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Free Events in Atlanta

Looking for things to do in Atlanta that won’t break the bank? We’ve got you covered with this list of free events in Atlanta. From neighborhood festivals to farmers’ markets and more, you can find what makes Atlanta special without making a huge dent in your wallet. So hesitate no more. Bounce, skip, hop and run around town, and do it all without spending a dime.

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10/3/26 – 10/4/26

Candler Park Fall Festival 2026

FALL FEST IN CANDLER PARK is among the most beloved festivals in metro Atlanta. Two…

Candler Park

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10/10/26 – 10/11/26

Atlanta Pride Festival & Parade 2026

Atlanta Pride is turning up the volume for 2026. We’re thrilled to announce that rapper,…

Piedmont Park

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12/5/26 – 12/6/26

Atlanta Hip Hop Day Festival

The culture returns. For 17 years, ATL Hip Hop Day has brought together artists, DJs,…

Old Fourth Ward Park

9/17/26

Ask the Expert: From the Beltline Arboretum

Considering planting a new tree this season? Join Alex Beasley, Trees Atlanta’s Planting Director, for…

Trees Atlanta Kendeda Tree House

9/18/26 – 9/19/26

Hapeville Happy Days Weekend

Join us for 2 nights of free concerts in Jess Lucas Park! Each night will…

Downtown Hapeville – Jess Lucas Park

9/18/26 – 10/23/26

Placita Latina Exhibition

The Decatur Arts Alliance presents the 6th annual Placita Latina exhibition in celebration of Hispanic…

Decatur Arts Alliance

9/19/26

Atlanta Beltline Lantern Festival

Craft a lantern and join us! The Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade brings together thousands of…

Adair Park II

9/19/26

Atlanta India Festival

Experience one of Georgia’s largest celebrations of Indian culture at the Atlanta India Festival on…

St. Mary’s Orthodox Church

9/19/26

The Veggie Taste – 16th Annual

We are celebrating 16 years Supporting attendees with their transitioning into a Healthier Eating Lifestyle…

West End

9/20/26

ChikaATL

THE LOFT

9/20/26

FREE Bluegrass and Country Music

Eastside United Methodist Church celebrates its 15 year anniversary with a community concert series. On…

Eastside United Methodist Church

9/20/26

Lacey Sturm

Lacey Sturm

Sephora Ponce City Market

9/20/26

LuLuYam

Soul Village

9/22/26 – 9/24/26

DISCOVER ADAC

Step into luxury in motion at DISCOVER ADAC, September 22–24. Experience a dynamic market where…

ADAC

9/23/26

Jay Buchanan

Moods Music

9/24/26 – 9/25/26

Lucinda Williams

Variety Playhouse

9/25/26

Unimy Grad Fair

Explore Top Master’s Programs in STEM, Business & Beyond 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM Georgia…

Georgia State University Buckhead Center Campus

9/26/26

Access MBA Atlanta

Thinking about pursuing an MBA to advance your career, switch industries, or grow your business…

The Whitley Atlanta Buckhead

9/26/26

Atlanta AIDS Walk and Music Festival

Join us for a 5K and music festival you won’t want to miss. Your support…

Charles Allen Gate at Piedmont Park

9/26/26

Blooms Chinatown Market (9/26)

Join us for our very own monthly makers market right here at the historic Atlanta…

Atlanta Chinatown

9/26/26

RaceTrac’s Run for Research

Join us for our largest fundraiser of the year – “RaceTrac’s Run for Research 5K”…

The Battery

9/27/26

Estamos Aquí Fiesta

Estamos Aquí Fiesta is a family-friendly festival kicking off Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month. Organized by the…

Old Fourth Ward Skatepark/Historic Fourth Ward

9/29/26

BRAT

BRAT

Masquerade, The

9/30/26

Peachtree Pathways – Atl School Showcase

Peachtree Pathways is your gateway to discovering the best educational opportunities in the Atlanta area….

Peachtree Road United Methodist Church

9/30/26

Peachtree Pathways – Atlanta School Showcase

Peachtree Pathways is your gateway to discovering the best educational opportunities in the Atlanta area….

Peachtree Road United Methodist Church

10/2/26

Desert Dwellers

Actor’s Express – King Plow Arts Center

10/2/26 – 10/4/26

Oktoberfest at Round Trip – West Midtown

Round Trip Brewing celebrates the world’s largest folk festival with great German-style beer, German food…

Round Trip Brewing

10/3/26

He Is Legend

The Masquerade – Purgatory

10/6/26

Lilly Hart

Soul Village

10/6/26

Ms. Pat Book Discussion and Signing

Hang out with Ms. Pat as she dives into her book and signs copies—perfect for…

Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History

10/8/26

Bayway

Masquerade, The

10/8/26 – 10/9/26

Cancer 2026

Scitechseries proudly presents the esteemed the 4th International Conference on Innovations and Advances in Cancer…

Online

10/8/26

Deceits

The Masquerade – Purgatory

10/11/26

Heated Rivalry Night

Actor’s Express – King Plow Arts Center

10/16/26

Trap Karaoke

Coca-Cola Roxy

10/16/26

VHS Deathmatch: Dead on Arrival

Atlanta’s trash-cinema showdown returns from the dead. VHS Deathmatch pits two cult horror movies against…

Wild Heaven Beer

10/19/26

Bassvictim w/ Thoom

Bassvictim w/ Thoom

Variety Playhouse

10/19/26

bunii

Actor’s Express – King Plow Arts Center

10/20/26

Rapsody

Studio Bar (Artmore Hotel)

10/21/26

Oso Oso

The Masquerade – Purgatory

10/24/26

Blooms Chinatown Market (10/24)

Join us for our very own monthly makers market right here at the historic Atlanta…

Atlanta Chinatown

10/26/26

Like Roses

The Masquerade – Purgatory

10/27/26

My Upside Down

Wheelies Tiny Donuts

10/28/26

Flagman

Flagman

Masquerade, The

10/30/26

Jackson Dean

Jackson Dean

Charlie Loudermouth Park

10/30/26

Svdden Death

Believe Music Hall

11/1/26

Shyne

Variety Playhouse

11/2/26

Khantrast

THE LOFT

11/3/26

Prayers w/ Devora

Actor’s Express – King Plow Arts Center

11/4/26

the olllam

THE LOFT

11/6/26

D?lek

The Masquerade – Purgatory

11/6/26

Drew Baldridge

Studio Bar (Artmore Hotel)

11/6/26

Havok

The Masquerade – Purgatory

11/7/26

Cannelle

Cannelle

Masquerade, The

11/9/26

Surprise Chef

Actor’s Express – King Plow Arts Center

11/10/26

Sir Woman

Sir Woman

Soul Village

11/12/26

Trees Atlanta Ask the Arborist

Join Logan House, Georgia Arborist Association President, Board Certified Master Arborist, and City of Decatur…

Online

11/12/26

tiLLie

Wheelies Tiny Donuts

11/13/26

Little Image

THE LOFT

11/15/26

Giles Corey

The Masquerade – Purgatory

11/15/26

King Of Drag

Center Stage Theatre

11/16/26

Karan Aujla

State Farm Arena

11/20/26

L’Rain

Soul Village

11/21/26

Know Good w/ BLOOKAH

Actor’s Express – King Plow Arts Center

11/24/26

Syd: Beard Tour

Hop ON – Hop OFF Tours

11/27/26

Christopher Williams

Christopher Williams

City Winery – Atlanta

11/27/26

Futurebirds

Futurebirds

The Eastern

11/27/26

Static Dress

The Masquerade – Purgatory

11/28/26

Blooms Chinatown Market (11/28)

Join us for our very own monthly makers market right here at the historic Atlanta…

Atlanta Chinatown

12/1/26

Montell Fish

Montell Fish

The Masquerade – Heaven

12/1/26

Pretty Sick

The Masquerade – Purgatory

12/1/26

TK Kirkland

TK Kirkland

City Winery – Atlanta

12/2/26

Yuki Chiba

Actor’s Express – King Plow Arts Center

12/6/26

YOSHI

THE LOFT

12/8/26

Venna

Actor’s Express – King Plow Arts Center

12/9/26

Samantha Fish

Centerstage Theater The Loft

12/9/26

The Lemon Twigs

Actor’s Express – King Plow Arts Center

12/10/26

Colour Revolt

Colour Revolt

The Masquerade – Purgatory

12/11/26

Eddie 9V

Variety Playhouse

12/11/26

Winyah

Actor’s Express – King Plow Arts Center

12/12/26

AD Lab

AD Lab

Grady High School (Old gymnasium)

12/13/26

Smith & Myers

Charlie Loudermouth Park

12/16/26

Lucy Bedroque

The Masquerade – Heaven

12/17/26

Emancipator

Actor’s Express – King Plow Arts Center

12/18/26

Cracker

Variety Playhouse

12/19/26

Blooms Chinatown Market (12/19)

Join us for our very own monthly makers market right here at the historic Atlanta…

Atlanta Chinatown

12/19/26

Heal The Hurt

Wheelies Tiny Donuts

12/19/26

Nacho Redondo

Variety Playhouse

12/28/26

John Oliver

Fox Theatre

1/16/27

Emma Nissen

Actor’s Express – King Plow Arts Center

1/22/27

Boy Golden

Soul Village

1/28/27

Shaking Seaside

Shaking Seaside

Grady High School (Old gymnasium)

1/29/27

Alan Walker

Alan Walker

Coca-Cola Roxy

2/13/27

Josh Johnson

Fox Theatre

2/16/27

Letterkenny Live

The Hicks, the Skids, and the Hockey Players are back and heading to a city…

Fox Theatre Marquee Club

2/26/27

Alfred Robles

Center Stage Theatre

3/11/27

Missio

Mulavi Midtown

3/19/27 – 3/27/27

Pippin

Pippin

Grady High School (Old gymnasium)

3/21/27

Pippin – Matinee

Pippin – Matinee

Grady High School (Old gymnasium)

4/4/27

Calema

Centerstage Theater The Loft

4/7/27

Crush 40

Crush 40

Centerstage Theater The Loft

9/16/26 – 9/30/26

Atlanta History Center: Kids Free September

Explore 33 acres of exhibitions, gardens and historic homes at Atlanta History Center, including the…

Atlanta History Center

9/16/26 – 9/30/26

Fernbank Museum: Kids Play Free September

Visit Fernbank Museum of Natural History in September and receive one free child ticket with…

Fernbank Museum of Natural History

9/16/26 – 9/30/26

Fox Theatre Haunted History Tours

Explore the Fox Theatre’s most chilling stories and legendary encounters during the 60-minute Haunted History…

Fox Theatre

9/16/26 – 9/30/26

Georgia Aquarium: Kids Wonder Free

Visit Georgia Aquarium throughout September and receive one free child ticket with every general admission…

Georgia Aquarium

9/16/26 – 9/30/26

HMOA: Kids Free September

Bring the family to the High Museum of Art, where children ages 5 and under…

High Museum of Art

9/16/26 – 9/30/26

NCCHR: Kids Free September

Visit the National Center for Civil and Human Rights Sept. 1-30 and receive free admission…

National Center for Civil and Human Rights

9/16/26 – 9/18/26

Drag Bingo

Schoolhouse Brewing

Every Friday until 12/25/2026

Pride First Fridays

Every First Friday of the Month Time: Either 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm or 5…

Loews Atlanta Hotel

Every Saturday until 11/14/2026

Uptown Market Atlanta

Atlanta Food Festival vibes every week – food and craft vendors, live music, DJs, kids…

The Lawn at Uptown

9/16/26 – 12/31/26

Conversations with Collections

This reimagining of the OUMA permanent collection challenges assumptions, upends stereotypes and inspires conversation! Interactive,…

Oglethorpe University Museum of Art

9/16/26 – 11/19/26

bleood

presented by Rival Entertainment

Centerstage Theater The Loft

9/16/26 – 11/12/26

Yebba

Coca-Cola Roxy

9/16/26 – 12/24/26

Tours: Truist Park

Tours: Truist Park

Truist Park at The Battery Atlanta

Every Friday until 09/25/2026

Rose Garden Social

Hotel Phoenix

Every Sunday until 10/25/2026

Live On The Lawn

Hotel Phoenix

9/16/26 – 10/31/26

Emo Nite | 18+

Emo Nite | 18+

The Masquerade Music Park

9/16/26 – 11/21/26

Broadway Rave | 18+

Broadway Rave | 18+

The Masquerade – Purgatory

9/16/26 – 11/28/26

Gimme Gimme Disco | 18+

Gimme Gimme Disco | 18+

The Masquerade – Purgatory

Multiple dates until 10/24/2026

Salsa Night at Terminal South

Turn up the energy on select Saturday nights with a free salsa class on the…

Terminal South