Westside Motor Lounge Hosts Mental Awakening Fest 2026

Westside Motor Lounge welcomes the return of Mental Awakening, a two-day festival filled with live music, local art, and community spirit, on Friday, March 27, and Saturday, March 28, 2026. Presented by Crawfish For A Cause, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to raising funds and awareness for mental health and suicide prevention, the annual event brings together music lovers, artists, and advocates for an unforgettable weekend — all in support of critical mental health initiatives in the Atlanta area. Now in its sixth year, Mental Awakening has grown from a backyard gathering with just two bands into a multi-day festival that draws over 2,000 attendees, showcases a dozen bands, and raises thousands of dollars to support local nonprofits working directly with individuals, schools, and treatment centers across the community. The 2026 lineup is packed with standout performances from Dogs in a Pile, Frute Tand Yule, Wax Monkey, Big Something, Dizgo, Underground Springhouse, Airshow, Mama’s Love, Sqwerv, Ain’t Sisters, and Copacetic. Whether music fans are longtime supporters or first-time festivalgoers, the diverse mix of jam bands, bluegrass, rock, and funk offers something for everyone. Along with two full days of music, guests can explore work from local artists, enjoy a wide variety of food and drinks, and dig into the festival’s signature crawfish boil on Saturday. Crawfish lovers, take note— Saturday’s signature crawfish boil is always a hot ticket, and servings are limited. Snag crawfish tickets in advance when purchasing festival admission to not miss out. Westside Motor Lounge, known for its expansive indoor-outdoor space, will again serve as the home for the weekend’s festivities. Spanning nearly three acres, the venue features a full-service restaurant, two bars, a private event space, Echo Room — a curated Jazz Kissa listening bar — and a vibrant outdoor courtyard with shuffleboard courts, fire pits, ample seating, a vintage Airstream bar, and a performance stage that will showcase all of the weekend’s live music. Tickets are on sale now, including single-day and weekend passes, with an option to pre-purchase crawfish servings on Saturday for $14.95, plus taxes and fees, or add on event merchandise such as t-shirts, hats and posters. For those unable to attend in person, donations to Crawfish For A Cause can be made directly via Venmo at @crawfishforacauseatl or on Humanitix, helping fund vital mental health services and programming throughout the Atlanta area. Ticket options to Mental Awakening Fest 2026 can be viewed and purchased here.

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