Atlanta festivals in August usually include big outdoors events such as the Piedmont Park Arts Festival and the Grant Park Summer Shade Festival and music festivals such as BeREGGAE and the Decatur BBQ, Blues and Bluegrass Festival.
There are usually also wine and beer events, cultural festivals such as Festival Peachtree Latino and the Festival of India, film festivals and pop culture conventions. Other Atlanta events in August include a full calendar of concerts, comedy shows, musicals and other performances, outdoor summer concerts, and trade shows and expositions.
Other activities in Atlanta during August depend on the weather. On the hottest days, the city’s many air-conditioned museums and other indoor attractions provide a great way to cool off, with plenty of options for families.
Shaded parks offer some relief from the heat, but for outdoor sightseeing – whether exploring historic cemeteries, unique neighborhoods, the Atlanta BeltLine or nearby hiking spots – it’s best to go early in the day.
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’s biggest annual festivals
– Atlanta weather in August
– Things to do in Atlanta
– Best time of year to visit 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 July events
→ For concerts this week, see Atlanta concerts in August 2025
– Cobb International Film Festival, July 31 - August 3 2025
Annual film festival at the Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre, Marietta. More details
– Disaster!, July 31 - August 9 2025
Musical at Marietta’s New Theatre in the Square. More details
– Lakewood 400 Antiques Market, August 1-3 2025
Monthly antiques and collectibles markets in Cumming. More details
– Summer Sizzler, August 2 2025
Summer 5K, 10K and 15K races, plus 1-mile and children’s race. More details
– Westside BeltLine 5K-8K, August 2 2025
Annual competitive 8K and non-competitive 5K races on the Westside BeltLine Trail. More details
– Georgia VegFest, August 2-3 2025
Vegan food festival at Cobb County Civic Center, with food vendors, children’s activities and other entertainment. More details
– Georgia Bridal Show, August 3 2025
Wedding trade show at the Cobb Galeria Centre. More details
→ For concerts this week, see Atlanta concerts in August 2025
– Scott Antique Market, August 7-10 2025
Monthly antiques market at the Atlanta Expo Center. More details
– Cirque Du Soleil – Ovo, August 7-10 2025
Circus arts performance at the Gas South Arena. More details
– Sal Vulcano, August 8 2025
Comedy show at Atlanta Symphony Hall. More details
– Atlanta Underground Film Festival, August 8-10 2025
Annual festival of independent filmmaking at Limelight Theater. More details
– Monsterama, August 8-10 2025
Annual retro horror and sci-fi convention at the Atlanta Marriott Northeast/Emory Area. More details
– Georgia Bridal Show, August 10 2025
Wedding trade show at the Gas South District. More details
→ For concerts this week, see Atlanta concerts in August 2025
– Russell Peters, August 16 2025
Comedy show at Atlanta Symphony Hall. More details
→ For concerts this week, see Atlanta concerts in August 2025
Events this week to be confirmed.
→ For concerts this week, see Atlanta concerts in August 2025
– Grand Tasting Alpharetta, August 28 2025
Taste of Atlanta event at The Hotel at Avalon, Alpharetta featuring food and drink from 20+ local restaurants. More details
– Dragon Con, August 28 - September 1 2025
Big annual Labor Day Weekend science fiction and fantasy convention. More details
– Atlanta Black Theatre Festival, August 29-30 2025
Annual festival of the theatrical arts that centers the Black experience, with live performances, panels, and other events. More details
– Taste of Soul Atlanta, August 30-31 2025
Annual festival in West Downtown, with soul and southern food, live music, children’s activities, urban winemakers and more. More details
– Marietta Art in the Park, August 30 - September 1 2025
Annual Labor Day Weekend juried fine arts festival at Marietta Square, with 200+ artists from across the country, artist demonstrations, children’s art activities and more. More details
→ See September events