Atlanta Events - December 2025

December in Atlanta offers a wealth of activities, with many of the month’s events focused on the holiday season.

You can experience several holiday lights displays throughout the city, including some of the largest and most popular in the Southeast. Other December activities in Atlanta include winter ice skating at seasonal rinks, holiday events at local attractions, Christmas concerts, festive performances of classics like The Nutcracker, and European-style Christmas markets for holiday shopping.

In addition to holiday-themed events, December also features a full lineup of concerts, comedy shows, plays, and other performances, along with winter running races, cultural events, and a few winter festivals. Atlanta typically concludes 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

See also:
– More things to do in Atlanta
– Atlanta events in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
– The best time of year to visit Atlanta
– Amtrak trains to Atlanta