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Atlanta Theater Events & Live Performances

August

Atlanta’s theater scene is as dynamic as the city itself — from blockbuster Broadway tours and local premieres to experimental works and outdoor Shakespeare. Whether you're catching a new play at the Alliance Theatre or fringe performances around town, our theater calendar spotlights the best live shows happening now. For even more arts events, browse our Arts Events in Atlanta calendar or explore related listings like Opera and Art Festivals.

Atlanta Theater Highlights this Week

Looking for our critic's picks for stage performances, opening night recommendations, and editor favorites? Don’t miss our CL Recommends for curated picks across all categories — including top theater shows this week.

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Exhibitions at Center for Puppetry Arts: (Tuesdays)

08/18/2026 10:00 AM

Center For Puppetry Arts

Explore current exhibitions on view at Center for ...

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Actor's Express presents: Choir Boy

08/19/2026 7:30 PM

Actor's Express Theatre Company

CRITIC’S PICK:
Sun., Aug. 9 - Sun., Aug. 30

Choir Boy, Actor’s Express — A prep school boy named...

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Actor's Express presents: Choir Boy

08/20/2026 7:30 PM

Actor's Express Theatre Company

CRITIC’S PICK:
Sun., Aug. 9 - Sun., Aug. 30

Choir Boy, Actor’s Express — A prep school boy named...

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Atlanta Shakespeare Company presents Twelfth Night

08/20/2026 7:30 PM

Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse

Thu., Aug. 6 - Sat., Sep. 5
CRITIC’S PICK:
August Threepeat: Comedy of Errors, Taming of the...

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Actor's Express presents: Choir Boy

08/21/2026 7:30 PM

Actor's Express Theatre Company

CRITIC’S PICK:
Sun., Aug. 9 - Sun., Aug. 30

Choir Boy, Actor’s Express — A prep school boy named...

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Atlanta Shakespeare Company presents The Comedy of Errors

08/21/2026 7:30 PM

Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse

Thu., Aug. 6 - Sat., Sep. 5
CRITIC’S PICK:
August Threepeat: Comedy of Errors, Taming of the...

—Read Article

Atlanta Shakespeare Company presents The Taming of the Shrew

08/22/2026 7:30 PM

Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse

Thu., Aug. 6 - Sat., Sep. 5
CRITIC’S PICK:
August Threepeat: Comedy of Errors, Taming of the...

—Read Article

Actor's Express presents: Choir Boy

08/22/2026 8:00 PM

Actor's Express Theatre Company

CRITIC’S PICK:
Sun., Aug. 9 - Sun., Aug. 30

Choir Boy, Actor’s Express — A prep school boy named...

—Read Article

Actor's Express presents: Choir Boy

08/23/2026 2:00 PM

Actor's Express Theatre Company

CRITIC’S PICK:
Sun., Aug. 9 - Sun., Aug. 30

Choir Boy, Actor’s Express — A prep school boy named...

—Read Article

Atlanta Shakespeare Company presents Twelfth Night

08/23/2026 2:30 PM

Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse

Thu., Aug. 6 - Sat., Sep. 5
CRITIC’S PICK:
August Threepeat: Comedy of Errors, Taming of the...

—Read Article

Plays Musicals Opening this Week

Horizon Theatre presents Holy Chicken Sandwich (Opening Night)

08/20/2026 8:00 PM

Horizon Theatre Company

On the eve of a highly anticipated grand opening o...

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Kids and Families

Alliance Theatre presents Carmela Full of Wishes (Opening Night)

09/01/2026 7:30 PM

Alliance Theatre

Adapted by Alvaro Saar Rios. Based on the book by ...

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Alliance Theatre presents All Smiles (Opening Night)

09/12/2026 7:30 PM

Alliance Theatre

Created by Tinashe Kajese-Bolden & Samantha Proven...

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The Wizard of Oz

09/16/2026 10:00 AM

Center For Puppetry Arts

Experience The Wizard of Oz at The Center for Pupp...

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It's Howdy Doody Time!

09/26/2026 7:00 PM

Center For Puppetry Arts

Experience Hoody Doody at the Center for Puppetry ...

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Theater Events Calendar

AM Crush Hour at City Springs

Tuesday August 18, 2026 06:30 AM EDT 08/18/2026 6:30 AM

City Springs Cost: Free

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Community::Health and Fitness, Community::Nature/Outdoors

Kickstart your morning with free group workouts designed for all fitness levels! Whether you're just getting started or looking to level up your routine, these sessions have something for everyone. No experience needed—just show up and get moving! [click here for more]

Atlanta Botanical Gardens Exhibitions (Tuesdays)

Tuesday August 18, 2026 09:00 AM EDT 08/18/2026 9:00 AM

Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: $26.95/weekdays, $29.95/weekend, members free

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Community::Nature/Outdoors

Explore current exhibitions on view at Atlanta Botanical Garden.

Current exhibitions: - Niki in the Garden

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.

[click here for more]

Exhibitions at Atlanta History Center (Tuesdays)

Tuesday August 18, 2026 09:00 AM EDT 08/18/2026 9:00 AM

Atlanta History Center Cost: Free for Members, $27 Non-Members

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Arts::Visual Arts

CRITIC’S PICK:
Tue., Oct. 14 - Mon., Aug. 31, 2026

Our War Too: Women in Service, Atlanta...

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Truist Park Tour

Tuesday August 18, 2026 09:00 AM EDT 08/18/2026 9:00 AM

Truist Park Cost: $37.70

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Community::Classes and Demos, Community

Tours begin based on the following schedule:

In-Season (April-September) Monday - Saturday : 10:00am, 11:00am, Noon, 1:00pm, 2:00pm Day Games: 9:00am Sundays: 1:00pm, 3:00pm

Off-Season (Oct-Mar) Monday - Saturday : 10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm

Tours are 90 minutes in length.

[click here for more]

Exhibitions at High Museum (Tuesdays)

Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 08/18/2026 10:00 AM

High Museum of Art Cost: Members Free, $18.50 Not Yet Members

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Arts::Visual Arts

Dec 12 through Sun., May 10
CRITIC’S PICK
The Family Album of Ralph Eugene Meatyard, High...

[click here for more]

CL RECOMMENDS

Exhibitions at Carlos Museum (Tuesdays)

Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 08/18/2026 10:00 AM

Michael C. Carlos Museum Cost: Free - $8 (see site)

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Arts::Visual Arts

Explore current exhibitions on view at Michael C. Carlos Museum.

Current exhibitions: - Compassion - Laconian Drinking Cup - One Broken Cup and Three Fanta Cans at Michael C. Carlos Museum

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.

[click here for more]

Exhibitions at Fernbank (Tuesdays)

Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 08/18/2026 10:00 AM

Fernbank Museum of Natural History Cost: $23.95-$25.95; members, free

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Community

Explore current exhibitions on view at Fernbank Museum of Natural History.

Current exhibitions: - WildWoods - T. rex: The Ultimate Predator

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.

[click here for more]

Exhibitions at Wolfgang Gallery (Tuesdays)

Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 08/18/2026 10:00 AM

Wolfgang Gallery Cost: Free

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Arts::Visual Arts

Explore current exhibitions on view at Wolfgang Gallery.

Current exhibitions: - Dolly: Paintings by Lucy Luckovich at Wolfgang Gallery (Critic’s Pick)

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.

[click here for more]

CL RECOMMENDS

Exhibitions at Spalding Nix Gallery (Tuesdays)

Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 08/18/2026 10:00 AM

Spalding Nix Fine Art Cost: Free

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Arts::Visual Arts

Explore current exhibitions on view at Spalding Nix Fine Art.

Current exhibitions: - MINDFUL SEEING at Spalding Nix Fine Art

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.

[click here for more]

Exhibitions at ArtsXchange (Tuesdays)

Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 08/18/2026 10:00 AM

ArtsXchange - Southeast Community Cultural Center Cost: Free

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Arts::Visual Arts

Explore current exhibitions on view at ArtsXchange.

Current exhibitions: - Sonic Impressions: Abstract Art Inspired by Music - Sonic Impressions at ArtsXchange

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.

[click here for more]

Exhibitions at Zuckerman Museum of Art (Tuesdays)

Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 08/18/2026 10:00 AM

Zuckerman Museum of Art Cost: Free

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Arts::Visual Arts

Explore current exhibitions on view at Zuckerman Museum of Art.

Current exhibitions: - Project Wall West: Vadis Turner at Zuckerman Museum of Art

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.

[click here for more]

Exhibitions at Dekalb History Center - (Tuesdays)

Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 08/18/2026 10:00 AM

The DeKalb History Center Cost: Free. Donations appreciated.

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Arts::Visual Arts

Explore current exhibitions on view at DeKalb History Center Museum.

Current exhibitions: - Memorial Drive - Home: UMCH

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.

[click here for more]

Exhibitions at Johnson Lowe Gallery (Tuesdays)

Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 08/18/2026 10:00 AM

Johnson Lowe Gallery Cost: Free

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Arts::Visual Arts

Explore current exhibitions on view at Johnson Lowe Gallery.

Current exhibitions: - The Fade: Kathryn Kampovsky at Johnson Lowe Gallery

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.

[click here for more]

Exhibitions at Children's Museum (Tuesdays)

Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 08/18/2026 10:00 AM

Children's Museum of Atlanta Cost: $17.95 non-member

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Community::Family

Explore current exhibitions on view at Children’s Museum of Atlanta.

Current exhibitions: - Let Your Creativity Flow

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.

[click here for more]

Exhibitions at Center for Puppetry Arts: (Tuesdays)

Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 08/18/2026 10:00 AM

Center For Puppetry Arts Cost: Included with Regular Admission - $16.50

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Arts::Theater

Explore current exhibitions on view at Center for Puppetry Arts.

Current exhibitions: - Jim Henson Collection - Global Collection - Frame by Frame: The Art of Stop-Motion Animation (Critic’s Pick)

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.

[click here for more]

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Fit4Mom - Strides 360 at City Springs

Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 08/18/2026 10:00 AM

City Springs Cost: Check Site

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Community::Health and Fitness

This 60-minute heart-pumping workout will leave you energized for the rest of the day! [click here for more]

Exhibitions at Marietta Cobb Museum of Art (Tuesdays)

Tuesday August 18, 2026 11:00 AM EDT 08/18/2026 11:00 AM

Marietta Cobb Museum of Art Cost: $10, members free

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Arts::Visual Arts

Explore current exhibitions on view at Marietta Cobb Museum of Art.

Current exhibitions: - Metro Montage XXVI at Marietta Cobb Museum of Art (Critic’s Pick) - Legendary Georgia Musicians in Watercolor at Marietta Cobb Museum of Art

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks w... [click here for more]

CL RECOMMENDS

Exhibitions at Gallery Anderson Smith (Tuesdays)

Tuesday August 18, 2026 11:00 AM EDT 08/18/2026 11:00 AM

Gallery Anderson Smith Cost: Free

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Arts::Visual Arts

Explore current exhibitions on view at Gallery Anderson Smith.

Current exhibitions: - Hey Mom, I'm Not a Loser at Gallery Anderson Smith

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.

[click here for more]

Exhibitions at SCADFash (Tuesdays)

Tuesday August 18, 2026 11:00 AM EDT 08/18/2026 11:00 AM

SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film Cost: $10 general admission

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Arts::Visual Arts

Explore current exhibitions on view at SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film.

Current exhibitions: - Dior: Crafting Fashion

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.

[click here for more]

Exhibitions at Oglethorpe University Museum of Art (Tuesdays)

Tuesday August 18, 2026 12:00 PM EDT 08/18/2026 12:00 PM

Oglethorpe University Museum of Art Cost: Free

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Arts::Visual Arts

Explore current exhibitions on view at Oglethorpe University Museum of Art.

Current exhibitions: - Realism Revisited at Oglethorpe University Museum of Art - Conversations with Collections at Oglethorpe University Museum of Art

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where... [click here for more]

Information Session: Management Certificate

Tuesday August 18, 2026 12:00 PM EDT 08/18/2026 12:00 PM

Online Event Cost: Free

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Community::Classes and Demos

Stepping into a management role can be a challenging transition. Whether you’re learning to lead former peers, delegate effectively, or build confidence in your new responsibilities, our Management Certificate can help you develop the practical skills needed to manage with confidence and impact. Joi... [click here for more]

Miscellaneous Monthly: Rose Library's Open House Series - Education

Tuesday August 18, 2026 01:00 PM EDT 08/18/2026 1:00 PM

Robert W. Woodruff Library at Emory Cost: Free

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Arts::Visual Arts

Have you ever wanted to see items from Rose Library's collections but not known how? Or maybe you don't even know what you'd like to see, just that you would like to see something cool and old! If this describes you, you're in luck! This Summer, Rose Library is continuing "Miscellaneous Monthly", ... [click here for more]

Bar Margot Spotlights Spirit Free Sips During its August Shaken & Stirred Mixology Class

Tuesday August 18, 2026 05:30 PM EDT 08/18/2026 5:30 PM

Bar Margot Cost: $55.00

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Food and Drink

Bar Margot is shaking up Atlanta’s cocktail scene with Shaken & Stirred, a monthly mixology series offering guests a special look behind the bar. The Midtown favorite’s next installment arrives Tuesday, August 18 at 5:30 p.m., featuring spirit free focused evening designed for those looking to sharp... [click here for more]

Dinner and a Diva: Rossini’s The Barber of Seville

Tuesday August 18, 2026 06:30 PM EDT 08/18/2026 6:30 PM

Petite Violette Cost: $75

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Food and Drink, Arts::Opera

Featuring: Capitol City Opera Company

Every month at Petite Violette Restaurant in Atlanta, Capitol City Opera Company hosts Dinner and a Diva. Each performance features selections from an opera sung by our CCOC singers. In addition to an evening of music, you’ll enjoy a wonderful fixed-price, four-course dinner paired with wine. Dinner... [click here for more]

Faetooth at Altar

Tuesday August 18, 2026 06:30 PM EDT 08/18/2026 6:30 PM

The Masquerade Cost: $28.01+

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Music::Live-Music

Faetooth performs at Altar with Latter and bosses. Previously purchased tickets for the postponed April 21 show are valid for the new date. [click here for more]

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