★ FoodieLand at Atlanta Motor Speedway
A massive food festival at Atlanta Motor Speedway featuring hundreds of food vendors, live entertainment, and a carnival atmosphere over Labor Day weekend.
18 Things to Do in Atlanta This Week · September 3–6, 2026
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Music & Nightlife
Brandi Carlile – The Human Tour
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile brings The Human Tour to Gas South Arena with The Head and the Heart as support.
Thursday, September 3, 2026 7:00 PM · Gas South Arena, Duluth
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Joe Wong at Helium Comedy Club
Comedian Joe Wong performs a one-night stand-up show at Helium Comedy Club in Alpharetta.
Thursday, September 3, 2026 7:30 PM · Helium Comedy Club, Alpharetta
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Lovesexy: A Journey Through The World of Prince
A two-night immersive tribute experience celebrating the music and world of Prince at Knock Music House.
Thursday, September 3, 2026 9:00 PM · Knock Music House
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Tony Roberts at City Winery Atlanta
Comedian Tony Roberts performs early and late shows over two nights at City Winery Atlanta inside Ponce City Market.
Friday, September 4, 2026 · City Winery Atlanta, Ponce City Market
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Jesse & Joy – El Despecho Tour at Cobb Energy Centre
Latin Grammy-winning sibling duo Jesse & Joy perform their El Despecho Tour at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.
Sunday, September 6, 2026 · Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
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Arts & Culture
Alliance Theatre presents Purpose
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning play about a prominent Black family whose long-guarded secrets begin to unravel at a reunion, directed by Keith Arthur Bolden.
Thursday, September 3, 2026 7:30 PM · Alliance Theatre, Coca-Cola Stage
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Atlanta Shakespeare Company presents The Taming of the Shrew
The Atlanta Shakespeare Company's August threepeat continues with a production of The Taming of the Shrew at the intimate Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse.
Thursday, September 3, 2026 7:30 PM · Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse
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The Jury Experience – The Killer AI at 7 Stages Theatre
An immersive theatrical experience where the audience acts as the jury in a gripping trial — this edition puts artificial intelligence on trial.
Saturday, September 5, 2026 · 7 Stages Theatre
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Food & Drink
Sushi Flights + Sake Night
An early evening tasting event pairing sushi flights with sake at Ashland in Midtown Atlanta.
Thursday, September 3, 2026 4:00 PM · Ashland, Midtown
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Family-Friendly
Graphic Design Studio: Space Creature Codex
A hands-on design workshop for kids and families at the Museum of Design Atlanta where participants create their own space creature codex.
Thursday, September 3, 2026 4:00 PM · Museum of Design Atlanta, Midtown
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Free Events
Moves on the Green: Fall Free Fitness
Free outdoor fitness class on Midtown Green presented by Midtown Alliance, part of the fall free fitness series.
Thursday, September 3, 2026 5:30 PM · Midtown Green, 98 14th St NE
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Interactive Movie on the Green – The Minecraft Movie
Free outdoor movie screening of The Minecraft Movie in Milton's Crabapple Market, with the first 200 kids receiving free interactive kits.
Saturday, September 5, 2026 · Crabapple Market, Milton
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E+ROSE Saturday Sweat Series X The Union Fit Hub (HIIT with Tony)
A free Saturday morning HIIT workout class hosted at E+ROSE Wellness Cafe in Old Fourth Ward as part of their weekly sweat series.
Saturday, September 5, 2026 10:00 AM · E+ROSE Wellness Cafe, Old Fourth Ward
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Midtown Run – 8am Departure
A free bi-weekly group run through Midtown Atlanta with the Atlanta Running Meetup, departing at 8am.
Sunday, September 6, 2026 8:00 AM · Midtown Atlanta
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Date Night
Candlelight: The Lord of the Rings
An intimate candlelit concert featuring the sweeping orchestral music of The Lord of the Rings at The Chapel on Sycamore.
Friday, September 4, 2026 · The Chapel on Sycamore
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Festivals & Special Events
FoodieLand at Atlanta Motor Speedway
A massive food festival at Atlanta Motor Speedway featuring hundreds of food vendors, live entertainment, and a carnival atmosphere over Labor Day weekend.
Friday, September 4, 2026 · Atlanta Motor Speedway
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Outdoors & Active
Stone Mountain Sunrise Hike
An early-morning guided sunrise hike up Stone Mountain with Lawrenceville Hikers, a beloved Labor Day weekend tradition.
Saturday, September 5, 2026 6:30 AM · Stone Mountain
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FS8 x Livable Buckhead: Pilates in the Park – Labor Day Weekend
A free outdoor Pilates class at Charlie Loudermilk Park in Buckhead, part of the FS8 fitness series celebrating Labor Day weekend.
Saturday, September 5, 2026 9:00 AM · Charlie Loudermilk Park, Buckhead
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