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Things to Do in Atlanta

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This week in Atlanta · August 20–23, 2026

Buddy Guy's 90th birthday concert at Symphony Hall is the week's crown jewel, while the Dirty Guv'Nahs 20th Anniversary Tour hits Terminal West Friday and the Summer Shade Festival takes over Grant Park all weekend.

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Past Digests

Browse past digests for Atlanta. Each digest features gems from local sources and social media.

Atlanta — August 13, 2026
The Piedmont Park Arts Festival and 'Repost' opening at ABV Gallery anchor a stacked weekend, while Isaiah Rashad brings LIL Sunny's AWFUL ROAD TRIP to Coca-Cola Roxy tonight.
Atlanta — July 30, 2026
Bob Dylan hits Chastain Park on Friday with Lucinda Williams in tow, while Puppeteers for Fears debuts Robopocalypse: The Musical at The Masquerade tonight — plus the Southside Beltline 8K kicks off August on the trail.
Atlanta — July 23, 2026
Spamalot closes out its Fox Theatre run this weekend — catch it before it's gone — while the Atlanta Ice Cream Festival takes over Piedmont Park Saturday and Daniel Caesar brings his Son of Spergy Tour to State Farm Arena Friday night.
Atlanta — July 16, 2026
J. Cole brings The Fall-Off Tour to State Farm Arena Saturday while Spamalot gallops into the Fox Theatre next week — plus Karlous Miller headlines Helium and the Fox Theatre's Bourbon Bash pours all weekend.
Atlanta — July 09, 2026
ABV Gallery throws open its doors Saturday for 'Locals Only' — 40+ Atlanta artists celebrating the spirit of the South — while Tame Impala brings The Deadbeat Tour to State Farm Arena and Paul Simon plays an intimate Chastain Park set Monday.
Atlanta — July 02, 2026
Micky Dolenz brings 60 years of Monkees magic to City Winery tonight, ABV Gallery opens 'Locals Only' with 40+ Atlanta artists on July 11, and Sarah McLachlan headlines Chastain Park Friday — a stacked Fourth of July week.
Atlanta — June 25, 2026
Shakira hits State Farm Arena Friday while Drink & Doodle Vol. 124 packs ABV Gallery with 40+ live artists Saturday — plus the Southern Fried Queer Pride festival wraps its final weekend in Little 5 Points.
Atlanta — June 18, 2026
Atlanta Beltline Fest takes over Pittsburgh Yards this weekend, while ABV Gallery's soccer-inspired 'Lines of Play' keeps World Cup energy alive on canvas. Rhys Darby at Helium and a free Juneteenth celebration at Piedmont Park round out a stacked few days.
Atlanta — June 11, 2026
World Cup fever has officially taken over ATL — the FIFA Fan Festival opens today at Centennial Olympic Park while Lettuce rocks Atlanta Symphony Hall tonight. Add the O4W Soccer Kickoff Festival and VIP Nights at the High Museum for a stacked weekend.
Atlanta — June 04, 2026
The Amplify Decatur Music Festival kicks off this weekend with 10 years of community celebration, while ABV Gallery opens 'Lines of Play' — a World Cup-inspired group show — on Saturday. The Atlanta Opera closes out its Ring cycle with 'Twilight of the Gods' through Sunday.
Atlanta — May 28, 2026
The Atlanta Fringe Festival takes over the city through June 7 with boundary-pushing performances, while Basura opens at Alliance Theatre this weekend for a landmark run. The Georgia Renaissance Festival closes out its season and a Forest Bathing experience rounds out a packed Memorial Day stretch.
Atlanta — May 21, 2026
Atlanta Jazz Festival takes over Piedmont Park for a free Memorial Day weekend, while Birthday Bash ATL celebrates 30 years at State Farm Arena and The Black Crowes bring the Southern Hospitality Tour to Ameris Bank Amphitheatre.
Atlanta — May 14, 2026
Breakaway Music Festival takes over Center Parc Stadium this weekend, while VaHi Porchfest turns Virginia-Highland into a neighborhood-wide stage. DreamHack brings gaming culture to the GWCC and the Smoke & Spice Block Party at Fox Bros rounds out a stacked few days.
Atlanta — May 07, 2026
Things to do in Atlanta this week (May 7–10, 2026) — Atlanta Ballet: Frida, VaHi Porchfest, and Brit Floyd: The Moon, The Wall, and Beyond, plus 11 more curated events.
Atlanta — April 30, 2026
Things to do in Atlanta this week (April 30–May 3, 2026) — Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio at Terminal West, May-retta Daze, and Jazz Legacy Project: A Tribute to Count Basie, plus 6 more curated events.

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