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Find new Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa traditions.

Atlanta sparkles with traditional and delightful holiday events that fill the air with anticipation and excitement for the season to come. Enjoy iconic Atlanta Christmas events, Hanukkah celebrations and Kwanzaa traditions and discover what’s new this season. The possibilities are endless with so many things to do in Atlanta at Christmas time and the holidays. Start making your plans today!

Explore more Atlanta holiday fun and entertainment taking place throughout the season. And find great deals on hotel packages from Stone Mountain and Buckhead, as well as discounts on tickets to some of Atlanta’s most popular attractions. There’s no place like Atlanta for the holidays.

Things to Do on Christmas and for the holiday season in Atlanta

Santa and an elf dive underwater in scuba gear, waving to fish in a festive aquatic scene in Atlanta, Georgia.

Enjoy Holiday Fun at the Georgia Aquarium

Immerse yourself in the festive transformation of the Georgia Aquarium this holiday season filled with winter inspired projections, Christmas music, and a 40-foot live tree! Enjoy photos with Santa, holiday-themed dolphin presentations, and more!

Ballet dancers in period costumes perform a scene with a large nutcracker figure in Atlanta, Georgia.

Festive Things to Do for Holidays

Atlanta Ballet’s The Nutcracker returns this December at Cobb Energy Centre with a larger-than-life production of a winter wonderland and dream-like world of delights! The celebrations continue throughout the city with even more festive things to do for the holidays in Atlanta such as Miracle on Peachtree, Center for Puppetry Arts Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, A Christmas Carol at Alliance Theatre and more!

A nighttime fountain display with blue lights and a glowing statue of a woman in Atlanta, Georgia.
(Photo courtesy of Atlanta Botanical Garden)

Holiday Lights Abound in Atlanta

Glow BIG this season and explore the wonderland of color at Garden Lights, Holiday Nights presented by Invesco QQQ and A Stone Mountain Park Christmas. Explore more places to see holiday lights this season in Atlanta! It joins other beloved Atlanta Christmas events such as Zoo Atlanta’s Illuminights: A Chinese Lantern Festival.

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11/21/26 – 1/17/27

IllumiNights at the Zoo!

Experience the magic of Atlanta holiday lights! Discover Atlanta’s Ultimate Holiday Tradition: IllumiNights at the…

Zoo Atlanta

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12/5/26

Miracle on Peachtree

This holiday season, Buckhead Shines Bright with twinkling lights, festive flavors, and unforgettable experiences. From…

Buckhead Village

11/13/26 – 11/22/26

Other Desert Cities

OTHER DESERT CITIES BY JON ROBIN BAITZ DIRECTED BY: KEVIN DEW ​Other Desert Cities is…

Merely Players Presents

11/6/26 – 11/13/26

The Nutcracker® in Shared Reality

Cosm and New York City Ballet proudly present George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® in Shared Reality….

Cosm Atlanta

11/14/26

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas

The holiday tradition continues! MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday…

Fox Theatre

11/19/26 – 12/13/26

2026 Holiday Designer Showhouse

Celebrate the season with Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles at the 19th Annual Home for the…

Location on registration

11/19/26

Laughs, Llamas and Pajamas

Uptown Atlanta’s holiday kickoff returns to Main Street on Thursday, Nov. 19 from 6 to…

Uptown Atlanta

11/21/26 – 11/29/26

Georgia Festival of Trees

The Georgia Festival of Trees is a family-friendly Christmas event held Nov. 21-29, 2026 (closed…

Gas South Convention Center

11/22/26

The Nutcracker by Rise City Dance

Celebrate the season with Rise City Dance’s production of The Nutcracker, a holiday tradition filled…

Ferst Center for the Arts at Georgia Tech

Every Saturday until 12/19/2026

Botanical Santa

Meet Botanical Santa! Bring your camera and come tell all of your holiday wishes to…

Atlanta Botanical Garden, Inc.

11/28/26 – 11/29/26

Piedmont Park Holiday Market

Celebrate the hustle and bustle of the holiday season at the Piedmont Park Holiday Gift…

Piedmont Park – Community Center

Multiple dates until 12/19/2026

Storytime with Santa

Gather the family for a magical evening of holiday cheer at InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta. Little…

InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta

11/29/26

An Advent Procession of Lessons and Carols

The Cathedral’s Advent worship service uses a series of short scripture readings (lessons) to tell…

The Cathedral of St. Philip

12/2/26 – 12/27/26

All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914

All Is Calm Ages 8+ December 2-27, 2026 Looking for a holiday show that’s a…

The Balzer Theater at Herren’s

12/2/26

SCADshow Presents: VOCTAVE

Have yourself an a cappella big Christmas! The 11-member vocal ensemble VOCTAVE has been bringing…

SCADshow

12/2/26 – 12/13/26

Twas the Night Before…by Cirque du Soleil

Cirque du Soleil’s holiday-themed family theatrical spectacle arrives this December. ‘Twas the Night Before… is…

Fox Theatre Atlanta

Multiple dates until 12/05/2026

A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols

Heralding the beginning of the Christmas season, this candlelit choral concert at Emory has been…

Emory University – Glenn Memorial Auditorium

12/4/26

Acoustic & Infused: Holiday Edition (30+)

Join Grown Folks Collective, Atlanta’s alcohol-free 30+ social club, for Acoustic & Infused: Holiday Edition…

Koncept House

Multiple dates until 12/20/2026

It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY BY JOE LANDRY DIRECTED BY: MARLA KROHN…

Merely Players Presents

12/5/26 – 12/26/26

Atlanta Ballet’s The Nutcracker

Let Atlanta Ballet transport you and your family into the magical world of The Nutcracker…

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

12/5/26

Henderson Commons Holiday Market

Spend a festive Saturday at Henderson Commons with local makers, live music, photos with Santa…

Henderson Commons

12/5/26 – 12/6/26

Holiday Art Walk

35+ Local Artists 1000’s of Original Works of Art Jewelry, Ornaments, & Unique Gifts Light…

Urban Art Collective

12/5/26 – 12/6/26

Indie Craft WINTER Experience

Indie Craft Winter Experience is Atlanta’s ultimate holiday shopping adventure for people who want to…

LOOP

12/5/26 – 1/3/27

JOIE: An Immersive Holiday Adventure

Atlanta gets a new holiday tradition! From Dec 5, 2026, through Jan 3, 2027, Mirth…

Callanwolde Fine Arts Center

12/5/26

Roswell Makers Market

We invite you to the Roswell Makers Market—a one-day, indoor holiday market celebrating high-quality handmade…

Roswell Visual Arts Center

12/5/26

Santa Is Coming to The Melting Pot!

The Melting Pot is spreading holiday cheer with a special Santa celebration on Saturday, December…

Melting Pot Midtown, The

12/6/26

29th Annual Holiday Gala

A beloved tradition, the Holiday Gala features students and faculty from the Georgia State School…

Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University

12/6/26

Family Concert: Winter Wonderland

It’s the merriest time of year in Symphony Hall at our Winter Wonderland Family Concert….

Atlanta Symphony Hall

12/6/26

GSU School of Music 29th Annual Holiday Gala

Enjoy the highly anticipated concert that is now a tradition of nearly 30 years, featuring…

Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University

12/7/26

A Holiday Concert with ASO Brass

Enjoy an evening of magnificent music and world-class musicianship as the members of the Atlanta…

The Cathedral of St. Philip

12/7/26

LIGHT UP THE HOLIDAYS

We invite your family and friends to enjoy an afternoon of fun activities with lighting…

Rodney Cook Park

12/8/26

Rialto Film Series Presents: Elf

Ring in the holidays with the world’s most famous “Elf.” A man raised by Santa’s…

Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University

12/8/26 – 12/10/26

Ugly Sweaters & Festive Fondue!

December 8–10 Only | Three Courses for $32* Per Person** Bring the gifts. We’ll bring…

Melting Pot Midtown, The

12/11/26

3rd Stream Big Band Christmas Show

Get ready to groove into the holidays, ugly sweaters and all!

Eddie Owen Presents @ Red Clay Music Foundry

12/12/26

A Winter in London

Join the Atlanta Metropolitan Symphony for A Winter in London: Place & Belonging, an exploration…

St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church

12/12/26

The Holiday Puckin’ Fuppet Show

Let’s Get Weird. Jolly Weird! A holiday themed adult variety show featuring puppets, candy thrown…

Center For Puppetry Arts

12/12/26

Vinings Jubilee Holiday Market

Find a thoughtful gift and enjoy a festive afternoon at Vinings Jubilee’s first Holiday Market….

Vinings Jubilee

12/17/26

Handel’s Messiah

A favorite Atlanta Christmas tradition returns! Gather friends and family for Old-World holiday fun as…

Atlanta Symphony Hall

12/18/26

Christmas with the Georgia Boy Choir

Celebrate the season with Christmas with the Georgia Boy Choir, one of Atlanta’s most treasured…

Peachtree Road United Methodist Church

12/19/26

Candy Cane Course – Greater Atlanta

Race Day Schedule 7:30-8:45am Packet Pickup 8:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and…

Etowah River Park

12/19/26

Christmas with Mike Kinnebrew

“Mike is a fantastic songwriter and performer. His lyrics are thoughtful and intelligent, alongside music…

Eddie Owen Presents @ Red Clay Music Foundry

12/19/26

GFC Holiday Karaoke Bingo (30+)

Holiday classics and R&B favorites turned into bingo! Sing, mark your card, and win prizes…

Koncept House

12/19/26

Mele Kalikimaka

Trade the winter chill for tropical holiday cheer at Mele Kalikimaka 2026 at Trader Vic’s…

Trader Vic’s (Hilton Atlanta)

12/20/26

Experience a Celtic Christmas on Clairemont!

Elegant, timeless music performed by world-class artists. Featuring: Cailíní, bringing their signature Celtic Christmas stylings…

First Baptist Church Decatur

12/22/26

Dom We Now Our Gay Apparel

Dominick Pupa, nightclub sensation and cohost of the hit podcast FixingFamousPeople, returns to Punchline with…

The Punchline Comedy Club

12/24/26

Christmas Eve at The Americano

Celebrate Christmas Eve at The Americano with a festive multi-course dinner created for a memorable…

The Americano (Intercontinental Buckhead)

12/25/26

Christmas Dinner at The Americano

Savor Christmas dinner at The Americano with a festive prix fixe menu inspired by the…

The Americano (Intercontinental Buckhead)

12/26/26

The Hip Hop Nutcracker

A holiday mash-up for the whole family, The Hip Hop Nutcracker returns for another spectacular…

Fox Theatre

Multiple dates until 11/01/2026

Santa’s Meet & Greet

Celebrate the holiday season with Santa’s Meet & Greet at Plaza Las Américas! Bring the…

Plaza Las Americas

11/13/26 – 12/27/26

Festive Features

Festive Features 2026 transforms the Center into a joyful holiday showcase of puppetry and nostalgia….

Center For Puppetry Arts

Multiple days until 12/27/2026

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

A Holiday Classic Returns to the Stage Based on the classic television special and adapted…

Center For Puppetry Arts

11/13/26 – 1/18/27

Skate the Station

Atlantic Station

12/5/26 – 12/20/26

A Christmas Carol

Step into one of Atlanta’s most cherished holiday traditions with A Christmas Carol at the…

Decatur Legacy Park

11/14/26 – 12/27/26

A Christmas Carol at Alliance Theatre

Step into one of Atlanta’s most cherished holiday traditions with A Christmas Carol at the…

Alliance Theatre

Multiple days until 01/10/2027

Garden Lights, Holiday Nights

Garden Lights, Holiday Nights presented by Invesco shines brighter than ever with expanded displays along…

Atlanta Botanical Garden, Inc.

11/20/26 – 1/3/27

Magical Nights of Lights

Magical Nights of Lights returns to Lanier Islands Resort for another season of holiday magic!…

Lake Lanier Islands Resort

Multiple dates until 12/28/2026

Holiday in the Park

The most wonderful time of the year will make a triumphant return as Six Flags…

Six Flags Over Georgia

11/21/26 – 1/4/27

The Rest Spot Holiday Lights Experience

This holiday season, The Rest Spot is transforming our one-acre Smyrna property into an intimate…

The Rest Spot

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