The reimagined Ravine will feature two stages — one accommodating 6,000 attendees and another for 2,500 — along with both indoor and outdoor covered areas. The industrial setting will be preserved, with only light structural updates including permanent bathrooms, a box office, and flooring improvements.
The move builds on a proof-of-concept test last year, when top DJs Diplo and Tiësto drew thousands to the garage-turned-venue. Ravine will now join other venues like The Masquerade, MJQ Concourse, and The Frisky Whisker in Underground’s growing entertainment district.
“We are thrilled to introduce Ravine at Underground to Downtown Atlanta as a bold and fresh take on an iconic music hall,” said Shaneel Lalani, CEO of Lalani Ventures, said in a press release. “It will be a vibrant space to celebrate culture and community, with the capacity to welcome a large crowd of concertgoers. We already have an exciting lineup of artists set to take the stage, with tickets launching soon, and we can’t wait to see how Ravine’s new energy will enhance the diverse mix of experiences already here at Underground.”
The announcement comes on the heels of Live Nation announcing a 5,300-seat live music venue at the nearby Centennial Yards development.
Mayor Andre Dickens praised the revival of Underground, calling it “representative of our commitment to a thriving, safe downtown.” Underground attracted over 1 million visitors last year, and developers are aiming for 2 million in 2025 — just in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches.
Collin Kelley is the executive editor of Atlanta Intown, Georgia Voice, and the Rough Draft newsletter. He has been a journalist for nearly four decades and is also an award-winning poet and novelist. More by Collin Kelley
