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Atlanta’s film and anime festival scene continues to grow alongside the city’s thriving entertainment industry. From independent film premieres and documentary showcases to animation expos and cosplay celebrations, there’s an event for every screen enthusiast. Use our Atlanta Film Festivals Calendar to explore upcoming screenings, anime conventions, and multimedia events throughout the year.

Featured Annual Film & Anime Festivals

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19th Annual Buried Alive Film Festival

11/05/2026 12:00 AM
BAFF 2025 will take place at the Plaza Theatre on November 5 - 8, 2026
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Atlanta Film Festival 2026

04/22/2026 12:00 AM
April 22, 2026 - May 3, 2026 at the Plaza Theater
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Georgia Latino International Film Festival 2025

10/02/2025 12:00 AM
October 2 - 5, 2025
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Upcoming Film, Video & Anime Festivals in Atlanta

Atlanta Film & Anime Festivals Guide: Movie Screenings, Indie Films & Pop Culture Events



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PetSmart (Camp Creek) Dog Adoption Event

Saturday January 17, 2026 12:00 PM EST 01/17/2026 12:00 PM
PetSmart (Atlanta Locations) 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::Pets
Stop by as we collaborate with PetSmart in Camp Creek for a Dog Adoption Event! All family members are welcome to join, including any four-legged ones. We are offering dog adoptions with different adoptable pets present throughout the event from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM onsite at PetSmart (3665 Marketplac... [click here for more]
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Mimms Educator Sunday

Educator Saturday

Saturday January 17, 2026 12:00 PM EST 01/17/2026 12:00 PM
Mimms Museum of Technology and 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.
Community, Community::Classes and Demos, Free Events
Are you a K12 teacher interested in a new and engaging location for a field trip?

You’re invited to visit Mimms Museum of Technology and Art for free!  Simply register below and bring your School ID with you to your visit.

Join us at 1:00 PM for a short presentation and Q&A session.

Ex... [click here for more]
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Mimms Educator Sunday

Educator Sunday

Saturday January 17, 2026 12:00 PM EST 01/17/2026 12:00 PM
Mimms Museum of Technology and Art Cost: You’re invited to visit Mimms Museum of Technology and Art for free! Simply register below and bring your School ID with you to your visit.
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, Free Events
Categories: Class/Workshops

Are you a K12 teacher interested in a new and engaging location for a field trip?

You’re invited to visit Mimms Museum of Technology and Art for free!  Simply register below and bring your School ID with you to your visit.

Join us at 1:00 PM for a short presentation a... [click here for more]
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Koo Koo

Saturday January 17, 2026 01:00 PM EST 01/17/2026 1:00 PM
Terminal West Cost: $29.03
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
Camp Spork is a new live show experience from Koo Koo! It features all the songs you know and love presented in an interactive story format. Welcoming you to your first day at camp, Bryan and Neil assume the roles of camp counselors and will guide you through an action packed day. From breakfast t... [click here for more]
Hapeville History Walk

Hapeville History Walking Tour

Saturday January 17, 2026 01:00 PM EST 01/17/2026 1:00 PM
Hapeville Depot Museum and Visitor 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.
Community, Community::Nature/Outdoors, Community::Runs, Walks, & Marathons
Step back in time and explore the stories that shaped Hapeville on the Hapeville History Walking Tour, presented by the Hapeville Depot Museum. Join knowledgeable museum staff for a free, one-hour guided walk through downtown Hapeville, where history comes alive through engaging stories, local landm... [click here for more]
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Moondog Pub & Grub Dog Adoption Event

Saturday January 17, 2026 02:00 PM EST 01/17/2026 2:00 PM
Moondog 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::Pets
Stop by as we collaborate with Moondog Pub & Grub in Chamblee for a Dog Adoption Event! All family members are welcome to join, including any four-legged ones. We are offering dog adoptions with different adoptable pets present throughout the event from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM onsite at Moondog (5077 Peac... [click here for more]
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Angel Blue, sopano with Bryan Wagorn, piano

Saturday January 17, 2026 03:00 PM EST 01/17/2026 3:00 PM
Spivey Hall Cost: $52
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
Observer [click here for more]
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Angel Blue with Bryan Wagorn at Spivey Hall

Saturday January 17, 2026 03:00 PM EST 01/17/2026 3:00 PM
Spivey Hall Cost: $33
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, Music::Concerts, Music::Live-Music
Twice a Grammy® Award winner, Angel Blue continues to ascend as one of her generation’s most celebrated opera singers. Her performances span a wide range of operatic repertoire, particularly emphasizing roles in the works of Verdi, Puccini and Gershwin. Her voice is celebrated for its resonance, exp... [click here for more]
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Zoo Atlanta Holiday Exhibits: IllumiNights A Lantern Festival (saturdays)

Saturday January 17, 2026 05:30 PM EST 01/17/2026 5:30 PM
Zoo Atlanta Cost: Included with Park Admission $20.99 – $24.99 adults, $17.99 – $19.99 kids
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.
Holidays and Special Events, Community::Nature/Outdoors
Select nights, Nov. 21 - Jan. 18

5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Last entry is 8:00 p.m.

IllumiNights: A Lantern Festival presented by Georgia Power Experience the magic of Atlanta holiday lights!

Discover Atlanta’s Ultimate Holiday Tradition: IllumiNights at the Zoo! This holiday season, Atlanta’s ... [click here for more]
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The Dinner Detective — ATL

Saturday January 17, 2026 06:00 PM EST 01/17/2026 6:00 PM
Atlanta Marriott Suites Midtown Cost: From $95.66
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
America's LARGEST Interactive True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show. Ages 12+. [click here for more]
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WildWoods: AGLOW at Fernbank

Saturday January 17, 2026 06:00 PM EST 01/17/2026 6:00 PM
Fernbank Museum of Natural History Cost: $24.00
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, Arts::Visual Arts, Community::Nature/Outdoors
Fernbank comes alive with nighttime museum hours indoors and WildWoods: AGLOW outdoors. [click here for more]
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The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show

Saturday January 17, 2026 06:00 PM EST 01/17/2026 6:00 PM
Sonesta Atlanta Northwest Galleria Cost: $81.45
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, Food and Drink
Categories: Dinner, Theater, Comedy

Join us for an event that is very different from a traditional mystery dinner show. Our actors are not dressed in costume and are hidden in the audience! This results in a fun, social and interactive evening suitable for all adults.

Each ticket includes our sign... [click here for more]
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Sync Enterprises Presents: Saturday Night Starter Rave

Saturday January 17, 2026 06:00 PM EST 01/17/2026 6:00 PM
The Supermarket Cost: Prices start from: $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
Local music lives here! [click here for more]
Spirit Horse

Spirit Horse with The Goodwins at the Hunt House

Saturday January 17, 2026 06:00 PM EST 01/17/2026 6:00 PM
The Hunt House Cost: $15.00
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
House Show [click here for more]
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The Wildflowers – A Tribute To Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

Saturday January 17, 2026 06:30 PM EST 01/17/2026 6:30 PM
MadLife Stage & Studios Cost: From $38.44
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.
Music::Live-Music
The Wildflowers - A Tribute to Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers

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“Who doesn’t love Tom Petty?” bassist Darryell Stone asked himself one day while listening to the radio. There was only one answer he could imagine, “Nobody.” Testing his hypothesis, Stone polle... [click here for more]
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Jupiter Coyote Unplugged

Saturday January 17, 2026 07:00 PM EST 01/17/2026 7:00 PM
Eddie's Attic Cost: From $32.26
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
Jupiter Coyote Unplugged live at Eddie's Attic! [click here for more]
The Funeral Portrait Saturday Only

The Funeral Portrait - Saturday Only

Saturday January 17, 2026 07:00 PM EST 01/17/2026 7:00 PM
The Masquerade Cost: Check 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.
Music::Concerts
The Funeral Portrait is an emotional rock outfit with a mix of theatrics & devotion to their passion for loud, uncompromising, anthemic music. Comprised of Lee Jennings (Vocals), Cody Weissinger (Guitar), Caleb Freihaut (Guitar/Auxiliary), Robert Weston (Bass), & Homer Umbanhower (Drums), the band i... [click here for more]
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Justin Willman

Saturday January 17, 2026 07:00 PM EST 01/17/2026 7:00 PM
Atlanta Symphony Hall Cost: $72–$116
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

CRITIC'S PICK:
Sat., Jan. 17
Justin Willman: One For The Ages Tour, Atlanta Symphony Hall -...

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Kasper & the 911 Band | 1st Show 7:00pm

Saturday January 17, 2026 07:00 PM EST 01/17/2026 7:00 PM
St. James Live! Cost: $35.00
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
DOORS 6:00 | SHOW 7:00 | EXIT VENUE 8:30 [click here for more]
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Jason Pastras Trio at Fat Matt's Rib Shack

Saturday January 17, 2026 07:00 PM EST 01/17/2026 7:00 PM
Fat Matt's Rib Shack 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.
Music::Live-Music
Blues with 3 time the fun [click here for more]
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Bob Weir Memorial Gathering with Token Rhyme, Magnolia Express, and Estimated Prophet

Saturday January 17, 2026 07:00 PM EST 01/17/2026 7:00 PM
Avon Theater Cost: $15 advance / $25 day of show (plus small svc fee)
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::Music-Festivals, Holidays and Special Events, Music, Music::Concerts, Music::Live-Music
Please join Token Rhyme, Magnolia Express, and Estimated Prophet for a gathering to celebrate the music of Bob Weir.  The sudden loss of Bobby has left the DeadHead community with a need to mourn and heal together. Special guests to be announced.

Tickets are now on sale.

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Atlanta Hawks v. Boston Celtics

Saturday January 17, 2026 07:30 PM EST 01/17/2026 7:30 PM
State Farm Arena Cost: $49-$281
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.
Sports::Basketball
No description provided [click here for more]
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Departure: The Journey Tribute Band

Saturday January 17, 2026 07:30 PM EST 01/17/2026 7:30 PM
Gas South Theater Cost: $25–$55
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
DEPARTURE performs as the Journey tribute band in Duluth. [click here for more]
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Atlanta Shakespeare Company presents Twelfth Night

Saturday January 17, 2026 07:30 PM EST 01/17/2026 7:30 PM
Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse Cost: $35-$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
Featuring: Atlanta Shakespeare Company

CRITIC'S PICK:
Sat., Jan. 10 - Sun., 25
Twelfth Night, Atlanta Shakespeare Company - The...

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