A packed dance floor under the disco ball and lasers at the Heretic in Atlanta

The Heretic · Gay nightclub · Cheshire Bridge, Atlanta Serving Atlanta since 1991.

Circuit parties, international DJs and a dance floor that doesn't quit until 3 AM. Pup Night on Wednesdays, Country on Thursdays, and the big ones on Saturday.

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  • 2069 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE · Atlanta
  • Wed–Mon nights · Closed Tuesdays & Sundays
1991 Serving Atlanta since
3 AM Dance floor until close
No cover Wednesdays & Thursdays
Pride 2026 Official Atlanta Pride event

Every week

Five nights, one dance floor.

A weekly line-up that runs from country two-step to full circuit, plus ticketed parties with DJs flown in from around the world.

10:30 PM

Stars of the Century

Mondays

Our Monday night show. Doors at 10:30 PM, showtime at 11:15 PM.

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No cover

Pup Night & Warpzone

Wednesdays

Pup Night with DJ Tracy Levine, 10 PM to 3 AM. Doors from 8 PM, dance floor opens at 10.

Free lessons

Thursday Country

Thursdays

Free country dance lessons 8 to 9 PM, then the floor opens at 9 for country dancing. No cover.

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10 PM–3 AM

Ritual's De-Con-Pression

Fridays

Fridays with DJ Caz10 and DJ Eschar. We open at 2 PM; the dance floor starts at 10.

The Heretic dance floor packed under the disco ball and blue lasers
Ticketed

Saturday Circuit

Saturdays

Our big room nights: circuit parties and guest DJs from 10 PM to 3 AM. Tickets in advance.

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Private parties

Reserve and decorate our venue for a private, controlled-access party. We can arrange catering, invitations, bartenders and private security.

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About the Heretic

Atlanta's leather-and-dance institution.

The Heretic has been serving Atlanta since 1991. We're a gay nightclub on Cheshire Bridge Road built around a big dance floor, a loud sound system and a crowd that has been coming here for decades.

The week moves from Monday's Stars of the Century show to Wednesday's Pup Night, Thursday's country dancing, Friday's Ritual and Saturday's circuit parties. See The Heretic events for dates and tickets.

Serving Atlanta since 1991.
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Why the Heretic

Three reasons we're still here.

  1. No cover midweek

    Wednesday's Pup Night and Thursday's Country night are free to get in, with free country dance lessons from 8 to 9 PM.

  2. DJs worth the trip

    Saturdays bring international and touring DJs to the booth, with tickets sold in advance for the big parties.

  3. Your party, our room

    Our venue can be reserved and decorated for private, controlled-access events, with catering, invitations, bartenders and security arranged for you.

What people are saying

A fixture of Atlanta nightlife.

4.3 Tripadvisor From 4 reviews 3.5 Yelp From 39 reviews

“One of Atlanta's premiere gay nightlife establishments, with internationally-acclaimed DJs and artists taking the spotlight weekly.”

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“The Heretic, Atlanta: upcoming events and tickets.”

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Cheshire Bridge FAQ

Cover, tickets and the dance floor.

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Where is the Heretic?

2069 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324. Get directions.

What nights are you open?

Monday from 10:30 PM for Stars of the Century, Wednesday and Thursday 8 PM to 3 AM, Friday 2 PM to 3 AM and Saturday 10 PM to 3 AM. We're closed Tuesdays and Sundays, with some holiday exceptions.

Is there a cover charge?

Wednesday's Pup Night and Thursday Country have no cover. Saturday circuit parties and special events are ticketed in advance on our tickets page.

When does the dance floor open?

Wednesdays at 10 PM, Thursdays at 9 PM for country dancing only, Fridays at 10 PM and Saturdays at 10 PM.

Do you have country dance lessons?

Yes. Free country dance lessons every Thursday from 8 to 9 PM, then open dancing from 9.

Can I book the venue for a private party?

Yes. We have space that can be reserved and decorated for a private, controlled-access party, and we can help arrange catering, invitations, bartenders and private security. Call (404) 325-3061 or send a note through our contact form.

Find us

2069 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta.

On Cheshire Bridge Road, where we've been since 1991. Look for the eagle.

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Doors are open

The dance floor is waiting.

Grab tickets for the next party, or just walk up: Pup Night on Wednesday and Thursday Country are always no cover.

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