Festivals in Atlanta

From neighborhood block parties to major events like the Atlanta Dogwood Festival, this page brings together all of our guides to festivals across the city. You’ll find practical information on what to expect, where events are held, the best ways to get there, and how to plan around Atlanta’s traffic, weather, and transit so you can actually enjoy the day instead of scrambling at the last minute.

Festivals matter in Atlanta because they connect the city’s music, food, arts, and diverse neighborhoods in a way that daily life doesn’t always reveal. The articles here are designed to help you compare options, budget your time and money, and choose the festivals that fit your interests—whether you’re planning a family outing at Piedmont Park, a late-night music festival downtown, or a cultural celebration along Buford Highway.

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Atlanta Dogwood Festival

The Atlanta Dogwood Festival is one of the city’s signature spring events, turning Piedmont Park into a weekend-long celebration of art, music, food, and Atlanta culture. Whether you live in Midtown, are visiting from out of town, or planning a family day in the city, this guide walks you through what to expect and how to make the most of it.

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Atlanta Film Festival

The Atlanta Film Festival (ATLFF) is one of the city’s signature arts events and a major draw for movie lovers, filmmakers, and creatives. If you live in Atlanta, are planning a visit, or just want to understand how this festival works locally, this guide walks you through what to expect, where it happens, how to participate, and how to make the most of it.

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Atlanta Jazz Festival

The Atlanta Jazz Festival is one of the city’s most beloved annual traditions and a major highlight of Memorial Day Weekend. Centered in Piedmont Park in Midtown, it’s a free, outdoor celebration of jazz that attracts locals, visitors, and serious music fans from across the region.

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Atlanta Pride Festival

The Atlanta Pride Festival is one of the city’s biggest and most beloved events, drawing locals and visitors to celebrate LGBTQ+ pride in the heart of Midtown. If you live in Atlanta, are planning a visit, or simply want to understand how Pride works here, this guide walks through what to expect, where it happens, and how to make the most of the weekend.