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Atlanta Festivals 2025

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Winter Festivals


With a little chill in the air, Winter festivals and events offer the chance for families and friends alike together and revel in the most wonderful time of the year. Celebrate MLK Day with the MLK March and Rally, and catch the month-long Jewish Film Festival.

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SCAD TVFest 2025

02/07/2025 10:00 AM
SCAD TVFest February 5-7, 2025 at SCADshow, Forty and Forty Five
—more info

Spring Festivals


March, April, and May, Atlanta's festival season springs to life!

80th Anniversary Commemorative Statue

2025 Atlanta Dogwood Festival

04/11/2025 11:30 AM
April 11-13, 2025 in Piedmont Park
—more info
SWB 420 Fest Brews 2024

SweetWater 420 Fest 2025

04/18/2025 12:00 PM
The 420 Fest returns April 18-20 2025 at Pullman Yards
—more info
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Inman Park Festival 2025

04/25/2025 11:00 AM
April 25-27, 2025 in Inman Park
—more info

Summer Festivals


It's hot. Damn hot. The Fourth of July and the Peachtree Road Race marks the high point of the Summer but there are great Festivals in the air conditioning and ice cream and other treats for those headed outdoors.

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The 2nd Annual Panda Fest Atlanta 2025

09/05/2025 12:00 AM
Panda Fest returns to Atlanta for its second year on September 5 - 7, 2025 at Atlantic Station.
—more info
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Decatur Book Festival 2025

09/05/2025 11:29 AM
October 3 - 4, 2025
—more info
Atlanta Food & Wine Festival 2024

Atlanta Food & Wine Festival 2025

09/11/2025 12:00 AM
September 11 - 14, 2025
—more info


Fall Festivals


With a fresh chill in the air, the Fall Festivals present Atlantans with a final chance to be outdoors and catch some of the biggest events of the year. Music Midtown has historically been the highlight of the season but has played to mixed reviews in the past couple of years as they have sought a younger audience. DragonCon, A3C, Pride, Taste of Atlanta and a great Halloween festivals including the Little Five Points parade are must see events.

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Chomp & Stomp Festival 2025

11/08/2025 11:00 AM
Saturday, November 8, 2025
—more info

Atlanta Festivals and Big Events 2025

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A Thin Place (Evening)

Saturday October 25, 2025 08:00 PM EDT 10/25/2025 8:00 PM
Actor's Express Theatre Company Cost: $51.50
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.
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By Lucas Hnath

DIRECTED BY Freddie Ashley

October 2-26, 2025

ATLANTA PREMIERE!

NO ONE EVER TRULY LEAVES US.

Everyone who ever died is still here – and Linda says she knows how to talk to all of them. Maybe you can too if you listen, if you really listen. In this startling thriller by the c... [click here for more]
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They MIght Be Giants

Saturday October 25, 2025 08:00 PM EDT 10/25/2025 8:00 PM
The Eastern Cost: $35-$153
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.
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Featuring: They Might Be Giants

CRITIC’S PICK:
Fri. Oct. 25
They Might Be Giants, The Eastern — Even the two childhood friends...

[click here for more]
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Nation of Language

Saturday October 25, 2025 08:00 PM EDT 10/25/2025 8:00 PM
Variety Playhouse Cost: $36-$56
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.
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Four years on from the release of their unexpectedly self-assured debut album, NYC based Nation of Language have attracted a rapidly growing international audience via their danceable and impassioned take on new wave, post-punk & shoegaze genres. Following the critical acclaim of their their first L... [click here for more]
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Celestial Illuminations featuring The Planets

Saturday October 25, 2025 08:00 PM EDT 10/25/2025 8:00 PM
Atlanta Symphony Hall Cost: Subscription Only until late summer
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
Experience The Planets, the astrological romp that turned Gustav Holst into a rock star. The off-world orchestral suite spawned rock-and-roll remakes by bands such as Led Zeppelin and King Crimson. The one planet that didn't make the cut in Holst’s score—Earth—gets its due when the Atlanta Symphony ... [click here for more]
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Cameron Whitcomb

Saturday October 25, 2025 08:00 PM EDT 10/25/2025 8:00 PM
Terminal West Cost: $46.99
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
This show has a ticket transfer delay in place until October 22, 2025.

$1 from every ticket sold goes to Backline. Backline is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that connects music industry professionals and their families with mental health and wellness resources. Learn more at backline.care.

[click here for more]
End Of The Line

End of the Line: Allman Brothers Tribute Band

Saturday October 25, 2025 08:00 PM EDT 10/25/2025 8:00 PM
Eddie Owen presents: Red Clay Music Foundry 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.
Music::Live-Music
In 2025, END OF THE LINE will be celebrating the Allman Brothers Band's music from 1970 in honor of its 55th anniversary, and presenting our SONGS FROM THE IDLEWILD GARAGE TOUR. This will pay homage to the recordings of the historic Idlewild South album (featuring such staples as 'Midnight Rider' an... [click here for more]
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The Beltline Boos & Booze Halloween Bar Crawl

Saturday October 25, 2025 08:00 PM EDT 10/25/2025 8:00 PM
Atlanta Beltline Eastside Trail 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.
Nightlife
The Boos & Booze Halloween Bar Crawl is creeping into town on Saturday, October 25 — and it’s going to be bigger, spookier, and more BOOzy than ever! 🎃 Dare to crawl through 6+ haunted hotspots on the Eastside Trail as you summon spirits (both kinds), dance with the undead, and compete for cash in... [click here for more]
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Hannah Bahng: The Misunderstood World Tour

Saturday October 25, 2025 08:00 PM EDT 10/25/2025 8:00 PM
Buckhead Theatre Cost: $41-$169+
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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An Evening with Sqwerv

Saturday October 25, 2025 08:00 PM EDT 10/25/2025 8:00 PM
From the Earth Brewing Company Cost: $18.30
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.
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Sqwerv's roots run deep in the Denver music scene. Those roots began to take hold as the band started hosting local open jams and playing gigs at small bars and venues in 2017. Since then, Sqwerv has become a staple in Denver's music scene with bands like Magic Beans, Squeaky Feet, Eminence Ensemble... [click here for more]
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Fea

Saturday October 25, 2025 08:00 PM EDT 10/25/2025 8:00 PM
The EARL Cost: $10 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
Fea,Commune,Los Ojos Muertos [click here for more]
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Family Weekend: Beethoven's Ninth Symphony

Saturday October 25, 2025 08:00 PM EDT 10/25/2025 8:00 PM
Schwartz Center for Performing Arts 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
2025–2026 Emory Department of Music

Free, Tickets Required

The Emory University Symphony Orchestra and University Chorus join forces to present Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. Eric Nelson and Paul Bhasin direct.

Tickets are available ONLINE or by calling the Box Office at 404.727.5050.

Recommended... [click here for more]
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MANSOUR Live in Concert

Saturday October 25, 2025 08:00 PM EDT 10/25/2025 8:00 PM
City Springs Cost: $50-$160
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
An iconic Iranian artist of this generation, Mansour is one of the most popular singers among 100 million Farsi-speaking people worldwide. Known for his positive messages and energetic music, Mansour’s music has become part of the fabric of Iranian life. [click here for more]
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R&B Group Soul Cartel

Saturday October 25, 2025 08:00 PM EDT 10/25/2025 8:00 PM
Perfect Note Atlanta Cost: $28.50
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
R&B Group Soul Cartel [click here for more]
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The Classic Improv Show

Saturday October 25, 2025 08:00 PM EDT 10/25/2025 8:00 PM
Whole World Improv Theatre Co 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.
Arts::Theater, Nightlife::Comedy
Whole World Improv Theatre Presents: The Award-Winning Classic Improv Show! [click here for more]
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Celestial Illuminations featuring The Planets

Saturday October 25, 2025 08:00 PM EDT 10/25/2025 8:00 PM
Atlanta Symphony Hall 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
Celestial Illuminations featuring The Planets combines symphonic music with visuals in Atlanta. [click here for more]
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LA Arrolladora Banda El Limon

Saturday October 25, 2025 08:00 PM EDT 10/25/2025 8:00 PM
Fox Theatre Cost: $65–$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.
Music::Concerts
Get ready to dance the night away with La Arrolladora on October 9! Known for their high-energy performances and big hits, this legendary banda group brings the heart of regional Mexican music to the Fox. [click here for more]
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Authenticity Theater presents Between Riverside and Crazy

Saturday October 25, 2025 08:00 PM EDT 10/25/2025 8:00 PM
7 Stages Theatre Cost: $20-$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
Ex-cop and recent widower Walter “Pops” Washington and his newly paroled son Junior have spent a lifetime living between Riverside and crazy. But now, the NYPD is demanding his signature to close an outstanding lawsuit, the landlord wants him out, the liquor store is closed—and the church won’t leav... [click here for more]
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DramaTech presents Mr. Burns: a post-electric play - Part 3

Saturday October 25, 2025 08:00 PM EDT 10/25/2025 8:00 PM
Ferst Center For The Arts Cost: Free, registration required
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
Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play by Anne Washburn

part 1 – 9.18 – 9.20 @ 8 pm – Georgia Tech’s Paul Mayer Memorial Garden

part 2 – 9.25 – 9.27 @ 8 pm – Georgia Tech’s Eco-commons

part 3 – 10.23 – 10.25 @ 8 pm – DramaTech Theatre

About ten years ago, I sent out on a mission to produce Anne Wa... [click here for more]
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Horizon Theatre presents The Heart Sellers

Saturday October 25, 2025 08:00 PM EDT 10/25/2025 8:00 PM
Horizon Theatre Company Cost: $40-$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
“A LOVE LETTER TO FRIENDSHIP” -Broadway World Thanksgiving. 1973. The turkey’s frozen solid, the wine is flowing, and two young immigrant women—one from Korea, one from the Philippines—are navigating life in America with no recipe to follow. What starts as a kitchen disaster becomes a funny, heart... [click here for more]
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Newnan Theatre Company presents: The Werewolf's Curse

Saturday October 25, 2025 08:00 PM EDT 10/25/2025 8:00 PM
Newnan Theatre Company Cost: $28
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
The Werewolf's Curse or Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

by Billy St. John

October 16-19, 23-26, and 30-Nov 2, 2025

Poor Harry Pate! An American student at the University of Lipsync in Rumania, he is bitten by a werewolf cub while on a field trip. During the full moon, Harry sprouts hair and craves r... [click here for more]
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OnSatage Atlanta presents Murder on the Orient Express

Saturday October 25, 2025 08:00 PM EDT 10/25/2025 8:00 PM
OnStage Atlanta Cost: $13.00 - $25.00
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.
Arts::Theater
Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express

Adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig

Directed By Barry West

October 10 – Nov 2, 2025 – with an added Saturday matinee at 3:00 pm on November 1st.

Agatha Christie’s ultimate whodunit mystery is now an elegant comedic thriller!

Just after midnigh... [click here for more]
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Out Front Theatre presents 9 to 5 The Musical

Saturday October 25, 2025 08:00 PM EDT 10/25/2025 8:00 PM
Out Front Theatre Company Cost: Prices: $30 / $35 / $40
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.
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9 to 5 The Musical

October 23 - November 8, 2025

Prices: $30 / $35 / $40

Music & Lyrics by Dolly Parton Book by Patricia Resnick Based on the 20th Century Fox Picture

Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lyin... [click here for more]
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Synchronicity Theatre presents The Rocket Men

Saturday October 25, 2025 08:00 PM EDT 10/25/2025 8:00 PM
Synchronicity Theatre Cost: Starting at $35 for Adults
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.
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CRITIC’S PICK:
Fri., Oct. 10 – Sun., Nov. 2
The Rocket Men, Synchronicity Theatre — The genesis...

[click here for more]
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CatFIGHT

CatFIGHT! FOR YOUR RIGHTS!

Saturday October 25, 2025 08:00 PM EDT 10/25/2025 8:00 PM
The Garden Club at Wild Heaven West End Cost: $10
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
Atlanta garage rock band Catfight! is celebrating 30 years at their second “CatFIGHT! FOR YOUR RIGHTS!” benefit show, Oct 25.  Featuring performances by five bands led by women+ musicians, the event will benefit Planned Parenthood Southeast, and includes information table about voter registration, r... [click here for more]
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MOMIX: Alice

Saturday October 25, 2025 08:00 PM EDT 10/25/2025 8:00 PM
Fox Theatre Cost: $53.25 - $112.00
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.
Arts::Dance

CRITIC’S PICK:
Sat., Oct. 25
Momix Presents Alice, Fox Theatre — Choreographer Moses Pendleton’s...

[click here for more]
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