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Labor Day Weekend Events in Atlanta

Labor Day events in Atlanta

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END OF SUMMER: FESTIVALS, EVENTS, AND THINGS TO DO ACROSS ATLANTA THIS LABOR DAY WEEKEND.


2026 Labor Day Events



Looking for Labor Day weekend events in Atlanta? Browse festivals, concerts, parties, and things to do across the city during the long holiday weekend.

Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, bringing one of the busiest event weekends of the year in Atlanta. From major festivals and conventions to live music, outdoor events, and nightlife, the city is packed with activities across the metro area.

This page highlights upcoming Labor Day events in Atlanta, with listings that update as the holiday approaches. Events are listed by date below and expand as organizers finalize schedules in late August.

Looking for a full guide? View our Labor Day in Atlanta guide.

Major Labor Day Weekend Events in Atlanta


Some of Atlanta’s biggest annual events take place over Labor Day weekend. While details are confirmed closer to the holiday, these major events typically appear in the listings below:

  • Dragon Con, one of the largest pop culture conventions in the country
  • Atlanta Black Pride Weekend events and celebrations
  • Live music performances and nightlife events across the city
  • Outdoor festivals, park events, and community celebrations
  • Rooftop parties and late-summer gatherings

Labor Day Weekend Events in Atlanta

Event listings begin appearing in mid-to-late August as schedules are finalized.

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Subscriptions Now Available for 2026/2027 Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta Season

Thursday September 3, 2026 04:00 AM EDT 09/03/2026 4:00 AM
Fox Theatre Cost: $287-$1200
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.
Atlanta audiences can now take their seats for another blockbuster season as Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta opens subscriptions for its 2026/2027 lineup. The highly anticipated season includes premieres of the Tony Award winning DEATH BECOMES HER and the five-time Tony Award-winning BUENA VISTA SO... [click here for more]
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Truist Park Tour

Thursday September 3, 2026 09:00 AM EDT 09/03/2026 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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Hamilton by Broadway in Atlanta

Thursday September 3, 2026 01:00 PM EDT 09/03/2026 1:00 PM
Fox Theatre Cost: Available to subscribers currently
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 revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation. Hamilton is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography a... [click here for more]
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The Barista League at The Loft

Thursday September 3, 2026 05:30 PM EDT 09/03/2026 5:30 PM
The Loft Cost: $20–$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
The Barista League

In our experience, The South knows how to do an event – we have had some of our most fun, lively events and parties in the region. After three years since our last Atlanta event, we’re thrilled to be returning to Atlanta for The Barista League: North America.

We’ll be at T... [click here for more]
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The Spooklights

Thursday September 3, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 09/03/2026 7:00 PM
The Masquerade Cost: $22.35
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::Concerts
Banjos and beats. Slide guitar and synth. Strange lights flickering in the woods. The Spooklights are what happens when Ozark tradition collides with homemade electronic wizardry. Ben Miller and Pat Kay — stalwarts of Midwest mountain music — soldered their roots to circuitry, creating a jangle-stom... [click here for more]
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Neranenah Presents Naama W/ The Joe Alterman Trio at Eddie's Attic

Thursday September 3, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 09/03/2026 7:00 PM
Eddie's Attic Cost: $45.06
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
Neranenah Presents Naama w/ the Joe Alterman Trio live at Eddie's Attic! In this program of travel-inspired songs, vocalist Naama invites audiences on a musical journey through the emotions of the road. From the excitement of departure to the quiet moments of longing that arise far from home, the ... [click here for more]
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Brandi Carlile - The Human Tour

Thursday September 3, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 09/03/2026 7:00 PM
Gas South Arena Cost: $63+
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
Alt-country sweetheart Brandi Carlile has crowned Billboard's Top Folk Albums chart twice since her 2005 debut, and it's easy to see why as she performs her heart-rending tunes in concert. Carlile is a world-class belter, and the perfect way her voice cracks when she goes big makes visceral tunes li... [click here for more]

Gwinnett Stripers vs. Charlotte Knights

Thursday September 3, 2026 07:05 PM EDT 09/03/2026 7:05 PM
Coolray Field Cost: $13.55+
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.
Sports::Baseball
The Gwinnett Stripers are the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, playing in the International League. [click here for more]
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Hamilton by Broadway in Atlanta

Thursday September 3, 2026 07:30 PM EDT 09/03/2026 7:30 PM
Fox Theatre Cost: Available to subscribers currently
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 revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation. Hamilton is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography a... [click here for more]
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Atlanta Shakespeare Company presents The Taming of the Shrew

Thursday September 3, 2026 07:30 PM EDT 09/03/2026 7:30 PM
Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse Cost: $20 student, $30+ adult
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: The Atlanta Shakespeare Company @Shakespeare Tavern
Part of the August Threepeat repertory. The wild and unwed Katherine is thrown together with the boisterous bachelor Petruchio in Shakespeare's fierce and controversial battle of the sexes. Featuring an all female+ cast. [click here for more]
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Horizon Theatre presents Holy Chicken Sandwich

Thursday September 3, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 09/03/2026 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
On the eve of a highly anticipated grand opening of a beloved fast-food empire, one hundred fervent devotees gather in the parking lot for an overnight campout to earn a year of free large combos. As the night unfolds, it’s clear there’s a fox in the chicken coop. Jade, the newly appointed store man... [click here for more]
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Truist Park Tour

Friday September 4, 2026 09:00 AM EDT 09/04/2026 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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Tai Chi at City Springs

Friday September 4, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 09/04/2026 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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High Frequency Friday at the High Museum

Friday September 4, 2026 06:00 PM EDT 09/04/2026 6:00 PM
High Museum of Art Cost: $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.
Nightlife::DJ, Nightlife, Arts::Visual Arts
Set out on a musical journey with the city’s most popular DJs. Explore the museum’s special exhibitions and collections. Grab a drink and meet new friends for an unforgettable night of music and art. [click here for more]
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Tony Roberts at City Winery Atlanta

Friday September 4, 2026 06:30 PM EDT 09/04/2026 6:30 PM
City Winery Atlanta 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
City Winery presents Tony Roberts live on Sept 4th and 5th at 6:30pm and 10pm. View all Tony Roberts shows --

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Tony Roberts returns to the stage bringing his high-octane energy and razor-sharp humor to City Winery Atlanta. Known as a true “comedian... [click here for more]

Gwinnett Stripers vs. Charlotte Knights

Friday September 4, 2026 07:05 PM EDT 09/04/2026 7:05 PM
Coolray Field Cost: $13.55+
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.
Sports::Baseball
The Gwinnett Stripers are the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, playing in the International League. [click here for more]
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Hamilton by Broadway in Atlanta

Friday September 4, 2026 07:30 PM EDT 09/04/2026 7:30 PM
Fox Theatre Cost: Available to subscribers currently
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 revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation. Hamilton is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography a... [click here for more]
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Atlanta Shakespeare Company presents Twelfth Night

Friday September 4, 2026 07:30 PM EDT 09/04/2026 7:30 PM
Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse Cost: $20 student, $30+ adult
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: The Atlanta Shakespeare Company @Shakespeare Tavern
Part of the August Threepeat repertory. A shipwreck, separated identical twins, mistaken identities, romance, revenge and one pair of yellow stockings welcome audiences to Orsino's court and the zany world of Illyria. [click here for more]
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Horizon Theatre presents Holy Chicken Sandwich

Friday September 4, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 09/04/2026 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
On the eve of a highly anticipated grand opening of a beloved fast-food empire, one hundred fervent devotees gather in the parking lot for an overnight campout to earn a year of free large combos. As the night unfolds, it’s clear there’s a fox in the chicken coop. Jade, the newly appointed store man... [click here for more]
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Jack Harlow at Coca-Cola Roxy

Friday September 4, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 09/04/2026 8:00 PM
Coca-Cola Roxy Cost: $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
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Parade at Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre (Opening Night)

Friday September 4, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 09/04/2026 8:00 PM
Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre Cost: $41.20-$54.64
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
Parade is a powerful, Tony Award-winning musical that explores love, justice, and the devastating consequences of prejudice in early twentieth-century America. Set in 1913, the story follows Leo Frank, a Brooklyn-born Jewish factory manager living in Georgia, who is accused of the murder of thirteen... [click here for more]
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Tony Roberts at City Winery Atlanta

Friday September 4, 2026 10:00 PM EDT 09/04/2026 10:00 PM
City Winery Atlanta 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
City Winery presents Tony Roberts live on Sept 4th and 5th at 6:30pm and 10pm. View all Tony Roberts shows --

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Tony Roberts returns to the stage bringing his high-octane energy and razor-sharp humor to City Winery Atlanta. Known as a true “comedian... [click here for more]
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Sandy Springs Farmers Market at City Springs

Saturday September 5, 2026 08:30 AM EDT 09/05/2026 8:30 AM
City Springs 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
The Sandy Springs Farmers Market is a vibrant outdoor market at City Springs. It brings together local farmers, artisans, and small businesses offering fresh produce, baked goods, specialty foods, handcrafted items, and live music. [click here for more]
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Truist Park Tour

Saturday September 5, 2026 09:00 AM EDT 09/05/2026 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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Bank Of America: Museums On Us

Saturday September 5, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 09/05/2026 10:00 AM
National Center for Civil and Human Rights Cost: Free with B of A card
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
Bank of America’s Museums on Us program provides one free general admission to participating museums for eligible cardholders on the first full weekend of every month. To receive free admission, present an active Bank of America, Merrill, or Bank of America Private Bank credit or debit card along ... [click here for more]

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