Upcoming Atlanta Book Festivals

Looking for book festivals happening right now? Browse upcoming Atlanta book festivals including literary celebrations, author events, publishing fairs, book signings, and writer gatherings happening this week and beyond.

Looking for a complete guide to Atlanta festivals? Explore our full Atlanta Festivals guide.

For ongoing poetry readings, author talks, and literary events, visit our Atlanta Book Events page.

Explore More Festival Guides

Related Festival Categories:

Browse Upcoming Book Festivals

Use the calendar below to browse upcoming book festivals by date, neighborhood, and venue.

A8cb8b66 6584 400b 8970 3c2182b3c84a 1300341 RETINA PORTRAIT 3 2

Truist Park Tour

Thursday April 30, 2026 09:00 AM EDT 04/30/2026 9:00 AM

Truist Park Cost: $37.70

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

Tours begin based on the following schedule:

In-Season (April-September) Monday - Saturday : 10:00am, 11:00am, Noon, 1:00pm, 2:00pm Day Games: 9:00am Sundays: 1:00pm, 3:00pm

Off-Season (Oct-Mar) Monday - Saturday : 10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm

Tours are 90 minutes in length.

[click here for more]

Exhibitions at Atlanta History Center (Thursdays)

Thursday April 30, 2026 09:00 AM EDT 04/30/2026 9:00 AM

Atlanta History Center Cost: Free for Members, $27 Non-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:
Tue., Oct. 14 - Mon., Aug. 31, 2026

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

[click here for more]

Exhibitions at Schatten Gallery at Emory (Thursdays)

Thursday April 30, 2026 09:00 AM EDT 04/30/2026 9:00 AM

Schatten Gallery at Emory 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

CRITIC'S PICK:
Through Sat., Dec. 20
Striking Characters: Typewriters, Literary Worlds & the Art...

[click here for more]

Exhibitions at the Infinite at Pullman Yards (Thursdays)

Thursday April 30, 2026 09:00 AM EDT 04/30/2026 9:00 AM

The Infinite at Pullman Yards Cost: $32

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 Infinite at Pullman Yards.

Current exhibitions: - Space Explorers: The Infinite at The Infinite at Pullman Yards (Critic’s Pick)

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

[click here for more]

CL RECOMMENDS

The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales

Thursday April 30, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 04/30/2026 10:00 AM

Center For Puppetry Arts Cost: $19-$30

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

Based on the book by Jon Scieszka & illustrated by Lane Smith

Adapted by Jason Hines Step into a wildly inventiv… Includes: Performance tickets include the Create-A-Puppet Workshop™, Worlds of Puppetry Museum, and limited free onsite parking.

Includes: Performance tickets include the Create-A-Pup... [click here for more]

Fit4Mom%20 %20Moms%20with%20strollers%20on%20the%20green

Fit4Mom - Strides 360 at City Springs

Thursday April 30, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 04/30/2026 10:00 AM

City Springs Cost: $35

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::Health and Fitness, Community::Nature/Outdoors

This 60-minute heart-pumping workout will leave you energized for the rest of the day! [click here for more]

Exhibitions at High Museum (Thursdays)

Thursday April 30, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 04/30/2026 10:00 AM

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...

[click here for more]

CL RECOMMENDS

Exhibitions at Carlos Museum (Thursdays)

Thursday April 30, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 04/30/2026 10:00 AM

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]

CL RECOMMENDS

Courtesy Jackson Fine Arts and Helen Levitt

Exhibitions at Jackson Fine Art (Thursdays)

Thursday April 30, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 04/30/2026 10:00 AM

Jackson Fine 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

CRITIC'S PICK:
Through Sat., Mar. 21
Cooper & Gorfer / Andrew Moore, Jackson Fine Art - The...

[click here for more]

CL RECOMMENDS

Exhibitions at Zuckerman Museum of Art (Thursdays)

Thursday April 30, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 04/30/2026 10:00 AM

Zuckerman 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 Zuckerman Museum of Art.

Current exhibitions: - The Art of Paper at Zuckerman Museum of Art - Ruth V. Zuckerman Collection: Inside Out at Zuckerman Museum of Art - Project Wall North: Stephanie Smith at Zuckerman Museum of Art

- Project Wall West: Vadis Turne... [click here for more]

Exhibitions at Johnson Lowe Gallery (Thursdays)

Thursday April 30, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 04/30/2026 10:00 AM

Johnson Lowe Gallery 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 Johnson Lowe Gallery.

Current exhibitions: - Sky Atlas - American Idols

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

[click here for more]

CL RECOMMENDS

Exhibitions at Spalding Nix Gallery (Thursdays)

Thursday April 30, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 04/30/2026 10:00 AM

Spalding Nix Fine 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 Spalding Nix Fine Art.

Current exhibitions: - Déjà Vu

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

[click here for more]

Exhibitions at ArtsXchange (Thursdays)

Thursday April 30, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 04/30/2026 10:00 AM

ArtsXchange - Southeast Community Cultural 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.

Arts::Visual Arts

Explore current exhibitions on view at ArtsXchange.

Current exhibitions: - Toxic Beauty

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

[click here for more]

Exhibitions at Swan Coach House (Thursdays)

Thursday April 30, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 04/30/2026 10:00 AM

Swan Coach House 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 Swan Coach House Gallery.

Current exhibitions: - Kole Nichols

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

[click here for more]

Exhibitions at Fernbank (Thursdays)

Thursday April 30, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 04/30/2026 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: - Planet Ice - Flight of Butterflies - Horse Power - Titans of the Ice Age - WildWoods

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

[click here for more]

Exhibitions at Children's Museum (Thursdays)

Thursday April 30, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 04/30/2026 10:00 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: - AIM HIGH - Let Your Creativity Flow

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

[click here for more]

Exhibitions at Center for Puppetry Arts: (Thursdays)

Thursday April 30, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 04/30/2026 10:00 AM

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 - Child of Wood

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

[click here for more]

Exhibitions at Dekalb History Center - (Thursdays)

Thursday April 30, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 04/30/2026 10:00 AM

The DeKalb History Center Cost: Free. Donations appreciated.

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 DeKalb History Center Museum.

Current exhibitions: - Memorial Drive - Home: UMCH - 200 Years

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

[click here for more]

Exhibitions at Marietta Cobb Museum of Art (Thursdays)

Thursday April 30, 2026 11:00 AM EDT 04/30/2026 11:00 AM

Marietta Cobb Museum of Art Cost: $10, members 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 Marietta Cobb Museum of Art.

Current exhibitions: - Jess Self

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

[click here for more]

Exhibitions at Gallery Anderson Smith (Thursdays)

Thursday April 30, 2026 11:00 AM EDT 04/30/2026 11:00 AM

Gallery Anderson Smith 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 Gallery Anderson Smith.

Current exhibitions: - 15 Minutes

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

[click here for more]

Exhibitions at Whitespace (Thursdays)

Thursday April 30, 2026 11:00 AM EDT 04/30/2026 11:00 AM

Whitespace Gallery 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 Whitespace Gallery.

Current exhibitions: - Claire Kinzler: Living Archive at Whitespace Gallery - To Call You Iris at Whitespace Gallery

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

[click here for more]

CL RECOMMENDS

Exhibitions at Breman Museum (Thursdays)

Thursday April 30, 2026 11:00 AM EDT 04/30/2026 11:00 AM

The Breman Museum & Cultural Center Cost: $12

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: - Bronx Boys: Storytelling with a Lens - History with Chutzpah

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

[click here for more]

Exhibitions at SCADFash (Thursdays)

Thursday April 30, 2026 11:00 AM EDT 04/30/2026 11:00 AM

SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film Cost: $10 general 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.

Nightlife::Fashion

Explore current exhibitions on view at SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film.

Current exhibitions: - Dior: Crafting Fashion

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

[click here for more]

Illuminarium Atlanta Exhibitions (Thursdays)

Thursday April 30, 2026 11:00 AM EDT 04/30/2026 11:00 AM

Illuminarium Atlanta Cost: $35

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]

USER SUBMITTED

Women in The Arts & BUsiness Luncheon 2026

Thursday April 30, 2026 11:15 AM EDT 04/30/2026 11:15 AM

The Foundry at Puritan Mill Cost: $150

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, Community, Food and Drink, Holidays and Special Events

This popular luncheon brings together Atlanta’s business leaders with performing artists to discuss relevant issues, including cultural value shifts, life/work balance, how Atlanta’s ecology is evolving, and the place for arts in our community’s future. The event joins artists and business leaders i... [click here for more]

USER SUBMITTED

If you're in a band, an artist, run a venue, or keep your organization's calendar, we'd love to have your event on the site. Submit your event here and we'll get you on Atlanta's most comprehensive listing of events.