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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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Sandy Springs Farmers Market at City Springs

Saturday August 29, 2026 08:30 AM EDT 08/29/2026 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 August 29, 2026 09:00 AM EDT 08/29/2026 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.

[click here for more]
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Horizon Theatre presents Holy Chicken Sandwich

Saturday August 29, 2026 02:00 PM EDT 08/29/2026 2:00 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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Atlanta Braves vs. Colorado Rockies

Saturday August 29, 2026 04:10 PM EDT 08/29/2026 4:10 PM
Truist Park Cost: $13.90+
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
Atlanta Braves vs. Colorado Rockies. The Atlanta Braves play at Truist Park, located at 755 Battery Ave SE in Atlanta, Georgia. [click here for more]
Kamelot Dark Asylum World Tour

Kamelot

Saturday August 29, 2026 06:00 PM EDT 08/29/2026 6:00 PM
The Masquerade Cost: $37.2 - $74.4
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
One of the most innovative and prestigious bands in modern symphonic metal, heavy icons KAMELOT present their most introspective, uplifting, vital release to date – their first full-length in five years, 2023’s aptly titled The Awakening. Having reigned supreme with the release of internationally to... [click here for more]
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John Heffron: NETFLIX, LAST COMIC STANDING WINNER at The Punchline Comedy Club

Saturday August 29, 2026 06:00 PM EDT 08/29/2026 6:00 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
Get ready for a night of non-stop laughter with John Heffron at The Punchline Atlanta! With over 30 years of experience performing at the legendary Punchline, John Heffron is a comedic powerhouse known for his clean-ish, observational humor that captures the hilarity of everyday life. His unique ble... [click here for more]
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Morgan Wallen & Lainey Wilson Tribute - Legends Of New Country

Saturday August 29, 2026 07:00 PM EDT 08/29/2026 7:00 PM
MadLife Stage & Studios Cost: From $39.50
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
Morgan Wallen & Lainey Wilson Tribute - Legends of New CountryByMadLife Stage & Studios FollowMadLife Stage & StudiosWoodstock, GASaturday, Aug 29, 2026 at 7pm to Saturday, Aug 29, 2026MadLife Stage & StudiosOverviewMorgan Wallen & Lainey Wilson Tribute - Legends of New Country — LIVE at MadLife Sta... [click here for more]
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Atlanta United FC vs. Charlotte FC

Saturday August 29, 2026 07:30 PM EDT 08/29/2026 7:30 PM
Mercedes-Benz Stadium Cost: $27+
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::Soccer
Atlanta United plays matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium [click here for more]
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Woodstock Arts Theatre presents Spring Awakening

Saturday August 29, 2026 07:30 PM EDT 08/29/2026 7:30 PM
Woodstock Arts Theatre Cost: $21-$22
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 Season To Grow Based on the groundbreaking and controversial play of the same name, SPRING AWAKENING follows the story of sexual awakening, self-discovery, and youthful revolt through the eyes of a group of teenagers in 1891 Germany. The adults have all the answers. Headstrong Melchior and naïve W... [click here for more]
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Atlanta Shakespeare Company presents Twelfth Night

Saturday August 29, 2026 07:30 PM EDT 08/29/2026 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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Actor's Express presents: Choir Boy

Saturday August 29, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 08/29/2026 8:00 PM
Actor's Express Theatre Company Cost: $56.65
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
Choir Boy

IN A CHORUS OF TRADITION, ONE VOICE DARES TO SOAR FREE.

Pharus struggles to find his place at The Charles R. Drew Prep School for Boys, an esteemed institution committed to shaping the future of young Black men. This year, however, his talent has earned him the honor of leading the sch... [click here for more]
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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at OnStage Atlanta

Saturday August 29, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 08/29/2026 8:00 PM
OnStage Atlanta Cost: $16.50 - $31.50
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.
Arts::Theater
A revenge musical full of soaring beauty, pitch-black comedy and stunning terror. The unsettling tale of a Victorian-era barber who returns home to London after being released from prison for a crime he didn’t commit. After fifteen years of exile, he vows to take revenge on the corrupt judge who rui... [click here for more]
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Edén Muñoz: Como En Los Viejos Tiempos Tour 2026

Saturday August 29, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 08/29/2026 8:00 PM
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre Cost: $99.50–$250
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
No description provided [click here for more]
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Edén Muñoz

Saturday August 29, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 08/29/2026 8:00 PM
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre Cost: $99.50–$250
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
No description provided [click here for more]
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Horizon Theatre presents Holy Chicken Sandwich

Saturday August 29, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 08/29/2026 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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Surrender Hill at Matildas Music

Saturday August 29, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 08/29/2026 8:00 PM
Matildas Music Under the Pines Cost: $32.50 plus fees
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
"Elements of Americana, Folk, Country and Singer/Songwriter, sounding like a perfect cross between Bruce Springsteen, Rodney Crowell and Dolly Parton, both vocally and musically speaking. It all sounds very fresh and memorable, with a nice variety due to the use of both male and female lead vocals. [click here for more]
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The R&B Lovers Tour

Saturday August 29, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 08/29/2026 8:00 PM
State Farm Arena Cost: $105+
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
See R&B Lovers Tour featuring Keith Sweat, Joe, Dru Hill, Ginuwine & Kut Klose live at State Farm Arena on August 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM. 

Doors & Entry

7:00 PM for the General Public

Make it a Night

Upgrade your evening with premium experiences and lounges. Explore VIP add-ons, early ent... [click here for more]
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John Heffron: NETFLIX, LAST COMIC STANDING WINNER at The Punchline Comedy Club

Saturday August 29, 2026 08:00 PM EDT 08/29/2026 8:00 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
Get ready for a night of non-stop laughter with John Heffron at The Punchline Atlanta! With over 30 years of experience performing at the legendary Punchline, John Heffron is a comedic powerhouse known for his clean-ish, observational humor that captures the hilarity of everyday life. His unique ble... [click here for more]
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Morgan Wallen & Lainey Wilson Tribute - Legends Of New Country

Saturday August 29, 2026 09:30 PM EDT 08/29/2026 9:30 PM
MadLife Stage & Studios Cost: From $32.50
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
Morgan Wallen & Lainey Wilson Tribute - Legends of New CountryByMadLife Stage & Studios FollowMadLife Stage & StudiosWoodstock, GASaturday, Aug 29, 2026 at 9:30pm to Saturday, Aug 29, 2026MadLife Stage & StudiosOverviewMorgan Wallen & Lainey Wilson Tribute - Legends of New Country — LIVE at MadLife ... [click here for more]
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Truist Park Tour

Sunday August 30, 2026 09:00 AM EDT 08/30/2026 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]
Atlantabraves

Atlanta Braves vs. Colorado Rockies

Sunday August 30, 2026 01:35 PM EDT 08/30/2026 1:35 PM
Truist Park Cost: $13.90+
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
Atlanta Braves vs. Colorado Rockies. The Atlanta Braves play at Truist Park, located at 755 Battery Ave SE in Atlanta, Georgia. [click here for more]
CHOIR BOY Scaled

Actor's Express presents: Choir Boy

Sunday August 30, 2026 02:00 PM EDT 08/30/2026 2:00 PM
Actor's Express Theatre Company Cost: $56.65
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
Choir Boy

IN A CHORUS OF TRADITION, ONE VOICE DARES TO SOAR FREE.

Pharus struggles to find his place at The Charles R. Drew Prep School for Boys, an esteemed institution committed to shaping the future of young Black men. This year, however, his talent has earned him the honor of leading the sch... [click here for more]
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Woodstock Arts Theatre presents Spring Awakening

Sunday August 30, 2026 02:30 PM EDT 08/30/2026 2:30 PM
Woodstock Arts Theatre Cost: $21-$22
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 Season To Grow Based on the groundbreaking and controversial play of the same name, SPRING AWAKENING follows the story of sexual awakening, self-discovery, and youthful revolt through the eyes of a group of teenagers in 1891 Germany. The adults have all the answers. Headstrong Melchior and naïve W... [click here for more]
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Atlanta Shakespeare Company presents The Comedy of Errors

Sunday August 30, 2026 02:30 PM EDT 08/30/2026 2:30 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. Two sets of twins, one case of mistaken identity, and a nun walk onto the stage. The Comedy of Errors takes Shakespearean funny to slap-happy heights in a tale of merchant twins Antipholus and their attendant twins Dromio. [click here for more]
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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at OnStage Atlanta

Sunday August 30, 2026 03:00 PM EDT 08/30/2026 3:00 PM
OnStage Atlanta Cost: $16.50 - $31.50
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.
Arts::Theater
A revenge musical full of soaring beauty, pitch-black comedy and stunning terror. The unsettling tale of a Victorian-era barber who returns home to London after being released from prison for a crime he didn’t commit. After fifteen years of exile, he vows to take revenge on the corrupt judge who rui... [click here for more]

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