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New Year’s Eve Events in Atlanta

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RING IN THE NEW YEAR: PARTIES, COUNTDOWNS, AND CELEBRATIONS ACROSS ATLANTA.

2026 New Year’s Eve Events

Looking for New Year’s Eve events in Atlanta? Browse parties, concerts, rooftop celebrations, dining experiences, and countdown events happening across the city.

New Year’s Eve in Atlanta is one of the biggest nights of the year, with events ranging from high-energy nightclub parties and ticketed experiences to live music, dinners, and citywide celebrations. Whether you’re planning a night out or a more relaxed evening, there are events across the metro area to match every style.

This page highlights upcoming New Year’s Eve events in Atlanta, with listings that update as the holiday approaches. Events are listed by date below and expand as venues finalize their New Year’s plans in December.

Looking for a full guide? View our New Year’s Eve in Atlanta guide.

New Year’s Eve Events in Atlanta

Event listings begin appearing in early December as venues finalize New Year’s Eve programming.

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Exhibitions at Reeves House Visual Arts (Sundays)

Sunday August 16, 2026 04:00 AM EDT 08/16/2026 4:00 AM

Reeves House Visual Arts 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.

Arts::Visual Arts

Explore current exhibitions on view at Reeves House Visual Arts Center.

Current exhibitions: - Plastic Reimagined: Material Agency & Circular Design at Reeves House Visual Arts Center - Ninefold: A Distributed Resonant Field at Reeves House Visual Arts Center

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Exhibitions at Atlanta History Center (Sundays)

Sunday August 16, 2026 05:00 AM EDT 08/16/2026 5:00 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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Fit4Mom - Body Ignite at City Springs

Sunday August 16, 2026 07:00 AM EDT 08/16/2026 7:00 AM

City Springs Cost: $85

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

Body Ignite® is a mom-only strength workout that targets every muscle in your body. [click here for more]

Exhibitions at Hammonds House Museum (Sundays)

Sunday August 16, 2026 08:00 AM EDT 08/16/2026 8:00 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

Explore current exhibitions on view at Hammonds House Museum.

Current exhibitions: - Rhoden Garden

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.

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Exhibitions at Gallery Anderson Smith (Sundays)

Sunday August 16, 2026 08:00 AM EDT 08/16/2026 8:00 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

Explore current exhibitions on view at Gallery Anderson Smith.

Current exhibitions: - Hey Mom, I'm Not a Loser at Gallery Anderson Smith

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.

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Exhibitions at Spelman College Museum of Fine Art (Sundays)

Sunday August 16, 2026 08:00 AM EDT 08/16/2026 8:00 AM

Spelman College Museum of Fine Art Cost: Free. Suggested donation $5

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

Explore current exhibitions on view at Spelman College Museum of Fine Art.

Current exhibitions: - Away With The Tides: Calida Rawles (Critic’s Pick) (Critic’s Pick)

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.

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Exhibitions at The Sun ATL (Sundays)

Sunday August 16, 2026 08:00 AM EDT 08/16/2026 8:00 AM

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

Explore current exhibitions on view at The Sun ATL.

Current exhibitions: - Chuck Stewart: Framing the Sound at The Sun ATL (Critic’s Pick)

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.

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Exhibitions at SCADFash (Sundays)

Sunday August 16, 2026 08:00 AM EDT 08/16/2026 8:00 AM

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

Explore current exhibitions on view at SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film.

Current exhibitions: - Dior: Crafting Fashion

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.

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Exhibitions at Marietta Cobb Museum of Art (Sundays)

Sunday August 16, 2026 09:00 AM EDT 08/16/2026 9:00 AM

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

Explore current exhibitions on view at Marietta Cobb Museum of Art.

Current exhibitions: - Metro Montage XXVI at Marietta Cobb Museum of Art (Critic’s Pick) - Legendary Georgia Musicians in Watercolor at Marietta Cobb Museum of Art

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks w... [click here for more]

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Atlanta Botanical Gardens Exhibitions (Sundays)

Sunday August 16, 2026 09:00 AM EDT 08/16/2026 9:00 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

Explore current exhibitions on view at Atlanta Botanical Garden.

Current exhibitions: - Niki in the Garden

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.

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Sensory Morning at Fernbank

Sunday August 16, 2026 09:00 AM EDT 08/16/2026 9:00 AM

Fernbank Museum of Natural History Cost: Included with Admission; from $26.95 (online)

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::Family

Join us for a series of sensory events, designed for guests with sensory sensitivities or special needs who might benefit from a less-crowded environment. [click here for more]

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Truist Park Tour

Sunday August 16, 2026 09:00 AM EDT 08/16/2026 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.

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Jittery Joe’s Pops up at ASW Distillery at the Battery

Sunday August 16, 2026 09:00 AM EDT 08/16/2026 9:00 AM

The Battery Atlanta Cost: $0.00

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.

Food and Drink

Jittery Joe’s is taking over ASW Distillery at The Battery on Sunday, August 16, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to celebrate the coffee roaster’s new permanent spot on the cafe menu. Guests can sip hot and iced coffee drinks, coffee slushies, espresso martinis and the returning Fiddler Bourbon Barrel-Aged Co... [click here for more]

Sidewalk Exhibit - New Works by Local Artists

Sunday August 16, 2026 09:00 AM EDT 08/16/2026 9:00 AM

Art Farm at Serenbe 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, Free Events

Art Farm at Serenbe's outdoor sidewalk gallery rotates in a fresh lineup of new works from artists across Serenbe and the greater Chattahoochee Hills area. The morning includes a short recorded conversation moderated by Judy Walker on the artists' creative processes, followed by informal mingling b... [click here for more]

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Exhibitions at Children's Museum (Sundays)

Sunday August 16, 2026 09:30 AM EDT 08/16/2026 9:30 AM

Children's Museum of Atlanta Cost: $17.95 non-member

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::Family

Explore current exhibitions on view at Children’s Museum of Atlanta.

Current exhibitions: - Let Your Creativity Flow

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.

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Exhibitions at Oglethorpe University Museum of Art (Sundays)

Sunday August 16, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 08/16/2026 10:00 AM

Oglethorpe University Museum of 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

Explore current exhibitions on view at Oglethorpe University Museum of Art.

Current exhibitions: - Realism Revisited at Oglethorpe University Museum of Art - Conversations with Collections at Oglethorpe University Museum of Art

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where... [click here for more]

Exhibitions at Fernbank (Sundays)

Sunday August 16, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 08/16/2026 10:00 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

Explore current exhibitions on view at Fernbank Museum of Natural History.

Current exhibitions: - WildWoods - T. rex: The Ultimate Predator

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.

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Exhibitions at Center for Puppetry Arts: (Sundays)

Sunday August 16, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 08/16/2026 10:00 AM

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

Explore current exhibitions on view at Center for Puppetry Arts.

Current exhibitions: - Jim Henson Collection - Global Collection - Frame by Frame: The Art of Stop-Motion Animation (Critic’s Pick)

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.

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Exhibitions at Breman Museum (Sundays)

Sunday August 16, 2026 11:00 AM EDT 08/16/2026 11:00 AM

The Breman Museum & Cultural Center Cost: $12.00

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::Visual Arts

Explore current exhibitions on view at The Breman Museum.

Current exhibitions: - History with Chutzpah - Bronx Boys: Storytelling with a Lens - Treasures and Tchotchkes - Absence of Humanity

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.

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Jazz Brunch at C. Ellet's

Sunday August 16, 2026 11:00 AM EDT 08/16/2026 11:00 AM

C. Ellet's Steakhouse 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]

Exhibitions at High Museum (Sundays)

Sunday August 16, 2026 12:00 PM EDT 08/16/2026 12:00 PM

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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Exhibitions at Carlos Museum (Sundays)

Sunday August 16, 2026 12:00 PM EDT 08/16/2026 12:00 PM

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

Explore current exhibitions on view at Michael C. Carlos Museum.

Current exhibitions: - Compassion - Laconian Drinking Cup - One Broken Cup and Three Fanta Cans at Michael C. Carlos Museum

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.

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The 2026 ATLanta Blues Challenge - Presented By The ATLanta Blues Society at MadLife

Sunday August 16, 2026 12:00 PM EDT 08/16/2026 12:00 PM

MadLife Stage & Studios Cost: $27.75

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 2026 Atlanta Blues Challenge - Presented by The Atlanta Blues Socie - LIVE at MadLife Stage & Studios on Saturday, August 16th at 12:00!The 2026 Atlanta Blues Challenge - Presented by The Atlanta Blues SocietyWEBSITE | FACEBOOKRead morePerformersHeadlinerThe Atlanta Blues SocietyGood to knowHigh... [click here for more]

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Crystal Womack at Perfect Note (Soulful Sunday Brunch)

Sunday August 16, 2026 12:00 PM EDT 08/16/2026 12:00 PM

Perfect Note Atlanta Cost: $5

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

Crystal Womack performs during Perfect Note Atlanta's Soulful Sunday R&B brunch. [click here for more]

Atlanta Blues Challenge 2026

Sunday August 16, 2026 01:00 PM EDT 08/16/2026 1:00 PM

Atlanta Blues Society Cost: $15, members; $20, 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.

Music::Live-Music

CRITIC’S PICK: Sun., August 16, Atlanta Blues Society Blues Challenge, Madlife Stage and Studios... [click here for more]

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