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Atlanta Arts Events & Performances

Looking for the best arts experiences in Atlanta? The arts calendar from Creative Loafing features the city’s most exciting gallery events, 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.

For a complete guide to current museum and gallery exhibitions, visit our Exhibitions page.

Explore subcategories like Visual Arts, Theater, Film, Dance, Books, Spoken Word, and Opera for more focused listings.

Museums & Galleries Open Today

Exhibitions at Spalding Nix Gallery (Mondays)

09/07/2026 6:00 AM

Spalding Nix Fine Art

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Exhibitions at Dekalb History Center - (Mondays)

09/07/2026 10:00 AM

The DeKalb History Center

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Exhibitions at Atlanta History Center (Tuesdays)

09/08/2026 9:00 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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Exhibitions at High Museum (Tuesdays)

09/08/2026 10:00 AM

High Museum of Art

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

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Exhibitions at Carlos Museum (Tuesdays)

09/08/2026 10:00 AM

Michael C. Carlos Museum

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Exhibitions at Spalding Nix Gallery (Tuesdays)

09/08/2026 10:00 AM

Spalding Nix Fine Art

Explore current exhibitions on view at Spalding Ni...

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Exhibitions at Zuckerman Museum of Art (Tuesdays)

09/08/2026 10:00 AM

Zuckerman Museum of Art

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Theater and Dance Events

Exhibitions at Center for Puppetry Arts: (Tuesdays)

09/08/2026 10:00 AM

Center For Puppetry Arts

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Hamilton by Broadway in Atlanta

09/08/2026 7:30 PM

Fox Theatre

A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambi...

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Hamilton by Broadway in Atlanta

09/09/2026 7:30 PM

Fox Theatre

A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambi...

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Alliance Theatre presents Purpose

09/09/2026 7:30 PM

Alliance Theatre

CRITIC'S PICK:
Fri., Aug. 28 - Sun., Sep. 20
'Purpose' by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Coca-Cola Stage...

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Horizon Theatre presents Holy Chicken Sandwich

09/09/2026 8:00 PM

Horizon Theatre Company

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

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Maestro

09/09/2026 8:00 PM

Dad's Garage Theatre

Oh, Maestro! The Dad’s Garage general company comp...

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Maestro

09/09/2026 8:00 PM

Dad's Garage Theatre

Oh, Maestro! The Dad’s Garage general company comp...

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Atlanta Book Events

Julie Olivia- Love Felt Like This Launch Event

09/08/2026 7:00 PM

Eagle Eye Book Shop

We are so excited to celebrate USA Today Bestselli...

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Victoria Aveyard & Rebecca Ross- Tempest

09/08/2026 7:00 PM

Eagle Eye Book Shop

Join us as we celebrate the release of TEMPEST by ...

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Writing Freedom: A Literary Workshop

09/09/2026 7:00 PM

The Supermarket

Writing Freedom aims to honor public study through...

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Georgia250 Author Talk: W. Wright Mitchell, author of "Georgia’s First Elected Governor: John Adam Treutlen and the American Revolution"

09/10/2026 6:00 PM

Rhodes Hall

To commemorate America’s 250th anniversary, the Ge...

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Jeremy Redmon in conversation with Hank Klibanoff - Tell the Kids I Love Them

09/15/2026 7:00 PM

Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum

Jeremy Redmon in conversation with Hank Klibanoff ...

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Wil Haygood in conversation with Leroy Chapman

09/16/2026 7:00 PM

Atlanta History Center

Atlanta History Center and the Dayton Literary Pea...

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Literary Open Mic: Fan Fiction

09/16/2026 7:00 PM

Wild Aster Books

For one night only, we're celebrating the stories ...

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Film Screenings and Festivals

The Emory Cinematheque Presents: SCHOOL DAZE

09/09/2026 7:30 PM

Emory University Film and Media

The Emory Cinematheque is a theatrical venue offer...

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Free Carnival and BOGO Day at Aurora Cineplex's 16th Birthday Bash

09/13/2026 12:00 PM

Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf

Aurora Cineplex's 16th Annual BIRTHDAY BASH--Sun S...

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Crafting Movie Night--Practical Magic at Aurora Cineplex

09/14/2026 7:00 PM

Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf

Categories: #Movie #PracticalMagic #Cinema #Film #...

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Dead Media "The Bonus Features" Roadshow

09/20/2026 7:00 PM

Tara Theatre, Eddie Auditorium

The story of a troubled young woman, her lonely Ge...

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Flix and Drinx

09/20/2026 7:00 PM

The Star Community Bar

Network/Film Screening Event

Short Films * Music...

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SCAD AnimationFest 2026 (day one)

09/23/2026 9:00 AM

SCADshow

Welcome animation’s best to Atlanta at SCAD Animat...

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Lavender Lens: Queer Film Screening

09/23/2026 7:00 PM

The Supermarket

 Join The Bakery Atlanta and Lavender Lens for a f...

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Opera Spoken Word and Classical Music

Mike Campbell With The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

09/12/2026 7:30 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

CRITIC'S PICK:
Sat., Sept. 12
Mike Campbell w/the ASO, Atlanta Symphony Hall - Guitarist...

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Celebrating the Joy of Music with Piano, Organ, Clarinet & Vocal at Spivey Hall

09/13/2026 3:00 PM

Spivey Hall

The Georgia Musicale Group (GMG) was founded in 20...

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Dinner and a Diva: Bizet’s Carmen

09/15/2026 6:30 PM

Petite Violette

Every month at Petite Violette Restaurant in Atlan...

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Literary Open Mic: Fan Fiction

09/16/2026 7:00 PM

Wild Aster Books

For one night only, we're celebrating the stories ...

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Joshua Bell

09/16/2026 8:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

Violin superstar Joshua Bell returns to the Atlant...

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Students at the Symphony: Symphony Safari

09/18/2026 10:15 AM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

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Students at the Symphony: Symphony Safari

09/18/2026 11:45 AM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

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Upcoming Arts Events