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 2026
– Atlanta Black Theatre Festival, September 3-5 2026
Annual performance arts festival plus Black art and business expo featuring local Black-owned businesses. More details
– Dragon Con, September 3-7 2026
Big annual popular culture convention held over the Labor Day Weekend. More details
– Lakewood 400 Antiques Market, September 4-6 2026
Monthly antiques and collectibles market in Cumming. More details
– Art in the Park, September 5-7 2026
Big annual Labor Day fine arts festival in downtown Marietta, with 200+ artists from across the country, art demonstrations, children’s activities and more. More details
– Labor Day Weekend Celebration, September 5-7 2026
Labor Day event at Stone Mountain Park with laser show and fireworks. More details
→ For concerts this week, see Atlanta concerts in September 2026
– ProgPower USA, September 9-12 2026
Annual festival of progressive and power metal music. More details
– Yellow Daisy Festival, September 10-13 2026
Big annual arts and crafts show at Stone Mountain Park, with 400+ artists and crafters, vintage vendors, beer garden, festival food, live music, children’s activities and more. More details
– Atlanta International Auto Show, September 10-13 2026
Big annual car show at the Georgia World Congress Center. More details
– Scott Antique Market, September 10-13 2026
Monthly antiques market at Atlanta Expo Centers. More details
– Atlanta Home Show, September 11-13 2026
Fall home improvements trade show at the Cobb Galleria Centre. More details
– Kirkwood Wine Stroll, September 12 2026
Annual wine-tasting event in Kirkwood with 100+ wines at dozens of local establishments, food, live music from local bands, and discounts and demonstrations from local businesses. More details
– Tastes and Brews Festival, September 12-13 2026
Annual food and craft beer festival at Etowah River Park, Canton, with 20+ southern-style food vendors, local beers, farmers market, arts and crafts market, and more. More details
→ For concerts this week, see Atlanta concerts in September 2026
– Shaky Knees Music Festival, September 18-20 2026
Annual festival of rock music in Piedmont Park. More details
– Sippin’ Safari, September 19 2026
Annual wine festival at Zoo Atlanta, with wine-tastings, live music, animal habitats and more. More details
– Pop-In for Family Fun: Music of Marietta, September 19 2026
Free monthly themed family activities and crafts at Marietta History Center. More details
→ For concerts this week, see Atlanta concerts in September 2026
– Golden Jubilee Picnic, September 24 2026
Celebration evening picnic at Oakland Cemetery, with live band, dancing and after party. More details
– Out on Film, September 24 - October 4 2026
Annual festival of films by, for, and about the LGBTQ community. More details
– North Georgia State Fair, September 24 - October 4 2026
Annual fair in Jim R Miller Park, Marietta, with carnival rides, shows, performances, festival food, circus and more. More details
– Riverfest, September 26-27 2026
Big annual arts and crafts festival at Etowah River Park, Canton, with 150+ arts and crafts exhibitors, local food trucks, football broadcast, local musicians and other performers, children’s activities, scarecrow display and more. More details
– Sweet Auburn Music Fest, September 26-27 2026
Popular annual music festival in the Sweet Auburn district, with music in a variety of genres, international food court, Black-owned businesses, speakers and more. More details
→ For concerts this week, see Atlanta concerts in September 2026
– Out on Film, September 24 - October 4 2026
Annual festival of films by, for, and about the LGBTQ community. More details
– North Georgia State Fair, September 24 - October 4 2026
Annual fair in Jim R Miller Park, Marietta, with carnival rides, shows, performances, festival food, circus and more. More details
– Georgia Latino International Film Festival, October 1-4 2026
Annual festival of international filmmaking with an especial focus on people of Latino heritage. More details
– Atlanta Horror Film Festival, October 2-4 2026
Annual film festival at Limelight Theater. More details
– Lakewood 400 Antiques Market, October 2-4 2026
Monthly antiques and collectibles market in Cumming. More details
– Atlanta Arab Festival, October 3-4 2026
Free annual festival at the Alif Institute in celebration of Arab cultures, with foods from the Arab world, live performances, vendors, cultural exhibits and workshops, games and more. All are welcome. More details
→ See October events