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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

WildWoods: AGLOW at Fernbank

01/02/2026 6:00 PM

Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Fernbank comes alive with nighttime museum hours i...

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WildWoods: AGLOW at Fernbank

01/03/2026 6:00 PM

Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Fernbank comes alive with nighttime museum hours i...

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Fernbank After Dark + WildWoods: AGLOW

01/09/2026 7:00 PM

Fernbank Museum of Natural History

A unique date night for couples, a great place to ...

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Exhibit: The Collection of Sue & John Wieland, The Warehouse

01/10/2026 10:00 AM

The WareHOUSE

Sat., Nov. 8
Critic's Pick
The Collection of Sue & John Wieland, The Warehouse — This...

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ArtsXchange Fall Exhibitions - Artist Talk

01/10/2026 3:00 PM

Arts Exchange

Constellations  ArtsXchange Studio Artists Exhibit...

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Dreamscapes: Cosmosis

01/10/2026 4:00 PM

Binders Art Supplies and Frames - Buckhead

Categories: Networking Join us at Binders Art and ...

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WildWoods: AGLOW at Fernbank

01/10/2026 6:00 PM

Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Fernbank comes alive with nighttime museum hours i...

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Theater and Dance Events

LUZIA — Cirque du Soleil

12/31/2025 4:30 PM

Atlantic Station

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LUZIA — Cirque du Soleil

01/01/2026 3:30 PM

Atlantic Station

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LUZIA — Cirque du Soleil

01/01/2026 7:00 PM

Atlantic Station

<p>Cirque du Soleil's LUZIA opens it...

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LUZIA — Cirque du Soleil

01/02/2026 3:30 PM

Atlantic Station

<p>Cirque du Soleil's LUZIA opens it...

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LUZIA — Cirque du Soleil

01/02/2026 7:00 PM

Atlantic Station

<p>Cirque du Soleil's LUZIA opens it...

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Atlanta Shakespeare Company presents Shakespeare Out of a Hat (Opening Night)

01/02/2026 7:30 PM

Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse

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The Tipsy Zone: Award-Winning, Cocktail-Fueled Sci-Fi Comedy

01/02/2026 8:00 PM

Red Light Cafe

Categories: Comedy Comedy. Cocktails. Chaos: Step ...

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Atlanta Book Events

Kate Dramis & Julian Winters - The Odds of You

01/06/2026 7:00 PM

Eagle Eye Book Shop

We are so excited to celebrate the release of Kate...

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Literary Open Mic

01/07/2026 7:00 PM

Wild Aster Books

Join us for a night of creativity and community at...

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Van Jensen & Delilah S. Dawson - Godfall

01/13/2026 7:00 PM

Eagle Eye Book Shop

Please join us to celebrate the release of Godfall...

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Kristen Callihan & Kandi Steiner - Only on Gameday

01/16/2026 7:00 PM

Eagle Eye Book Shop

We are so excited to be hosting NYT Best Selling a...

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Lynn Cullen Book Launch Party

01/20/2026 6:30 PM

Callanwolde Fine Arts Center

Join us on Tuesday, January 20 for a special editi...

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Lynn Cullen Book Launch Party

01/20/2026 6:30 PM

Callanwolde Fine Arts Center

Join us on Tuesday, January 20 for a special editi...

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Creative Writing Workshop

01/20/2026 7:00 PM

Wild Aster Books

🎟 Spots are limited! Tickets can be purchased on o...

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Film Screenings and Festivals

KIDZ BOP LIVE: The Concert Movie - Atlanta

01/02/2026 5:00 PM

AMC Parkway Pointe 15

Join the KIDZ BOP Kids for a larger-than-life conc...

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Napoloen Dynamite Live! With Jon Heder, Jon Gries, and Efren Ramirez

01/11/2026 3:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

CRITIC'S PICK:
Sun., Jan. 11
Napoleon Dynamite Live! With Jon Heder, Jon Gries & Efren Ramirez,...

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Another internationally acclaimed film - Movie Night at Alif

01/11/2026 3:00 PM

Alif Institute

You’ve all seen the previews and heard the hype; a...

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Lookout Wild Film Festival

01/15/2026 7:00 PM

UTC Fine Arts Center

The Lookout Wild Film Festival showcases the most ...

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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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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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Opera Spoken Word and Classical Music

New Year's Eve with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

12/31/2025 8:00 PM

Byers Theatre at Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center

Make unforgettable memories with a sparkling conce...

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The Tipsy Zone: Award-Winning, Cocktail-Fueled Sci-Fi Comedy

01/02/2026 8:00 PM

Red Light Cafe

Categories: Comedy Comedy. Cocktails. Chaos: Step ...

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The Four Seasons

01/04/2026 3:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

Hear the irresistible music that made Antonio Viva...

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The Four Seasons

01/06/2026 8:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

Hear the irresistible music that made Antonio Viva...

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Literary Open Mic

01/07/2026 7:00 PM

Wild Aster Books

Join us for a night of creativity and community at...

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UpTempo Teen Night + ASO Concert

01/15/2026 6:30 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

About

Musicologist Dr. Marie Sumner Lott will le...

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Stutzmann Conducts Schubert's Great Symphony

01/15/2026 8:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Music Director Nathalie...

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Upcoming Arts Events

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