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 2026
– Southern-Fried Gaming Expo, July 31 - August 2 2026
Annual gaming convention at the Marriott Renaissance Waverly, with arcade and pinball machines, modern and retro consoles, tabletop games and more. More details
– Lakewood 400 Antiques Market, July 31 - August 2 2026
Monthly antiques and collectibles market in Cumming. More details
– Georgia Bridal Show, August 2 2026
Wedding trade show at the Cobb Galleria Centre. More details
→ For concerts this week, see Atlanta concerts in August 2026
– Cobb International Film Festival, August 6-9 2026
Annual film festival at the Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre, Marietta. More details
– Scott Antique Market, August 6-9 2026
Monthly antiques market at Atlanta Expo Centers. More details
– Atlanta Underground Film Festival, August 7-9 2026
Annual festival of non-conformist filmmaking at Limelight Theater. More details
– Monsterama Con, August 7-9 2026
Annual retro horror and sci-fi convention at the Atlanta Marriott Northeast/Emory. More details
→ For concerts this week, see Atlanta concerts in August 2026
– Pop-In for Family Fun: Made in Marietta, August 15 2026
Free monthly themed family activities and crafts at Marietta History Center. More details
→ For concerts this week, see Atlanta concerts in August 2026
Events this week to be confirmed.
→ For concerts this week, see Atlanta concerts in August 2026
Events this week to be confirmed.
→ For concerts this week, see Atlanta concerts in September 2026
– Dragon Con, September 3-7 2026
Big annual popular culture convention held over the Labor Day Weekend. More details
– Lakewood 400 Antiques Market, September 4-6 2026
Monthly antiques and collectibles market in Cumming. More details
→ See September events