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Cinco de Mayo Events in Atlanta

Cinco de Mayo celebrations in Atlanta

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CINCO DE MAYO: Celebrate with tacos, tequila, and live music across Atlanta.


2026 Cinco de Mayo Events



Looking for Cinco de Mayo events in Atlanta? Browse parties, bar crawls, live music, restaurant specials, and cultural celebrations happening across the city on May 5.

Cinco de Mayo in Atlanta is celebrated with festive food and drink specials, live entertainment, and themed events at bars, restaurants, and venues throughout the metro area. From tequila tastings and taco specials to DJs and late-night parties, it’s one of the most popular nightlife holidays of the spring.

This page highlights upcoming Cinco de Mayo events in Atlanta, with listings that update as the holiday approaches. Events are listed by date below and expand as venues announce details in late April and early May.

Looking for a full guide? View our Cinco de Mayo in Atlanta guide.

Popular Cinco de Mayo Celebrations in Atlanta


Many of Atlanta’s top bars, restaurants, and entertainment districts host Cinco de Mayo events each year. While details vary annually, these types of celebrations commonly appear in the listings below:

  • Bar crawls and nightlife parties in Midtown, Buckhead, and Downtown
  • Mexican restaurants offering food and drink specials
  • Live music, DJs, and dance events
  • Tequila tastings and themed cocktail events
  • Outdoor patios and block-style celebrations across the city

Cinco de Mayo Events

Event listings begin appearing in late April as venues finalize their Cinco de Mayo plans.

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Georgia State Fair (day eight) at Atlanta Motor Speedway

Friday May 1, 2026 12:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 12:00 AM
Atlanta Motor Speedway Cost: $5+
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.
Festivals
The Georgia State Fair returns with rides, games, food vendors, live entertainment, and family-friendly attractions at Atlanta Motor Speedway. [click here for more]
Spalding Nix Gallery

Exhibitions at Spalding Nix Gallery (Fridays)

Friday May 1, 2026 06:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 6:00 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]
Johnson Lowe Gallery Interior

Exhibitions at Johnson Lowe Gallery (Fridays)

Friday May 1, 2026 06:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 6:00 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]
ArtsXchange

Exhibitions at ArtsXchange (Fridays)

Friday May 1, 2026 06:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 6:00 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]
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Exhibitions at Zuckerman Museum of Art (Fridays)

Friday May 1, 2026 06:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 6:00 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: - 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 Turner at Zuckerman Museum of Art

- Project Wall Ea... [click here for more]
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Exhibitions at Sandler Hudson Gallery (Fridays)

Friday May 1, 2026 07:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 7:00 AM
Sandler Hudson 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

CRITIC'S PICK:
Through Sat., Jan. 3
Betsy Cain: Primary, Sandler Hudson Gallery - An expansive...

[click here for more]
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The Sun ATL

Exhibitions at The Sun ATL (Fridays)

Friday May 1, 2026 07:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 7:00 AM
The Sun ATL 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 The Sun ATL.

Current exhibitions: - Let’s Go Dancing: Paintings by Anna Jensen (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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Exhibitions at Marietta Cobb Museum of Art (Fridays)

Friday May 1, 2026 07:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 7:00 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]
Gallery Anderson Smith

Exhibitions at Gallery Anderson Smith (Fridays)

Friday May 1, 2026 07:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 7:00 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]
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Exhibitions at Atlanta Contemporary Art Center (Fridays)

Friday May 1, 2026 08:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 8:00 AM
Atlanta Contemporary 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 Atlanta Contemporary.

Current exhibitions: - Rejoice, Resist, Rest: Images of Black Liberation (Critic’s Pick) - Dokafleh - Bleed - A Litany for Shelter - Unbound Narratives: Embodied Language - A Book Arts Revolution

See exhibit pages for full details, ima... [click here for more]
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Exhibitions at Atlanta Contemporary Art Center (Fridays)

Friday May 1, 2026 08:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 8:00 AM
Atlanta Contemporary Cost: Free. Donations welcome.
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

CRITIC’S PICK
Sat., Jan. 31- Sun., May 17
Georgia Women to Watch 2026: A Book Arts Revolution,...

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Spelman College Museum

Exhibitions at Spelman College Museum of Fine Art (Fridays)

Friday May 1, 2026 08:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 8:00 AM
Spelman College Museum of Fine Art Cost: Free. Suggested donation $5
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 Spelman College Museum of Fine Art.

Current exhibitions: - Away With The Tides: Calida Rawles (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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Exhibitions at Kai Lin Art (Fridays)

Friday May 1, 2026 08:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 8:00 AM
KAI LIN 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 Kai Lin Art.

Current exhibitions: - ECHOES at Kai Lin Art

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

[click here for more]
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Analytics Day

Friday May 1, 2026 08:30 AM EDT 05/01/2026 8:30 AM
Kennesaw State University 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
KSU Center , 300

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3333 Busbee Dr NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144

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Truist Park Tour

Friday May 1, 2026 09:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 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]
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The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales

Friday May 1, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 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]
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Creator's Market at Atlantic Station (fridays)

Friday May 1, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 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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Tai Chi at City Springs

Friday May 1, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 10:00 AM
City Springs Cost: $25
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
Experience the Power of Tai Chi on the City Green! Join us every Wednesday and Friday at 10:00 a.m. for Tai Chi, brought to you by the City of Sandy Springs Recreation and Parks Department in partnership with Florin Szondi of the USA Chen Taiji Center. [click here for more]
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Arts in the Garden

Friday May 1, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 10:00 AM
Skyland Trail 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, Community, Community::Health and Fitness, Festivals, Free Events
Kicking off May is Mental Health Month, Arts in the Garden is a celebration of people living with mental health disorders. Come experience the creativity, talent, and resilience of individuals who are far more than their diagnoses. See what’s possible when communities support mental health treatment... [click here for more]
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Shows for Seedlings: Interactive Songs and Stories with Michael Levine

Friday May 1, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 10:00 AM
Atlanta Botanical Garden 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::Classes and Demos, Arts::Visual Arts, Community::Family
Enjoy a variety of live performances by some of Atlanta’s most beloved children’s musicians and storytellers in this engaging series. Shows take place Fridays, May through September at 10 and 10:45 a.m.   Renowned artist Michael Levine shares his music and storytelling inspiration with children as t... [click here for more]
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Exhibitions at Jackson Fine Art (Fridays)

Friday May 1, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 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]
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Exhibitions at Swan Coach House (Fridays)

Friday May 1, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 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]
Center

Exhibitions at Center for Puppetry Arts: (Fridays)

Friday May 1, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 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: - Child of Wood

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

[click here for more]
High Museum

Exhibitions at High Museum (Fridays)

Friday May 1, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 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]
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Exhibitions at Carlos Museum (Fridays)

Friday May 1, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 05/01/2026 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]

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