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August is packed with Atlanta events, including major concerts, neighborhood festivals, food experiences, comedy shows, sports, markets, arts programming, and nightlife. If you are looking for things to do in Atlanta in August 2026, this guide brings the month’s events together in one place.
Highlights include Atlanta Black Restaurant Week, the Piedmont Park Arts Festival, the BronzeLens Film Festival, Grant Park Summer Shade Festival, Atlanta Food Lovers Festival, Olivia Dean, the Isley Brothers and the O’Jays, and HBCU Night at the Braves game.
Use this guide to plan your month and find weekend events around the city. For even more options, browse the Atlanta Events calendar, explore more things to do in Atlanta, or revisit our guide to Atlanta events in June 2026.
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August 1
#WeTouchGrass & InvAsian: Anime Rave
#WeTouchGrass & InvAsian: Anime Rave takes over The Masquerade – Heaven for a lively night out. Add it to your calendar if you are looking for music, dancing, or a social Atlanta experience.
A Taste of Nigeria (Atlanta 2026)
A Taste of Nigeria (Atlanta 2026) comes to Piedmont Park – The Promenade with a festival experience for locals and visitors. Check the event page for schedules, admission details, and updates.
Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals
Head to Truist Park for Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals. This is a strong pick for sports fans looking for an energetic Atlanta outing.
Blooms Art Class: Foo Dog
Blooms Art Class: Foo Dog takes place at Blooms Emporium at Ponce City Market, adding arts, ideas, performance, or community programming to Atlanta’s August calendar.
Smithsonian (The Smiths Tribute)
Smithsonian (The Smiths Tribute) brings live music to Variety Playhouse. Add this show to your August plans if you are looking for a concert night in Atlanta.
The #1 Urban Stageplay "Man of the House" (Early Show)
The #1 Urban Stageplay "Man of the House" (Early Show) takes place at Center Stage Theater, adding arts, ideas, performance, or community programming to Atlanta’s August calendar.
The #1 Urban Stageplay "Man of the House" (Late Show)
The #1 Urban Stageplay "Man of the House" (Late Show) takes place at Center Stage Theater, adding arts, ideas, performance, or community programming to Atlanta’s August calendar.
The Mocky Horror Show
The Mocky Horror Show comes to Blue Mark Studios for a night of laughs and live entertainment.
Wild Heaven Crab Trap & Tap
Wild Heaven Crab Trap & Tap brings a food-focused outing to Wild Heaven West End Brewery & Gardens. It is a good option for anyone planning a flavorful day or night around Atlanta.
August 1 through 31
Spray Paint and Sip (Multiple Dates in August)
Spray Paint and Sip (Multiple Dates in August) takes place at Buckhead Village, adding arts, ideas, performance, or community programming to Atlanta’s August calendar.
August 2
Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals
Head to Truist Park for Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals. This is a strong pick for sports fans looking for an energetic Atlanta outing.
BIG3 Basketball
Head to State Farm Arena for BIG3 Basketball. This is a strong pick for sports fans looking for an energetic Atlanta outing.
August 2 through 16
Atlanta Black Restaurant Week
Atlanta Black Restaurant Week brings a food-focused outing to Multiple Atlanta Locations. It is a good option for anyone planning a flavorful day or night around Atlanta.
August 3
Atlanta Dream vs. Las Vegas Aces
Head to State Farm Arena for Atlanta Dream vs. Las Vegas Aces. This is a strong pick for sports fans looking for an energetic Atlanta outing.
August 5 through 9
Lavender Fest
Lavender Fest comes to Out Front Theatre Company with a festival experience for locals and visitors. Check the event page for schedules, admission details, and updates.
August 5 through 23
Tesla vs Edison
Tesla vs Edison takes place at Center for Puppetry Arts, adding arts, ideas, performance, or community programming to Atlanta’s August calendar.
August 6 through 9
2026 Atlanta Flamenco Festival
2026 Atlanta Flamenco Festival takes place at Mask Center & Emory Performing Arts Studio, adding arts, ideas, performance, or community programming to Atlanta’s August calendar.
Atlanta Underground Film Festival
Atlanta Underground Film Festival comes to 7 Stages Theatre with a festival experience for locals and visitors. Check the event page for schedules, admission details, and updates.
August 7
Millkzy – Extension of You Tour
Millkzy – Extension of You Tour brings live music to Altar at The Masquerade. Add this show to your August plans if you are looking for a concert night in Atlanta.
Pedro Sampaio
Pedro Sampaio takes over District Atlanta for a lively night out. Add it to your calendar if you are looking for music, dancing, or a social Atlanta experience.
Skip Day Atlanta
Skip Day Atlanta takes over Westside Motor Lounge for a lively night out. Add it to your calendar if you are looking for music, dancing, or a social Atlanta experience.
August 8
CORTIS: Put Your Phone Down Tour
CORTIS: Put Your Phone Down Tour brings live music to Fox Theatre. Add this show to your August plans if you are looking for a concert night in Atlanta.
Jazz Brunch
Jazz Brunch brings a food-focused outing to C. Ellet’s. It is a good option for anyone planning a flavorful day or night around Atlanta.
Nirvani – A Nirvana Tribute Experience
Nirvani – A Nirvana Tribute Experience brings live music to The Masquerade – Purgatory. Add this show to your August plans if you are looking for a concert night in Atlanta.
Rum & Reggae
Rum & Reggae takes over New Realm Brewing Co. for a lively night out. Add it to your calendar if you are looking for music, dancing, or a social Atlanta experience.
Run for East Lake 5K & Fun Run
Head to Drew Charter School for Run for East Lake 5K & Fun Run. This is a strong pick for sports fans looking for an energetic Atlanta outing.
Spirit of a Fighter Revolution
Head to AFighter4Life Boxing & Fitness for Spirit of a Fighter Revolution. This is a strong pick for sports fans looking for an energetic Atlanta outing.
The Dream 2026 Gala
The Dream 2026 Gala takes place at Woodruff Arts Center, adding arts, ideas, performance, or community programming to Atlanta’s August calendar.
August 8 through 9
Atlanta Food Lovers Festival
Atlanta Food Lovers Festival brings a food-focused outing to Piedmont Park. It is a good option for anyone planning a flavorful day or night around Atlanta.
August 9
Farmers Market
Farmers Market brings shopping and local finds to The Battery. It is an easy addition to a weekend outing.
August 9 through 14
Atlanta Tech Week
Atlanta Tech Week takes place at Atlanta Tech Park, adding arts, ideas, performance, or community programming to Atlanta’s August calendar.
August 12
Facts Only Trivia: Happy Birthday Hip-Hop
Facts Only Trivia: Happy Birthday Hip-Hop takes over Westside Motor Lounge for a lively night out. Add it to your calendar if you are looking for music, dancing, or a social Atlanta experience.
August 12 through 13
RenderATL Conference
RenderATL Conference takes place at AmericasMart, adding arts, ideas, performance, or community programming to Atlanta’s August calendar.
August 12 through 16
NABJ 2026 Convention & Career Fair
NABJ 2026 Convention & Career Fair takes place at Atlanta Marriott Marquis, adding arts, ideas, performance, or community programming to Atlanta’s August calendar.
August 13
Isaiah Rashad
Isaiah Rashad brings live music to Coca-Cola Roxy. Add this show to your August plans if you are looking for a concert night in Atlanta.
Royal Coda: Nights of the Blue Swan 2026
Royal Coda: Nights of the Blue Swan 2026 brings live music to The Masquerade – Hell. Add this show to your August plans if you are looking for a concert night in Atlanta.
August 14
Atlanta Falcons vs. Denver Broncos
Head to Mercedes-Benz Stadium for Atlanta Falcons vs. Denver Broncos. This is a strong pick for sports fans looking for an energetic Atlanta outing.
Ella Mai
Ella Mai brings live music to Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park. Add this show to your August plans if you are looking for a concert night in Atlanta.
Keep It Positive, Sweetie Live
Keep It Positive, Sweetie Live takes place at Buckhead Theatre, adding arts, ideas, performance, or community programming to Atlanta’s August calendar.
August 15
Claressa Shields vs. Kaye Scott
Head to State Farm Arena for Claressa Shields vs. Kaye Scott. This is a strong pick for sports fans looking for an energetic Atlanta outing.
ShedFest Atlanta
ShedFest Atlanta comes to Pullman Yards with a festival experience for locals and visitors. Check the event page for schedules, admission details, and updates.
August 15 through 16
Atlanta Chinese Dance Company: Chinese American Journeys
Atlanta Chinese Dance Company: Chinese American Journeys takes place at Emory Performing Arts Studio, adding arts, ideas, performance, or community programming to Atlanta’s August calendar.
Piedmont Park Arts Festival
Piedmont Park Arts Festival comes to Piedmont Park with a festival experience for locals and visitors. Check the event page for schedules, admission details, and updates.
August 18
Don Toliver: Nitrous – Octane Tour
Don Toliver: Nitrous – Octane Tour brings live music to State Farm Arena. Add this show to your August plans if you are looking for a concert night in Atlanta.
I Said What I Said
I Said What I Said takes place at Buckhead Theatre, adding arts, ideas, performance, or community programming to Atlanta’s August calendar.
Sommelier Showdown – The Final Round
Sommelier Showdown – The Final Round brings a food-focused outing to Le Bon Nosh. It is a good option for anyone planning a flavorful day or night around Atlanta.
August 19
Science on Tap: The Right Whale
Science on Tap: The Right Whale takes place at Georgia Aquarium, adding arts, ideas, performance, or community programming to Atlanta’s August calendar.
The Christi Show: Ms. Shirleen
The Christi Show: Ms. Shirleen comes to City Winery Atlanta for a night of laughs and live entertainment.
August 19 through 21
ADAC Fall Sample Sale
ADAC Fall Sample Sale brings shopping and local finds to Atlanta Decorative Arts Center. It is an easy addition to a weekend outing.
August 20
Buddy Guy 90
Buddy Guy 90 brings live music to Atlanta Symphony Hall. Add this show to your August plans if you are looking for a concert night in Atlanta.
August 21 through 30
17th Annual BronzeLens Film Festival
17th Annual BronzeLens Film Festival comes to Multiple Atlanta Venues with a festival experience for locals and visitors. Check the event page for schedules, admission details, and updates.
August 22
24th Annual Adams Realtors Run for the Park 5K
Head to Grant Park / Zoo Atlanta for 24th Annual Adams Realtors Run for the Park 5K. This is a strong pick for sports fans looking for an energetic Atlanta outing.
Bruce Bruce & Friends – Uncorked 2026
Bruce Bruce & Friends – Uncorked 2026 comes to City Winery Atlanta for a night of laughs and live entertainment.
Calle 24
Calle 24 brings live music to Tabernacle. Add this show to your August plans if you are looking for a concert night in Atlanta.
Live! Marg and Taco Fest
Live! Marg and Taco Fest brings a food-focused outing to Sports & Social Atlanta. It is a good option for anyone planning a flavorful day or night around Atlanta.
Olivia Dean
Olivia Dean brings live music to State Farm Arena. Add this show to your August plans if you are looking for a concert night in Atlanta.
Summer of Stillness
Summer of Stillness takes place at Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead with a wellness-focused experience designed for a restorative August outing.
The Isley Brothers & The O’Jays
The Isley Brothers & The O’Jays brings live music to Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park. Add this show to your August plans if you are looking for a concert night in Atlanta.
Twankle & Glisten
Twankle & Glisten brings live music to The Loft. Add this show to your August plans if you are looking for a concert night in Atlanta.
Will Swinton
Will Swinton brings live music to The Masquerade – Purgatory. Add this show to your August plans if you are looking for a concert night in Atlanta.
August 22 through 23
Grant Park Summer Shade Festival
Grant Park Summer Shade Festival comes to Grant Park with a festival experience for locals and visitors. Check the event page for schedules, admission details, and updates.
August 28
Big Questions, Cool Drinks
Big Questions, Cool Drinks takes place at Wild Heaven West End, adding arts, ideas, performance, or community programming to Atlanta’s August calendar.
HBCU Night at the Braves Game
Head to Truist Park for HBCU Night at the Braves Game. This is a strong pick for sports fans looking for an energetic Atlanta outing.
August 29
2026 Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge
Head to Center Parc Stadium for 2026 Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge. This is a strong pick for sports fans looking for an energetic Atlanta outing.
The Pastor Troy Pep Rally
The Pastor Troy Pep Rally brings live music to Center Stage. Add this show to your August plans if you are looking for a concert night in Atlanta.
The R&B Lovers Tour
The R&B Lovers Tour brings live music to State Farm Arena. Add this show to your August plans if you are looking for a concert night in Atlanta.
August 30
Asake
Asake brings live music to State Farm Arena. Add this show to your August plans if you are looking for a concert night in Atlanta.
Vegan Life Festival
Vegan Life Festival comes to 294 Hamilton E Holmes Dr NW with a festival experience for locals and visitors. Check the event page for schedules, admission details, and updates.
More Things to Do in Atlanta in August 2026
August is also a great time to explore the BeltLine, Atlanta’s parks, museums, food halls, and neighborhood destinations. If you are watching your budget, save our guide to free things to do in Atlanta. Food lovers can also explore the city with one of these Atlanta food tours.
Event details can change, so use each linked event page to confirm times, ticket availability, age restrictions, and venue policies before you go.
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Atlanta Events in August 2026
From festivals and concerts to food events, comedy, sports, markets, and cultural experiences, August offers plenty of ways to fill your calendar. Bookmark this guide and check back for more Atlanta event ideas.
