Atlanta Events Calendar
Atlanta rarely has a quiet weekend. This calendar pulls together the biggest confirmed dates at the city's major venues and festivals, each linked to the official page we checked it on.
Dates marked estimate follow the event's usual timing and have not been officially announced yet. Always confirm times and tickets on the official site before you go.
Costumed fun at the Dragon Con parade: Pat Loika, CC BY 2.0
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Coming up in Atlanta
Georgia vs. Florida at Mercedes-Benz Stadium confirmed
The Atlanta Gridiron Classic brings the Georgia vs. Florida rivalry game to Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Source: mercedesbenzstadium.comOlivia Rodrigo: The Unraveled Tour confirmed
Olivia Rodrigo plays two nights at State Farm Arena, November 11 and 12.
Source: statefarmarena.comRush: Fifty Something confirmed
The Canadian rock band plays State Farm Arena on November 25 and 27.
Source: statefarmarena.comThanksgiving Day Half Marathon confirmed
Atlanta Track Club's Thanksgiving morning half marathon returns on November 26.
Source: atlantatrackclub.orgDisney Worlds Collide Concert Tour confirmed
A family-friendly Disney concert tour stops at State Farm Arena.
Source: statefarmarena.comSEC Championship Game confirmed
The Southeastern Conference title game is played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Source: mercedesbenzstadium.comPentatonix: Christmas in the City Tour confirmed
The a cappella group brings its holiday show to State Farm Arena.
Source: statefarmarena.comCelebration Bowl confirmed
The annual HBCU bowl game returns to Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Source: mercedesbenzstadium.comChick-fil-A Peach Bowl (CFP quarterfinal) estimate
The Peach Bowl hosts a College Football Playoff quarterfinal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium this season. The exact date was not verified; quarterfinals are played around New Year's.
Source: chick-fil-apeachbowl.comAndrea Bocelli: Romanza 30th Anniversary Tour confirmed
The Italian tenor performs at State Farm Arena.
Source: statefarmarena.comAtlanta Marathon Weekend confirmed
Atlanta Track Club's marathon and half marathon move to a new date and new course on March 6 and 7.
Source: atlantatrackclub.orgHans Zimmer Live: The Next Level confirmed
The film composer brings his live orchestral show to State Farm Arena.
Source: statefarmarena.comAtlanta Dogwood Festival confirmed
The 91st Dogwood Festival fills Piedmont Park April 9 to 11 with art, music, food and the canine frisbee contest. Admission is free.
Source: ajc.comNiall Horan: Dinner Party Live On Tour confirmed
The singer-songwriter plays State Farm Arena.
Source: statefarmarena.comHarry Styles: Together, Together confirmed
Harry Styles plays two stadium shows at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, May 21 and 22.
Source: mercedesbenzstadium.comAtlanta Jazz Festival estimate
The free festival is traditionally held in Piedmont Park over Memorial Day weekend, which falls May 29 to 31 in 2027. Official dates not yet announced.
Source: atljazzfest.comNorthside Hospital Peachtree Road Race confirmed
The world's largest 10K runs from Lenox Square to Piedmont Park on the Fourth of July.
Source: atlantatrackclub.orgKenny Chesney: Original Vibe Room Tour confirmed
The country star brings his stadium tour to Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Source: mercedesbenzstadium.comDragon Con 2027 confirmed
The pop culture convention takes over downtown hotels September 2 to 6, with its free costume parade on Peachtree Street over Labor Day weekend.
Source: dragoncon.orgShaky Knees Festival (expected) estimate
Shaky Knees was held in Piedmont Park in September in 2025 and 2026; 2027 dates have not been announced.
Source: shakykneesfestival.com
All the dates on this list have passed. A fresh list is on the way.
The yearly favorites
The events locals plan their year around.
Peachtree Road Race
The world's largest 10K runs down Peachtree Street every Independence Day morning, and finishing it is an Atlanta rite of passage.
Dragon Con
A giant fan convention for sci-fi, fantasy, comics and gaming that fills the downtown hotels and stages a costume parade. The 2027 edition is set for September 2 to 6.
Shaky Knees
A rock and indie festival that played Piedmont Park on September 18 to 20, 2026. Watch the official site for next year's dates.
Atlanta Jazz Festival
A free festival in Piedmont Park that has been a Memorial Day tradition for decades.
Atlanta Dogwood Festival
An arts and music festival in Piedmont Park timed to the spring blooms, returning April 9 to 11, 2027.
Music Midtown
The Piedmont Park music festival has not been held since 2023. We will post here the moment it returns.
Status as of October 2026
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- mercedesbenzstadium.com
- statefarmarena.com
- atlantatrackclub.org
- chick-fil-apeachbowl.com
- atlantatrackclub.org
- ajc.com
- atljazzfest.com
- atlantatrackclub.org
- dragoncon.org
- shakykneesfestival.com
- AJC: Dogwood Festival coming back in 2027
- Atlanta News First: Shaky Knees returning to Piedmont Park in 2026
Facts on this page were checked against these sources (updated Oct 4, 2026). Spot an error? Email hello@fireempireshop.com.