Things to do in Atlanta

11 summer festivals in metro Atlanta to help you beat the heat
Summer festivals in metro Atlanta for 2026 include Grant Park's Summer Shade Festival and East Point's Atlanta African Dance & Drums Festival.

Shakira, Ariana Grande and 9 more metro Atlanta concerts to attend this summer
Metro Atlanta concerts this summer also include AC/DC, Hilary Duff, Lionel Richie with Earth, Wind & Fire and Barry Manilow.

Make the most of Father’s Day weekend in metro Atlanta: Free markets, festivals and more
Here are 10 of the best things to do in Atlanta this weekend.
V-103’s Big Tigger arrested on charge of aggravated battery against his wife
V-103 morning host Big Tigger was arrested on a charge of aggravated battery against his wife. He is now off the air.

Chattahoochee Nature Center celebrates a half-century
Chattahoochee Nature Center in Roswell is celebrating its 50th anniversary and a storied past.
Atlanta native loved being on the hunt in Netflix thriller ‘I Will Find You’
Atlanta native Logan Browning embraced being an FBI agent in the new Netflix thriller "I Will Find You," starring Sam Worthington.

7 LGBTQ+ culinary rising stars transforming Atlanta’s food scene
These Atlanta LGBTQ+ culinary rising stars include Liv Hurst of Cattle Shed, Jess Gorsuch and Sara Siv of Hapa Kitchen, and Jett Kolarik of Koshu Club.

See the menu for So. Fox before it opens in Virginia-Highland next week
So. Fox, the wine-focused restaurant from the team behind Kinship Butcher & Sundry, opens July 2 in Virginia-Highland.

Explore Spanish wine and more Atlanta food events this week
Enjoy a conversation about the power of hospitality at Chai Pani, taste Spanish wine at Kitty Dare and celebrate Tio Lucho’s four-year anniversary this week in Atlanta.
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PHOTOS: "Weird Al" Yankovic
"Weird Al" Yankovic graced his largest Atlanta stage ever in his lengthy career, drawing more than 10,000 fans to Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Alpharetta May 31, 2026.
Newest immersive experience in Atlanta: Be on a pretend game show
You can pretend you’re in an actual game show at four immersive options in metro Atlanta, all of which have opened in the past 18 months.

20 free things to do in metro Atlanta in June
From comedy shows and museums to experiences in nature, the city is alive with opportunity. Here are 20 of the best things to do in Atlanta in June that are totally free.

The ultimate weekend checklist: 10 metro Atlanta events you need to check out
Here are 10 of the best things to do in Atlanta this weekend.
PHOTOS: Atlanta Jazz Festival 2026
The annual fest was held on Memorial Day weekend at Piedmont Park, attracting crowds to see the musicians and singers despite some stormy weather.

PHOTOS: MomoCon 2026 held in Atlanta
MomoCon is back and taking over the Georgia World Congress Center this weekend for an epic celebration of anime, gaming, comics and cosplay.

PHOTOS: Hot 107.9 Who’s Hot Showcase and Concert
The showcase is leading up to the Atlanta hip-hop station’s 30th Birthday Bash.

South Downtown green, an atrium at CNN’s old home debut ahead of World Cup
The two projects — the redevelopment of South Downtown and “The Center,” the revamp of the former CNN Center — highlight downtown’s rapid change ahead of the World Cup.

Plan your long weekend in metro Atlanta: Festivals, fireworks and more
Here are 10 of the best things to do in Atlanta this weekend.
Volunteers needed for 2026 Peachtree Road Race
Jobs range from greeters to setup and breakdown at 57th running of ‘world’s largest 10K race.’



