Metro Atlanta Events Calendar

What is actually happening around Atlanta over the next few months, organized by area so you can skip everything that is a 45 minute drive from you. Updated weekly. Every date here was checked against an official city, venue, or organizer source.

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Mar 7toDec 12

Piedmont Park Green Market

Piedmont Park, Atlanta

10 am · Free entry · Recurring

A Saturday morning producer market on the Piedmont Park lawn, 9 am to 1 pm, running through December 12. Produce, meat, dairy, baked goods, and prepared food from Georgia growers and makers. The market skips Class A festival weekends, so check the park calendar on big event dates.

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May 9toSep 6

Niki in the Garden

Atlanta Botanical Garden, Atlanta

All day

A large-scale outdoor sculpture exhibition sited throughout the Atlanta Botanical Garden's Midtown grounds, on view through September 6. The works are placed along the Garden's display gardens and canopy walk rather than in a single gallery.

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May 15toSep 27

Amy Sherald: American Sublime

High Museum of Art, Atlanta

All day

A survey of paintings by Amy Sherald, closing at the end of September. The High Museum is the Richard Meier and Renzo Piano designed building on Peachtree Street in Midtown.

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Jun 5toNov 29

Los Porfiados (The Stubborns)

High Museum of Art, Atlanta

All day

An exhibition at the High Museum of Art running through late November. The museum sits on the Woodruff Arts Center campus with its own parking deck off 16th Street in Midtown.

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Jun 12toNov 1

Frame by Frame: The Art of Stop-Motion Animation

Center for Puppetry Arts, Atlanta

All day · included with admission

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Jun 12toSep 6

New Acquisitions: Photography

High Museum of Art, Atlanta

All day

A rotating display of recently acquired photographs at the High Museum of Art, closing in early September. The photography galleries are on the upper levels of the Wieland Pavilion.

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Jul 22toDec 30

Gems From The Collection: Shadra Strickland Exhibit

Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History, Atlanta

All day

A long-running exhibit drawn from the Auburn Avenue Research Library's holdings, featuring work by illustrator Shadra Strickland. It is on view through December 30 during regular library hours in the Sweet Auburn district.

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Jul 30toJan 4

The World(s) She Made: Kathleen Neal Cleaver Exhibit

Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History, Atlanta

All day

An archival exhibit at the Auburn Avenue Research Library documenting the life and work of Kathleen Neal Cleaver. It runs through January 4 and registration is required.

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Jul 31toFeb 21

Paper Trees

High Museum of Art, Atlanta

All day

A long running exhibition at the High Museum of Art open through February 2027. Admission covers all current exhibitions plus the permanent collection galleries.

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Aug 19toNov 18
Decatur Farmers Market

Decatur Farmers Market

First Baptist Church Decatur, Decatur

4 pm · Free · Recurring

A weekly producer market running Wednesdays from 4 to 7 p.m. through November 18, held rain or shine on the First Baptist Church Decatur grounds on Clairemont Avenue. Vendors bring produce, prepared foods and locally made goods, and the market matches EBT dollars through Georgia Fresh for Less. Parking is free in the church lot, with the deck opening at 4:30 p.m., and leashed dogs are welcome.

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Aug 28toSep 20

Alliance Theatre: Purpose

Alliance Theatre, Atlanta

All day

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Aug 28toJan 3

I SPY! Walter Wick's Hidden Wonders

High Museum of Art, Atlanta

All day

An exhibition built around the photographic puzzle scenes from the I SPY book series, running into early January. The High is on the Woodruff Arts Center campus in Midtown with a dedicated parking deck off 16th Street.

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August 2026

Aug31Mon

Strings in the Garden

Atlanta Botanical Garden, Atlanta

6 pm · Members only

An evening string music program on the Atlanta Botanical Garden grounds, running 6 to 9 p.m. The Garden lists this date as members only.

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Aug31Mon

PCM: Atlanta Run Club

Ponce City Market, Atlanta

6:30 pm · Free · Recurring

A weekly group run that launches from The Yard at Ponce City Market, Mondays 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Free to join, with the Beltline Eastside Trail as the route.

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Aug31Mon
Mental Mondays: Trivia at The Imaginarium

Mental Mondays: Trivia at The Imaginarium

Three Taverns Imaginarium, Atlanta

8 pm · Recurring

Weekly Monday night trivia with prizes at Three Taverns Imaginarium, the brewery taproom inside the Atlanta Dairies complex on Memorial Drive. Teams compete starting at 8 pm.

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September 2026

Sep 1toSep 27

Alliance Theatre: Carmela Full of Wishes

Alliance Theatre, Atlanta

All day

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Sep1Tue

Garden Playtime

Atlanta Botanical Garden, Atlanta

10 am · Recurring

A drop-in play program for young children in the Atlanta Botanical Garden's family programming space, running Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon. The series runs March through October.

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Sep1Tue

Piedmont Park Weekly Walking Club

Piedmont Park, Atlanta

10 am · Free · Recurring

A free 45 minute group walk every Tuesday morning at 10, repeating through December 8. Meet in front of Dockside near the 12th Street gate entrance. Walk up, no RSVP needed, all paces welcome.

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Sep1Tue

Truckin' Tuesdays

Decatur Legacy Park, Decatur

5 pm · Free entry · Recurring

A weekly food truck rally on the Legacy Park lawn with music and plenty of outdoor seating. Free to attend, you just pay the trucks.

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Sep1Tue

Adidas Community Run/Walk Club

Atlanta Stove Works, Atlanta

6:30 pm · Free · Recurring

Adidas Runners Atlanta meets every Tuesday at 6:30 pm in the Atlanta Stove Works breezeway for a free group run or walk. Multiple pace groups are offered. Routes use the Beltline Eastside Trail and surrounding Inman Park and Reynoldstown streets.

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Sep1Tue

Community Conversation: Exploring the Black Experience Through the Art of Theater

Alliance Theatre, Atlanta

6:30 pm · Free

A free panel discussion at the Alliance Theatre where directors from three current productions talk through how the Black experience shows up on stage this season. RSVP is required since seating is limited.

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Sep1Tue
Level Up! Video Game Night

Level Up! Video Game Night

Three Taverns Imaginarium, Atlanta

7 pm · Recurring

Every Tuesday from 7 to 10 pm the loft above Three Taverns Imaginarium at Atlanta Dairies is set up for Mario Kart on N64. Drop-in play, no registration listed.

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Sep1Tue

Tuesday Night Trivia at Krog Street Market

Krog Street Market, Atlanta

7 pm · Free · Recurring

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Sep 2toSep 20

Fox Theatre: Hamilton

Fox Theatre, Atlanta

All day

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Sep2Wed

Storybook Time

Atlanta Botanical Garden, Atlanta

10 am · Recurring

A Wednesday morning read-aloud program for young children in the Atlanta Botanical Garden's family area, running 10 to 11:15 a.m. A companion sensory bin session runs alongside it.

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Sep2Wed

Wine Down Wednesdays

Hop City at Krog Street Market, Atlanta

11 am · $5 wines by the glass, no cover · Recurring

Hop City's weekly wine night at Krog Street Market pours rotating five dollar glasses with no cover charge. An easy stop before or after dinner in the district.

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Sep2Wed

PCM: The Wednesday Session Live Jazz

Three Taverns at Ponce City Market, Atlanta

7 pm · Recurring

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Sep3Thu

Garden Grooves

Atlanta Botanical Garden, Atlanta

10 am · Recurring

A morning music and movement program for young children at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, held Thursdays from 10 to 11:05 a.m. Sessions are part of the Garden's regular family programming lineup.

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Sep3Thu

Cocktails in the Garden

Atlanta Botanical Garden, Atlanta

All day · Recurring

The Botanical Garden stays open late on Thursday evenings for cocktails, small plates, and live music across the outdoor gardens. Runs 5 to 9 pm every Thursday through September 24. Included with garden admission and free for members.

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Sep 3toSep 7

Dragon Con

Hyatt Regency + Hilton + Sheraton + Marriott Marquis + Westin Peachtree Plaza + AmericasMart, Atlanta

5 pm · Badge required; prices vary

One of the world's largest sci-fi and fantasy conventions, taking over five downtown Atlanta hotels. Features celebrity guests, panels, cosplay, gaming, art, and nonstop programming. Thursday 5pm through Monday 5pm.

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Sep3Thu
Atlanta Beltline Thursday Run Club

Atlanta Beltline Thursday Run Club

Three Taverns Imaginarium, Atlanta

6:15 pm · Recurring

Atlanta Beltline Partnership and Atlanta Track Club run a weekly 2-mile or 4-mile run and walk every Thursday at 6:15 pm, launching from outside Three Taverns Imaginarium at Atlanta Dairies. Post-run refreshments are available from nearby Beltline businesses.

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Sep3Thu

Oakhurst Jazz Nights

The Solarium, Decatur

7 pm · Free · Recurring

Free outdoor jazz on Thursday evenings at the Solarium, running through the end of September. Bring a chair and expect a neighborhood crowd.

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Sep3Thu

Weekly Skate Night at Pullman Yards

Pullman Yards, Atlanta

7 pm · Free entry, $12 skate rental · Recurring

Roller skating every Thursday from 7 to 9 pm at Pullman Yards in Kirkwood, hosted by Brick and Mortar. Entry is free and skate rental is $12. Safety gear requirements apply for minors.

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Sep4Fri

Shows for Seedlings

Atlanta Botanical Garden, Atlanta

10 am · Recurring

A rotating live performance series for young children at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, running select Fridays from 10 to 11:15 a.m. Fall dates include Atlanta Ballet's Fairytales on September 4, a music party with Travis Murphy on September 18 and an opera storytime on September 25.

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Sep4Fri

Summer Fridays at City Winery

Ponce City Market, Atlanta

2 pm · Recurring

City Winery's Ponce City Market location runs a Friday afternoon program from 2 to 5 pm each week with food and drink service in a relaxed setting. City Winery occupies space within the Ponce City Market building on the Beltline Eastside Trail.

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Sep4Fri
Rose Garden Social

Rose Garden Social

Hotel Phoenix, Atlanta

5 pm · Free · Recurring

A free weekly Friday evening gathering with drink service at Hotel Phoenix in downtown Atlanta, running 5 to 9 p.m. The series continues every Friday through September 25, 2026. The hotel sits across from Centennial Olympic Park.

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Sep4Fri

High Frequency Friday (September)

High Museum of Art, Atlanta

6 pm · $30 general, $10 member presale, $40 to $55 VIP · Recurring

The High's monthly after-hours party turns the galleries into a DJ set with a full bar, running most first Fridays. September's edition adds late access to the Amy Sherald exhibition for VIP ticket holders.

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Sep4Fri

Bikes & Brews

Decatur

6:30 pm · Recurring

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Sep4Fri

Kidz Night

Ebster Recreation Center, Decatur

6:30 pm · $15 resident, $20 non-resident

A supervised evening of games and crafts for grades 3 through 5 at Ebster Recreation Center, priced a little higher for non-Decatur residents. A good option if you need a few hours covered on a Friday night.

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Sep4Fri

Kidz Night

Ebster Recreation Center, Decatur

6:30 pm · $15 residents / $20 non-residents

An evening of structured games, sports challenges and crafts for grades 3 through 5 at Ebster Recreation Center. Resident and non-resident pricing applies.

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Sep4Fri

Krog District Friday Night Concert Series

Krog Street Market, Atlanta

7 pm · Recurring

Free live music at Krog Street Market on alternating Friday evenings, 7 to 9 pm, rotating through local singer-songwriters and jazz groups. Food hall stalls and bars stay open and seating is first come, first served.

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Sep4Fri

ISOxo presents: Hardcore Diva

Tabernacle, Atlanta

8 pm

Electronic and bass music at the Tabernacle downtown. The main floor is standing room only for this show.

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Sep4Fri

Channel Tres - The Enigma Tour

Buckhead Theatre, Atlanta

9 pm

House and hip hop crossover show at the Buckhead Theatre. Late 9:00 PM start on a Friday night in the Buckhead Village area.

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Sep5Sat

Freedom Farmers Market at the Carter Center

The Carter Center, Atlanta

8:30 am · Free · Recurring

A farmer-run market held every Saturday 8:30 am to noon on the Carter Center grounds off Freedom Parkway, adjacent to the Freedom Park trail. Vendors bring organic and sustainably grown produce, grass-fed meat, dairy, eggs, baked goods, and coffee. It operates rain or shine, uses a token system for card and SNAP payments, and doubles SNAP dollars through the Georgia Fresh For Less program.

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Sep5Sat

Oakhurst Farmers Market

Sceptre Brewing Arts, Decatur

9 am · Free · Recurring

A year-round Saturday market running 9 am to 1 pm at Sceptre Brewing Arts in Oakhurst, just east of Kirkwood and East Lake. Produce, meat, and baked goods vendors are joined by live music and periodic chef demonstrations. It runs rain or shine and participates in Georgia Fresh For Less, which matches SNAP and EBT dollars for fruits and vegetables.

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Sep5Sat

Family Saturday

High Museum of Art, Atlanta

10 am · Included with admission · Recurring

A monthly morning of hands-on art making, gallery tours and family activities at the High Museum, included with regular admission. It is a reliable way to get kids into a real museum without committing to a full day.

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Sep5Sat

Frog Feeding

Atlanta Botanical Garden, Atlanta

10 am · Free with admission · Recurring

A short staff-led feeding demonstration in the Garden's amphibian collection, held every Saturday at 10 a.m. It is included with Garden admission and requires no separate ticket.

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Sep 5toSep 6

Atlanta Hip Hop Day Festival

Historic Fourth Ward Park, Atlanta

11 am · Free

Two-day celebration of hip hop culture at Historic Fourth Ward Park. Free admission. Live performances, local artists, vendors, and community programming honoring Atlanta's hip hop legacy. 11am, 8pm both days.

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Sep5Sat

Aflac Kickoff - Auburn vs. Baylor

Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta

3:30 pm

A neutral site college football opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, part of the annual Aflac Kickoff series. Downtown hotels and restaurants around Centennial Olympic Park fill up for this weekend.

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Sep5Sat

Sevendust & Theory of a Deadman: The Dead / Seven Tour

Tabernacle, Atlanta

7 pm

A co-headline hard rock bill at the Tabernacle, with Sevendust returning to their home city. The venue is a block from Centennial Olympic Park downtown.

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Sep5Sat

FATTMACK - The McKenzie Tour 2.0

Buckhead Theatre, Atlanta

8 pm

Touring hip hop show at the Buckhead Theatre. The room holds roughly 1,800 across floor and balcony levels.

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Sep6Sun

Grant Park Farmers Market

The Beacon Atlanta, Atlanta

9 am · Free · Recurring

One of Atlanta's largest farmers markets, running every Sunday 9 am to 1 pm year round at The Beacon, the converted warehouse complex on Grant Street. Rain or shine, with seating and picnic areas on site and free parking best accessed from the Hill Street entrance. SNAP and EBT are accepted and matched through Georgia Fresh For Less, so $10 in EBT becomes $20 in produce tokens. The market is closed December 28, 2026.

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Sep6Sun

Avondale Estates Farmers Market

64 N. Avondale Rd, Avondale Estates

10 am · Free to attend · Recurring

A year-round Sunday market on the Avondale Estates green with local produce and vendor stalls, rain or shine. A nice smaller-scale alternative to the bigger intown markets.

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Sep6Sun

Dukes and Boots Festival

Piedmont Park, Atlanta

2 pm · $65 to $350+

A ticketed Southern soul music and food festival taking over Piedmont Park for one day, with general admission through VIP cabana tiers. Ticket prices start at $65 and climb well past that for premium access.

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Sep6Sun

Live On The Lawn

Hotel Phoenix, Atlanta

4 pm · Free · Recurring

A free outdoor Sunday music series on the lawn at Hotel Phoenix in downtown Atlanta, running 4 to 8 p.m. It repeats every Sunday through October 25, 2026.

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Sep6Sun

WWE Sunday Night's Main Event

State Farm Arena, Atlanta

7:30 pm

A televised professional wrestling event at State Farm Arena downtown. Labor Day weekend timing means downtown parking demand is higher than a typical Sunday.

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Sep8Tue

Community Yoga with Patagonia

Patagonia at The Krog District, Atlanta

7 pm · Free

Patagonia's Krog District store hosts a free outdoor community yoga session in the breezeway, open to all levels. Bring your own mat.

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Sep8Tue

Bella Kay: The Reckless Tour

Variety Playhouse, Atlanta

7:30 pm

Early week show at Variety Playhouse in Little Five Points. The 7:30 PM start is earlier than the venue's usual 8:00 PM.

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Sep9Wed

Summer Strolls

Piedmont Park, Atlanta

6:30 pm

A 45-minute evening walk through Piedmont Park led by Conservancy staff, meeting near the Visitor Center. Each stroll follows a different path and includes park history and Q&A along the way.

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Sep9Wed
Come Symphony with Us at Piedmont Park

Come Symphony with Us at Piedmont Park

Piedmont Park, Atlanta

7:30 pm

An outdoor Atlanta Symphony Orchestra concert on Oak Hill at Piedmont Park, conducted by Finan Jones with violinist Lauren Roth-Gómez. The program is built around nature themed works including Beethoven, Mozart and Vivaldi, played on the open lawn in Midtown.

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Sep 10toSep 14

Atlanta Food and Wine Festival

Atlanta

All day · Tickets required per event; prices vary

Multi-day celebration of Southern food and beverage culture featuring chef demos, tastings, seminars, and signature events. Venues include the Home Depot Backyard at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and Guardian Works.

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Sep11Fri

ASO: Air Supply, A Matter of Time Tour

Atlanta Symphony Hall, Atlanta

Varies

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra presents Air Supply on their A Matter of Time Tour.

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Sep 11toOct 24
The Book As Art v. 14: Ghosted

The Book As Art v. 14: Ghosted

Decatur Library, Decatur

Free

A national book arts exhibition running in the Fourth Floor Gallery of the Decatur Library, one block off Decatur Square. More than 60 works treat the physical book as sculpture and object rather than reading material, organized this year around the theme Ghosted. Viewing is free during posted gallery days, generally Thursday through Saturday.

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Sep11Fri

Ebster Unlocked

Ebster Recreation Center, Decatur

6:30 pm · $15 residents / $20 non-residents · Recurring

Ebster Recreation Center's gaming night for grades 6 through 8, mixing Nerf Wars tournaments with video and tabletop games. It runs monthly (next date confirmed for September 11), with resident and non-resident pricing.

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Sep11Fri
Opening Reception - The Book As Art v. 14: Ghosted

Opening Reception - The Book As Art v. 14: Ghosted

Decatur Library, Decatur

6:30 pm · Free

The fourteenth edition of this juried book arts exhibition opens with a reception in the Fourth Floor Gallery of the Decatur Library on the square. The show gathers more than 60 works from artists across the United States built around the theme Ghosted. Light refreshments are served and admission is free.

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Sep11Fri

Marc Maron: Yammering into the Void Tour

Buckhead Theatre, Atlanta

7 pm

Stand up comedy at the Buckhead Theatre. Seated configuration with an early 7:00 PM start.

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Sep12Sat

ASO: Mike Campbell

Atlanta Symphony Hall, Atlanta

Varies

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra presents Mike Campbell in concert at Atlanta Symphony Hall.

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Sep 12toNov 8

All Smiles

Alliance Theatre, Atlanta

A Bernhardt Theatre for the Very Young production in the Selig Family Black Box at the Alliance. These are short, small capacity performances designed for the youngest audiences and run on a limited weekly schedule into November.

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Sep12Sat

Kirkwood Wine Stroll

Hosea L Williams Drive NE, Atlanta

The Kirkwood Wine Stroll is a ticketed walking tasting through the Hosea L Williams Drive business district, now in its 20th year. Pours are poured at stops inside participating Kirkwood shops and restaurants. There is no event parking, so MARTA, biking, walking, or rideshare is the practical way in.

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Sep12Sat

L5P Picture Show Video Art Festival

Findley Plaza, Atlanta

All day

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Sep12Sat

FP Movement Run Club 5K

Free People Movement, Atlanta

8 am · Free · Recurring

A community 5K out of Free People Movement's Krog Street Market shop, followed by shopping and coffee. Open to all paces, held monthly on Saturdays.

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Sep12Sat

Matchafest Atlanta 2026

Piedmont Park, Atlanta

12 pm

A five-hour matcha and wellness festival on the Active Oval at Piedmont Park, with tea vendors, food, product drops and brand activations. It is produced by an outside partner, and tickets are sold through the festival's own site.

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Sep12Sat

Stove Works Supply: A Vintage + Handmade Market

Atlanta Stove Works, Atlanta

12 pm · Recurring

About twenty vintage and handmade goods vendors set up in the Stove Works breezeway for this monthly market. A reliable Saturday stop if you're already in the Krog District.

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Sep12Sat

Bob Ross Paint and Sip

Atlanta Botanical Garden, Atlanta

1 pm

A three-hour guided painting class at the Atlanta Botanical Garden following the Bob Ross wet-on-wet landscape method. Registration is required through the Garden's class system.

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Sep12Sat

Patrick Warburton

Variety Playhouse, Atlanta

8 pm

A live comedy and conversation evening at Variety Playhouse. The Little Five Points venue seats around 1,000 and is walkable from Inman Park and Candler Park.

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Sep13Sun

Black on the Block

Pullman Yards, Atlanta

1 pm · $15, children 12 and under free

An afternoon marketplace at Pullman Yards built around more than one hundred Black-owned brands, with food trucks and live DJs running through the evening. There's a 21-and-up bar section, but the market itself is family friendly.

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Sep13Sun

U at the Zoo

Zoo Atlanta, Atlanta

3:30 pm · Free with college ID; $10 off admission with college apparel

A late-afternoon college day at Zoo Atlanta running 3:30 to 7:30 p.m., with last entry at 6 p.m. Students with a valid college ID get in free, and adults wearing college apparel get $10 off regular daytime admission. Tickets for this event can only be bought at the Zoo's main gates on the day.

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Sep13Sun

Ken Carson

State Farm Arena, Atlanta

7:30 pm

Hip hop arena show at State Farm Arena downtown. The venue is directly connected to the Georgia World Congress Center campus.

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Sep15Tue

DOMi & JD Beck

Variety Playhouse, Atlanta

8 pm

Jazz and fusion duo at Variety Playhouse in Little Five Points. The venue's sightlines are good from the rear seated sections if you would rather not stand.

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Sep15Tue

Shoshana Bean

Buckhead Theatre, Atlanta

8 pm

A vocal concert from the Broadway performer at the Buckhead Theatre. The room is seated for this show.

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Sep16Wed

ASO: Joshua Bell

Atlanta Symphony Hall, Atlanta

Varies

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra presents Grammy Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell in concert.

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Sep 16toSep 27
The Wizard of Oz

The Wizard of Oz

Center for Puppetry Arts, Atlanta

$25 general, $20 members

A marionette production by Frisch Marionettes running twelve days at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Midtown, recommended for ages 4 and up. Admission covers the show, both museum galleries, the special exhibition, a take home Toto puppet kit and free onsite parking, with showtimes between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM depending on the date.

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Sep16Wed

Coming Home Safely: Recovery & Support After a Hospital Stay

Decatur Recreation Center, Decatur

2 pm · Free, RSVP required

A free workshop at the Decatur Recreation Center on what recovery and support look like after a hospital stay, aimed at seniors and their families. RSVP is required ahead of time.

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Sep16Wed

Coming Home Safely: Recovery & Support After a Hospital Stay

Decatur Recreation Center, Decatur

2 pm · Free

A free workshop for older adults and their families on managing the transition home after a hospital stay, covering recovery planning and available local support. Held at 2 p.m. as part of the City of Decatur Active Living workshop series. RSVP is required by email in advance.

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Sep17Thu

The Milk Carton Kids Fall Tour

Variety Playhouse, Atlanta

8 pm

Acoustic folk duo at Variety Playhouse with Paper Wings opening. The Little Five Points venue is a converted movie house with a wide, shallow floor.

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Sep18Fri

Candler Park Fall Ball

The Wrecking Bar, Atlanta

A Friday night fundraiser at The Wrecking Bar that kicks off Candler Park's fall festival weekend. Ticket pricing wasn't posted at the time of this listing.

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Sep18Fri

Placita Latina v.6: Puentes

Decatur Arts Alliance, Decatur

Free

The sixth annual Placita Latina exhibition opens at the Decatur Arts Alliance gallery on Clairemont Avenue, timed to Hispanic Heritage Month. This year's theme, Puentes, frames artwork as a bridge between cultures. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and admission is free.

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Sep 18toSep 20

Shaky Knees Music Festival

Piedmont Park, Atlanta

All day · Tickets required; GA, GA+, VIP, and Platinum tiers available

Three-day indie and alternative music festival in Piedmont Park featuring national and international headliners across multiple stages.

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Sep18Fri

Teen Night

Ebster Recreation Center, Decatur

6:30 pm · Free · Recurring

A free Friday evening at Ebster Recreation Center for grades 9 through 12, with basketball, board games and arcade play. It runs monthly, with the next date confirmed for September 18.

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Sep18Fri

Cash Money & No Limit Tour

State Farm Arena, Atlanta

8 pm

A multi artist tour built around two southern hip hop labels, at State Farm Arena downtown. Doors open ahead of the 8:00 PM start.

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Sep18Fri

Naomi Sharon Presents: No Sleep In Paradise Tour

Buckhead Theatre, Atlanta

8 pm

R&B and soul show at the Buckhead Theatre. The venue sits on Roswell Road with paid deck parking nearby rather than a lot on site.

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Sep19Sat

Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade

Atlanta

Free

Annual lantern parade along the Atlanta BeltLine, one of the city's most beloved community traditions. Thousands of participants carry handmade lanterns through the trail at dusk. Route and time TBD, check [beltline.org](http://beltline.org) closer to the date.

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Sep19Sat

Reynoldstown Wheelbarrow Festival

Lang-Carson Park, Atlanta

12 pm

Reynoldstown's neighborhood festival has run since 1996 and fills Lang-Carson Park with live music, food vendors, an artist market, and yard games including cornhole and pickleball brackets. Some tournament entries carry a separate fee. The park sits a short walk from the Beltline Eastside Trail.

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Sep19Sat

Jerry Jam 2026

Lake Claire Community Land Trust, Atlanta

1 pm · $20 adults, $5 teens, free under 12

Lake Claire Community Land Trust's annual fundraiser fills the property with live music, food trucks and an artist market for most of the day. Ticket prices scale by age, and proceeds keep the land trust running.

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Sep19Sat

Reynoldstown .5K Race

Lang-Carson Park, Atlanta

1:05 pm · $38.10

The ninth running of Reynoldstown's deliberately short race covers .31 miles across five neighborhood blocks, starting from upper Lang-Carson Park during the Wheelbarrow Festival. Lineup begins around 12:50 pm. Awards go to age group leaders, best costumes, and random drawing winners, and shirts are guaranteed for anyone registered by August 22.

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Sep19Sat

Placita Latina's Salsa on the Square

Decatur Square, Decatur

4 pm · Free

An all-day Latinx culture festival on the Decatur Square with live salsa, food and artisan vendors, plus free dance lessons for anyone who wants to learn. Free to attend.

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Sep19Sat

Sippin' Safari

Zoo Atlanta, Atlanta

5:30 pm · $55 members, $65 non-members, $120 VIP

Zoo Atlanta's after-hours wine tasting event in Grant Park, with the main event running 5:30 to 9 p.m. and VIP early entry at 4:30 p.m. Admission is limited to ages 21 and up and IDs are checked at the door.

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Sep19Sat

Atlanta Dream vs Chicago Sky

State Farm Arena, Atlanta

7 pm

WNBA game at State Farm Arena downtown. Late season Dream home game with a 7:00 PM tip.

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Sep19Sat
Ledisi

Ledisi

Atlanta Symphony Hall, Atlanta

7:30 pm

An R&B and soul concert at Atlanta Symphony Hall, with doors at 6:30 PM. The hall is part of the Woodruff Arts Center campus in Midtown.

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Sep19Sat

Buffalo Traffic Jam - Pictures of You Tour

Buckhead Theatre, Atlanta

8 pm

Touring rock show at the Buckhead Theatre. Saturday night 8:00 PM start in the Buckhead Village area.

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Sep20Sun

Chayanne

State Farm Arena, Atlanta

7 pm

Latin pop arena concert at State Farm Arena in downtown Atlanta. Sunday evening show with a 7:00 PM start.

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Sep21Mon

YG: THE GENTLEMEN'S CLUB TOUR

Buckhead Theatre, Atlanta

8 pm

Hip hop show at the Buckhead Theatre on a Monday night. Standing floor with reserved balcony seating above.

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Sep23Wed

PRESIDENT: North American Campaign 2026

Buckhead Theatre, Atlanta

7 pm

Rock tour stop at the Buckhead Theatre with a 7:00 PM start. The restored 1931 theatre is one of the smaller full scale music rooms in the city.

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Sep24Thu

Fox Theatre: Sara Bareilles - The Good Grief Tour

Fox Theatre, Atlanta

All day

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Sep24Thu

Karol G's Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour

Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta

A stadium scale Latin music tour stop at Mercedes-Benz Stadium downtown. Start time had not been posted on the stadium events page at the time of checking.

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Sep 24toOct 4

Out on Film: Atlanta's LGBTQ Film Festival

Landmark's Midtown Art Cinema, Atlanta

All day

Atlanta's LGBTQ film festival runs eleven days across two intown screening venues, Landmark's Midtown Art Cinema on Monroe Drive and Out Front Theatre Company on Brady Avenue. The 2026 edition is the festival's 39th and carries the theme The World We're Making. Programming includes narrative features, documentaries and shorts, with passes and single tickets sold through the festival site.

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Sep24Thu

Decatur Recreation Center Open House

Decatur Recreation Center, Decatur

6 pm

An evening open house at the Decatur Recreation Center showcasing facilities, classes and upcoming programming. Starts at 6 p.m. Contact the center at 404-377-0494 for details.

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Sep24Thu

An evening with Lucinda Williams and her band

Variety Playhouse, Atlanta

8 pm

Night one of a two night stand at Variety Playhouse in Little Five Points. The venue's seated rear sections are worth requesting for a show in this format.

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Sep24Thu

Houndmouth

Tabernacle, Atlanta

8 pm

Roots rock at the Tabernacle downtown. General admission floor beneath the venue's original stained glass and vaulted ceiling.

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Sep24Thu

aespa

State Farm Arena, Atlanta

8 pm

K-pop arena concert at State Farm Arena downtown. Merchandise lines for shows in this genre typically form well before doors.

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Sep25Fri

Fox Theatre: UNDERTALE: The Determination Symphony

Fox Theatre, Atlanta

All day

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Sep 25toJan 17

Martin Puryear: Nexus

High Museum of Art, Atlanta

All day

A sculpture exhibition at the High Museum of Art opening in late September and running into January. The museum is on the Woodruff Arts Center campus at the Arts Center MARTA station in Midtown.

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Sep25Fri

An evening with Lucinda Williams and her band

Variety Playhouse, Atlanta

8 pm

Night two of a two night stand at Variety Playhouse. The Little Five Points venue is surrounded by restaurants and bars within a two block walk.

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Sep25Fri

Cameron Whitcomb - Kingdom of Fear Tour

Tabernacle, Atlanta

8 pm

Americana and rock show at the Tabernacle downtown. The venue is walkable from Centennial Olympic Park and the Peachtree Center MARTA station.

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Sep25Fri

Michael Franti Trio - Heartstrings & Dynamite

Buckhead Theatre, Atlanta

8 pm

A stripped down trio performance at the Buckhead Theatre. Friday night 8:00 PM start on Roswell Road.

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Sep26Sat

Candler Park Tour of Homes

Atlanta

A self guided walk through Candler Park homes, part of the neighborhood's fall festival lineup. A good one to flag for buyers curious what this area's bungalows and craftsman houses look like inside.

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Sep26Sat

Fox Theatre: Little Big Town - For The Art Of It Tour

Fox Theatre, Atlanta

All day

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Sep 26toSep 27

La La Land in Concert with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

Atlanta Symphony Hall, Atlanta

The Atlanta Symphony plays the full score live while La La Land screens overhead at Symphony Hall. A different way to see a film you already know, over two nights.

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Sep26Sat

SYML

Variety Playhouse, Atlanta

Indie show at Variety Playhouse in Little Five Points. Start time was not posted on the listing checked, so confirm before arriving.

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Sep 26toSep 27

Sweet Auburn Music Festival

Auburn Avenue Historic District, Atlanta

All day

A two-day street festival along Auburn Avenue in the historic Sweet Auburn district, with music stages, food vendors and a marketplace filling the closed roadway. The district runs between downtown and the Old Fourth Ward and is walkable from the King Historic Site.

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Sep 26toSep 27

Kirkwood Community Yard Sale

Atlanta

8 am · Free to browse

Kirkwood residents put out driveways and yards across the neighborhood for this weekend-long community sale, held the last weekend of September. Bring cash and comfortable shoes for walking the neighborhood.

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Sep26Sat

Million Meal Pack

State Farm Arena, Atlanta

8 am

A large scale volunteer meal packing event held on the arena floor at State Farm Arena. Sessions start early in the morning at 8:00 AM downtown.

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Sep 26toSep 27

Old Fourth Ward Arts Fall Festival

Historic Fourth Ward Park, Atlanta

11 am · Free

Annual juried arts festival in the heart of Old Fourth Ward. Free admission. Features fine art, photography, sculpture, and handmade goods from regional artists. Saturday 11am, 6pm, Sunday 11am, 5pm.

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Sep26Sat

Garden of Eden Ball

Atlanta Botanical Garden, Atlanta

6:30 pm

The Atlanta Botanical Garden's annual black-tie fundraising gala, held on the Midtown grounds beginning at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds support the Garden's horticulture and conservation programs.

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Sep26Sat

Bobby Lee: The Finally Tour 2026

Tabernacle, Atlanta

7 pm

Stand up comedy at the Tabernacle downtown with a 7:00 PM start. The venue converts to a mix of standing floor and balcony seating for comedy dates.

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Sep26Sat

Bop To The Top (18+)

Buckhead Theatre, Atlanta

9 pm

A themed dance party at the Buckhead Theatre with a 9:00 PM start. Entry is limited to ages 18 and up.

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Sep27Sun

Jane Remover

Variety Playhouse, Atlanta

Experimental rock and electronic show at Variety Playhouse. Start time was not posted on the listing checked.

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Sep27Sun

L5P Wellness Walk

Atlanta

All day · Free

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Sep27Sun
Estamos Aquí Fiesta

Estamos Aquí Fiesta

Historic Fourth Ward Skatepark, Atlanta

3 pm · Free

A free four-hour outdoor festival at the Old Fourth Ward Skatepark opening Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month, running 3 to 7 p.m. Programming centers on Latino culture, music and civic engagement resources. The skatepark sits at the north end of Historic Fourth Ward Park.

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Sep27Sun

Hulvey - Could Be Tonight Tour

Tabernacle, Atlanta

7 pm

Sunday night hip hop show at the Tabernacle downtown. Doors open ahead of the 7:00 PM start.

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Sep28Mon

Loathe: A Stranger to You

Tabernacle, Atlanta

7:30 pm

Heavy rock at the Tabernacle downtown with a 7:30 PM start. The main floor is standing room and fills toward the front early.

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Sep29Tue

Senior Day

Zoo Atlanta, Atlanta

Free for ages 55+

Zoo Atlanta's third annual Senior Day, offering complimentary general admission for ages 55 and up. Programming includes keeper talks and live animal presentations scheduled through the day.

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Sep29Tue

Fuqua Lecture: Dr. Katharine K. Wilkinson

Atlanta Botanical Garden, Atlanta

7 pm · Free

The Atlanta Botanical Garden's annual Fuqua Lecture, delivered this year by author and climate researcher Dr. Katharine K. Wilkinson. The talk begins at 7 p.m. and is free to attend.

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Sep29Tue

LP - All Is Not Lost Tour

Buckhead Theatre, Atlanta

8 pm

Alt pop show at the Buckhead Theatre. Tuesday night 8:00 PM start on Roswell Road in Buckhead.

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Sep30Wed

Kacey Musgraves

State Farm Arena, Atlanta

7:30 pm

Country and pop arena concert at State Farm Arena downtown. Doors open ahead of the 7:30 PM start.

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Sep30Wed

SAINT LEVANT - AFANDI WORLD TOUR

Buckhead Theatre, Atlanta

8 pm

World tour stop at the Buckhead Theatre. The venue holds about 1,800 across floor and balcony levels.

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October 2026

Oct 1toOct 4

Atlanta Art Fair

Pullman Yards, Atlanta

A multi-day contemporary art fair takes over Pullman Yards' industrial halls with galleries and dealers from around the country. A real art fair experience without leaving the city.

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Oct 1toNov 1
Scarecrows in the Garden

Scarecrows in the Garden

Atlanta Botanical Garden, Atlanta

All day

Handmade scarecrows built by local businesses, schools and organizations are installed along the Garden's paths through the month of October. The 2026 run adds a Supersized Scarecrows category with entries up to twelve feet tall staged on the Great Lawn. Visitors vote for a Visitor's Choice Award by QR code as they walk the display.

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Oct1Thu

SCHOOLBOY Q - 10 Years of Blank Face LP

Tabernacle, Atlanta

8 pm

An album anniversary performance at the Tabernacle downtown. General admission floor with three balcony tiers above.

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Oct 2toOct 3

Decatur Book Festival

Decatur

Free

One of the Southeast's largest independent book festivals spreads across the Decatur Square and several nearby venues with author talks and a street fair. Free to attend, with dedicated kids' programming.

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Oct 2toOct 3

Decatur Book Festival

500 S Columbia Dr, Decatur

All day · Free

One of the Southeast's premier independent book festivals. Two days of author readings, panels, book signings, and literary events across downtown Decatur. Free admission to most events; some programming may require tickets.

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Oct 2toOct 16

Mexodus

Alliance Theatre, Atlanta

A two week run on the Coca-Cola Stage at the Alliance Theatre inside the Woodruff Arts Center. Performance times vary by date across the run.

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Oct2Fri
Gente de Zona

Gente de Zona

Fox Theatre, Atlanta

8 pm

Cuban reggaeton and Latin pop at the Fox Theatre, doors at 7:00 PM and show at 8:00 PM. The Fox uses all-in ticket pricing, so the advertised price already includes fees and taxes.

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Oct2Fri

Insecure: The 10th Anniversary Tour

Tabernacle, Atlanta

8 pm

A tenth anniversary live event tied to the television series, held at the Tabernacle downtown. Friday night 8:00 PM start a block from Centennial Olympic Park.

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Oct2Fri

Jose Madero - USA Tour 2026

Buckhead Theatre, Atlanta

8 pm

Latin rock at the Buckhead Theatre. Friday night 8:00 PM start with deck parking in the surrounding Buckhead Village blocks.

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Oct 3toOct 4

Candler Park Fall Fest

Candler Park, Atlanta

All day · Free

Candler Park's flagship fall weekend, filling the park and surrounding streets with vendors, music and neighborhood energy. It's free to attend and a good gauge of how tight knit this pocket of Intown East really is.

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Oct 3toOct 4

Candler Park Fall Fest

Candler Park, Atlanta

11 am · Free

Candler Park's volunteer-run fall festival fills the park with live music, food and an arts market over a full weekend. Free to attend, and one of the bigger neighborhood gatherings intown each fall.

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Oct3Sat

Ed Sheeran: LOOP Tour

Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta

5:30 pm

Stadium concert downtown at Mercedes-Benz Stadium with an early 5:30 PM start. Support acts run before the headline set, so the listed time is worth taking seriously.

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Oct3Sat

Fred Armisen: Comedy For Musicians But Everyone Is Welcome

Tabernacle, Atlanta

7 pm

A comedy and music hybrid show at the Tabernacle downtown. Saturday night 7:00 PM start.

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Oct3Sat
SMOKEY ROBINSON - Legacy of Love Tour

SMOKEY ROBINSON - Legacy of Love Tour

Fox Theatre, Atlanta

7:30 pm

A Motown catalog concert at the Fox Theatre, doors at 6:30 PM and show at 7:30 PM. The venue is the 1929 landmark at Peachtree and Ponce with direct access from the North Avenue MARTA station.

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Oct3Sat

Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country

Buckhead Theatre, Atlanta

8 pm

Jam and country rock at the Buckhead Theatre. Saturday night 8:00 PM start.

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Oct4Sun

Alicia Villarreal - Bendita Locura Tour 2026

Tabernacle, Atlanta

8 pm

Regional Mexican concert at the Tabernacle downtown. Sunday night 8:00 PM start on Luckie Street.

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Oct5Mon

Preseason: Atlanta Hawks vs Memphis Grizzlies

State Farm Arena, Atlanta

7 pm

NBA preseason basketball at State Farm Arena downtown. Preseason tickets are typically the least expensive way to see the arena's newer seating levels.

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Oct6Tue

Charli xcx

State Farm Arena, Atlanta

8 pm

Pop arena concert at State Farm Arena in downtown Atlanta. Mobile only ticketing and a clear bag policy apply at all gates.

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Oct 7toOct 31
The Ghastly Dreadfuls

The Ghastly Dreadfuls

Center for Puppetry Arts, Atlanta

$25-125

The Center for Puppetry Arts' annual Halloween puppet cabaret, marking its twentieth anniversary this year with performances on Wednesday through Saturday nights in October at 7:30 or 8:00 PM. This is an adults only production with crass humor, simulated nudity, violence and horror content, and the October 31 finale is a separate 21+ event.

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Oct7Wed

Artemas - LOVERCORE / GETTING UP TO NO GOOD Tour

Tabernacle, Atlanta

8 pm

Alt pop show at the Tabernacle downtown. Wednesday night 8:00 PM start.

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Oct7Wed

Band-Maid World Tour 2026

Buckhead Theatre, Atlanta

8 pm

Japanese rock band at the Buckhead Theatre. Standing floor with reserved balcony above.

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Oct 8toNov 15

Like Father

Alliance Theatre, Atlanta

A production on the Hertz Stage at the Alliance Theatre, running from early October into mid November. The Hertz is the smaller of the Alliance's two main spaces inside the Woodruff Arts Center.

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Oct8Thu

Adrian Uribe: 50 y Pico Tour

Tabernacle, Atlanta

8 pm

Spanish language comedy at the Tabernacle downtown. Thursday night 8:00 PM start.

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Oct8Thu

Celtic Thunder

Buckhead Theatre, Atlanta

8 pm

Irish vocal group at the Buckhead Theatre. Seated show with an 8:00 PM start.

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Oct 9toFeb 7

Photography as a Way of Life: Minor White, Aaron Siskind, and Harry Callahan

High Museum of Art, Atlanta

All day

A three photographer exhibition opening in October at the High Museum of Art and running into February. The High holds one of the larger photography collections in the Southeast.

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Oct9Fri

Bethel Music 2026 Tour

Buckhead Theatre, Atlanta

7 pm

Worship music tour stop at the Buckhead Theatre. Friday night 7:00 PM start on Roswell Road.

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Oct9Fri

Trampled By Turtles

Tabernacle, Atlanta

7:30 pm

Bluegrass and folk rock at the Tabernacle downtown. Friday night 7:30 PM start.

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Oct 10toOct 11
Atlanta Pride Festival & Parade 2026

Atlanta Pride Festival & Parade 2026

Piedmont Park, Atlanta

12 pm · Free

A free two-day festival in Piedmont Park timed to National Coming Out Day, with concert stages, dance parties and a large vendor marketplace. The 2026 edition is headlined by rapper JT and closes with the Starlight Cabaret outdoor drag show. Both days run noon to 10 p.m.

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Oct10Sat

Oakhurst Porchfest

Decatur

12 pm

Local bands play from front porches throughout Oakhurst for this free-spirited neighborhood music festival. Grab a map and wander the route on foot.

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Oct10Sat

Oakhurst Porchfest

Oakhurst neighborhood, Decatur

12 pm · Free

Annual neighborhood porchfest where local musicians perform on porches and front yards throughout the Oakhurst neighborhood. Free and open to the public. 12pm, 7pm. Walk or bike from porch to porch to enjoy live music all afternoon.

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Oct10Sat

Weezer

State Farm Arena, Atlanta

7 pm

Rock arena concert at State Farm Arena downtown. Saturday night 7:00 PM start with MARTA access at the GWCC and Dome station.

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Oct11Sun

JOHNNYSWIM - Greetings from Georgica Pond

Tabernacle, Atlanta

8 pm

Folk and soul duo at the Tabernacle downtown. Sunday night 8:00 PM start.

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Oct12Mon

Preseason: Atlanta Hawks vs Oklahoma City Thunder

State Farm Arena, Atlanta

7 pm

NBA preseason game at State Farm Arena in downtown Atlanta. Monday night 7:00 PM tip.

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Oct12Mon

Ryan Beatty - Arms Over Armor North American Tour '26

Buckhead Theatre, Atlanta

8 pm

Indie pop show at the Buckhead Theatre. Monday night 8:00 PM start.

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Oct13Tue

Phoebe Bridgers

State Farm Arena, Atlanta

7:30 pm

Indie rock arena concert at State Farm Arena downtown. Tuesday night 7:30 PM start.

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Oct13Tue

Chelsea Wolfe: THE DARK World Tour

Buckhead Theatre, Atlanta

8 pm

Dark rock show at the Buckhead Theatre. Tuesday night 8:00 PM start on Roswell Road.

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Oct15Thu

Grand Tasting Midtown presented by Taste of Atlanta

Epicurean Atlanta, Atlanta

6 pm

Taste of Atlanta's Midtown tasting event runs one evening at the Epicurean Atlanta hotel on West Peachtree. Restaurants and beverage brands serve samples across a four hour window, with tiered ticket levels. This is a ticketed indoor event rather than a street festival.

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Oct 17toOct 31

Boo at the Zoo

Zoo Atlanta, Atlanta

Zoo Atlanta's Halloween weekends run select dates through October, with costumed trick-or-treat stations mixed in with the regular animal exhibits. Check the Zoo's site for the exact date list before you go.

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Oct17Sat

Decatur BBQ and Bands Festival

Harmony Park, Decatur

All day

An afternoon barbecue and live music festival held at Harmony Park in the Oakhurst section of Decatur. The event pairs competition and vendor barbecue with a full band lineup on an outdoor stage. It functions as an annual fundraiser for the neighborhood community center.

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Oct 17toOct 31
Boo at the Zoo

Boo at the Zoo

Zoo Atlanta, Atlanta

9 am · Free with general admission · Recurring

Zoo Atlanta's daytime Halloween event in Grant Park, with trick-or-treat lanes, carnival games, crafts and costumed character stops throughout the grounds. It runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on October 17, 18, 24, 25 and 31. Entry is included with general admission and is free for Zoo members and children under 3.

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Oct 17toOct 18

Little Five Points Halloween Festival

394 Moreland Ave SE, Atlanta

12 pm · Free admission

Atlanta's most eclectic Halloween street festival in the Little Five Points neighborhood. Free to attend. Costume contests, live music, local vendors, food, and Halloween-themed fun along Moreland Ave. Two days, 12pm, 6pm each day.

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Oct 17toOct 18

Little Five Points Halloween Festival & Parade

394 Moreland Ave SE, Atlanta

12 pm

Little Five Points' Halloween weekend brings costumed vendors, food trucks and live bands to Moreland Avenue, capped by Sunday's parade. One of the more offbeat big Halloween events intown.

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Oct20Tue
Coca-Cola Film Series: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920)

Coca-Cola Film Series: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920)

Fox Theatre, Atlanta

8 pm · Recurring

The 1920 silent horror film starring John Barrymore, screened with live accompaniment on the Fox Theatre's Mighty Mo organ played by Ken Double. Doors at 7:00 PM and show at 8:00 PM in the Fox's main auditorium.

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Oct21Wed

Coca-Cola Film Series: The Ring in Concert with the Georgia Symphony Orchestra

Fox Theatre, Atlanta

Recurring

A film screening with the score performed live by the Georgia Symphony Orchestra, part of the Fox Theatre's Halloween season film series. Showtime was not posted on the events listing checked.

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Oct22Thu

Great Pumpkin-Carving Festival

Atlanta Botanical Garden, Atlanta

The Garden's annual pumpkin carving event turns the grounds into a seasonal display, with professional carvers at work alongside family activities. A lower-key alternative to the bigger Halloween festivals.

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Oct22Thu

Great Pumpkin-Carving Festival

Atlanta Botanical Garden, Atlanta

5 pm

An after-hours Halloween-season event at the Atlanta Botanical Garden running 5 to 9 p.m., built around carved pumpkin displays on the Midtown grounds. Tickets are required for all guests including members, and advance purchase is recommended.

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Oct 24toOct 25

PNC Atlanta 10 Miler

Atlanta

All day

Atlanta Track Club's ten mile road race runs through Buckhead and finishes at Atlantic Station. Registration includes a finisher medal and race shirt. Expect rolling street closures along the Buckhead course on race morning.

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Oct25Sun

Haints & Saints Day of the Dead Halloween Parade

229 Bell St, Decatur

6 pm

An evening Halloween and Day of the Dead parade that steps off from Decatur Cemetery and the Decatur MARTA Plaza and moves toward the Square. The route is short and entirely within walking distance of downtown Decatur. Costumes and homemade puppets are part of the format.

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Oct30Fri

Halloween Bash

Ebster Recreation Center, Decatur

6:30 pm · $25-35

A costume-friendly Halloween party at Ebster Recreation Center for grades 3 through 5, with themed games, dancing, karaoke, music, food and treats. Runs 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. the night before Halloween. Registration is $25 for City of Decatur residents and $35 for non-residents.

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Oct30Fri

Scream on the Square: The Incredibles

Decatur Square, Decatur

7 pm · Free

An outdoor movie screening on the Decatur Square the night before Halloween, showing The Incredibles. Admission is free and concessions include dollar popcorn and shaved ice. Bring a blanket or low chair since seating is on the lawn.

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Oct31Sat

Invesco QQQ Atlanta Gridiron Classic: University of Georgia vs. University of Florida

Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta

3:30 pm

The annual Georgia and Florida rivalry game, played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium downtown with a 3:30 PM kickoff. Expect downtown hotels, restaurants and parking to be at peak demand across the weekend.

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November 2026

Nov3Tue

Holidays at Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta

All day

The aquarium's holiday overlay returns November 3, 2026, adding a 40 foot tree, seasonal decor throughout the building and holiday themed animal presentations. Santa meet and greets are part of the run. Pricing follows general admission and varies by date.

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Nov5Thu

Terrific Thursdays

Decatur MARTA Plaza, Decatur

7 pm · Recurring

Downtown Decatur shops and restaurants stay open until 8 p.m. on Thursday evenings in November, with holiday open houses, receptions and store discounts. Scheduled for November 5, 12 and 19, 2026, centered on the blocks around Decatur Square and the MARTA plaza.

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Nov 7toNov 8

Chastain Park Fall Arts Festival

Chastain Park, Atlanta

11 am · Free

An outdoor juried art market held in Chastain Park, running 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Artist booths are paired with live music and food vendors along the park drive. Admission is free.

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Nov7Sat

Chomp and Stomp Chili Cook-Off and Bluegrass Festival

Cabbagetown Park, Atlanta

12 pm · Free

Cabbagetown's annual street festival pairs a chili cook-off of more than 100 entries with bluegrass stages, an artist market, and the Romp 5K through the mill village. Admission is free, but tasting chili requires buying an official spoon at a presale location or at the gate. Chili service starts at 12:30 pm. The event is volunteer run and proceeds go to Cabbagetown parks; pets are not permitted and parking is very limited.

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Nov7Sat

Georgia Veterans Day Parade

Peachtree St NE between 15th St and 5th St, Atlanta

12 pm · Free

The state's Veterans Day parade steps off at 11 a.m. and travels down Peachtree Street from 15th to 5th in Midtown. There is no cost to march or to watch. Peachtree closes to traffic along the route for the duration.

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Nov7Sat

Decatur Wine Festival

Decatur MARTA Plaza, Decatur

1:30 pm

A tasting festival on the MARTA plaza just off Decatur Square pouring more than 300 wines from around the world. Entry includes a commemorative tasting glass, and live music plays through the afternoon. Attendance is capped at 2,500 and all tickets are sold online in advance; proceeds benefit the Decatur Arts Alliance.

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Nov 11toDec 27

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Center for Puppetry Arts, Atlanta

$22-$55

The Center for Puppetry Arts stages its annual puppet adaptation of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer from mid November through late December. Showtimes run mostly mornings and early afternoons, with an evening Rudolph's Night Out performance on December 4. Tickets include the Create-A-Puppet Workshop, museum access and parking.

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Nov 14toDec 27
A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol

Coca-Cola Stage at Alliance Theatre, Atlanta

The Alliance Theatre's annual Dickens adaptation runs on the Coca-Cola Stage at the Woodruff Arts Center from mid November through the day after Christmas. Runtime is about two hours including a fifteen minute intermission. Performance times vary by date and tickets are sold through the Alliance.

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Nov 14toJan 10
Garden Lights, Holiday Nights

Garden Lights, Holiday Nights

Atlanta Botanical Garden, Atlanta

The Botanical Garden's after dark light installation runs from mid November into early January along the Garden's paths and canopy walk. Displays change year to year and the walk takes roughly an hour at a normal pace. Tickets are timed and sell out on peak December dates.

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Nov14Sat

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas

Fox Theatre, Atlanta

The long running holiday touring production returns to the Fox Theatre in mid November. Showtime was not posted on the holiday events listing checked.

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Nov 17toNov 22

Death Becomes Her (Broadway)

Fox Theatre, Atlanta

All day · Tickets on sale August 28

Broadway production of Death Becomes Her comes to the Fox Theatre for a limited engagement. Based on the 1992 cult classic film. Tickets go on sale August 28, 2026.

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Nov 22toJan 4

Light Up the Season at Piedmont Park

Piedmont Park, Atlanta

All day · Free

The Piedmont Park Conservancy's holiday installation runs roughly six weeks from late November into early January. It is free to walk and sits within the park's Midtown footprint. This is the Conservancy's signature seasonal program.

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Nov26Thu

Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, 5K, Mile and Dash

Center Parc Stadium, Atlanta

8:15 am · $50-$100

Atlanta Track Club's Thanksgiving morning race weekend starts and finishes at Center Parc Stadium just north of Grant Park. The 5K goes off at 7:15 a.m. and the half marathon at 7:30 a.m., with a Mile and a kids Dash also on the program. Expect street closures across intown neighborhoods during the morning.

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Nov27Fri

Blackberry Smoke: Holiday Homecoming

Tabernacle, Atlanta

9 pm

The Georgia band's annual Thanksgiving weekend hometown run at the Tabernacle downtown. Friday night 8:00 PM start a block from Centennial Olympic Park.

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Nov 28toNov 29

Elf in Concert

Atlanta Symphony Hall, Atlanta

The film screened with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra performing the score live, over Thanksgiving weekend at Atlanta Symphony Hall. Showtimes were not posted on the holiday listing at the time of checking.

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December 2026

Dec 2toDec 13

Twas The Night Before...

Fox Theatre, Atlanta

A twelve day holiday stage production at the Fox Theatre in early December. Showtimes vary by date across the run.

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Dec4Fri

Rudolph's Night Out

Center for Puppetry Arts, Atlanta

Center for Puppetry Arts' annual holiday evening leans into puppetry and reindeer games rather than a standard holiday show. Worth booking early since this one is a returning favorite.

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Dec 5toDec 6

Cookies with Santa

Zoo Atlanta, Atlanta

All day

A two-day timed-entry holiday photo experience at Zoo Atlanta with a professional photographer, plus crafts and seasonal treats. General Zoo admission is included with the ticket. Tickets go on sale in fall 2026 and the event typically sells out.

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Dec5Sat

SEC Championship

Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta

The annual conference championship football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium downtown. Kickoff time is set closer to the date once the matchup is determined.

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Dec9Wed

A Charlie Brown Christmas

Atlanta Symphony Hall, Atlanta

A holiday program at Atlanta Symphony Hall built around the Vince Guaraldi score. Showtime was not posted on the holiday listing at the time of checking.

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Dec 10toDec 13

Christmas with the ASO

Atlanta Symphony Hall, Atlanta

The orchestra's annual four day holiday concert series at Atlanta Symphony Hall in Midtown. Multiple performances run across the four dates with times varying by day.

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Dec10Thu

Pentatonix

State Farm Arena, Atlanta

8 pm

The a cappella group plays State Farm Arena downtown during the December holiday run. Thursday night 7:00 PM start.

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Dec11Fri

Band of the Year

Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta

8 pm

A marching band competition held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium the night before the Celebration Bowl. Friday evening 7:00 PM start downtown.

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Dec12Sat

Cricket Celebration Bowl

Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta

The annual HBCU football championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium downtown. Kickoff time had not been posted on the stadium events page at the time of checking.

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Dec 12toDec 13

Grant Park Candlelight Tour of Homes

St. Paul United Methodist Church, Atlanta

7 pm · $35

Now in its 44th year, this evening walking tour goes inside Grant Park houses decorated for the holidays. Saturday runs 6 to 10 pm and Sunday runs 5 to 9 pm, with the ticket table at St. Paul UMC opening 30 minutes before each. Tour books cost $35 and the church hosts an artists market, bake sale, and food trucks. Proceeds support St. Paul UMC, Grant Park Cooperative Preschool, and Grant Park Parents Network.

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Dec17Thu

Handel's Messiah

Atlanta Symphony Hall, Atlanta

The annual December performance of Handel's oratorio at Atlanta Symphony Hall. Showtime was not posted on the holiday listing at the time of checking.

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Dec 19toDec 20

Celtic Woman

Atlanta Symphony Hall, Atlanta

A two day holiday engagement at Atlanta Symphony Hall in Midtown. Showtimes were not posted on the holiday listing at the time of checking.

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Dec 21toDec 22

Leslie Odom, Jr. (The Christmas Tour)

Atlanta Symphony Hall, Atlanta

A two night holiday concert engagement at Atlanta Symphony Hall. Showtimes were not posted on the holiday listing at the time of checking.

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Dec22Tue

Straight No Chaser - Making Spirits Bright Tour

Fox Theatre, Atlanta

The a cappella group's holiday tour stops at the Fox Theatre two days before Christmas. Showtime was not posted on the holiday events listing checked.

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Dec 23toDec 24

NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet

Fox Theatre, Atlanta

A touring Nutcracker production at the Fox Theatre on December 23 and 24. Showtimes were not posted on the holiday events listing checked.

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Dec23Wed

Sounds of the Season

Atlanta Symphony Hall, Atlanta

A holiday concert at Atlanta Symphony Hall on the day before Christmas Eve. Showtime was not posted on the holiday listing at the time of checking.

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Dec31Thu

Zoo Year's Eve

Zoo Atlanta, Atlanta

12 pm · Free with general admission

A daytime New Year's Eve event at Zoo Atlanta running 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with an hourly countdown, a DJ, crafts and photo stops. It is designed for families with young children and is included with general admission, free for members.

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