Welcome to Platinum!
Welcome back to Shaky Knees! We're so excited to once again open the gates to Central Park for an amazing weekend of live music! As a Platinum guest, you have the best seats in the house for all of the action, plus lots of other perks to help you make the most of your musical journey.
We’ve compiled this guide to help you take full advantage of everything Platinum has to offer. Be sure to share this with everyone in your group so all are in-the-know. And if there is anything we left off, email info@shakykneesfestival.com with questions. We can’t wait to see you in the park!
BEFORE THE FESTIVAL
How to Dress & What to Bring
Dress for comfort and be sure to check the weather forecast before you head out the door. The festival grounds are a combination of paved surfaces and grass, so choose your footwear accordingly. We recommend a hat and sunglasses, but if you forget anything, the Festival Store has lots of great merchandise offerings!
The Platinum Concierge has sunscreen, hand sanitizer and other supplies on hand. If you have a preferred brand, we recommend bringing your own.
Review this link to be sure you are in compliance with our bag policy and to see what items are allowed and prohibited.
Platinum Wristbands
Will Call
If your wristbands were not mailed to you and are at Will Call, you can pick them up at the Festival Box Office. Look for the Platinum & VIP Will Call line for expedited service. A government-issued ID is required to verify your order and pick up tickets.
- Box Office Location: Courtyard of the Atlantic Civic Center, 395 Piedmont Ave. NE
- Box Office Hours:
- Thursday 4/28 – 12PM-7PM**
- Friday 4/29 – 11AM-10PM
- Saturday 4/30 – 11AM-10PM
- Sunday 5/1 – 11AM-9PM
*Avoid long lines at the Box Office during the Festival by picking up tickets early! Parking will be available on Wednesday and Thursday ONLY in the lot accessible off of Piedmont Ave NE between Currier St NE & Pine Street NE. Please enter off of Piedmont Ave NE, hang a left to enter the lot and exit from the opposite side towards Pine Street NE.
Wristband activation ensures a smooth process when entering the festival each day and allows you to add emergency contact information to your wristband. All you need to do is enter your wristband ID number (located on the inside of your wristband) and contact info to activate.
Cashless Presented by Discover
Your Platinum perks include complimentary dining and drinking in the Platinum Lounge, but you may want to enjoy other options or purchase merch while wandering the festival grounds. Joining a credit card to your wristband through our Cashless program is the easiest way to make purchases throughout the festival.
Getting in the Festival
- Hours:
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Friday: 11:30am - 11pm
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Saturday: 11:30am - 11pm
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Sunday: 11:30am - 10pm
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- Location — The official address is Central Park, 311 North Ave NE.
- Entry Gates — There are two entry gates into the festival grounds. The North Gate is located at the intersection of Central Park Place and Linden Ave, and the West Gate is on Pine st just west of Piedmont Ave. Both have dedicated lanes you can use for expedited entry — look for the VIP & Platinum Lane.
- Rideshare — Use this address as your destination: 395 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308. Helpful Tip: Do NOT go to 400 Merritts Ave or type in Central Park Atlanta into any map. It will take you to the wrong spot.
- Public Transportation — We encourage fest-goers to use public transit. Getting to the festival is easy when using MARTA. The closest MARTA Station to Central Park is North Ave Station. It's about a 15 min walk from Central Park.
AT THE FESTIVAL
Platinum Lounge
The Platinum Lounge is your weekend HQ and is the ideal spot for relaxing and recharging between sets. Available only to Platinum guests, here you'll find:
- Platinum Bar — A fully enclosed space featuring a full-service bar, seating vignettes, dining service and stage hosting special acoustic performances by festival artists.
- Viewing Deck — An elevated platform offering an exceptional view of the Peachtree Stage.
- Vida-Flo — Complimentary hydration services provided by licensed professionals. Available from 1-5 pm each day on a first-come/first-served basis.
- Premium bathrooms.
- Complimentary lockers with mobile chargers.
- Concierge service — Our staff are here to assist you with any festival questions, wristband issues, festival survival supplies or anything else that comes up.
Piedmont Lounge
Located on the stage right side of the Piedmont Stage (to your left if you are looking at the stage), this space encompasses premium viewing of the stage, an air-conditioned bathroom and a full-service bar with complimentary drinks.
Ponce de Leon Lounge
Located on the stage left side of the Ponce de Leon Stage(to your right if you are looking at the stage), this space encompasses premium viewing of the stage, an air-conditioned bathroom and a full-service bar with complimentary drinks. Please note that this lounge is shared with VIP guests.
Acoustic Performances
Platinum guests have exclusive access to special acoustic performances by Shaky Knees artists. These take place in the Platinum Bar in the Lounge. Each set is approximately 15 minutes. Please, no autographs or selfies.
- Friday 4:45PM - Faye Webster
- Saturday 3:15PM - Reignwolf
- Sunday 2:00PM - Ben Bridwell (Band of Horses)
All-inclusive Dining and Drinks
Have a drink on us at three full-service bars, each serving complimentary beer, wine, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages. Bar locations:
- Platinum Lounge
- Piedmont Stage
- Ponce de Leon Stage
Platinum Lounge Bar Menus
- Beer
- Bud Light
- Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
- Sierra Nevada Hazy IPA
- Seltzer
- Bud Light Seltzer
- Mike's Hard Lemonade
- Strainge Beast Hard Kombucha
- Wine
- Babe Rose
- Napa Cellars Chardonnay
- Joel Gott Pinot Noir California
- La Crema Rose Monterey
- Chateau St. Michelle Sparkling
- Canned Cocktails
- Mamita’s Tequila Soda
- Spirits
- Casa Noble Blanco Tequila
- Tito’s Vodka
- Old Forrester Bourbon
- Bombay Sapphire Gin
- Mixers
- Club Soda
- Tonic
- Cranberry Juice
- Orange Juice
- Pineapple Juice
- Lemonade
- Water, Sodas and Energy Drinks
- Sprite
- Coke
- Diet Coke
- Gingerale
- Redbull
No need to go hungry with the offerings of Atlanta's own Proof of the Pudding Catering. Enjoy complimentary lunch and dinner buffet in the Platinum Lounge with varied menus suited for all tastes and dietary needs.
- Light Lunch 11:30-3 pm
- Dinner 5-8 pm
- Late-night Bites 9 pm-close
- Light Snacks - All Day
FRIDAY LIGHT SNACK MENU – ALL DAY:
WHOLE FRESH FRUIT
ASSORTED INDIVIDUAL SNACK BAGS:
chips, trail mix, popcorn, pretzels
FRIDAY LIGHT LUNCH MENU:
KETTLE CHIPS (V/GF)
Green Onion Dip
QUINOA SALAD JARS (VEGAN/GF)
Baby Spinach, Oven-Roasted Tomatoes, Peppers, Carrots, Pesto Vinaigrette
PASTA SALAD JARS (V)
Shells, Zucchini, Squash, Sweet Peppers, Tomato- Red Wine Vinaigrette, Herbs, Feta
PASTRAMI SPICED SHORT RIB PANINI
Pastrami Spiced Short Rib, Garlic Aioli, Onions, Provolone
SMOKED CAULIFLOWER WRAP (V)
Goat Cheese, Beet BBQ Sauce, Lettuce, Pickled Red Onions, Sunflower Seeds, Spinach Wrap
FRIDAY DINNER MENU:
YEAST ROLLS (V)
Whipped Butter
MELON SALAD (VEGAN/GF)
Cucumbers, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Lime Vinaigrette, Mint, Basil
GRILLED ASPARAGUS SALAD (VEGAN/GF)
Cherry Tomatoes, Pickled Red Onions, Arugula, Almonds, White Balsamic Vinaigrette
BEER BRINED PORK LOIN
Corn Relish, Pan Jus
SMOKED CHICKEN BREAST (GF)
Honey Mustard, Pickled Red Cabbage Slaw
SMOKED SWEET POTATOES (VEGAN/GF)
Oven-Roasted Tomatoes, Green Chile Puree, Red Onions
JALAPENO-CREAMED CORN (V/GF)
Jalapenos, Cream
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES (V)
FRIDAY LATE NIGHT MENU:
BBQ SPICED KETTLE CHIPS (VEGAN/GF)
CINNAMON-SUGAR TORTILLA CHIPS (VEGAN/GF)
BROCCOLI CHARRED QUESADILLAS (VEG)
Broccoli, Jalapenos, Carrots, Jack Cheese, Crema, Hot Sauce
SMOKED PORK SLIDERS
Mustard BBQ Sauce, Pickles, Onions, Potato Rolls
SATURDAY LIGHT SNACK MENU:
WHOLE FRESH FRUIT
ASSORTED INDIVIDUAL SNACK BAGS:
chips, trail mix, popcorn, pretzels
SATURDAY DINNER MENU:
MIXED VEGETABLE SALAD (VEG, GF)
Romaine, Baby Lettuce, Radish, Tomatoes, Roast Carrots, Potatoes, Green Beans, Cucumbers, Lime Vinaigrette
ELOTE SALAD (V, GF)
Grilled Corn, Chipotle Aioli, Aleppo Pepper, Cotija, Lime
RED CHILE CHICKEN TACOS (GF)
Onions, Cilantro, Jack Cheese, Salsa Roja, Flour Tortillas & Lettuce Wraps
TORTAS HAMBURGUESAS
Ground Beef, Jack Cheese, Cilantro, Pickled Jalapenos, Caramelized Onions, Black Beans, Not So Secret Sauce
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER AND CORN TACOS (VEGAN, GF)
Roasted Poblanos, Caramelized Onions, Flour Tortillas & Lettuce Wraps
GUACAMOLE BAR (VEGAN, GF)
Smashed Haas Avocados, Tortilla Chips & Tajin Tortilla Chips
BLONDIES (VEG)
SATURDAY LATE NIGHT MENU:
RANCH KETTLE CHIPS (VEG, GF)
FRIED CHICKEN SLIDERS
Pickles, Pickle Aioli, Hot Sauce, Potato Slider Roll
SUNDAY LIGHT SNACK MENU:
WHOLE FRESH FRUIT
ASSORTED INDIVIDUAL SNACK BAGS:
chips, trail mix, popcorn, pretzels
SUNDAY LIGHT LUNCH MENU:
DEVILED EGG POTATO SALAD
Pickles, Bacon, Mustard Aioli, Celery, Scallions
CHARRED BROCCOLI SALAD (GF)
Almonds, Dates, Cider Vinaigrette, Parmesan
KETTLE CHIPS (VEG, GF)
Blue Cheese Dip
BBQ PULLED MUSHROOM SANDWICH (V)
Molasses BBQ Sauce, Slaw, Potato Roll
PULLED PORK SLIDER
Drunken Mustard BBQ sauce & Cripsy Onions, Hoagie
SUNDAY DINNER MENU:
*priced per Person
YEAST ROLLS
Whipped Butter
COUS COUS SALAD (V/GF)
Arugula, Herbs, Eggplant, Tomatoes, Capers, Tahina Vinaigrette
BERRY SALAD (V, GF)
Berries, Fennel, Kale, Baby Greens, Honey-Dijon Vinaigrette
FRIED CAULIFLOWER (VEG, GF)
Onion Marinade
HARISSA CHICKEN BREAST (GF)
Green Onion Salad
COFFEE BRAISED BRISKET
Cardamom Demi, Horseradish Sauce
GRILLED EGGPLANT
Olives, Oven-Roasted Tomatoes, Capers
LEMON BARS (VEG)
SUNDAY LATE NIGHT MENU:
TRUFFLE PARMESAN KETTLE CHIPS (VEG, GF)
CORN & SHISHITO FLATBREAD (VEG, GF)
Garlic Oil, Corn, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Scallions, Cauliflower Crust
PEPPERONI FLATBREAD
Milled Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Parmesan
Viewing Areas
By far one of the most popular perks of Platinum is access to fantastic stage viewing! Additionally, all viewing areas have close access to a full-service bar with complimentary drinks and premium bathrooms. Please note that all viewing areas are subject to capacity limits and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Peachtree Stage
- Side-stage platform —No beverages allowed on platform; limited capacity and subject to artist discretion
- Front-of-stage — Accessible via the Platinum Lounge
- Piedmont Stage — Front-of-stage, accessible from the stage-right side
- Ponce de Leon Stage — Front-of-stage, accessible from the stage left side. Shared with VIP.
The Extras
As if all of the above isn’t enough, we also have these fun additions for you:
- Access to VIP and GA+ — Enjoy unfettered access to all VIP and GA+ areas
- Merchandise gift — A special thank-you for our Platinum guests, available at the Platinum Concierge