Arts & Culture
Creative arts and soulful history
With the important history that is centered around Atlanta — notably the American Civil Rights Movement — it’s no surprise that the city is full of engaging museums dedicated to cultural growth.
Atlanta’s strong art scene is visible at institutions such as the High Museum of Art, in notable public art pieces, and in the bold and funky street art that wallpapers the city.
Take-in the musical vibe with Grammy award-winning Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, theatre classics, and musicals.
Feel the creative heartbeat of Atlanta and explore the authenticity of the city’s arts and culture.
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From international art exhibits, musicians and award-winning theater to our Grammy Award-winning orchestra, Atlanta’s arts and culture are in abundance.Â
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Atlanta History Center
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Founded in 1926, the Atlanta History Center is an all-inclusive thirty-three-acre destination featuring the Atlanta…
Midtown
Center For Puppetry Arts
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Since 1978, the Center for Puppetry Arts has introduced millions of visitors to the wonder…
Downtown
Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame
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Play like a legend at the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame. Immerse yourself in…
Emory | Decatur | Stone…
Fernbank Museum
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Experience a world of adventure filled with dinosaurs, live animals, cultural artifacts, hands-on science explorations…
Downtown
Tabernacle
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For over 20 years, The Tabernacle has been one of Atlanta’s most beloved hotspots. The…
Eastside
7 Stages Theatre
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7 Stages is a professional, non-profit theatre company devoted to engaging artists and audiences by…
Midtown
Actor’s Express
ABOUT ACTOR’S EXPRESS Since its founding in 1988, Actor’s Express has become the preeminent hub…
Midtown
Alliance Theatre
Since 1968, the Alliance Theatre has served as Atlanta’s foremost theatre, working within the local,…
Midtown
Atlanta Ballet
As one of the premier dance companies in the country and the official State Ballet…
Midtown
Atlanta Contemporary
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Atlanta Contemporary believes in free admission, every day. Located in Atlanta’s historic Westside corridor, Atlanta…
Cobb | Cumberland
Atlanta Lyric Theatre
Atlanta’s only local, professional Theatre Company exclusively producing a full season of big, Broadway-style Musicals,…
Midtown
Atlanta Symphony Hall
Symphony Hall at the Robert W. Woodruff Arts Center has been home to the Atlanta…
Midtown
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra is one of America’s leading orchestras, providing excellent live performances, renowned…
Emory | Decatur | Stone…
Beacon Dance Company
One of Atlanta’s most innovative, contemporary dance ensembles. Sponsors the Fringe Festival of Contemporary Dance…
Buckhead
Buckhead Theatre
Originally opened in 1931, The Buckhead Theatre sits at the gateway to one of the…
Eastside
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
A fine arts center located on 12-acres of sculptured lawns and formal gardens. Listed on…
Downtown
Children’s Museum of Atlanta
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Children’s Museum of Atlanta is a smart place to play, the only children’s museum in…
Buckhead
Club Chastain at Chastain Park Amphitheatre
Need a place for your group to have dinner or to meet and mingle prior…
Cobb | Cumberland
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre is Atlanta’s premier performance venue. The Centre is located in…
Cobb | Cumberland
Coca-Cola Roxy
The Coca-Cola Roxy is the newest incredible 25,000 square foot capacity venue in The Battery…
Eastside
Dad’s Garage Theatre Company
Dad’s Garage players have been seen in local television and movies, like FX Archer and…
Emory | Decatur | Stone…
David J. Sencer CDC Museum
This Smithsonian Affiliate museum features permanent and changing exhibitions that focus on public health topics…
Airport
Delta Flight Museum
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The Delta Flight Museum is a 68,000 square-foot facility at the airline’s world headquarters in…
Eastside
Full Radius Dance
Full Radius Dance is recognized as one of the top physically integrated modern dance companies…
Gwinnett
Gas South District (formerly Infinite Energy Center)
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Gas South District’s Arena distinguishes itself by hosting a diverse range of events, including the…
Midtown
High Museum of Art
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From a stately home on Peachtree Street to its current award-winning buildings in a spectacular…
Eastside
Horizon Theatre Company
Now in our 24th season, Horizon Theatre Company has been bringing exciting area and world…
Midtown
Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company
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For its 2020-21 “Joy and Pain” season, True Colors Theatre Company explores the inextricable emotions…
Downtown
King Center, The
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Established in 1968 by Coretta Scott King, The King Center is the official, living memorial…
Midtown
Margaret Mitchell House at Atlanta History Center Midtown
Trace the footsteps of Margaret Mitchell and discover the birthplace of her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel,…
Downtown
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
Update 1/18/19: The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park will re-open to visitors January…
Emory | Decatur | Stone…
Michael C. Carlos Museum
The Michael C. Carlos Museum is one of the premier museums in the southeast with…
Downtown
Morrison Magic Inc. (formerly Atlanta Magic Theater)
Experience Atlanta’s #1 nightlife activity! SHOWTIMES Friday at 8:30pm and Saturday 6:30pm & 9:30pm After…
Midtown
Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA)
Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) is the only museum in the Southeast devoted exclusively to…
Downtown
National Center for Civil and Human Rights
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The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is an engaging cultural attraction that connects…
Downtown
Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University
Georgia State University's Rialto Center for the Arts is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and cultural…
Perimeter
Southeastern Railway Museum
Since 1970, the Southeastern Railway Museum gives visitors a chance to learn about the history…
Buckhead
Swan Coach House Restaurant, Gift Shop & Gallery, The
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The Swan Coach House presents an incomparable evening setting for corporate events, celebrations, and receptions…
Midtown
The Atlanta Opera
The Atlanta Opera is one of the finest regional opera companies in the nation. In…
Downtown
Theatrical Outfit
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Theatrical Outfit’s mission is to produce world-class theatre that starts the conversations that matter. We…
Downtown
Underground Atlanta
Underground Atlanta has long been the cultural heart of Downtown Atlanta. With historic roots dating…
Downtown
Village Theatre
Atlanta’s best off-the-cuff, audience-inspired, improv comedy venue, providing shows, classes and private events since 2008….
Midtown
William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum
The Breman Museum, a preeminent cultural center in the Southeast, connects people of all backgrounds…
Downtown
World of Coca-Cola
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At the World of Coca-Cola, experience the fascinating story of the world's most famous beverage…
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Events
Events define Atlanta like nothing else, warmly welcoming visitors to the city year-round. Discover events in Atlanta.
11/5/22 – 11/6/22
Chastain Park Arts Festival
8/19/22 – 8/21/22
Atlanta Underground Film Festival
8/20/22 – 8/21/22
Piedmont Park Summer Arts Festival
8/23/22 – 8/27/22
BronzeLens Film Festival
8/12/22 – 8/14/22
BeReggae Music and Arts Festival
Every Saturday until 09/17/2022