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
– Atlanta weather in September
– 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 August events
→ For concerts this week, see Atlanta concerts in September 2024
– Atlanta Black Pride Weekend, August 28 - September 2 2024
Annual LGBTQ+ festival with male, female and youth events across Atlanta, including parties, block parties, food events, performances, film festival, and more. More details
– Dragon Con, August 29 - September 2 2024
One of the biggest annual pop culture conventions in the country. More details
– Atlanta Black Theatre Festival, August 30 - September 1 2024
Annual festival celebrating the Black experience in the performing arts, with plays, panels, masterclasses and other events. More details
– Atlanta Hip Hop Day Festival, August 31 - September 1 2024
Annual festival of hip hop music at Historic 4th Ward Park. More details
– Paw Patrol Live!, August 31 - September 1 2024
Children’s performance at the Fox Theatre. More details
– Monster Jam, August 31 - September 1 2024
Monster truck show at the Gas South Arena. More details
– Art in the Park, August 31 - September 2 2024
Annual Labor Day weekend arts festival in Marietta Square, with fine art market featuring artists from across the country, chalk art, children’s craft activities and more. More details
– Pure Heat Community Festival, September 1 2024
Very popular annual LGBTQ+ festival in Piedmont Park as part of Black Pride Weekend, with youth festival, live music and other performances, vendors, food and more. More details
– Big Peach Sizzler 10K & 5K, September 2 2024
10K and 5K run/walk along Peachtree road between Brookhaven/Chamblee and Buckhead, to benefit Miles for Cystic Fibrosis. More details
– Prog Power USA, September 4-7 2024
Annual progressive and power metal festival. More details
– Yellow Daisy Festival, September 5-8 2024
Big annual arts and crafts festival at Stone Mount Park, with 400 artists and artisans, live music, festival food, craft demonstrations, beer garden, vintage market and more. More details
– Shane Gillis Live, September 6 2024
Comedy show at State Farm Arena. More details
– Atlanta Home Show, September 6-8 2024
Annual fall home improvements trade show at the Cobb Galleria Centre. More details
– Lakewood Antiques Market, September 6-8 2024
Big monthly antiques and collectibles market in Cumming. More details
– Beloved Community International Expo, September 7 2024
Annual international festival at The King Center, with global foods, performances, art, music, dance and more. More details
– Bill Maher: The WTF? Tour, September 7 2024
Comedy show at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. More details
– Stuff You Should Know Live, September 7 2024
Podcast live show at Atlanta Symphony Hall. More details
→ For concerts this week, see Atlanta concerts in September 2024
– Adam Ray, September 12 2024
Comedy show at the Buckhead Theatre. More details
– Scott Antique Market, September 12-15 2024
Monthly antiques market at the Atlanta Expo Center. More details
– The Princess Bride in Concert, September 13-14 2024
Film screening with live orchestral accompaniment at Atlanta Symphony Hall. More details
– Atlanta Food & Wine Festival, September 13-15 2024
Big annual food festival with a variety of events including tastings, chef talks, and more. More details
– Sandy Springs Fall Arts and Craft Festival, September 14-15 2024
Twice-annual arts festival in downtown Sandy Springs with 100+ arts and crafts vendors, local musicians, art activities and more. More details
– Georgia Bridal Show, September 15 2024
Wedding trade show at the Gas South District. More details
→ For concerts this week, see Atlanta concerts in September 2024
– Bohème Project: La bohème, September 18 - October 5 2024
Opera at Pullman Yards. More details
– Georgia Latino International Film Festival, September 19-22 2024
Annual festival of Latino/Latina-produced films. More details
– Hauntlanta, September 19-22 2024
Annual convention of paranormal culture at Lanier Islands, Buford. More details
– North Georgia State Fair, September 19-29 2024
Annual fair at Jim R Miller Park, Marietta, with carnival rides, animal shows, performances, rodeo, car events and more. More details
– Bohème Project: Rent, September 19 - October 6 2024
Opera at Pullman Yards. More details
– Kirkwood Wine Stroll, September 20 2024
Annual fundraiser of the Kirkwood Business Owners’ Association, with wine-tastings at 50+ neighborhood establishments, demonstrations, live music, and more. More details
– Iliza: The Get Ready Tour, September 20 2024
Comedy show at the Fox Theatre. More details
– Atlanta Greek Festival, September 20-22 2024
Annual festival of Greek food and heritage at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, with traditional Greek foods and food demonstrations, cathedral tours, live music and dancing, performances and more. More details
– Little Shop of Horrors, September 20-29 2024
Musical under the tent in the Wildflower Meadow at Serenbe, Chattahoochee Hills. More details
– Pop-In For Family Fun: Books, Books, Books, September 21 2024
Monthly free family day at the Marietta History Center. More details
– Buckhead Arts Festival, September 21-22 2024
Annual outdoor fine arts festival in Buckhead, with 100+ artists working in a variety of media, art demonstrations and live music. More details
– JapanFest, September 21-22 2024
Annual festival of Japanese culture at the Gas South Convention Center, with Japanese food from local restaurants and food trucks, live performances, vendors and more. More details
– Peachtree Corners Festival, September 21-22 2024
Annual fall community festival at Peachtree Corners Town Green, with arts and crafts, classic car show, live music, food and children’s activities. More details
→ For concerts this week, see Atlanta concerts in September 2024
– Bohème Project: La bohème, September 18 - October 5 2024
Opera at Pullman Yards. More details
– North Georgia State Fair, September 19-29 2024
Annual fair at Jim R Miller Park, Marietta, with carnival rides, animal shows, performances, rodeo, car events and more. More details
– Bohème Project: Rent, September 19 - October 6 2024
Opera at Pullman Yards. More details
– Little Shop of Horrors, September 20-29 2024
Musical under the tent in the Wildflower Meadow at Serenbe, Chattahoochee Hills. More details
– Sweet Auburn Music Fest, September 27-29 2024
Popular annual R&B and gospel music street festival in the Sweet Auburn district, with international food, art and other vendors, local businesses and more. More details
– East Atlanta Strut, September 28 2024
Annual neighborhood festival in East Atlanta, with parade, contests, marketplaces, music and more. More details
– Riverfest, September 28-29 2024
Annual juried arts and crafts festival in Etowah River Park, Canton, with 150+ artists and artisans from across the southeast, local food trucks and musicians, children’s activities, football screenings and more. More details
– Roswell Wine Festival, September 28-29 2024
Annual wine festival in downtown Roswell, with wine tastings, food from local restaurants and live music. More details
– Duluth Fall Festival, September 28-29 2024
Popular fall neighborhood festival in downtown Duluth, with parade, 5K race, concert and other entertainment, arts and crafts, food and more. More details
→ For concerts this week, see Atlanta concerts in September 2024
– Bohème Project: La bohème, September 18 - October 5 2024
Opera at Pullman Yards. More details
– Bohème Project: Rent, September 19 - October 6 2024
Opera at Pullman Yards. More details
– ExpoContratista, October 4-5 2024
Hispanic construction trade show at the Cobb Galleria Centre. More details
– How to Train Your Dragon in Concert with the ASO, October 4-5 2024
Film screening with live musical accompaniment at Atlanta Symphony Hall. More details
– Atlanta Horror Film Festival, October 4-6 2024
Annual festival of horror film at Limeliight Theater. More details
– DreamHack Atlanta, October 4-6 2024
Annual esports convention at the Georgia World Congress Center. More details
– Atlanta Sci-Fi Film Festival, October 4-6 2024
Annual science fiction film festival in Peachtree Corners. More details
– Lakewood Antiques Market, October 4-6 2024
Big monthly antiques and collectibles market in Cumming. More details
– Wings & Whitewalls, October 5 2024
Fall car show at the Aviation History & Technology Center, Marietta, with vintage aircraft, cars and more. More details
– Taste of Tucker, October 5 2024
Annual food festival along Main Street, Tucker, featuring food and drink from local restaurants and breweries, arts and crafts, music and more. More details
– Festival on Ponce, October 5-6 2024
Twice-annual arts festival in Olmsted Linear Park, with 125+ vendors of fine art, folk art and outsider art, plus food and drink, and children’s activities. More details
– Candler Park Fall Fest, October 5-6 2024
Popular annual festival in Candler Park and neighborhood, with live music, art, food, rides, games and more. More details
– Atlanta Arab Festival, October 5-6 2024
Annual festival of Arabic food and culture at the Alif Institute, with traditional dishes from Arabic countries, live performances, vendors, exhibits, workshops, games and more. More details
→ See October events