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Events across Metro Atlanta.

Festivals, markets, tours and neighborhood gatherings, from intown out to the suburbs. I keep this current so you can see what is actually happening, whether you already live here or you are still working out where you want to be.

How this calendar works

One list, kept current.

I research this by hand every week rather than pulling a feed, because the feeds are full of events that were cancelled, moved or never real. Every entry links back to whoever is actually running it, so you can confirm the details yourself before you make plans.

Anything that has finished comes off the list on its own end date. Multi day runs, exhibitions and seasonal markets stay up for as long as they are still open. What you are looking at below is what has not happened yet.

This is not every event in Metro Atlanta and it does not try to be. It is the ones worth knowing about, across the areas I work in. If something is missing that should be here, tell me and I will look into it.

Happening now

  • Sat, 7 Mar to Sat, 12 Dec

    Piedmont Park Green Market

    Piedmont Park, Atlanta

    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.

    Free entryRecurringCentral Intown

    Details from Piedmont Park Conservancy

  • Fri, 5 Jun to Sun, 29 Nov

    Los Porfiados (The Stubborns)

    High Museum of Art, Atlanta

    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.

    Central Intown

    Details from High Museum of Art

  • Fri, 12 Jun to Sun, 1 Nov

    Frame by Frame: The Art of Stop-Motion Animation

    Center for Puppetry Arts, Atlanta

    included with admissionCentral Intown

    Event details

  • Wed, 22 Jul to Wed, 30 Dec

    Gems From The Collection: Shadra Strickland Exhibit

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

    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.

    Central Intown

    Details from Fulton County Library System

  • Thu, 30 Jul to Mon, 4 Jan

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

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

    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.

    Central Intown

    Details from Fulton County Library System

  • Fri, 31 Jul to Sun, 21 Feb

    Paper Trees

    High Museum of Art, Atlanta

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

    Central Intown

    Details from High Museum of Art

  • Decatur Farmers Market

    Wed, 19 Aug to Wed, 18 Nov

    Decatur Farmers Market

    First Baptist Church Decatur, Decatur

    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.

    FreeRecurringDecatur

    Details from Community Farmers Markets

  • Fri, 28 Aug to Sun, 3 Jan

    I SPY! Walter Wick's Hidden Wonders

    High Museum of Art, Atlanta

    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.

    Central Intown

    Details from High Museum of Art

  • The Book As Art v. 14: Ghosted

    Fri, 11 Sep to Sat, 24 Oct

    The Book As Art v. 14: Ghosted

    Decatur Library, Decatur

    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.

    FreeDecatur

    Details from Decatur Arts Alliance

  • Sat, 12 Sep to Sun, 8 Nov

    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.

    Central Intown

    Details from Alliance Theatre

  • Thu, 24 Sep to Sun, 4 Oct

    Out on Film: Atlanta's LGBTQ Film Festival

    Landmark's Midtown Art Cinema, Atlanta

    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.

    Central Intown

    Details from Out on Film

  • Fri, 25 Sep to Sun, 17 Jan

    Martin Puryear: Nexus

    High Museum of Art, Atlanta

    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.

    Central Intown

    Details from High Museum of Art

  • Thu, 1 Oct to Sun, 4 Oct

    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.

    Intown East

    Details from Pullman Yards

  • Scarecrows in the Garden

    Thu, 1 Oct to Sun, 1 Nov

    Scarecrows in the Garden

    Atlanta Botanical Garden, Atlanta

    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.

    Central Intown

    Details from Atlanta Botanical Garden

  • Fri, 2 Oct to Fri, 16 Oct

    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.

    Central Intown

    Details from Alliance Theatre

  • Sat, 3 Oct to Sun, 4 Oct

    Candler Park Fall Fest

    Candler Park, Atlanta

    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.

    FreeIntown East

    Details from Candler Park Neighborhood Organization

October 2026

  • Sun, 4 Oct, 1pm to 5pm

    Grant Park Farmers Market

    The Beacon Atlanta, Atlanta

    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.

    FreeRecurringIntown East

    Details from Community Farmers Markets

  • Sun, 4 Oct, 2pm to 5pm

    Avondale Estates Farmers Market

    Avondale Estates

    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.

    Free to attendRecurringDecatur

    Details from Avondale Estates Farmers Market

  • Sun, 4 Oct, 4pm to 8pm

    Live On The Lawn

    Hotel Phoenix, Atlanta

    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.

    FreeRecurringCentral Intown

    Details from Hotel Phoenix

  • Sun, 4 Oct, 8pm

    Alicia Villarreal - Bendita Locura Tour 2026

    Tabernacle, Atlanta

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

    Central Intown

    Details from Tabernacle

  • Mon, 5 Oct, 7pm

    Preseason: Atlanta Hawks vs Memphis Grizzlies

    State Farm Arena, Atlanta

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

    Central Intown

    Details from State Farm Arena

  • Tue, 6 Oct, 8pm

    Charli xcx

    State Farm Arena, Atlanta

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

    Central Intown

    Details from State Farm Arena

  • The Ghastly Dreadfuls

    Wed, 7 Oct to Sat, 31 Oct

    The Ghastly Dreadfuls

    Center for Puppetry Arts, Atlanta

    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.

    $25-125Central Intown

    Details from Center for Puppetry Arts

  • Wed, 7 Oct, 8pm

    Artemas - LOVERCORE / GETTING UP TO NO GOOD Tour

    Tabernacle, Atlanta

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

    Central Intown

    Details from Tabernacle

  • Wed, 7 Oct, 8pm

    Band-Maid World Tour 2026

    Buckhead Theatre, Atlanta

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

    Central Intown

    Details from Buckhead Theatre

  • Thu, 8 Oct to Sun, 15 Nov

    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.

    Central Intown

    Details from Alliance Theatre

  • Thu, 8 Oct, 8pm

    Adrian Uribe: 50 y Pico Tour

    Tabernacle, Atlanta

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

    Central Intown

    Details from Tabernacle

  • Thu, 8 Oct, 8pm

    Celtic Thunder

    Buckhead Theatre, Atlanta

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

    Central Intown

    Details from Buckhead Theatre

  • Fri, 9 Oct to Sun, 7 Feb

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

    High Museum of Art, Atlanta

    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.

    Central Intown

    Details from High Museum of Art

  • Fri, 9 Oct, 6.30pm to 8.30pm

    Ebster Unlocked

    Ebster Recreation Center, Decatur

    Ebster Recreation Center's gaming night for grades 6 through 8, mixing Nerf Wars and Tactics tournaments with video and tabletop games. It runs monthly, with the next date confirmed for October 9, and resident and non-resident pricing applies.

    $15 residents / $20 non-residentsRecurringDecatur

    Details from City of Decatur Parks and Recreation

  • Fri, 9 Oct, 7pm

    Bethel Music 2026 Tour

    Buckhead Theatre, Atlanta

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

    Central Intown

    Details from Buckhead Theatre

  • Fri, 9 Oct, 7.30pm

    Trampled By Turtles

    Tabernacle, Atlanta

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

    Central Intown

    Details from Tabernacle

  • Atlanta Pride Festival & Parade 2026

    Sat, 10 Oct to Sun, 11 Oct

    Atlanta Pride Festival & Parade 2026

    Piedmont Park, Atlanta

    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.

    FreeCentral Intown

    Details from Atlanta Pride Committee

  • Sat, 10 Oct, 12pm to 7pm

    Oakhurst Porchfest

    Oakhurst neighborhood, Decatur

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

    FreeDecatur

    Details from Oakhurst Porchfest

  • Sat, 10 Oct, 7pm

    Weezer

    State Farm Arena, Atlanta

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

    Central Intown

    Details from State Farm Arena

  • Sun, 11 Oct, 8pm

    JOHNNYSWIM - Greetings from Georgica Pond

    Tabernacle, Atlanta

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

    Central Intown

    Details from Tabernacle

  • Mon, 12 Oct, 7pm

    Preseason: Atlanta Hawks vs Oklahoma City Thunder

    State Farm Arena, Atlanta

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

    Central Intown

    Details from State Farm Arena

  • Mon, 12 Oct, 8pm

    Ryan Beatty - Arms Over Armor North American Tour '26

    Buckhead Theatre, Atlanta

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

    Central Intown

    Details from Buckhead Theatre

  • Tue, 13 Oct, 7.30pm

    Phoebe Bridgers

    State Farm Arena, Atlanta

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

    Central Intown

    Details from State Farm Arena

  • Tue, 13 Oct, 8pm

    Chelsea Wolfe: THE DARK World Tour

    Buckhead Theatre, Atlanta

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

    Central Intown

    Details from Buckhead Theatre

  • Thu, 15 Oct, 6pm to 10pm

    Grand Tasting Midtown presented by Taste of Atlanta

    Epicurean Atlanta, Atlanta

    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.

    Central Intown

    Details from Taste of Atlanta

  • Fri, 16 Oct, 6.30pm to 7.30pm

    Bikes & Brews

    Decatur

    A short evening group bike ride out of Decatur Square with a brewery stop after, presented by City of Decatur Parks and Recreation. It repeats roughly monthly, with this ride set for October 16.

    RecurringDecatur

    Details from City of Decatur Parks and Recreation

  • Fri, 16 Oct, 6.30pm to 8.30pm

    Teen Night

    Ebster Recreation Center, Decatur

    A free Friday evening at Ebster Recreation Center for grades 9 through 12, with basketball, board games and arcade play. It runs monthly, with this date confirmed for October 16.

    FreeRecurringDecatur

    Details from City of Decatur Parks and Recreation

  • Sat, 17 Oct

    Decatur BBQ and Bands Festival

    Harmony Park, Decatur

    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.

    Decatur

    Details from Community Center of South Decatur

  • Boo at the Zoo

    Sat, 17 Oct to Sat, 31 Oct

    Boo at the Zoo

    Zoo Atlanta, Atlanta

    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.

    Free with general admissionRecurringIntown East

    Details from Zoo Atlanta

  • Sat, 17 Oct to Sun, 18 Oct

    Little Five Points Halloween Festival

    Atlanta

    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 to 6pm each day.

    Free admissionIntown East

    Details from Little Five Points Business Association

  • Sat, 17 Oct to Sun, 18 Oct

    Little Five Points Halloween Festival & Parade

    Atlanta

    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.

    Intown East

    Details from Little Five Points Cultural Historic District

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

    Tue, 20 Oct, 8pm

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

    Fox Theatre, Atlanta

    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.

    RecurringCentral Intown

    Details from Fox Theatre

  • Wed, 21 Oct

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

    Fox Theatre, Atlanta

    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.

    RecurringCentral Intown

    Details from Fox Theatre

  • Thu, 22 Oct, 5pm to 9pm

    Great Pumpkin-Carving Festival

    Atlanta Botanical Garden, Atlanta

    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.

    Central Intown

    Details from Atlanta Botanical Garden

  • Sat, 24 Oct to Sun, 25 Oct

    PNC Atlanta 10 Miler

    Atlanta

    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.

    Central Intown

    Details from Atlanta Track Club

  • Sat, 24 Oct, 12pm to 6pm

    Stove Works Supply: A Vintage + Handmade Market

    Atlanta Stove Works, Atlanta

    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.

    RecurringIntown East

    Details from The Krog District

  • Sun, 25 Oct, 6pm to 8pm

    Haints & Saints Day of the Dead Halloween Parade

    Decatur

    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.

    Decatur

    Details from City of Decatur

  • Fri, 30 Oct, 6.30pm to 8.30pm

    Halloween Bash

    Ebster Recreation Center, Decatur

    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.

    $25-35Decatur

    Details from City of Decatur Active Living

  • Fri, 30 Oct, 7pm to 9pm

    Scream on the Square: The Incredibles

    Decatur Square, Decatur

    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.

    FreeDecatur

    Details from Visit Decatur GA and the Decatur Downtown Development Authority

  • Sat, 31 Oct, 3.30pm

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

    Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta

    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.

    Central Intown

    Details from Mercedes-Benz Stadium

November 2026

  • Tue, 3 Nov

    Holidays at Georgia Aquarium

    Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta

    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.

    Central Intown

    Details from Georgia Aquarium

  • Thu, 5 Nov, 6pm to 8pm

    Terrific Thursdays

    Decatur MARTA Plaza, Decatur

    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.

    RecurringDecatur

    Details from City of Decatur

  • Sat, 7 Nov to Sun, 8 Nov

    Chastain Park Fall Arts Festival

    Chastain Park, Atlanta

    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.

    FreeCentral Intown

    Details from Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces

  • Sat, 7 Nov, 11am to 7pm

    Chomp and Stomp Chili Cook-Off and Bluegrass Festival

    Cabbagetown Park, Atlanta

    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.

    FreeIntown East

    Details from Cabbagetown Initiative Community Development Corporation

  • Sat, 7 Nov, 11am

    Georgia Veterans Day Parade

    Atlanta

    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.

    FreeCentral Intown

    Details from Georgia Veterans Day Association, Inc.

  • Sat, 7 Nov, 12.30pm to 4.30pm

    Decatur Wine Festival

    Decatur MARTA Plaza, Decatur

    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.

    Decatur

    Details from Decatur Arts Alliance

  • Wed, 11 Nov to Sun, 27 Dec

    Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

    Center for Puppetry Arts, Atlanta

    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.

    $22-$55Central Intown

    Details from Center for Puppetry Arts

  • A Christmas Carol

    Sat, 14 Nov to Sun, 27 Dec

    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.

    Central Intown

    Details from Alliance Theatre

  • Garden Lights, Holiday Nights

    Sat, 14 Nov to Sun, 10 Jan

    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.

    Central Intown

    Details from Atlanta Botanical Garden

  • Sat, 14 Nov

    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.

    Central Intown

    Details from Fox Theatre

  • Tue, 17 Nov to Sun, 22 Nov

    Death Becomes Her (Broadway)

    Fox Theatre, Atlanta

    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.

    Tickets on sale August 28Central Intown

    Details from Fox Theatre

  • Sun, 22 Nov to Mon, 4 Jan

    Light Up the Season at Piedmont Park

    Piedmont Park, Atlanta

    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.

    FreeCentral Intown

    Details from Piedmont Park Conservancy

  • Thu, 26 Nov, 7.15am

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

    Center Parc Stadium, Atlanta

    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.

    $50-$100Intown East

    Details from Atlanta Track Club

  • Fri, 27 Nov, 8pm

    Blackberry Smoke: Holiday Homecoming

    Tabernacle, Atlanta

    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.

    Central Intown

    Details from Tabernacle

  • Sat, 28 Nov to Sun, 29 Nov

    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.

    Central Intown

    Details from Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

December 2026

  • Wed, 2 Dec to Sun, 13 Dec

    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.

    Central Intown

    Details from Fox Theatre

  • Fri, 4 Dec

    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.

    Central Intown

    Details from Center for Puppetry Arts

  • Sat, 5 Dec to Sun, 6 Dec

    Cookies with Santa

    Zoo Atlanta, Atlanta

    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.

    Intown East

    Details from Zoo Atlanta

  • Sat, 5 Dec

    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.

    Central Intown

    Details from Mercedes-Benz Stadium

  • Wed, 9 Dec

    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.

    Central Intown

    Details from Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

  • Thu, 10 Dec to Sun, 13 Dec

    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.

    Central Intown

    Details from Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

  • Thu, 10 Dec, 7pm

    Pentatonix

    State Farm Arena, Atlanta

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

    Central Intown

    Details from State Farm Arena

  • Fri, 11 Dec, 7pm

    Band of the Year

    Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta

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

    Central Intown

    Details from Mercedes-Benz Stadium

  • Sat, 12 Dec

    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.

    Central Intown

    Details from Mercedes-Benz Stadium

  • Sat, 12 Dec to Sun, 13 Dec

    Grant Park Candlelight Tour of Homes

    St. Paul United Methodist Church, Atlanta

    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.

    $35Intown East

    Details from St. Paul United Methodist Church

  • Thu, 17 Dec

    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.

    Central Intown

    Details from Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

  • Sat, 19 Dec to Sun, 20 Dec

    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.

    Central Intown

    Details from Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

  • Mon, 21 Dec to Tue, 22 Dec

    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.

    Central Intown

    Details from Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

  • Tue, 22 Dec

    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.

    Central Intown

    Details from Fox Theatre

  • Wed, 23 Dec to Thu, 24 Dec

    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.

    Central Intown

    Details from Fox Theatre

  • Wed, 23 Dec

    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.

    Central Intown

    Details from Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

  • Thu, 31 Dec, 11am to 4pm

    Zoo Year's Eve

    Zoo Atlanta, Atlanta

    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.

    Free with general admissionIntown East

    Details from Zoo Atlanta

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