Johns Creek Battle of the Bands Returns March 7 at Newtown Park

The City of Johns Creek will host its annual Battle of the Bands at the Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater inside Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, with performances slated to begin at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2026. The city’s events calendar lists the show as free to attend and opens the lineup to local musicians, saying, "The City of Johns Creek is excited to host the Battle of the Bands!"

Local press and community outlets frame the event as both a showcase and a competition featuring youth and adult performers. The Creek Magazine describes the evening as "a night of music, community and friendly competition" at the Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater, and Atlanta on the Cheap calls it "a chance to cheer on local artists and enjoy high-energy performances from hometown talent." Macaroni KID promotes the gathering for "music fans of all ages!" and highlights that the concert is "FREE to attend!" with a simple attendance instruction: "Just Show Up!"

Musicians interested in performing are explicitly invited to apply. The City event page language reads, "Musicians are invited to apply to be a part of this fun event for local bands to perform at the Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater inside Newtown Park." The available excerpts do not include a published application link or a deadline; reporters recommend bands seeking to perform contact the City of Johns Creek for the application URL, set lengths, judging criteria and tech specs. The City’s general contact number listed on the event page is 678-512-3200.

There is a scheduling discrepancy among local organizers. The City of Johns Creek event calendar, The Creek Magazine and Atlanta on the Cheap list the concert for March 7 at 6:00 p.m., while the Johns Creek Convention & Visitors Bureau page on VisitJohnsCreek lists the event on Saturday, March 15 with an "Apply today" call to bands. Given that the City of Johns Creek is the event host, its March 7, 2026 listing is the primary reference; anyone planning to attend or perform should verify the date and time by calling 678-512-3200. The Convention & Visitors Bureau can also be reached at 404-370-2044 or via info@VisitJohnsCreek.com for clarifications tied to visitor programming.

The event appears in spring programming roundups across local outlets; The Creek Magazine placed Battle of the Bands among upcoming March and April events. Photo assets used in local coverage are credited to the city—The Creek Magazine notes "Photo courtesy of the City of Johns Creek." For community bands, families and residents, the concert offers a free, outdoor evening of local music at Newtown Park, with final logistical details and performer application information available from the City of Johns Creek events calendar or by calling 678-512-3200.