
Akins Ford Arena
Friday, October, 17, 2025
Gavin Adcock: Need To Tour
With Conner Smith and Lanie Gardner
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DateOct 17, 2025
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Event Starts8:00 PM
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Ticket Prices$45.75 +
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VenueAkins Ford Arena
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On Sale DateOn Sale Now
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Seating ChartView Seating Chart

Party Suites are the perfect way to celebrate birthdays, milestones, or simply enjoy an unforgettable experience with friends and family. With private seating, premium views, and exclusive perks, it’s your ticket to ultimate entertainment!
Event Details
Country music sensation and Watkinsville, GA native Gavin Adcock is set to bring his electrifying performance to Akins Ford Arena. Joining Gavin Adcock on this unforgettable night are rising country stars Conner Smith and Lanie Gardner.
Adcock transitioned from a promising football career at Georgia Southern University to the country music scene after a knee injury in 2021. Channeling his energy into songwriting and recording during his recovery, he released his debut single, marking the beginning of a meteoric rise in the country music world. His latest album, Actin’ Up Again, released in August 2024, became the most streamed country debut album of the year, amassing over 350 million streams to date. The album features the hit single “A Cigarette,” which alone has garnered over 125 million streams.
Fans attending the Athens show can anticipate a dynamic setlist featuring chart-topping hits and fan favorites from his burgeoning discography.
Know Before You Go
Clear Bag Policy
All Akins Ford Arena ticketed performances and sporting events will require patrons to carry their personal items in a clear bag. Backpacks, camera bags, binocular bags, and computer bags are prohibited. Personal items must be secured in a clear bag no larger than 12”x 6” x 12”. Wallets smaller than 5” x 8” x 2” will be accepted at entry.
Exceptions will be made for medical and diaper bags, but proper inspection will be required for entry.
Reminder: When purchasing a clear bag, please ensure the bag is not tinted or covered with patterns or several logos (one logo or initial on the clear bag is acceptable). The purpose of a clear bag is to keep items visible and make your point of entry a smooth, quick, and easy process.
For a full list of prohibited items and entry procedures, visit our Fan Guidelines.
Parking
Parking is available in The Classic Center parking deck with entrances off North Thomas Street and East Broad Street. Limited reserved parking is available on an event-by-event basis. Visit our Event Parking Page for more details.
Rideshare and ADA Dropoff
Rideshare is Strongly Encouraged
Rideshare drivers should drop off at 440 Foundry Pavilion by entering at Dougherty Street and exiting on Strong Street.
ADA Drop-Off
Guests with ADA requirements should drop off and picked up on Foundry Street. To access this zone, please enter Foundry Street from E Broad Street.
Smoke-Free Facility
Akins Ford Arena is committed to the health and safety of our guests and employees and is a smoke-free facility. Guests are not permitted to smoke inside or outside the building, and they are not allowed to exit and re-enter for the purpose of smoking. The policies outlined above apply to electronic cigarettes, smokeless cigarettes, and/or vapor cigarettes, as well as traditional cigarettes. Violators may be subject to removal from the facility and/or denied admittance into the facility.
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