Festivals and
Annual Events
Celebrate Atlanta with a festival for the season
Whether it’s honoring a holiday or just celebrating the season, Atlanta’s neighborhood communities love to find any reason to gather for food, music and family fun. Find your favorite festival below to start planning your trip to Atlanta today.
6/10/23
Virginia-Highland Summerfest
Summerfest is known for its outstanding Artist Market, a gathering of more than 150 local…
John C Howell Park
7/22/23
Atlanta Ice Cream Festival
SAVE THE DATE! Sat. July 22 – The 13th Annual Atlanta Ice Cream Festival is…
Piedmont Park
8/26/23
2023 Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kick-Off
The ultimate HBCU celebration is happening Saturday, August 26 at the Center Parc Stadium. Students…
Center Parc Credit Union Stadium
8/31/23 – 9/4/23
Dragon Con
Taking place over Labor Day weekend, Dragon Con is the largest multi-media pop-culture convention focusing…
Downtown Atlanta
6/17/23
Atlanta Summer Beer Fest
The 2023 Atlanta Summer Beer Fest at Historic 4th Ward Park– Saturday, June 11, 2022,…
Historic 4th Ward Park
6/17/23
Juneteenth Atlanta Parade & Music Festival
This high-spirited celebration of freedom, unity, and equality is known for filling Centennial Olympic Park…
Centennial Olympic Park
6/24/23
Brunchella: Soleil (An All Yellow Summer Affair)
SOLEIL is here! Spring has sprung, and now Summer is on its way! What better…
Piedmont Park Legacy Fountain
7/1/23
Look Up Atlanta
America’s largest metropolitan fireworks show, Look Up Atlanta, returns to Centennial Olympic Park on Saturday,…
Centennial Olympic Park
7/29/23
Atlanta GA Water Lantern Festival!
Experience the magic of the Water Lantern Festival where you will enjoy tasty food trucks,…
Jim R. Miller Park
7/30/23
Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival
Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival (#AKTF) returns to Westside Provisions District on Sunday, July…
Westside Provisions District
8/3/23 – 8/6/23
Atlanta Underground Film Festival
The 2023 Annual Atlanta Underground Film Festival will be held indoors and outdoors at RoleCall…
RoleCall Theater
8/23/23 – 8/27/23
BronzeLens Film Festival
A top-tier international festival that celebrates multiculturalism and focuses on film, television and digital media…
Multiple Locations
8/26/23 – 8/27/23
Grant Park Summer Shade Festival
A thriving two-day, in-town festival in historic Grant Park, organized by and benefiting the Grant…
Grant Park
9/2/23 – 9/3/23
Atlanta Hip Hop Day Festival
Come celebrate 50 years of Hip Hop while enjoying all the elements of the Atlanta…
Woodruff Park
9/2/23 – 9/3/23
Taste of Soul Atlanta
Taste of Soul Atlanta (TOSA) is a two-day, citywide FREE food, music, and cultural festival…
Downtown Atlanta
9/15/23 – 9/17/23
Music Midtown
Music Midtown features a diverse lineup of over 30 artists across 4 stages for 3…
The Greystone at Piedmont Park
9/30/23 – 10/1/23
Sweet Auburn Music Festival
Featuring music across all genres, food and family fun, the Sweet Auburn Music Festival is…
Sweet Auburn Barbecue
Multiple dates until 08/20/2023
Piedmont Park Summer Arts Festival
The Piedmont Park Summer Arts Festival is a 2-day outdoor event with an emphasis on…
Piedmont Park
6/10/23 – 6/11/23
Atlanta Greek Picnic
Morris Brown College
6/10/23
2023 JUNETEENTH EVENT IN MORROW, GA
Please Join Us At The 3rd Annual JUNETEENTH Celebration | FREE Saturday June 10, 2023…
Morrow City Hall
6/10/23
Afro Hippy Daze
Afro Hippy Daze is a celebration of excellence and subcultures of the many diasporas of…
Tech N Chill
6/10/23
Gino’s First Annual Kick-Off to Summer Festival
Gino’s NY Pizza Bar is hosting our first annual Gino’s Summer Kick Off Block Party!…
Gino’s NY Pizza Bar
6/10/23
Gwinnett Pride
Come celebrate the diversity of Gwinnett County’s LGBTQ+ family with live music, food, and family…
Thrasher Park
6/10/23
Lakewood Community Block Party
The inaugural Lakewood Community Block Party aims to create an event IN our community, FOR…
Rosel Fann Recreational Center
6/10/23
Pre -Juneteenth Jubilee
Get ready for the Pre-Juneteenth Jubilee! Come and celebrate with us on Sat Jun 10…
Legacy Park
6/11/23
Pre-Juneteenth Festival
The Pre-Juneteenth festival is a FREE upcoming event at the Cobb County fairgrounds that celebrates…
Jim R. Miller Park
The Legacy Center
6/18/23
Family Food Fest Atlanta
Atlanta Culinary Charities Presents Family Food Fest Atlanta on Father’s Day, Sunday June 18 from…
Georgia Freight Depot
6/24/23
Atlanta Canada Fest
17th Annual Atlanta Canada Fest The Garden Club at Wild Heaven Brewery (West End) Saturday…
Wild Heaven Beer
Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park
7/16/23
Festival Independencia de Colombia En Atlanta
Free! Annual 8 Festival For the whole family, live music , Colombian Food , kids…
Downtown Cartersville
7/23/23 – 7/30/23
Wine + Culture Festival
Presented by The Hue Society, Wine & Culture Fest is the dopest wine festival dedicated…
Underground Atlanta
7/29/23
Elements of Hip Hop Festival
Hip Hop is turning 50, so let’s celebrate this major milestone by paying homage to…
Piedmont Park
Symphony Hall Atlanta
Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood
10/20/23 – 10/21/23
Savannah Pride Festival 2023
Celebrate and support being queer in the south by joining us for pop-up events all…
Ellis Square
6/10/23 – 12/30/23
Mandela Market Days Holiday Festival
Douglasville Conference Center
Discover Atlanta Festivals
Spring Festivals
Spring festivals abound in Atlanta. Get out and enjoy Atlanta neighborhood festivals in the spring weather.
Summer Festivals
Music, Food or Crafts: We’ve got a summer festival for you. (Photo: @christyjoyphotography)
Fall Festivals
Fall festivals heat up as the weather cools down in Atlanta (Photo: Brandi Boblett, Bproduced)
Winter Festivals
No hibernating for an Atlanta winter. Find a festival for cold-weather.
Music Festivals
Check out some of the largest and most popular music festivals in Atlanta.
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6/10/23
Virginia-Highland Summerfest
6/10/23 – 7/29/23
411 Brand Saturday School at Patchwerk
Multiple dates until 06/23/2023
Professional Fighters League 2023
6/10/23
Rapper’s Delight: 50 Years of Hip Hop
6/10/23 – 11/11/23
WAWA’s Service Saturday 2023
Multiple dates until 08/20/2023