Atlanta is a year-round destination, with almost as many things to do in January as in the warmer months of spring through fall.
The weather this month is unpredictable. Atlanta’s winters are generally mild, with average highs in the 50s. Colder weather is possible, but January can also bring beautiful, sunny days with temperatures rising into the 70s.
On cold days, take advantage of Atlanta’s huge range of indoor attractions: museums, art, concerts, the aquarium, shopping, food halls, and so on. On warmer, sunny days, the weather can be just right for wandering through the city’s varied neighborhoods; for hiking, whether outside of the city or along the BeltLine; and for other outdoor activities.
Atlanta’s January event highlights include the various Martin Luther King Day celebrations and parade. Other things to do in January include wine and food festivals, and the Cathedral Antiques Show and Tour of Homes.
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
– 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
– Skate the Station, November 15 2024 - January 20 2025
Annual outdoor holiday skating at Atlantic Station, with some themed nights. More details
– Garden Lights, Holiday Nights, November 16 2024 - January 12 2025
Popular annual holiday lights display at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. More details
– Resolution Run, January 1 2025
New Year’s Day 5K run, and family races in Piedmont Park. More details
– A Whole Weekend of Out of a Hat Performances: Much Ado About Nothing, A Comedy of Errors, Twelfth Night, January 2-4 2025
Part-improvised plays at the Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse. More details
– Freakin’ Freezin’ 5K, January 4 2025
Winter 5K at The Monroe/Atlanta BeltLine. More details
– Georgia Bridal Show, January 5 2025
Wedding trade show at the Cobb Galleria Centre. More details
→ For concerts this week, see concerts in Atlanta in January
– 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
– Skate the Station, November 15 2024 - January 20 2025
Annual outdoor holiday skating at Atlantic Station, with some themed nights. More details
– Garden Lights, Holiday Nights, November 16 2024 - January 12 2025
Popular annual holiday lights display at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. More details
– & Juliet, January 7-12 2025
Musical at the Fox Theatre. More details
– Atlanta Boat Show, January 9-12 2025
Annual boating trade show at the Georgia World Congress Center. More details
– Scott Antique Market, January 9-12 2025
Monthly antiques market at the Atlanta Expo Center. More details
– Joe Gatto: Let’s Get Into It, January 11 2025
Comedy show at Atlanta Symphony Hall. More details
– Atlanta Travel & Adventure Show, January 11-12 2025
Annual travel and tourism trade show at the Georgia International Convention Center. More details
– Love’s Labour’s Lost, January 11-26 2025
Play at the Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse. More details
– Winter RunTheATL, January 12 2025
Annual ~15-mile race along the Atlanta BeltLine. More details
– Sarah Silverman: Postmortem, January 12 2025
Comedy show at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. More details
→ For concerts this week, see concerts in Atlanta in January
– 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
– Skate the Station, November 15 2024 - January 20 2025
Annual outdoor holiday skating at Atlantic Station, with some themed nights. More details
– Love’s Labour’s Lost, January 11-26 2025
Play at the Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse. More details
– Gimme Please!, January 16 - February 16 2025
Children’s play at Alliance Theatre. More details
– Andrew Santino: Freeze Peach Tour, January 17 2025
Comedy show at the Buckhead Theatre. More details
– Martin Luther King Jr Day: She Shall Not Be Moved, January 18 2025
Free special event at the Atlanta History Center to mark MLK Day, featuring the stories of women who shaped the Civil Rights Movement, with children’s activities, exhibits, panel discussions and more. More details
– Doctor De Soto, January 18 - March 2 2025
Children’s performance at Alliance Theatre. More details
– MLK Day 5K, January 20 2025
Annual 5K run/walk from First Baptist Church of Doraville in celebration of Martin Luther King Day. More details
→ For concerts this week, see concerts in Atlanta in January
– Love’s Labour’s Lost, January 11-26 2025
Play at the Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse. More details
– Gimme Please!, January 16 - February 16 2025
Children’s play at Alliance Theatre. More details
– Doctor De Soto, January 18 - March 2 2025
Children’s performance at Alliance Theatre. More details
– Monét X Change, January 23 2025
Drag performance at Center Stage. More details
– Atlanta Camping & RV Show, January 23-26 2025
Outdoor lifestyle vehicle trade show at the Atlanta Exposition Center South. More details
– Steve Martin & Martin Short: The Dukes of Funnytown!, January 24 2025
Comedy show at the Fox Theatre. More details
– Cathedral Giving by Design, January 24-25 2025
Annual charitable event of The Cathedral of St Philip, with tours of private Atlanta homes, live auction, speakers and other events to benefit Wellspring Living. More details
– Super Freak: The Rick James Story, January 24-25 2025
Musical at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. More details
– North Atlanta Home Show, January 24-26 2025
Home improvements trade show at the Gas South Convention Center. More details
– Jersey Boys, January 24 - February 23 2025
Musical at The Legacy Theater, Tyrone. More details
– Run With the Dogs, January 25 2025
Annual 5K and pet races in Decatur to benefit the Decatur Bulldogs Boosters. More details
– Spring Gardening Symposium & Plant Sale, January 25 2025
Special event at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, with speakers and plant sale. More details
– Gals on the Go, January 25 2025
Podcast live show at Center Stage. More details
– Maria Bamford, January 25 2025
Comedy show at the Buckhead Theatre. More details
– Magician Rich Crawford, January 25 2025
Illusion show at Red Clay Music Foundry, Duluth. More details
– Lunar New Year Festival, January 25 - February 9 2025
Asian-inspired festival at Stone Mountain Park, with drone and light show, lighted parade, cultural craft activities, live performances and other cultural activities. More details
→ For concerts this week, see concerts in Atlanta in January
– Gimme Please!, January 16 - February 16 2025
Children’s play at Alliance Theatre. More details
– Doctor De Soto, January 18 - March 2 2025
Children’s performance at Alliance Theatre. More details
– Jersey Boys, January 24 - February 23 2025
Musical at The Legacy Theater, Tyrone. More details
– Lunar New Year Festival, January 25 - February 9 2025
Asian-inspired festival at Stone Mountain Park, with drone and light show, lighted parade, cultural craft activities, live performances and other cultural activities. More details
– WWE Monday Night RAW, January 27 2025
Wrestling event at State Farm Arena. More details
– Clue, January 28 2025
Performance at the Fox Theatre. More details
– Ghost: The Musical, January 30 - February 8 2025
Musical at Marietta’s New Theatre in the Square. More details
– Shen Yun, January 31 - February 2 2025
Dance performance at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. More details
– Andrew Stanley, February 1 2025
Comedy show at the Buckhead Theatre. More details
– The Sweet Spot Burlesque: Masquerade Edition, February 1 2025
Burlesque performance at Center Stage. More details
– Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live, February 1-2 2025
Monster truck show at State Farm Arena. More details
– Romeo and Juliet, February 1 - March 2 2025
Play at the Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse. More details
– Hot Chocolate Run, February 2 2025
Chocolate-themed 5K and 15K runs at Centennial Olympic Park plus pre-event expo and after-party. More details
→ See more February events