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Atlanta Arts Events & Performances

Looking for the best arts experiences in Atlanta? The arts calendar from Creative Loafing features the city’s most exciting gallery events, 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.

For a complete guide to current museum and gallery exhibitions, visit our Exhibitions page.

Explore subcategories like Visual Arts, Theater, Film, Dance, Books, Spoken Word, and Opera for more focused listings.

Museums & Galleries Open Today

Opening Reception: A Feast for the Eyes

06/27/2026 7:00 PM

Gallery Anderson Smith

Opening reception for A Feast for the Eyes, the At...

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GAZE Closing Reception

06/28/2026 12:00 PM

The Supermarket

Closing reception for GAZE, a group exhibition cel...

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SOLARA: Return to the Light Opening Reception

07/02/2026 4:00 PM

Binders Art Supplies and Frames - Buckhead

Solara: Return to the Light, a vibrant summer grou...

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High Frequency Friday at the High Museum

07/03/2026 6:00 PM

High Museum of Art

Set out on a musical journey with the city’s most ...

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Closing Reception: The Legacy of KAOS

07/05/2026 4:00 PM

Eyedrum Art and Music Gallery

Closing reception for The Legacy of KAOS, celebrat...

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Inward Artist Talk

07/11/2026 3:00 PM

ArtsXchange - Southeast Community Cultural Center

Artist talk with Etienne Jackson in conjunction wi...

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Plastic Reimagined: Material Agency & Circular Design — Opening Reception at Reeves House Visual Arts Center

07/11/2026 6:00 PM

Reeves House Visual Arts Center

Opening reception for Plastic Reimagined: Material...

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Theater and Dance Events

Alliance Theatre presents Basura

06/21/2026 2:00 PM

Alliance Theatre

Basura (World Premiere; Musical)

The Inspiring T...

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Actor's Express presents: Wit

06/21/2026 2:00 PM

Actor's Express Theatre Company

Thu., Jun. 4 — Sun., Jun. 28
CRITIC’S PICK:

Wit by Margaret Edson, Actor’s Express —...

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Alliance Theatre presents The Great Ant Sleepover

06/21/2026 2:00 PM

Alliance Theatre

The Great Ant Sleepover (World Premiere, Musical)

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Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella

06/21/2026 2:00 PM

Arcadia Theatre

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Gutenberg! The Musical! - Matinee

06/21/2026 2:00 PM

Dad's Garage Theatre

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Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament Show

06/21/2026 2:00 PM

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

An Epic Tournament Like No Other

The top knights...

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Georgia Ensemble Theatre presents A Wrinkle in Time

06/21/2026 2:30 PM

Act3 Productions

Prepare to travel through space and time with the ...

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Atlanta Book Events

Meagan Brandy & Amo Jones- Mate of a Royal

06/24/2026 7:00 PM

Eagle Eye Book Shop

We are beyond excited to welcome USA Today Best Se...

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Jesse Wegman in conversation with Claire Haley - The Lost Founder

06/25/2026 3:00 PM

Atlanta History Center

Copies of the book will be available for purchase ...

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Tiye, K.C. Mills, and Tati Richardson- Madly Driven

07/01/2026 7:00 PM

Eagle Eye Book Shop

We can hardly believe we're going to have USA Best...

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WRFG Zine Club Meeting

07/06/2026 6:00 PM

WRFG Radio

WRFG’s Zine Club meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday o...

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Meet the Author with Charlie Seabrook & Ann Litrel

07/07/2026 7:00 PM

Georgia Writers Museum

 

 

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Writers at the Wrecking Bar Presents Ron Currie in conversation with Dallas Crow - We Will See You Bleed

07/08/2026 7:00 PM

Wrecking Bar Brewpub

Writers at the Wrecking Bar Presents Ron Currie in...

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Matt McManus – What Is Liberal Socialism?

07/12/2026 8:00 PM

Manuel's Tavern

Matt McManus – What Is Liberal Socialism?

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Film Screenings and Festivals

Free Movie Night: El Sett

06/26/2026 7:30 PM

Alif Institute

Who was Umm Kulthum?

Join us for a free screenin...

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Coca-Cola Film Series: High Fidelity - An Intimate Screening and Evening with John Cusack

06/26/2026 8:00 PM

Fox Theatre

Experience the next installment of the Coca-Cola F...

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Movies at The Strand: Singin' In The Rain (1952)

06/26/2026 8:00 PM

Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre

Singin’ in the Rain is the classic MGM musical com...

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Silent Films at The Strand: The Gold Rush (1925)

06/28/2026 8:00 PM

Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre

Charlie Chaplin’s The Gold Rush is a silent comedy...

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Movies at The Strand: National Treasure (2004)

07/03/2026 8:00 PM

Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre

National Treasure is an adventure film starring Ni...

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Disney Princess Summer Movies at The Strand: Beauty and The Beast (1991)

07/15/2026 8:00 PM

Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre

Beauty and the Beast is Disney’s animated musical ...

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The Games in Black & White Movie Screening

07/18/2026 1:30 PM

Tara Theatre

Celebrate 30 years since Atlanta’s Olympic glory w...

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Opera Spoken Word and Classical Music

Roswell Music Club at Roswell River Landing: Cameron King

06/21/2026 3:30 PM

The Roswell River Landing

Tenor Cameron King is one of classical music's mos...

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Bridgerton & Mendelssohn

06/21/2026 7:30 PM

Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center

Join us for a FREE outdoor concert at the gorgeous...

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St. Vincent Live With The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

06/23/2026 7:30 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

CRITIC'S PICK:
Tues. June 23
St. Vincent with the ASO, Symphony Hall -...

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Eight Cellos of Atlanta

06/28/2026 7:30 PM

St. Luke's Episcopal Church

Join us for a stunning performance featuring eight...

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Dinner and a Diva: Massenet’s Werther

07/21/2026 6:30 PM

Petite Violette

Every month at Petite Violette Restaurant in Atlan...

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Third Annual VIVO Summer Strings Institute Concert

07/23/2026 4:00 PM

Atlanta Symphony Hall

Please join us for the Third Annual VIVO Summer St...

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Seasoned Dialogue featuring Lisa Marie Lovett at City Winery Atlanta

08/06/2026 8:00 PM

City Winery Atlanta

City Winery Atlanta presents Seasoned Dialogue fea...

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Upcoming Arts Events