B 52s announce farewell concert in Athens

The Athens-based B 52s say they will play their final concert on their final tour in the city that launched their careers: they’ve set November 15 as the date for a farewell performance at the Classic Center in Athens. Tickets go on sale Friday.

Press release announcing the concert...

The B-52s are ending their final tour of the cosmos where it all began, in Athens! The surprise last stop on their Farewell Tour will be Tuesday, November 15th, at 7:30 p.m. at The Classic Center Theatre in Downtown Athens.

The world’s greatest party band is throwing one last party in their hometown, with 100% proceeds going towards local Athens charities.

Tickets range from $50.00 to $195.00, plus applicable fees, and go on sale on Friday, October 14th, at noon.

Tickets won’t last long, so get yours early! Join The Classic Center Cultural Foundation today for access to the exclusive presale beginning Thursday, October 13th. Get the best seats in the house and elevate your concert experience; members receive entry to a pre-show reception, private bars, and drink tickets. Visit ClassicCenter.com/Foundation to join.

For details on facility health and safety policies, please visit ClassicCenter.com/Safety.

For any questions regarding ticketing, reach out to our friendly Ticketing Specialists using one of the methods below:

Email at Tickets@ClassicCenter.com

Call 706.357.4444 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Ticketing Specialists are available at the Ticket Office window during the following times:

Monday 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.Wednesday 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.Friday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.