Atlanta is a year-round destination, with nearly as much to do in January as in the warmer months from spring through fall.
Winters in Atlanta are typically mild, with average January highs in the 50s. Colder days can occur, but it’s also possible to enjoy sunny days with temperatures reaching the 70s.
On colder days, explore Atlanta’s wide variety of indoor attractions and activities, such as museums, art galleries, concerts, the aquarium, shopping, and food halls. Warmer days are perfect for exploring the city’s neighborhoods, hiking on the BeltLine or in nearby nature spots, and enjoying other outdoor activities.
January event highlights in Atlanta include the Martin Luther King Day celebrations and parade. Additional activities include the last few days of holiday lights shows, home tours, winter races and the usual range of theatrical performances, comedy shows and so on.
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 festival calendar
– 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 December events
→ For concerts this week, see concerts in Atlanta in January
– Polar Opposite Peachtree Road Race, January 2 2027
Annual 10K road race from Piedmont Park to Lenox Square. More details
→ For concerts this week, see concerts in Atlanta in January
– A Whole Weekend of Out of a Hat, January 8-10 2027
Improvised play at Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse. More details
– Georgia Bridal Show, January 10 2027
Wedding trade show at the Cobb Convention Center. More details
→ For concerts this week, see concerts in Atlanta in January
– Much Ado About Nothing, January 16-31 2027
Play at Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse. More details
→ For concerts this week, see concerts in Atlanta in January
– Much Ado About Nothing, January 16-31 2027
Play at Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse. More details
– Days of the Dead, January 22-24 2027
Horror convention at The Courtland Grand Hotel. More details
– Grease, January 22 - February 21 2027
Musical at The Legacy Theatre, Tyrone. More details
– Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile: The Musical, January 23 - February 14 2027
Children’s musical at Alliance Theatre. More details
→ For concerts this week, see concerts in Atlanta in January
– Much Ado About Nothing, January 16-31 2027
Play at Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse. More details
– Grease, January 22 - February 21 2027
Musical at The Legacy Theatre, Tyrone. More details
– Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile: The Musical, January 23 - February 14 2027
Children’s musical at Alliance Theatre. More details
– Miseducated, January 27 - February 21 2027
Play at Alliance Theatre. More details
– Denny Love: Show Love Tour, January 29 2027
Comedy show at Buckhead Theatre. More details
– Virginia Highland Mardi Gras Fest, January 30 2027
Annual Mardi Gras celebration in the Virginia Highland neighborhood, with parade, New Orleans-style and other foods, local vendors and more. More details
– Hot Chocolate Run, January 31 2027
Annual chocolate-themed 5K and 15K runs and post-race party in Downtown Atlanta. More details
→ See more February events