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Christmas Events & Holiday Things to Do in Atlanta

Christmas lights and holiday displays in Atlanta

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HOLIDAY EVENTS, LIGHT DISPLAYS, AND FESTIVE EXPERIENCES ACROSS ATLANTA.


2026 Christmas Events



Looking for Christmas events in Atlanta? Browse holiday light displays, seasonal festivals, Christmas markets, concerts, and festive things to do across the city.

From massive light shows and holiday attractions to neighborhood markets and live performances, Atlanta offers a wide range of ways to celebrate the season throughout November and December.

This page features upcoming Christmas and holiday events in Atlanta, with listings that update as the season approaches. Events are listed by date below and expand as organizers announce schedules in late fall.

Looking for a full guide to the season? View our Christmas in Atlanta guide.

Major Christmas & Holiday Celebrations in Atlanta


Some of Atlanta’s biggest holiday traditions return every year, drawing visitors from across the region. While details are typically announced in the fall, these major events will appear in the listings below once confirmed:

  • Garden Lights, Holiday Nights at Atlanta Botanical Garden
  • Fantasy in Lights at Callaway Gardens
  • Stone Mountain Christmas celebration
  • Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over Georgia
  • Christkindl Market-style holiday markets and pop-ups
  • Neighborhood light displays and community tree lighting ceremonies across metro Atlanta

Christmas Events in Atlanta

Holiday event listings begin appearing in November and continue through late December as schedules are finalized.

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Timemyst - 70'S, 80'S And 90'S Rock

Sunday May 3, 2026 06:00 PM EDT 05/03/2026 6:00 PM
MadLife Stage & Studios Cost: $19.50
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
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Louis Berry at Eddie's Attic

Sunday May 3, 2026 06:00 PM EDT 05/03/2026 6:00 PM
Eddie's Attic Cost: $16.68
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
Louis Berry live at Eddie's Attic!

Born in Liverpool, England, Louis Berry makes music for people who’ve been through it.

Raw. Honest. Relatable. His songs are earned, not imagined — shaped by a life lived the hard way. He doesn’t polish the edges or play a role; he wears his scars, keeps his in... [click here for more]
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Snow White Ballet - (Buford School of Ballet)

Sunday May 3, 2026 06:00 PM EDT 05/03/2026 6:00 PM
Gas South Theater Cost: $38+
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::Dance, Community::Family
Our rendition of the classic fairy tale, Snow White, follows a beautiful princess whose jealous stepmother, the Evil Queen, wants to be the fairest in the land. Snow White escapes into the forest and finds 7 friendly dwarfs who care for her. The Queen tricks Snow White into eating a poison apple tha... [click here for more]
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Reiser Lab Round 11 Festival: Our Confederate Dead

Sunday May 3, 2026 06:00 PM EDT 05/03/2026 6:00 PM
Alliance Theatre Cost: Free – RSVP Requested
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
Alliance Theatre presents Our Confederate Dead, one of three free, final presentations during the Reiser Atlanta Artists Lab Round 11 Festival. [click here for more]
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Stand-Up Comedy Class Graduation Showcase at Dynamic El Dorado

Sunday May 3, 2026 06:00 PM EDT 05/03/2026 6:00 PM
Dynamic El Dorado 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.
Nightlife::Comedy
Live comedy performance at Dynamic El Dorado. [click here for more]
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SIX by Broadway in Atlanta

Sunday May 3, 2026 06:30 PM EDT 05/03/2026 6:30 PM
Fox Theatre Cost: $49+
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
From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the six wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st-century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over! SIX won 23 awards in... [click here for more]
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Luchsingers A Cappella Concert at Agnes Scott College

Sunday May 3, 2026 06:30 PM EDT 05/03/2026 6:30 PM
Agnes Scott College 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.
Music::Concerts
About this Event Julia Thompson Smith Chapel, Sanctuary 141 East College Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030 Join us for our Spring performance! We will be performing songs arranged by students [click here for more]
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Margo S. at The Velvet Note

Sunday May 3, 2026 06:30 PM EDT 05/03/2026 6:30 PM
The Velvet Note Cost: $42.00
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.
Music::Live-Music
SHOWTIMES: 6:30PM AND 8:30PM. Polish-born, New York–based vocalist and composer Margo Staniszewska, known professionally as Margo S, unites classical rigor with the freedom of jazz improvisation. Her debut album Ashes & Diamonds — released April 4, 2025 on Truth Revolution Recording Collective — bri... [click here for more]
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Free Salsa And Bachata Dance Lessons At El Super Pan

Sunday May 3, 2026 06:30 PM EDT 05/03/2026 6:30 PM
El Super Pan Latino Kitchen & Bar - The Battery 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.
Nightlife, Community::Classes and Demos, Free Events
Feel the rhythm of the Caribbean! Join El Super Pan for FREE Salsa & Bachata Lessons every 1st & 3rd Sunday. Come dance, sip, and enjoy the vibe - no partner needed! Dates and times: April 19th: 6:30pm - 9:30pm May 3rd: 6:30pm - 9:30pm May 17th: 4:30pm - 7:30pm June 7th: 4:30pm - 7:30pm … [click here for more]
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Thunderbolt Grease Slappers at Blind Willie's

Sunday May 3, 2026 06:30 PM EDT 05/03/2026 6:30 PM
Blind Willie's 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.
Music::Live-Music
Live music at Blind Willie's. [click here for more]
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Hatsune Miku - EXPO 2026 North America

Sunday May 3, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 05/03/2026 7:00 PM
Gas South Arena Cost: $52.75–$87.50
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.
Community::Classes and Demos
Hatsune Miku is the music software and virtual singer phenomenon developed by Crypton Future Media that grew from an internet music tool into a global cultural icon. MIKU EXPO showcases the character’s music, visuals, and live-performance appeal for fans around the world. [click here for more]
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The Sawed Offs

Sunday May 3, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 05/03/2026 7:00 PM
529 Bar Cost: $13 ADV | $15 DOS
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
21+ | 7:00 pm | $13 ADV | $15 DOS

529 Presents:

The Sawed Offs Craigslist Punks | John Q Public | Croak & Dagger | Catch These Hands

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Ashes Remain at Vinyl

Sunday May 3, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 05/03/2026 7:00 PM
Vinyl Cost: $15–$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.
Music::Live-Music
Ashes Remain Ashes Remain is a rock band from Baltimore, Maryland, that formed in 2002. These veterans of rock have released 4 LPs, 2 EPs, and 15 singles. They have toured across the US, Canada, & Europe playing festivals and venues of all sizes. Their music has garnered international radio ... [click here for more]
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2010s Jam at Moonshadow Tavern

Sunday May 3, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 05/03/2026 7:00 PM
MoonShadow Tavern 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.
Join us for a night of revelry, mild debauchery, and overall good times, as we make our first foray into music from the 2010s! [click here for more]
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Josh Gates LIVE! An Evening of Legends, Mysteries & Tales of Adventure

Sunday May 3, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 05/03/2026 7:00 PM
Atlanta Symphony Hall Cost: $61+
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::Lectures
Join explorer, talk show host, and author Josh Gates from Discovery Channel’s smash-hit series, Expedition Unknown and Josh Gates Tonight for an evening of adventure! Josh will take viewers around the world and off-the-map with stories from his greatest expeditions and insights into the world’s grea... [click here for more]
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J.C. Currais at The Punchline Comedy Club

Sunday May 3, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 05/03/2026 7:00 PM
The Punchline Comedy Club Cost: $37.41 ($28.00 + $2.49 Tax + $6.91 Handling)
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
This hilarious Cuban-American Comedian was selected as a NY Comedy Festival "Comic To Watch," won the prestigious Westside Comedy Competition, headlined Johnny Carson's Great American Comedy Festival, appeared on NBC's Last Call w/ Carson Daly, and performed a late night set on TBS' Conan. He is als... [click here for more]
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Brandon T. Jackson "The Classy Rebel" Laugh Tour at Atlanta Comedy Theater

Sunday May 3, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 05/03/2026 7:00 PM
Atlanta Comedy Theater Cost: $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.
Nightlife::Comedy
Brandon T. Jackson is a multifaceted young actor carving his own path in Hollywood. Earning critical praise, he started out in stand-up comedy and has evolved into a burgeoning young film star. He won Black Reel’s 2006 Best Breakthrough Performance award for his part in Fox Searchlight’s Roll Bounce... [click here for more]
No Guarantee Presents

Life, Monterey, Flowers for Emily, Expiration Date, Tunnels

Sunday May 3, 2026 07:30 PM EDT 05/03/2026 7:30 PM
Eyedrum Art and Music Gallery Cost: $15+
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
Stacked lineup of DIY heavy hitters coming to us from the raw intensity of the DC straight-edge scene to the atmospheric noise of Atlanta's own streets, this show covers the full spectrum of modern screamo and metalcore. [click here for more]
Best Of Atlanta Comedy At Laughing Skull Lounge

Best of Atlanta Comedy Showcase at Laughing Skull Lounge

Sunday May 3, 2026 07:30 PM EDT 05/03/2026 7:30 PM
Laughing Skull Lounge Cost: $20.00 – $30.00
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
The Laughing Skull Lounge stands out with its intimate 74-seat venue, creating the ideal atmosphere for an authentic stand-up experience. Nestled inside the iconic Vortex Bar & Grill on Peachtree Street in Midtown, it offers audiences a full night out in one of Atlanta’s liveliest neighborhoods. The... [click here for more]
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Sammy Arriaga at Eddie's Attic

Sunday May 3, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/03/2026 8:00 PM
Eddie's Attic Cost: $22.25
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.
Music::Live-Music
Sammy Arriaga live at Eddie's Attic! Sammy Arriaga is redefining modern country by fusing classic storytelling with his Cuban-American roots. A Miami native turned Nashville mainstay, Arriaga blends country Latino influences and bilingual songwriting into a sound that’s entirely his own. With over... [click here for more]
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Worship Nights Featuring Kelontae Gavin at City Winery Atlanta

Sunday May 3, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/03/2026 8:00 PM
City Winery Atlanta Cost: $48.00
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.
Music::Live-Music
City Winery presents Worship Nights Featuring Kelontae Gavin live on May 3rd at 8pm.

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Discovered as a high-school student via social media, Kelontae Gavin is a hit-making contemporary gospel singer and worship leader who broke into the mainstream with 2018's "No Ordinary Worshi... [click here for more]
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#Sistersinlaw Live at Buckhead Theatre

Sunday May 3, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/03/2026 8:00 PM
Buckhead Theatre Cost: $46+
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::Concerts
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Wolf Eyes at The EARL

Sunday May 3, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/03/2026 8:00 PM
The EARL Cost: $20 ADV-$20 DOS
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
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Movies at The Strand: Gone with the Wind (1939)

Sunday May 3, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 05/03/2026 8:00 PM
Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre Cost: $15.44
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::Film
The Strand presents a special screening of Gone with the Wind in partnership with The Gone With the Wind Museum, with lobby displays accompanying the 1939 epic historical film. [click here for more]
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Ben Farmer's Music Student Open Mic

Sunday May 3, 2026 08:30 PM EDT 05/03/2026 8:30 PM
Red Light Cafe 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.
Nightlife::Open Mic
Musician and educator Ben Farmer curates a fun and dynamic showcase, bringing his students to the stage and performing alongside them. Inspiring full band performances of iconic tunes from a variety of genres. Come see Atlanta’s up and coming talent! All ages, free show. NO COVER Doors @ 5:30 PM [click here for more]

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