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Atlanta Arts Events, Exhibits & Performances

 
Looking for the best arts experiences in Atlanta? The arts calendar from Creative Loafing features Atlanta’s most exciting gallery exhibits, stage productions, film screenings, book readings, and cultural happenings. From downtown theater premieres to Westside art walks and international dance showcases, this is your gateway to Atlanta’s thriving arts scene. Explore subcategories like Visual Arts, Theater, Film, Dance, Books, Spoken Word, and Opera for more focused listings.

Visual Arts Exhibits and Gallery Openings

Spalding Nix Gallery Winter Exhibitions (mondays)

01/26/2026 9:00 AM

Spalding Nix Fine Art

ENSEMBLE 2025

November 21, 2025 - January 16, 202...

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Dekalb History Center - Winter Exhibits (Mondays)

01/26/2026 9:00 AM

The DeKalb History Center

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PATH Museum Winter Exhibitions (mondays)

01/26/2026 10:00 AM

PATH Museum

The PATH Museum in Buckhead is proud to present Ho...

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Emory Visual Arts Gallery - Winter Exhibit (Mondays)

01/26/2026 10:00 AM

Emory Visual Arts Gallery

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Illuminarium Atlanta Presents Amplified, Wild & Space (mondays)

01/26/2026 10:00 AM

Illuminarium Atlanta

CRITIC’S PICK:Rolling Stone Presents Amplified: The Immersive Rock Experience, Illuminarium...

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December Exhibition at The Bakery (mondays)

01/26/2026 11:00 AM

The Supermarket

"Through Every Window A Little Light Flows"

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Atlanta History Center Winter Exhibits (tuesdays)

01/27/2026 8:00 AM

Atlanta History Center

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

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

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Theater and Dance Events

Happy Places: by Daniel Carter Brown: A New Work Produced by Atlanta Dramatists.

01/26/2026 7:00 PM

Academy Theatre

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Center for Puppetry Arts: Winter Special Exhibitions (tuesdays)

01/27/2026 9:00 AM

Center For Puppetry Arts

The Dragon King

January 14-25, 2026

Puppet...

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Pete the Cat

01/27/2026 10:00 AM

Center For Puppetry Arts

January 27-March 15 2026

Includes Museum Admissi...

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Pete the Cat

01/27/2026 10:00 AM

Center For Puppetry Arts

Puppet Shows | Ages 4+

Feeling Groovy!

Based o...

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Pete the Cat

01/27/2026 11:30 AM

Center For Puppetry Arts

Puppet Shows | Ages 4+

Feeling Groovy!

Based o...

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Unstaged Resistance [Readings]

01/27/2026 7:00 PM

Georgia State University

Also the blurb. Please change to: A play reading i...

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Broadway in Atlanta presents MJ The Musical (Opening Night)

01/27/2026 7:30 PM

Fox Theatre

January 27 - February 1, 2026

He is one of the g...

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Atlanta Book Events

Julian Winters & Kate Goldbeck

01/27/2026 7:00 PM

Eagle Eye Book Shop

We can't wait to gather to celebrate Julian's newe...

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Ken Belson - Every Day Is Sunday

01/28/2026 7:30 PM

The Imperial

Ken Belson - Every Day Is Sunday

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Livingston Lecture featuring Ken Belson

01/29/2026 7:00 PM

Atlanta History Center

Online ticket sales close at 5pm EST on the day of...

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Pete the Cat: Meet the Co-Creator James Dean, Author & Book Signing

01/31/2026 1:00 PM

Center For Puppetry Arts

Join Us for a Book Signing

January 31 | 1:00 PM

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Aaron Colton – Writing Through Writer’s Block

01/31/2026 4:30 PM

A Cappella Books

Aaron Colton – Writing Through Writer’s Block

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Writers at the Wrecking Bar Presents Rachel Taff in conversation with Sarah Edmondson - Paper Cut

02/03/2026 7:00 PM

Wrecking Bar Brewpub

Writers at the Wrecking Bar Presents Rachel Taff i...

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J.D. Myall & Julian Winters - Heart's Gambit

02/03/2026 7:00 PM

Eagle Eye Book Shop

Please join us to celebrate J.D. Myall's debut nov...

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Film Screenings and Festivals

"What If..." Greek Film Event

02/01/2026 4:15 PM

Tara Theatre

Event Description

The ATLANTA GR...

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Atlanta Greek Film Expo presents Reel Kefi film screening: WHAT IF...

02/01/2026 4:15 PM

Tara Theatre

Atlanta Greek Film Expo presents Reel Kefi, our si...

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SCAD TVfest 2026 - Day 1

02/04/2026 12:00 PM

SCADshow

Connect with TV megastars and the top talent behin...

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SCAD TVfest 2026 - Day 2

02/05/2026 12:00 PM

SCADshow

Connect with TV megastars and the top talent behin...

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Boyz N the Hood--35th anniversary--Roswell Roots Screening at Aurora Cineplex

02/05/2026 7:00 PM

Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf

BOYZ N THE HOOD--Celebrate the 35th anniversary of...

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SCAD TVfest 2026 - Day 3

02/06/2026 12:00 PM

SCADshow

Connect with TV megastars and the top talent behin...

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Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience--Concert Film at Aurora Cineplex

02/06/2026 7:00 PM

Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf

Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience (2026) --Conc...

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Opera Spoken Word and Classical Music

America @ 250: Copland + Barber

01/29/2026 8:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

Guest conductor Leonard Slatkin brings his "specia...

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Music for the Very Young: Carnival of the Animals

01/31/2026 10:30 AM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

Classical music meets storytelling as members of t...

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Music for the Very Young: Carnival of the Animals

01/31/2026 12:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

Classical music meets storytelling as members of t...

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America @ 250: Copland + Barber

01/31/2026 8:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

Guest conductor Leonard Slatkin brings his "specia...

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ECMSA: Emerson Series—Gloria Chien, piano; Vega Quartet

01/31/2026 8:00 PM

Schwartz Center for Performing Arts

2025-2026 ECMSA

Free Event/No Tickets Required

P...

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Music for the Very Young: Carnival of the Animals

02/01/2026 1:30 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

Classical music meets storytelling as members of t...

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Alan Morrison & Friends

02/01/2026 3:00 PM

Spivey Hall

Showcasing the full range and versatility of Spive...

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Upcoming Arts Events

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