April in Atlanta offers much to enjoy, with beautiful weather, blooming spring flowers, major events, and a wide range of activities. For many visitors, it’s one of the best times of the year to experience the city.
Key April festivals include the huge Dogwood Festival in Piedmont Park, celebrating arts, food, and music; the Atlanta Film Festival; and the well-attended Inman Park Festival and Tour of Homes.
Besides events, there is plenty more to do in Atlanta during April. While many attractions are available year-round, the best activities in April take advantage of the pleasant spring weather and the season’s abundant flowers.
You could explore the Atlanta Botanical Garden, historic Oakland Cemetery, or one of the city’s many parks and nature spots. Outdoor dining and sightseeing in Atlanta’s most popular neighborhoods are also perfect springtime activities.
Interested in a specific type of event? See Atlanta’s calendars of upcoming:
– Comedy shows
– Beer and wine festivals
– Music festivals
– Musicals
– Food festivals
See also:
– Atlanta festivals
– Atlanta weather in April
– Things to do in Atlanta
!Event dates, venue and other details can change at short notice. Please check all information at the official website before making plans to attend an event.
→ See March events
→ For concerts this week, see concerts in Atlanta in April
– Alice in Neverland, February 20 - April 4 2027
Musical at Alliance Theatre. More details
– Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue, March 25 - April 25 2027
Play at Alliance Theatre. More details
– Georgia Food + Wine Festival, April 1-4 2027
Annual festival in Marietta highlighting the foods and drinks of Georgia, with live cooking demonstrations, tasting events, live entertainment, artisan market and more. More details
– Lauren Gunderson’s The Book of Will, April 3-25 2027
Play at Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse. More details
→ For concerts this week, see concerts in Atlanta in April
– Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue, March 25 - April 25 2027
Play at Alliance Theatre. More details
– Lauren Gunderson’s The Book of Will, April 3-25 2027
Play at Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse. More details
– Atlanta Dogwood Festival, April 9-11 2027
Very popular annual arts festival in Piedmont Park, with artist market, live music, international performances, 5K race, food and drink vendors, children’s activities and more. More details
– Winnie-the-Pooh, April 10 - June 20 2027
Children’s play at Alliance Theatre. More details
→ For concerts this week, see concerts in Atlanta in April
– Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue, March 25 - April 25 2027
Play at Alliance Theatre. More details
– Lauren Gunderson’s The Book of Will, April 3-25 2027
Play at Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse. More details
– Winnie-the-Pooh, April 10 - June 20 2027
Children’s play at Alliance Theatre. More details
– Jeff Arcuri: The Road Trip Tour, April 16 2027
Comedy show at Coca-Cola Roxy. More details
– Toylanta, April 16-18 2027
Annual collectibles convention at the Gas South Convention Center. More details
– Come From Away, April 16 - May 15 2027
Musical at The Legacy Theatre, Tyrone. More details
→ For concerts this week, see concerts in Atlanta in April
– Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue, March 25 - April 25 2027
Play at Alliance Theatre. More details
– Lauren Gunderson’s The Book of Will, April 3-25 2027
Play at Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse. More details
– Winnie-the-Pooh, April 10 - June 20 2027
Children’s play at Alliance Theatre. More details
– Come From Away, April 16 - May 15 2027
Musical at The Legacy Theatre, Tyrone. More details
– Atlanta Film Festival, April 22 - May 2 2027
Big annual festival of independent filmmaking. More details
– Inman Park Festival & Tour of Homes, April 23-25 2027
Popular annual neighborhood festival with tours of selected private historic homes, arts and crafts show, street market, live music, parade, dance performances, children’s activities and more. More details
– Move for Grady, April 24 2027
Annual cycle and run/walk event to benefit the Grady Health Foundation. More details
– Tough Mudder Atlanta, April 24 2027
Annual obstacle race at Bouckaert Farm, Fairburn. More details
– Sweetwater 420 Fest, April 24-25 2027
Popular annual music festival in Shirley Clark Franklin Park. More details
→ For concerts this week, see concerts in Atlanta in April
– Winnie-the-Pooh, April 10 - June 20 2027
Children’s play at Alliance Theatre. More details
– Come From Away, April 16 - May 15 2027
Musical at The Legacy Theatre, Tyrone. More details
– Atlanta Film Festival, April 22 - May 2 2027
Big annual festival of independent filmmaking. More details
– C10s in the City, May 1 2027
Annual classic GM truck show in the Summerville neighborhood. More details
→ See May events in Atlanta