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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 six) at Atlanta Motor Speedway

Wednesday April 29, 2026 12:00 AM EDT 04/29/2026 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]
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Truist Park Tour

Wednesday April 29, 2026 09:00 AM EDT 04/29/2026 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.

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Storybook Time

Wednesday April 29, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 04/29/2026 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::Nature/Outdoors, Community::Family
Nature-inspired stories come to life during Storybook Time with Ms. Ally, where little ones hear, engage, and interact with stories about bees, flowers, butterflies, and other garden friends. Join us for Storybook Time led by Ms. Ally where little ones can hear and engage with reading and interactiv... [click here for more]
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The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales

Wednesday April 29, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 04/29/2026 10:00 AM
Center For Puppetry Arts Cost: 20.00 for 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::Theater, Community::Family
Puppet Shows | Ages 4+

A Stinky, Hilarious Folktale Adventure

Based on the book by Jon Scieszka & illustrated by Lane Smith Adapted by Jason Hines

Join us for the world premiere of the Center’s adaptation of this bestselling fan favorite!

Run dates: April 7–May 17, 2026

[click here for more]
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Tai Chi at City Springs

Wednesday April 29, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 04/29/2026 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
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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Tai Chi at City Springs

Wednesday April 29, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 04/29/2026 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
Experience the Power of Tai Chi on the City Green! Join us every Wednesday at 5:00 p.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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Global Floral Show Fleurs de Villes FLORA Blooms

Wednesday April 29, 2026 11:00 AM EDT 04/29/2026 11:00 AM
Phipps Plaza 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, Free Events, Holidays and Special Events
Experience thousands of spring blooms in 13 fashion-forward floral installations with Fleurs de Villes new "FLORA" exhibition, presented on Mall Level 1 at Phipps Plaza from Wednesday, April 29, to Sunday, May 3. Visitors can vote for their favorite floral mannequin for a chance to win a prize packa... [click here for more]
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The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales

Wednesday April 29, 2026 11:45 AM EDT 04/29/2026 11:45 AM
Center For Puppetry Arts Cost: 20.00 for 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::Theater, Community::Family
Puppet Shows | Ages 4+

A Stinky, Hilarious Folktale Adventure

Based on the book by Jon Scieszka & illustrated by Lane Smith Adapted by Jason Hines

Join us for the world premiere of the Center’s adaptation of this bestselling fan favorite!

Run dates: April 7–May 17, 2026

[click here for more]
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Atlanta Film Festival 2026 (Day Seven)

Wednesday April 29, 2026 12:00 PM EDT 04/29/2026 12:00 PM
Atlanta Area Theaters Cost: $240+ for all access, see individual events for specific pricing
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
Daily Atlanta Film Festival programming including screenings, shorts blocks, and special events. [click here for more]
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Drop-In Garden Tours

Wednesday April 29, 2026 01:30 PM EDT 04/29/2026 1:30 PM
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: Free with Garden 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::Nature/Outdoors
Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Garden with one of our docents, free with Garden admission.

Schedule: Tuesday – Friday Location: Meet inside the Hardin Visitor Center. Time: Feb. 17 – May 29, 1:30 p.m. | June 2 – Aug. 28, 10:30 a.m. | Sept. 1 – Dec. 18, 1:30 p.m.

Please note: Tours begin earlier... [click here for more]
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Pulse Run Club at Atlantic Station

Wednesday April 29, 2026 06:00 PM EDT 04/29/2026 6:00 PM
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::Runs, Walks, & Marathons
Pulse Run Club is taking over the Station! Join them every Wednesday at Millennium Gate - meet at 6 PM, run starts at 6:30 PM.

Choose from 1-mile, 2-mile or 4-mile route options. This event is open to the community, and all paces are welcome!

No sign up or registration required. Just show up rea... [click here for more]
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Night of Ideas

Wednesday April 29, 2026 06:00 PM EDT 04/29/2026 6:00 PM
The Carter Center Cost: Free 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
Night of Ideas returns to Atlanta ! The Carter Center - Atlanta | April 29 | 6.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. 453 John Lewis Freedom Pkwy NE, Atlanta, GA 30307 Villa Albertine’s Night of Ideas returns to Atlanta on April 29 at the Carter Center !  From early evening into the night, the program features talks... [click here for more]
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