Atlanta Events - December 2024

Atlanta in December offers plenty to do, with the month’s event calendar centering around things to do for the holidays.

You can enjoy one of several holiday lights shows across the city, including some of the biggest and most anticipated such displays in the southeast. Other things to do in Atlanta in December are winter ice skating at seasonal ice rinks, holiday programming at local attractions; Christmas concerts; holiday performances of classics such as the Nutcracker and its variations, plus other festive plays and musicals; or European-style Christmas markets and other holiday shopping.

December events in Atlanta that don’t revolve around the holidays include a full calendar of concerts, comedy shows, plays and other performances, plus winter running races, cultural events, and a handful of winter festivals. Finally, Atlanta usually rounds out the year with New Year’s Eve celebrations and fireworks.

December weather in Atlanta is usually mild, and can sometimes be sunny and warm. Hiking and enjoying nature can be a great December activity in Atlanta on warmer days, as can a visit to a local park or historic cemetery, or sightseeing Downtown. You could also explore Atlanta’s Black history attractions, visit a museum or historic house, see one of the city’s many art museums or spend the day in nearby Marietta or Roswell.

Interested in a specific type of event? See Atlanta’s calendars of upcoming:
– Music festivals
– Comedy shows
– Musicals
– Food festivals
– Beer and wine festivals

!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.

Events From December 1 To The Weekend Of December 7-8 2024

→ See November events

→ For concerts this week, see Atlanta concerts in December 2024

– Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, November 8 - December 15 2024
Musical at The Legacy Theatre, Tyrone. More details

– Hamlet, November 9 - December 1 2024
Play at the Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse. More details

– A Christmas Carol, November 9 - December 24 2024
Holiday performance at Alliance Theatre. More details

– IllumiNights, November 14 2024 - January 19 2025
Annual after-hours walk-through holiday lights show at Zoo Atlanta, with a mile of illuminated animal lanterns. More details

– Knock Knock, November 15 - December 22 2024
Holiday children’s performance at Alliance Theatre. More details

– Cosmic Sleighride, November 15 - December 29 2024
Annual drive-through holiday lights show at Six Flags White Water, Marietta. More details

– Skate the Station, November 15 2024 - January 20 2025
Annual outdoor holiday skating at Atlantic Station, with some themed nights. More details

– Business Ideas, November 16 - December 15 2024
Play at Alliance Theatre. More details

– Garden Lights, Holiday Nights, November 16 2024 - January 12 2025
Popular annual holiday lights display at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. More details

– A Christmas Story, November 20 - December 24 2024
Holiday performance at The Balzer Theater at Theatrical Outfit. More details

– Atlanta Christkindl Market, November 22 - December 24 2024
Annual German-style holiday market, at Buckhead Village District and at Galleria on the Park, with handmade gifts, food and drink, and more. More details

– Georgia Festival of Trees, November 23 - December 1 2024
Annual holiday festival with decorated trees, live music, craft and gift vendors, children’s activities, food and more. More details

– Northeast Atlanta Ballet’s The Nutcracker, November 29 - December 1 2024
Holiday ballet performance at the Gas South Theater. More details

– Georgia Metropolitan Dance Theatre’s The Nutcracker, November 29 - December 1 2024
Holiday ballet performance at the Jennie T Anderson Theatre, Marietta. More details

– Twas the Night Before... by Cirque du Soleil, November 29 - December 15 2024
Holiday performance at the Fox Theatre. More details

– Piedmont Park Holiday Market, November 30 - December 1 2024
Holiday market in Piedmont Park in association with the Piedmont Park Arts Festival. More details

– Disney’s Frozen in Concert, November 30 - December 1 2024
Film screening with live orchestral accompaniment at Atlanta Symphony Hall. More details

– Unsubscribe Podcast, December 4 2024
Comedy podcast live show at Variety Playhouse. More details

– Tree Lighting on the Square, December 5 2024
Holiday tree lighting ceremony and caroling in downtown Decatur. More details

– Christmas Tree Lighting & Santa on the Square, December 5 2024
Annual holiday event in downtown Marietta, with tree-lighting ceremony, choir music, visit from Santa, ugly sweater parade, and more. More details

– Atlanta Moth Mainstage, December 5 2024
Storytelling event at Center Stage. More details

– Eddie’s Attic Comedy Night, December 5 2024
Free comedy show at Eddie’s Attic, Decatur. More details

– Serenbe Holiday Market, December 5-7 2024
Annual holiday market at Serenbe, with local artisans and makers, workshops, seasonal activities and more. More details

– Kathy Griffin: My Life On The PTSD-List, December 6 2024
Comedy show at the Buckhead Theatre. More details

– Alejandra Azcárate: “Lo Que se Permite se Repite”, December 6 2024
Spanish-language comedy show at the Gas South Theater. More details

– Mojo Brookzz, December 6 2024
Comedy show at Center Stage. More details

– Stand Up Comedy at the Clay! Hosted by Yoshee, December 6 2024
Comedy show at Red Clay Music Foundry, Duluth. More details

– Sips Under the Sea: Holidays, December 6 2024
Holiday after-hours event at the Georgia Aquarium, with food, cocktails, music and holiday decorations amidst the aquatic exhibits. More details

– The Nutcracker Suite, December 6-7 2024
Holiday ballet performance at the Ferst Center for the Arts. More details

– Lakewood Antiques Market, December 6-8 2024
Big monthly antiques and collectibles market in Cumming. More details

– Bellpoint Gem Show, December 6-8 2024
Rocks and minerals convention at the Gas South Convention Center. More details

– Conyers Christmas Parade, December 7 2024
Holiday movie-themed holiday parade through downtown Conyers. More details

– Holiday Tour of Eternal Homes, December 7 2024
Holiday historical tours of decorated mausoleums at Oakland Cemetery. Ticketed event as part of the otherwise free Holiday Spirit event, below. More details

– ISMO: Watch Your Language Tour, December 7 2024
Comedy show at the Buckhead Theatre. More details

– Holiday Spirit at Oakland Cemetery, December 7-8 2024
Free holiday open house and market at Oakland Cemetery, with holiday decorations and music, gift market, wreath sale, crafts and other family activities, and more. More details

– Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Orchestra World Tour with the ASO, December 7-8 2024
Computer game scene screening with live musical accompaniment at Atlanta Symphony Hall. More details

– Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, December 7-23 2024
Holiday play at the Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse. More details

– The Nutcracker: Atlanta Ballet, December 7-26 2024
Holiday ballet performance at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. More details

– Anubhav Singh Bassi, December 8 2024
Comedy show at Center Stage. More details

Events From December 9 To The Weekend Of December 14-15 2024