Little Richard Birthday Celebration
Celebrate the legacy of Little Richard on what would have been his 91st birthday in Macon, Georgia!
Celebrating the Architect of Rock N' Roll
Little Richard is renowned as a founding father of rock & roll, celebrated for his unique style and influential persona. With his impact on artists like The Beatles and his pioneering role in shaping the genre, he remains an icon to this day.
And in his hometown of Macon, Georgia, we are doing it BIG for Little Richard. The Little Richard Birthday Celebration is brought to you by Visit Macon and sponsored by WIBB Radio. Just to name a few, celebrate with vibrant parties, drag shows, and book signings featuring Jordan Bassett, author of the biography "Here's Little Richard." Keep scrolling to see the full lineup of events.
Full Schedule Events
MONDAY, DECEMBER 4
The Douglass Theater, 355 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.
- 5pm: The Douglass Theater will host a Reception and Q&A with “Here’s Little Richard” Author, Jordan Bassett
- 6pm: Following the discussion, audiences are invited to FREE screening show of the HBO/CNN Films Grammy-Nominated documentary, “I Am Little Richard” in partnership with the Macon Film Guild and Macon Film Festival. Light refreshments will be provided.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5:
- 7am- Tune in to 100.9 The Creek Radio’s Creekside Morning Show for an appearance with Here’s Little Richard Author Jordan Bassett Washington Memorial Library, 1180 Washington Avenue
- 10am- Book Signing featuring Jordan Bassett. The Washington Memorial Library will host an author talk and book signing in the Genealogy and History room - presented by Middle Georgia Regional Library.
The Little Richard House Resource Center, 416 Craft Street
- 2pm - Visit the childhood home of Little Richard and enjoy one of Macon’s Historical Landmarks! Tours will be available.
- 3pm - Book signing will begin in the main conference room and allow an opportunity to meet the author.
- 3pm to 7pm - Little Richard History Tours/Each room will feature different information about Little Richard Penniman.
- 3pm to 7pm - Outdoor activities including a bouncy house, music, food, desserts. The event is free to the public, in partnership with Macon-Bibb CEA.
- 6pm Honor Little Richard with cake and ice cream!
Hightails Rooftop Bar at Hotel Forty Five, 401 Cotton Avenue
- 5pm- Enjoy a Little Richard Cocktail Party and Meet & Greet with the Author
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6:
The Society Garden, 2389 Ingleside Avenue
- 5pm: A Little Richard Birthday Party! Drink specials will be available all night.
- 6pm - 8pm: Little Richard Bingo hosted by drag queens paying homage to the Architect of Rock n’ Roll himself! Prizes!
Grant’s Lounge, 576 Poplar Street
- 7:30pm - 10:30pm: Don’t miss a special Little Richard-centric Macon Music Revue at Grant’s Lounge.
