The Masquerade

"Nightclub has 3 main areas: Heaven (concert hall), Hell (DJ dance party) & Purgatory (a game room)."

The Masquerade is an Atlanta live music venue complex located in Kenny's Alley at Underground Atlanta, featuring four indoor stages with capacities ranging from 250 to 1500. The venue presents rock, alternative, indie, electronic, metal, punk, and hip hop programming across four named indoor spaces (Heaven, Hell, Purgatory, and Altar) surrounding a large brick open-air courtyard. Established in 1989, The Masquerade has hosted over 800 promoted shows in 2025 alone, with a history of presenting artists including Nirvana, Nine Inch Nails, Radiohead, Foo Fighters, and Soundgarden. Located in downtown Atlanta, a short walk from the State Capitol, Georgia State University, and Centennial Olympic Park; the venue also presents shows in venues across the city and the Southeast. Visitors highlight the multi-stage layout, strong sound quality, convenient parking options, and a dark atmospheric setting, while noting the venue can be initially confusing to navigate.