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Fourth of July Events & Fireworks in Atlanta

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2026 Fourth of July Events



Looking for Fourth of July events in Atlanta? Browse fireworks shows, festivals, concerts, and Independence Day celebrations happening across the city.

In Atlanta, the Fourth of July means fireworks displays, neighborhood parades, live music, and large-scale Independence Day festivals across the metro area. From major city events to local community celebrations, July 4 is one of the busiest event weekends of the year.

This page highlights upcoming Fourth of July events in Atlanta, with listings that update as the holiday approaches. Events are listed by date below and expand as organizers confirm schedules in late spring and early summer.

Looking for a full guide to the holiday? View our Fourth of July in Atlanta guide.

Major Fourth of July Celebrations in Atlanta


Some of Atlanta’s largest Fourth of July celebrations return every year, drawing tens of thousands of attendees across the metro area. While official details are typically announced in late spring or early summer, these major annual events will appear in the listings below once confirmed:

  • Fantastic Fourth Celebration at Stone Mountain Park, featuring one of the Southeast’s largest fireworks displays
  • Lenox Square Fourth of July Fireworks in Buckhead, a long-running Independence Day tradition
  • Truist Park/Atlanta Braves fireworks shows following games
  • Centennial Park and Downtown Atlanta fireworks tied to major venues and city events
  • City and county park festivals with live music, food vendors, and fireworks across metro Atlanta
  • Family-friendly Independence Day celebrations in Decatur, Sandy Springs, Marietta, and surrounding communities

Fourth of July, 2026 Events

Fourth of July event listings begin populating in late May and June as organizers finalize schedules.

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Childrens Museum Atlanta

Exhibitions at Children's Museum (Sundays)

Sunday June 28, 2026 09:30 AM EDT 06/28/2026 9:30 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.

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Oglethorpe

Exhibitions at Oglethorpe University Museum of Art (Sundays)

Sunday June 28, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 06/28/2026 10:00 AM
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: - The Core Self

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

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Exhibitions at Fernbank (Sundays)

Sunday June 28, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 06/28/2026 10:00 AM
Fernbank Museum of Natural History Cost: $25.95 w/Senior and Child Discounts
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: - T. rex: The Ultimate Predator - Horse Power - Orkin Discovery Zone - WildWoods

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

[click here for more]
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Creator's Market at Atlantic Station (sundays)

Sunday June 28, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 06/28/2026 10:00 AM
Atlantic Station 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::Community Markets, Free Events, Arts
Dive into the Universe of Unique Artistry with Creator's Market…. where every weekend is

a vibrant symphony of art and commerce.

Unearth an eclectic trove of artists, crafters, and dynamic local businesses, all handpicked

just for you! Satisfy your cravings for the unconventional and let your sens... [click here for more]
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Teen Forest Lab: Water Quality

Sunday June 28, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 06/28/2026 10:00 AM
Fernbank Museum of Natural History Cost: Included with 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.
Community::Classes and Demos, Community::Family
Try your hand as an environmental scientist in the field in this hands-on workshop for teens! [click here for more]
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PetSmart (Roswell) Dog Adoption Event

Sunday June 28, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 06/28/2026 10:00 AM
PetSmart (Roswell) 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
Stop by as we collaborate with PetSmart in Roswell for a Dog Adoption Event! All family members are welcome to join, including any four-legged ones. We are offering dog adoptions with different adoptable pets present throughout the event from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM onsite at PetSmart (625 W Crossville ... [click here for more]
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Exhibitions at Breman Museum (Sundays)

Sunday June 28, 2026 11:00 AM EDT 06/28/2026 11:00 AM
The Breman Museum & Cultural Center Cost: $12.00
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.
Arts::Visual Arts
Explore current exhibitions on view at The Breman Museum.

Current exhibitions: - Treasures and Tchotchkes - Bronx Boys: Storytelling with a Lens - Absence of Humanity - History with Chutzpah

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

[click here for more]
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Illuminarium Atlanta Exhibitions (Sundays)

Sunday June 28, 2026 11:00 AM EDT 06/28/2026 11:00 AM
Illuminarium Atlanta Cost: $35.00
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.
Arts::Visual Arts
CRITIC’S PICK:Rolling Stone Presents Amplified: The Immersive Rock Experience, Illuminarium... [click here for more]
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Jazz Brunch At C. Ellet’s

Sunday June 28, 2026 11:00 AM EDT 06/28/2026 11:00 AM
C. Ellet's Steakhouse Cost: No Cover
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::Brunch with Music
Join C. Ellet's Saturdays and Sundays for jazz brunch! Dine on your favorite bites, like Southern Fried Chicken and Pancake Paloozas, sip on mimosas, and listen to jazzy tunes from their live band. The Jazz Duo plays from 11-3pm every Saturday and Sunday. Click here to make your reservation today!   [click here for more]
High Museum

Exhibitions at High Museum (Sundays)

Sunday June 28, 2026 12:00 PM EDT 06/28/2026 12:00 PM
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

CRITIC’S PICK:
Fri., Oct. 10 - Sun., Feb. 8
Fashion Statements: Viktor & Rolf, High Museum — This...

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Exhibitions at Carlos Museum (Sundays)

Sunday June 28, 2026 12:00 PM EDT 06/28/2026 12:00 PM
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 - Footwork: Where We Gather (Critic’s Pick) (Critic’s Pick)

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

[click here for more]
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GAZE Closing Reception

Sunday June 28, 2026 12:00 PM EDT 06/28/2026 12:00 PM
The Supermarket 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, Free Events
Closing reception for GAZE, a group exhibition celebrating Black queer narratives presented by The Bakery Atlanta at The Supermarket. Visitors are invited to experience the exhibition during its final day on view and engage with artwork exploring identity, community, and contemporary Black queer exp... [click here for more]
CNC 50th Anniversary

50th Anniversary Community Celebration with Chattahoochee Nature Center

Sunday June 28, 2026 12:00 PM EDT 06/28/2026 12:00 PM
Chattahoochee Nature 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.
Community, Free Events, Holidays and Special Events
Let’s celebrate five decades of CNC together! Join us on this joyful, family-friendly day filled with nostalgia, excitement, and community spirit. Bring a picnic and plan to explore our 127 acres and enjoy summer activities! 

Guided Trail Walk 1PM & 3PM Creature Feature 2PM 

To help ensure the b... [click here for more]
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Hip-Hop and R&B Bingo Brunch with Tom Swoope at City Winery Atlanta

Sunday June 28, 2026 12:00 PM EDT 06/28/2026 12:00 PM
City Winery Atlanta Cost: $54+
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, Music::Brunch with Music
City Winery Atlanta presents Hip-Hop and R&B Bingo Brunch with Tom Swoope live on June 28th at 12pm.

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🎶 Get Ready, Atlanta! 🎶 The viral sensation Tom Swoope is bringing his hit event Hip Hop and R&B Bingo to City Winery Atlanta on Sunday, June 28th, 2026! This i... [click here for more]
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Spanish/Latin guitar

Sunday June 28, 2026 12:30 PM EDT 06/28/2026 12:30 PM
Las Brasas 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.
Food and Drink, Free Events, Music
Spanish/Latin guitar performance with some jazz and pop mixed in. Enjoy great food, drinks and service while you listen at Las Brasas in downtown Decatur. Every Sunday, 12:30-3:30pm. [click here for more]
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Exhibitions at Center for Puppetry Arts: (Sundays)

Sunday June 28, 2026 01:00 PM EDT 06/28/2026 1:00 PM
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

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

[click here for more]
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Farmers Market Presented By Kaiser Permanente

Sunday June 28, 2026 01:00 PM EDT 06/28/2026 1:00 PM
The Battery Atlanta 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::Community Markets, Free Events
The Battery Atlanta’s beloved Farmers Market Series, presented by Kaiser Permanente, brings the community together for select Sundays filled with local flavor and family fun. Guests can explore a curated … [click here for more]
Cooking Class Sushi Making With Chef Jennifer At Taste Wine Bar And Market

Cooking Class: Sushi Making With Chef Jennifer at Taste Wine Bar and Market

Sunday June 28, 2026 01:00 PM EDT 06/28/2026 1:00 PM
Taste Wine Bar and Market Cost: $59.99
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
Roll, sip and snack your way through this hands-on sushi cooking class at a cozy wine bar!

Jun 28, 2026, 1:00pm to 3:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada) Jul 26, 2026, 1:00pm to 3:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada) Aug 23, 2026, 1:00pm to 3:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Sep... [click here for more]
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Alliance Theatre presents Basura

Sunday June 28, 2026 02:00 PM EDT 06/28/2026 2:00 PM
Alliance Theatre Cost: $31.23+
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
Basura (World Premiere; Musical)

The Inspiring True Story of Finding Music in Unlikely Places

May 30 – July 12, 2026

Music & Lyrics by Gloria Estefan and Emily Estefan Book by Karen Zacarías Directed by Michael Greif

Choreography by Patricia Delgado

Music Supervision, Orchestrations and Arra... [click here for more]
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Actor's Express presents: Wit

Sunday June 28, 2026 02:00 PM EDT 06/28/2026 2:00 PM
Actor's Express Theatre Company Cost: $56.65
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

Thu., Jun. 4 — Sun., Jun. 28
CRITIC’S PICK:

Wit by Margaret Edson, Actor’s Express —...

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Big Band Jazz - Performing The Music Of Count Basie & Duke Ellington at MadLife

Sunday June 28, 2026 02:00 PM EDT 06/28/2026 2:00 PM
MadLife Stage & Studios Cost: $39.50
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.
Music::Live-Music
Big Band Jazz - Performing the Music of Count Basie & Duke Ellington - LIVE at MadLife Stage & Studios on Sunday, April 12th at 2:00!Read morePerformersHeadlinersThe Dukes of SwingGood to knowHighlightsall agesIn personDoors at 1:30 PMRefund PolicyNo refundsHighlightsall agesIn personDoors at 1:30 P... [click here for more]
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Alliance Theatre presents Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed

Sunday June 28, 2026 02:00 PM EDT 06/28/2026 2:00 PM
Alliance Theatre Cost: Adult $25.78+, Child $14.89+
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, Community::Family
Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience (Musical) [click here for more]
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Gutenberg! The Musical! - Matinee - Closing!

Sunday June 28, 2026 02:00 PM EDT 06/28/2026 2:00 PM
Dad's Garage Theatre Cost: Price: $25.00 + Fee: $4.00
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.
Nightlife::Comedy, Arts::Theater
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Georgia Ensemble Theatre presents A Wrinkle in Time

Sunday June 28, 2026 02:30 PM EDT 06/28/2026 2:30 PM
Act3 Productions Cost: $34
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
Prepare to travel through space and time with the Murray children to save their father--and ultimately, our entire existence. Fantasy meets science fiction in this incredible story that pits love against hate, good against evil, and light against dark. Whether you identify more with young Meg, preco... [click here for more]
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Theatrical Outfit presents The Revolutionists

Sunday June 28, 2026 02:30 PM EDT 06/28/2026 2:30 PM
Theatrical Outfit Cost: $20+
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
Atlanta playwright Lauren Gunderson (Silent Sky & Christmas at Pemberley) returns to TO with THE REVOLUTIONISTS – an irreverent, girl-powered comedy set during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. Playwright Olympe de Gouges, assassin Charlotte Corday, former queen Marie Antoinette, and Haitian ... [click here for more]

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