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Atlanta Arts Events, Exhibits & Performances

 
Looking for the best arts experiences in Atlanta? The arts calendar from Creative Loafing features Atlanta’s most exciting gallery exhibits, stage productions, film screenings, book readings, and cultural happenings. From downtown theater premieres to Westside art walks and international dance showcases, this is your gateway to Atlanta’s thriving arts scene. Explore subcategories like Visual Arts, Theater, Film, Dance, Books, Spoken Word, and Opera for more focused listings.

Visual Arts Exhibits and Gallery Openings

WildWoods: AGLOW at Fernbank

12/26/2025 6:00 PM

Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Fernbank comes alive with nighttime museum hours i...

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WildWoods: AGLOW at Fernbank

12/27/2025 6:00 PM

Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Fernbank comes alive with nighttime museum hours i...

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WildWoods: AGLOW at Fernbank

12/28/2025 6:00 PM

Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Fernbank comes alive with nighttime museum hours i...

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WildWoods: AGLOW at Fernbank

12/29/2025 6:00 PM

Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Fernbank comes alive with nighttime museum hours i...

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WildWoods: AGLOW at Fernbank

12/30/2025 6:00 PM

Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Fernbank comes alive with nighttime museum hours i...

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WildWoods: AGLOW at Fernbank

01/02/2026 6:00 PM

Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Fernbank comes alive with nighttime museum hours i...

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WildWoods: AGLOW at Fernbank

01/03/2026 6:00 PM

Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Fernbank comes alive with nighttime museum hours i...

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Theater and Dance Events

Synchronicity Theatre presents Frederick

12/24/2025 11:00 AM

Synchronicity Theatre

A toe-tapping tale about art, courage, and finding...

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Atlanta Ballet Presents The Nutcracker

12/24/2025 1:00 PM

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

Tchaikovsky’s instantly familiar music will usher ...

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NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet

12/24/2025 1:00 PM

Fox Theatre

Enjoy the magic of the NUTCRACKER! Magical Christm...

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Alliance Theatre presents A Christmas Carol

12/24/2025 1:00 PM

Alliance Theatre

A Christmas Carol

November 9 – December 24, 2025...

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A Christmas Carol - Woodstock Arts

12/24/2025 2:30 PM

Woodstock Arts Theatre

About

DISCOVER...Can We Change?

Broadway heavy ...

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Atlanta Ballet Presents The Nutcracker

12/26/2025 2:00 PM

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

Tchaikovsky’s instantly familiar music will usher ...

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LUZIA — Cirque du Soleil

12/26/2025 3:30 PM

Atlantic Station

<p>Cirque du Soleil's LUZIA opens it...

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Atlanta Book Events

Kate Dramis & Julian Winters - The Odds of You

01/06/2026 7:00 PM

Eagle Eye Book Shop

We are so excited to celebrate the release of Kate...

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Literary Open Mic

01/07/2026 7:00 PM

Wild Aster Books

Join us for a night of creativity and community at...

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Creative Writing Workshop

01/20/2026 7:00 PM

Wild Aster Books

🎟 Spots are limited! Tickets can be purchased on o...

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Lynn Cullen

01/21/2026 7:00 PM

Atlanta History Center

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Ninajirachi @ Believe Music Hall

01/23/2026 10:00 PM

Believe Music Hall Atlanta

Iris Presents: Ninajirachi @ Believe Music Hall | ...

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Writers at the Wrecking Bar Presents Rachel Taff in conversation with Sarah Edmondson - Paper Cut

02/03/2026 7:00 PM

Wrecking Bar Brewpub

Writers at the Wrecking Bar Presents Rachel Taff i...

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Aurora Theatre presents: Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart

02/17/2026 10:00 AM

Aurora Theatre

About

Meet the Performer
Study Guide

Jackie...

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Film Screenings and Festivals

The Holiday in Concert

12/27/2025 7:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

The beloved Christmas film, The Holiday, will be p...

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Flix and Drinx

12/28/2025 7:00 PM

The Star Community Bar

Network/Film Screening Event

Short Films * Music...

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Napoloen Dynamite Live! With Jon Heder, Jon Gries, and Efren Ramirez

01/11/2026 3:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

This unique evening includes a full screening of N...

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Lookout Wild Film Festival

01/15/2026 7:00 PM

UTC Fine Arts Center

The Lookout Wild Film Festival showcases the most ...

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SCAD TVfest 2026 - Day 1

02/04/2026 12:00 PM

SCADshow

Connect with TV megastars and the top talent behin...

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SCAD TVfest 2026 - Day 2

02/05/2026 12:00 PM

SCADshow

Connect with TV megastars and the top talent behin...

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SCAD TVfest 2026 - Day 3

02/06/2026 12:00 PM

SCADshow

Connect with TV megastars and the top talent behin...

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Opera Spoken Word and Classical Music

Friday After Next - Live Stage Play & Showcase

12/28/2025 8:00 PM

Apache XLR

🎞️ 🎭 Creative Black Cinema Presents:

🎄 Friday Af...

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New Year's Eve with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

12/31/2025 8:00 PM

Byers Theatre at Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center

Make unforgettable memories with a sparkling conce...

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The Four Seasons

01/04/2026 3:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

Hear the irresistible music that made Antonio Viva...

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The Four Seasons

01/06/2026 8:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

Hear the irresistible music that made Antonio Viva...

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Literary Open Mic

01/07/2026 7:00 PM

Wild Aster Books

Join us for a night of creativity and community at...

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UpTempo Teen Night + ASO Concert

01/15/2026 6:30 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

About

Musicologist Dr. Marie Sumner Lott will le...

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Stutzmann Conducts Schubert's Great Symphony

01/15/2026 8:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Music Director Nathalie...

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Upcoming Arts Events

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