14 Things to Do in Atlanta This Week · June 18–21, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

Juneteenth Atlanta Parade & Music Festival

Celebrate freedom, unity and equality with entertainment stages, local and international vendors, cultural activities, a parade and more at Piedmont Park.

Thursday, June 19 – Saturday, June 21, 2026 · Piedmont Park, Atlanta

Atlanta Beltline Fest 2026

The annual BeltLine Fest returns to Pittsburgh Yards for a full weekend of music, art, food, and community celebration along the trail corridor.

Saturday, June 20 – Sunday, June 21, 2026 10:00 AM · Pittsburgh Yards, Atlanta

Essential Theatre Festival – Festival Pass Now Available

Purchase a Festival Pass now through June 30 for priority access to Essential Theatre Festival performances of new Georgia plays this summer.

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 · Atlanta

Arts & Culture

Actor's Express presents: Wit

Margaret Edson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play about a literature professor facing a terminal illness runs at Actor's Express, a critic's pick.

Thursday, June 18, 2026 7:30 PM · Actor's Express Theatre Company, Atlanta

Music & Nightlife

Nappy Roots at Atlanta FIFA Fan Festival

Grammy-nominated Atlanta rap group Nappy Roots performs live at the FIFA Fan Festival in Centennial Olympic Park.

Friday, June 19, 2026 · Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta

Calle 24 at Tabernacle

Latin music act Calle 24 performs at the iconic Tabernacle in Atlanta.

Friday, June 19, 2026 · Tabernacle, Atlanta

The Church at Center Stage Theater

Australian post-punk legends The Church, led by Steve Kilbey, play Center Stage for a rare Atlanta appearance.

Friday, June 19, 2026 8:00 PM · Center Stage Theater, Atlanta

Barak – Tour Iglesia at Cobb Energy Centre

Christian Latin worship group Barak brings their Tour Iglesia to the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.

Sunday, June 21, 2026 7:00 PM · Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Atlanta

Date Night

Candlelight: Tribute to Juan Gabriel on Strings

A candlelit strings tribute to the legendary Latin singer Juan Gabriel at The Chapel on Sycamore, running June 18 through September 25.

Thursday, June 18, 2026 · The Chapel on Sycamore, Atlanta

I Am King: A Tribute to Men in Music at City Winery

A special tribute concert honoring iconic men in music, paired with dinner service and award-winning wines at City Winery inside Ponce City Market.

Sunday, June 21, 2026 · City Winery Atlanta, 650 North Ave NE, Ponce City Market, Atlanta

Free Events

Lines of Play – Soccer Inspired Group Exhibition at ABV Gallery

30+ local and international artists explore the energy, movement, and cultural impact of soccer in this free World Cup-inspired exhibition at ABV Gallery through July 5.

Friday, June 19, 2026 · ABV Gallery, East Atlanta Village

Free Summer Fitness Classes with the Atlanta Beltline

Free outdoor fitness classes hosted by the Atlanta Beltline Partnership to promote active lifestyles in Beltline-adjacent neighborhoods.

Saturday, June 20, 2026 10:00 AM · 1155 Hank Aaron Dr SW, Atlanta

Outdoors & Active

Peachtree Course Preview Run with Buckhead Run Club

Train for the Peachtree Road Race with the Buckhead Run Club on a course preview run — a great way to prep with a community of runners.

Sunday, June 21, 2026 8:00 AM · Buckhead, Atlanta

Hot Girl Walk® x Lume | Atlanta

A free community walk event at Lee + White, where Atlanta's growing wellness-meets-social scene comes together outdoors.

Saturday, June 27, 2026 9:30 AM · 929 Lee Street SW (LEE + WHITE), Atlanta