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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

Breman Museum Fall Exhibits (Sundays)

11/23/2025 10:00 AM

The Breman Museum & Cultural Center

Fiddler on the Roof: Costumes & Contrasts#Fid...

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Distillery of Modern Art Fall Exhibitions (sundays)

11/23/2025 10:00 AM

Distillery of Modern Art

In collaboration with local artists, both young an...

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Illuminarium Atlanta Presents Amplified & Space (sundays)

11/23/2025 10:00 AM

Illuminarium Atlanta

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

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High Museum Fall Exhibits (sundays)

11/23/2025 11:00 AM

High Museum of Art

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

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Carlos Museum Fall Exhibits (sundays)

11/23/2025 11:00 AM

Michael C. Carlos Museum

Through Sun., Dec. 7
CRITIC’S PICK:
Continuum: Johnnie Diacon & Hotvlkuce Harjo, Carlos Museum —...

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Hammonds House Museum Summer Exhibition (sundays)

11/23/2025 11:00 AM

Hammonds House Museum

Black Zeitgeist: Atlanta, the Visual Arts, and the...

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Fall Exhibits at Gallery Anderson Smith (sundays)

11/23/2025 11:00 AM

Gallery Anderson Smith

Gallery Anderson Smith curates dialogue between cu...

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Theater and Dance Events

Center for Puppetry Arts: Fall Special Exhibitions (sundays)

11/23/2025 12:00 PM

Center For Puppetry Arts

CRITIC’S PICK: 70 Years of The Jim Henson Company Pop-Up Exhibit, Center for Puppetry Arts - The...

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Georgia Ensemble Theatre presents Dragons Love Tacos

11/23/2025 12:30 PM

Act3 Productions

This deliciously funny show, based on the #1 New Y...

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LUZIA — Cirque du Soleil

11/23/2025 1:00 PM

Atlantic Station

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

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Theater Emory: Peerless

11/23/2025 2:00 PM

Emory University

Theater Emory 2025-2026 Season $20 | Emory Student...

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Alliance Theatre presents A Christmas Carol

11/23/2025 2:00 PM

Alliance Theatre

A Christmas Carol

November 9 – December 24, 2025...

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Lionheart Theatre Company presents The Good Doctor

11/23/2025 2:00 PM

Lionheart Theatre Company

This Broadway hit, a composite of Neil Simon and A...

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Georgia Ensemble Theatre presents Dragons Love Tacos

11/23/2025 2:30 PM

Act3 Productions

This deliciously funny show, based on the #1 New Y...

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Atlanta Book Events

Christine Kuehn in conversation with Claire Haley

12/01/2025 7:00 PM

Atlanta History Center

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Joshua Clark Davis – Police Against the Movement

12/04/2025 6:30 PM

Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History

Joshua Clark Davis – Police Against the Movement

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Joshua Clark Davis in conversation with Josie Duffy Rice – Police Against the Movement

12/04/2025 6:30 PM

Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History

Joshua Clark Davis in conversation with Josie Duff...

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Lynn Cullen

01/21/2026 7:00 PM

Atlanta History Center

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Film Screenings and Festivals

AI and Worldbuilding: Re-Imagining the Future of Film

11/24/2025 5:00 PM

Ferst Center For The Arts

Friday, October 24 | 5:00–6:30 PM Scholar's Event ...

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Zootopia 2--Retro Pricing at Aurora Cineplex

11/25/2025 2:00 PM

Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf

ZOOTOPIA 2--Opens Tues Nov 25th on the Big Screen ...

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Xfinity Movie Series at The Battery Atlanta

11/29/2025 7:00 PM

The Battery Atlanta

Get your family and friends together on the Plaza ...

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Five Nights at Freddy's 2 - Retro Pricing at Aurora Cineplex

12/05/2025 10:00 AM

Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf

FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S 2 — Playing on the Big Scr...

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The Polar Express: A Holiday Screening Event

12/05/2025 6:30 PM

SCADshow

All passengers will receive a golden ticket, along...

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Atlanta Spotlight Film Festival

12/06/2025 12:00 PM

Limelight Theater

Atlanta Spotlight Film Festival Saturday, December...

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Fiddler's Journey to the Big Screen

12/11/2025 7:00 PM

Tara Theatre

Winner of the Audience Award at the Atlanta Jewish...

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Opera Spoken Word and Classical Music

Home Alone 2: Lost In New York - Live In Concert With The ASO

11/29/2025 7:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

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Home Alone 2: Lost In New York - Live In Concert With The ASO

11/30/2025 3:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

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Baby Boy - Live Stage Play & Showcase

11/30/2025 8:00 PM

Apache XLR

🎬🎭 Creative Black Cinema Presents:

🔥 Baby Boy – ...

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Atlanta Moth Mainstage

12/04/2025 7:30 PM

Center Stage Theater

True stories told live.

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Sibelius + Khachaturian

12/04/2025 8:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

Feel the smoldering heat of Jean Sibelius when the...

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Sons of Serendip

12/06/2025 7:30 PM

Spivey Hall

The New York Times

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Sibelius + Khachaturian

12/06/2025 8:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

Feel the smoldering heat of Jean Sibelius when the...

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Upcoming Arts Events