
  • Theatre in the Square stages plays and special events; see its site.

Live music bars

Venue Address Music Hours
Johnnie MacCracken’s 15 Atlanta St. SE Local musicians Friday and Saturday from about 9:30 p.m. Mon 4 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Tue 3 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Wed to Sat 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Sun 12:30 p.m. to midnight
The Third Door 131 Church St. Music venue and speakeasy saloon in a restored 1930s filling station Tue to Thu 5 to 11 p.m.; Fri and Sat 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.; closed Sun and Mon
Hamp & Harry’s High Note 168 Roswell St. Live music and events, per the restaurant High Note: Fri and Sat, 5 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
Two Birds Taphouse 52 Powder Springs St. Trivia and music Tue to Thu 4 p.m. to midnight; Fri and Sat 4 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Sun 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Breweries and taprooms

  • Glover Park Brewery, 65 Atlanta St.: taproom Tuesday and Wednesday 4 to 10 p.m., Thursday 4 to 11 p.m., Friday 2 p.m. to midnight, Saturday noon to midnight and Sunday 12:30 to 9 p.m.; closed Monday; pet-friendly patio (Glover Park Brewery).
  • Contrast Artisan Ales, 101 Church St.: Monday to Thursday 3 to 10 p.m., Friday 3 p.m. to midnight, Saturday noon to midnight and Sunday noon to 8 p.m. (Contrast).
  • Marietta Proper, 9 W. Park Square: a 1920s-styled wine bar with a speakeasy room, open until midnight Friday and Saturday (Marietta Proper).

Ghost walks and pub crawls

Ghosts of Marietta leads 90-minute lantern-lit walks at 7 p.m. Friday to Sunday and says it runs a pub crawl at least once a month; alcohol is not allowed on its regular tours (tour FAQ). More in our Halloween guide.

What this means for you

  • Friday and Saturday are the big nights: comedy at the Alley Stage, live bands at Johnnie MacCracken’s and late hours across the Square.
  • Most venues are a short walk apart; park once in the City Hall deck.
  • Venues can send their weekly music schedule through our contact page.

Related: date night, Marietta Square guide, New Year’s Eve and brunch.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I hear live music in Marietta?

Johnnie MacCracken’s, 15 Atlanta St. SE, has local musicians every Friday and Saturday from about 9:30 p.m. The Third Door, 131 Church St., is a music venue and speakeasy, and the Strand on the Square books tribute bands and concerts.

Is there comedy on Marietta Square?

Yes. The Alley Stage, 11 Anderson St., runs Comedy on the Square every Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., plus improv, music and cabaret during the week.

What bars are open late in Marietta?

Johnnie MacCracken’s is open until 2 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday, Hamp & Harry’s High Note until 1:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday, and the Third Door and Two Birds Taphouse until 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday, according to their sites.

Can I walk around the Square with a drink?

Within the city’s downtown entertainment district, drinks bought from a licensed business can be carried outside in a clear plastic cup of 12 ounces or less, under a 2020 city ordinance. Check posted signs for the district’s limits.