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Atlanta’s Guide to Events, Music, Food, Arts & Culture

May

Looking for the best things to do in Atlanta? Browse featured picks below or dive into dedicated sections for music, festivals, arts, nightlife, sports, and more.

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Exhibitions at Atlanta History Center (Fridays)

05/01/2026 9:00 AM

Atlanta History Center

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Tue., Oct. 14 - Mon., Aug. 31, 2026

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

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Arts in the Garden

05/01/2026 10:00 AM

Skyland Trail

Kicking off May is Mental Health Month, Arts in th...

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Future Ready Festival

05/01/2026 5:00 PM

Tri-Cities High School

Future Ready Fest 2026 is a free, family-friendly ...

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The Atlanta Pancakes & Booze Art Show

05/01/2026 8:00 PM

Underground Atlanta

Atlanta’s Underground Pop-Up Art Show is BACK on F...

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City Springs Theatre Company presents Mean Girls (Opening Night)

05/01/2026 8:00 PM

Byers Theatre at Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center

CRITIC'S PICK:
Fri., May 1 - Sun., May 17
Mean Girls, Byers Theatre - Those who were charmed by...

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Theatrical Outfit presents The Price

05/01/2026 7:30 PM

Theatrical Outfit

CRITIC’S PICK:
Wed., Apr. 8 - Sun., May 3

The Price by Arthur Miller, Theatrical Outfit — Arthur...

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City Springs Theatre Company presents Mean Girls (Opening Night)

05/01/2026 8:00 PM

Byers Theatre at Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center

CRITIC'S PICK:
Fri., May 1 - Sun., May 17
Mean Girls, Byers Theatre - Those who were charmed by...

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City Springs Theatre Company presents Mean Girls

05/02/2026 2:00 PM

Byers Theatre at Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center

CRITIC'S PICK:
Fri., May 1 - Sun., May 17
Mean Girls, Byers Theatre - Those who were charmed by...

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Chris Smither

05/02/2026 6:00 PM

Eddie's Attic

CRITIC'S PICK:
Sat., May 2
Chris Smither, Eddie's Attic - Folk/bluesman Smither, now 81, has...

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Theatrical Outfit presents The Price

05/02/2026 7:30 PM

Theatrical Outfit

CRITIC’S PICK:
Wed., Apr. 8 - Sun., May 3

The Price by Arthur Miller, Theatrical Outfit — Arthur...

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Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives at Variety Playhouse

05/02/2026 8:00 PM

Variety Playhouse

CRITIC'S PICK:
Sat., May 2
Marty Stuart and the Fabulous Superlatives, Variety Playhouse - Iconic...

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City Springs Theatre Company presents Mean Girls

05/02/2026 8:00 PM

Byers Theatre at Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center

CRITIC'S PICK:
Fri., May 1 - Sun., May 17
Mean Girls, Byers Theatre - Those who were charmed by...

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John Nemeth at Blind Willie's

05/02/2026 9:00 PM

Blind Willie's

CRITIC'S PICK:
Sat., May 2
John Nemeth, Blind Willie's - A multiple nominee for various Blues...

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City Springs Theatre Company presents Mean Girls

05/03/2026 2:00 PM

Byers Theatre at Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center

CRITIC'S PICK:
Fri., May 1 - Sun., May 17
Mean Girls, Byers Theatre - Those who were charmed by...

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Atlanta Concerts and Live Music

Wes Bayliss

05/23/2026 8:00 PM

Eddie Owen presents: Red Clay Music Foundry

CRITIC'S PICK:
Sat. May 23
Wes Bayliss, Eddie Owen Presents at Red Clay - Country rockers The...

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Atlanta Festivals

Sweet Auburn Springfest

05/08/2026 8:00 PM

Known widely as the Sweet Auburn Festival, Sweet Auburn Springfest is one of the Southeast’s largest free multicultural outdoor festivals, bringing mu...

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Atlanta Jazz Festival

05/22/2026 8:00 PM

Atlanta Jazz Festival returns to Piedmont Park May 23-25, 2026 with three days of free live music during Memorial Day weekend.

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Virginia-Highland Summerfest

06/05/2026 8:00 PM

Virginia-Highland Summerfest brings a juried art market, live music, family activities, and one of Atlanta’s best-known neighborhood festival weekends...

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Atlanta Food and Drink Events

Future Ready Festival

05/01/2026 5:00 PM

Tri-Cities High School

Future Ready Fest 2026 is a free, family-friendly festival hosted by PlantLanta at Paul D. West Middle School. Join us for an evening of live music,...

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4th Annual Taste of Mableton

05/02/2026 9:00 AM

Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre

The 4th Annual Taste of Mableton takes place at the Mable House Complex in Mableton, featuring a full day of food, live music, and community celebrati...

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Annual Smyrna Crawfish Boil Derby Party

05/02/2026 11:00 AM

Atkins Park Tavern

This year, we're turning up the heat with two uniquely themed days filled with fresh Louisiana crawfish, live music, cold drinks, and big-screen enter...

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Spring Fling at Shops Around Lenox

05/02/2026 11:00 AM

Shops Around Lenox

Celebrate the season in bloom with Shops Around Lenox during the Bodacious Blooms Flower Festival on Saturday, May 2 from 11am – 4pm. Enjoy a lively...

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Third Eye Market: Local Art, Handmade Goods and Magical Mysteries!

05/02/2026 12:00 PM

East Atlanta Village Farmers Market

Wander over to East Atlanta Village to enjoy the spring weather and shop locall handmade goods in the community market space! Featuring art, crafts,...

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MAYhem Market @ Sweetwater Brewing Company

05/02/2026 12:00 PM

SweetWater Brewing Company

MAYhem Market @ Sweetwater Brewing Get ready for summer vibes, local art, live music & refreshing cold beer for our MAYhem market taking place at @s...

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Roswell Derby de Mayo Block Party

05/02/2026 2:00 PM

Gate City Brewing Company

What happens when you mix the Kentucky Derby with Cinco de Mayo? Get ready to giddy up and fiesta down at the Roswell Derby de Mayo Block Party! We'...

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Kentucky Derby Garden Party at the Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead

05/02/2026 5:00 PM

Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead

Celebrate Derby Day in style at the Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead’s exclusive Kentucky Derby Garden Party on Saturday, May 2. Set in the hotel’s bl...

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Japan's Children's Day Festival

05/03/2026 11:00 AM

Thrasher Park

Join us for Japan's Children's Day Festival, a vibrant family celebration of Japanese culture hosted by International Charter Academy of Georgia in ho...

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