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Atlanta is a music city, with a myriad of festivals, concerts and events offering something for everyone. The big events each year include the SweetWater 420 Festival, the Atlanta Jazz Festival, and the Shaky Knees Festival.

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SweetWater 420 Fest

The SweetWater 420 Fest will be held on April 18 - 20, 2025 at Pullman Yards.
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Atlanta Jazz Festival

You can't go wrong with free jazz music. The Atlanta Jazz Festival is a month-long celebration ending Memorial Day weekend, May 24-26, 2025, with performances i...
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Related Music Categories:
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Atlanta is a music city, with a myriad of festivals, concerts and events offering something for everyone. The big events each year include the SweetWater 420 Festival, the Atlanta Jazz Festival, and the Shaky Knees Festival.

Big Festivals

SweetWater 420 Fest

The SweetWater 420 Fest will be held on April 18 - 20, 2025 at Pullman Yards.
—Read Article
Atlanta Jazz Festival Photo

Atlanta Jazz Festival

You can't go wrong with free jazz music. The Atlanta Jazz Festival is a month-long celebration ending Memorial Day weekend, May 24-26, 2025, with performances i...
—Read Article
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Atlanta Botanical Gardens Exhibition: Garden Lights, Holiday Nights (wednesdays)

Sunday December 7, 2025 08:00 AM EST 12/07/2025 8:00 AM
Atlanta Botanical Garden Cost: $26.95/weekdays, $29.95/weekend, members 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::Nature/Outdoors
About the Exhibition

Nov. 15 – Jan. 11: Back for its 15th year, Garden Lights, Holiday Nights presented by Invesco QQQ shines with new music and choreography for “Nature’s Wonders,” the world’s largest curtain of synchronized light and sound.

 

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Schatten Gallery at Emory Fall Exhibitions (sundays)

Sunday December 7, 2025 08:00 AM EST 12/07/2025 8:00 AM
Schatten Gallery at Emory 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.
Arts::Visual Arts

CRITIC'S PICK:
Through Sat., Dec. 20
Striking Characters: Typewriters, Literary Worlds & the Art...

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Atlanta History Center Fall Exhibits (Sundays)

Sunday December 7, 2025 08:00 AM EST 12/07/2025 8:00 AM
Atlanta History Center Cost: Free for Members, $27 Non-Members
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::Visual Arts

CRITIC’S PICK:
Tue., Oct. 14 - Mon., Aug. 31, 2026

Our War Too: Women in Service, Atlanta...

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Fernbank Fall Exhibits (sundays)

Sunday December 7, 2025 09:00 AM EST 12/07/2025 9:00 AM
Fernbank Museum of Natural History Cost: $25.95 w/Senior and Child Discounts
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
Sunken Treasures, Ancient Seas

::::  On view Oct. 4, 2025 – Jan. 11, 2026

Dive into a treasure trove of underwater exploration.

Journey beneath the waves with Sunken Treasures, Ancient Seas, an immersive exhibition that unveils the hidden discoveries beneath the Mediterranean Sea. Focusing ... [click here for more]
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Morning Hike

Sunday December 7, 2025 09:00 AM EST 12/07/2025 9:00 AM
Fernbank Museum of Natural History Cost: $10 for members/$20 for nonmembers
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::Nature/Outdoors
Enjoy a guided hike through Fernbank Forest. The Morning Hike will celebrate the ecosystem of the old-growth forest. [click here for more]
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Breman Museum Fall Exhibits (Sundays)

Sunday December 7, 2025 10:00 AM EST 12/07/2025 10:00 AM
The Breman Museum & Cultural Center Cost: $12
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::Visual Arts
Fiddler on the Roof: Costumes & Contrasts#Fiddler_on_the_Roof:_Costumes_REAL_AMP_Contrasts

An Exploration of Tradition & Identity

The Breman Museum is proud to partner with the Atlanta Opera and the Alliance Theatre to present a unique exhibition in conjunction with the Alliance’s new produ... [click here for more]
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Distillery of Modern Art Fall Exhibitions (sundays)

Sunday December 7, 2025 10:00 AM EST 12/07/2025 10:00 AM
Distillery of Modern 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.
Arts::Visual Arts
In collaboration with local artists, both young and old, new and experienced, Distillery of Modern Art is bringing art to life and making it approachable in a whole new way. We are committed to supporting and encouraging a thriving local art community. "Constructed Realms" featuring Michael Burris... [click here for more]
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Illuminarium Atlanta Presents Amplified, Wild & Space (sundays)

Sunday December 7, 2025 10:00 AM EST 12/07/2025 10:00 AM
Illuminarium Atlanta 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.
Arts::Visual Arts
CRITIC’S PICK:Rolling Stone Presents Amplified: The Immersive Rock Experience, Illuminarium... [click here for more]
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Winter Wonderland: Celebrations & Traditions Around the World

Sunday December 7, 2025 10:00 AM EST 12/07/2025 10:00 AM
Fernbank Museum of Natural History Cost: Included with daytime general admission tickets (from $23.95 to $27.95) and CityPASS. Members 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.
Holidays and Special Events
Celebrate the season with a global twist! Fernbank Museum invites you to explore Winter Wonderland: Celebrations & Traditions Around the World__ (opening Nov. 22, 2025), featuring two floors of richly decorated trees and vibrant cultural displays crafted in collaboration with local partners.  Wint... [click here for more]
Genealogy

Forms and Software and Websites, Oh My! Organizing Your Paper, Digital, and Web Research

Sunday December 7, 2025 10:30 AM EST 12/07/2025 10:30 AM
Atlanta History Center Cost: Non-members, $15; members, $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.
Community::Classes and Demos
Getting and staying organized can be a real challenge for the family historian, but it’s vitally important to do so. Organizing your research allows you to focus your efforts, expand your research, and avoid duplication. It also makes it much easier to properly cite your sources and share your resea... [click here for more]
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High Museum Fall Exhibits (sundays)

Sunday December 7, 2025 11:00 AM EST 12/07/2025 11:00 AM
High Museum of Art Cost: Members Free, $18.50 Not Yet Members
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::Visual Arts

CRITIC’S PICK:
Fri., Oct. 10 - Sun., Feb. 8
Fashion Statements: Viktor & Rolf, High Museum — This...

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Carlos Museum Fall Exhibits (sundays)

Sunday December 7, 2025 11:00 AM EST 12/07/2025 11:00 AM
Michael C. Carlos Museum Cost: Free - $8 (see 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.
Arts::Visual Arts

Through Sun., Dec. 7
CRITIC’S PICK:
Continuum: Johnnie Diacon & Hotvlkuce Harjo, Carlos Museum —...

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Hammond House

Hammonds House Museum Summer Exhibition (sundays)

Sunday December 7, 2025 11:00 AM EST 12/07/2025 11:00 AM
Hammonds House Museum Cost: $5 students, $10 general admission
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::Visual Arts
Black Zeitgeist: Atlanta, the Visual Arts, and the National Black Arts Festival#Black_Zeitgeist:_Atlanta_the_Visual_Arts_and_the_National_Black_Arts_Festival

JULY 18, 2025 - DECEMBER 14, 2025

 

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Fall Exhibits at Gallery Anderson Smith (sundays)

Sunday December 7, 2025 11:00 AM EST 12/07/2025 11:00 AM
Gallery Anderson Smith 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.
Arts::Visual Arts
Gallery Anderson Smith curates dialogue between cultures and art. We represent contemporary artists specializing in pop art and international figurative art and curate, procure, and consult for museums, cultural institutions, arts organizations, and collectors in the US and abroad. Anderson Smith ... [click here for more]
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Creator's Market

Sunday December 7, 2025 11:00 AM EST 12/07/2025 11:00 AM
Atlantic Station 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
Welcome to Creator’s Market at Atlantic Station!

Shop local and celebrate Atlanta’s unstoppable creativity. Find festive art, jewelry, couture and more, all while supporting the creators of the South.

Join Atlantic Station for the Creator’s Market around Atlantic Green every weekend through ... [click here for more]
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Jazz Brunch at C. Ellet's

Sunday December 7, 2025 11:00 AM EST 12/07/2025 11:00 AM
The Battery Atlanta 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::Brunch with Music
Join C. Ellet’s Saturdays and Sundays for jazz brunch! Dine on your favorite bites, like Southern Fried Chicken and Pancake Paloozas, sip on mimosas, and listen to jazzy tunes from their live band. The Jazz Duo plays from 11-3pm every Saturday and Sunday. Click here to make your reservation today!... [click here for more]
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Holiday Art Walk at Urban Art Collective

Sunday December 7, 2025 11:00 AM EST 12/07/2025 11:00 AM
Urban Art Collective 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.
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You’re invited to our annual Holiday Art Walk! Meet our 35 artists while you shop for holiday gifts, fine art, & jewelry! The bar will be open with Mimosas, Bloody Mary’s, and bubbles as well as the Tres Jardines food truck onsite for purchase. Win a raffle each day! Experience the magic of the ho... [click here for more]
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Fall Exhibits at the Atlanta Contemporary (sundays)

Sunday December 7, 2025 12:00 PM EST 12/07/2025 12:00 PM
Atlanta Contemporary Cost: Free. Donations welcome.
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::Visual Arts

CRITIC'S PICK:
Through Sun., Dec. 21
Jiha Moon: Ten Moon, Atlanta Contemporary - "As a child, I...

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Marietta Cobb Museum of Art Fall Exhibits (sundays)

Sunday December 7, 2025 12:00 PM EST 12/07/2025 12:00 PM
Marietta Cobb Museum of Art Cost: $10, members 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.
Arts::Visual Arts
 T is for Timon – Craig Drennen

September 20 – December 14, 2025

T is for Timon presents a selection from Craig Drennen’s seventeen-year body of work based on Timon of Athens, William Shakespeare’s least admired play. Centered around the play’s characters, Drennen’s series coalesce in a way t... [click here for more]
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Spruill Gallery Fall Exhibition (sundays)

Sunday December 7, 2025 12:00 PM EST 12/07/2025 12:00 PM
Spruill Gallery & Gift Shop 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.
Arts::Visual Arts
November 14 @ 6:00 pm - December 23 @ 6:00 pm There are no current exhibitions on view at the Spruill Gallery, as we are in the midst of hosting our annual Holiday Art Fair – which includes handmade art and gifts by nearly 150 Georgia artists and artisans. The Holiday Art Fair opens on November 14... [click here for more]
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Danny Stallings Annual Christmas Toy Drive

Sunday December 7, 2025 12:00 PM EST 12/07/2025 12:00 PM
Will Henry's Tavern Cost: Donations
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::Benefits
join us for our annual Danny Stallings Christmas Toy Drive. Please bring an unwrapped toy and enjoy a great day benefiting Community Connections Foster Home. [click here for more]
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The Sun ATL Fall Exhibitions (sundays)

Sunday December 7, 2025 12:00 PM EST 12/07/2025 12:00 PM
The Sun ATL 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.
Arts::Visual Arts
Small but Mighty

5 - 20 December 2025

Small but Mighty, holiday group show & sale at The Sun ATL - a group exhibition of works that may be diminutive in size but big in impact!

"Small but Mighty" opens December 5 - a group exhibition of works that may be diminutive in size but big in impact... [click here for more]
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SCADFash Fall Exhibitions (sundays)

Sunday December 7, 2025 12:00 PM EST 12/07/2025 12:00 PM
SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film Cost: $10 general admission
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::Visual Arts
'André Leon Talley: Style Is Forever'

Now on View - March 1, 2026

André Leon Talley: Style Is Forever is a tribute to the enduring legacy of André Leon Talley — distinguished editor, cultural icon, and beloved SCAD mentor and friend. The exhibition features nearly 70 looks from Talley’s per... [click here for more]
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Center for Puppetry Arts: Fall Special Exhibitions (sundays)

Sunday December 7, 2025 12:00 PM EST 12/07/2025 12:00 PM
Center For Puppetry Arts Cost: Included with Regular Admission - $16.50
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
Festive Features: Celebrate Holiday Puppetry

Now-December 28

Get in the holiday spirit with a visit to this festive hall of puppets. This year’s new additions bring lesser-known stories and artists to the forefront and highlight traditions from both Jewish and Christian holidays. Festive Feat... [click here for more]
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Creator’s Market

Sunday December 7, 2025 12:00 PM EST 12/07/2025 12:00 PM
Atlantic Station 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
Welcome to Creator’s Market at Atlantic Station!

Shop local and celebrate Atlanta’s unstoppable creativity. Find festive art, jewelry, couture and more, all while supporting the creators of the South.

Join Atlantic Station for the Creator’s Market around Atlantic Green every weekend through December... [click here for more]

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