Rock the Ark has officially been RESCHEDULED due to dangerous weather conditions. Please be advised the new date for Rock the Ark is WEDNESDAY, JAN 28TH, 2026. If you are a ticket holder- your tickets will be applicable to the new reschduled date. You do not need to re-purchase tickets. If you have not purchased tickets and would like to do so, click the button below. We are sorry for any inconvenience this change has caused, and if you have questions regarding your ticket purchase please contact the Georgia Theatre.
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Support local music. Stop evictions
GEORGIA THEATRE
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026
DOORS OPEN 5:45 PM | MUSIC STARTS 7:00 PM
It’s more than a concert
Every ticket purchased helps prevent evictions and keeps families housed right here in Athens and also in surrounding counties.
For over 35 years, The Ark has bridged the gap for low-income working families when emergency strikes by providing essential emergency funds to prevent utility disconnections and evictions. This annual benefit concert is one of our most powerful fundraisers.
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Headliner: Wim Tapley & The Cannons
Opening Act: Karma Kat
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From soulful melodies to high-energy performances, this show will remind you why Athens is known for its music scene and its heart.
WHY IT MATTERS
You're not only supporting local music, you're keeping local families safe from eviction and preventing the cycle of homelessness that evictions perpetrate.
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You’re helping parents keep the lights on.
You’re giving kids a warm place to sleep.
You’re showing that Athens takes care of its own.
PURCHASE YOUR TICKET TODAY
It only takes one night to make a real difference. Join us for phenomenal music, community, and make a difference.
Pre-Order for a Purpose.
Step 1: Pre-Order & Save Secure your exclusive Rock the Ark merch today at a discounted early-bird price.
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Step 2: Fund the Mission Every dollar goes directly toward our eviction prevention fund to help keep our neighbors in their homes.
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Step 3: VIP Pick-Up Skip the lines & just grab your gear at the merch booth at the concert!
It’s more than a concert
Since 1989 to 2024, The Ark has provided $3,096,717.00 in emergency financial assistance to over 44,972 individuals.
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It is our mission to continue to bridge the gap for low-income working families when they experience a financial emergency.
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In 2025, we served over 1026 individuals, 445 households, for a total of $197,962.85.
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502
Children Served
275
Evictions Prevented
154
Disconnections Prevented
Meet the Bands
Wim Tapley & The Cannons
Karma Kat
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A big thanks to this year's sponsors
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Presented by Elwood & Goetz
When Elwood & Goetz founded Athens' first fee-only wealth management firm, they chose to reject commissions and kickbacks in favor of a "better way"—one built on transparency and putting clients first. What began with a single client has grown into a mission-driven firm serving over 500 families across the globe. Despite their growth, their promise remains the same: to deliver comprehensive, client-first financial planning as it should be.
We are profoundly grateful to Elwood & Goetz for their unwavering support. Their commitment to doing things "the better way" doesn't just apply to finance; it extends to our community. Thank you for helping us Rock the Ark and for standing with us to keep our neighbors housed.
