Looking to make the most of your weekend? From concerts and comedy shows to festivals and family fun, here’s a roundup of standout events happening in and around Atlanta. (Source info based on Fox5’s “Things to Do” guide) FOX 5 Atlanta
🎵 Live Music & Concerts
In Atlanta
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Maren Morris – Dreamsicle Tour (Sept. 26 at The Tabernacle) — Country music star on her latest tour FOX 5 Atlanta
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Ben Rector (Sept. 26 at Coca-Cola Roxy, Vinings) FOX 5 Atlanta
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Indigo Girls & Melissa Etheridge — “Yes We Are Tour” (Sept. 26, Chastain Park) — Folk-rock voices together under the evening sky FOX 5 Atlanta
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A Day to Remember & Yellowcard (Sept. 26, Lakewood Amphitheatre) — High energy rock/pop-punk line up FOX 5 Atlanta
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Rilo Kiley Reunion Tour (Sept. 26, The Eastern) FOX 5 Atlanta
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Club de Vampiros & Speakeasy Present: Qual (Live) (Sept. 27, The Drunken Unicorn) — Darkwave / electronic night with DJ sets and supporting acts FOX 5 Atlanta
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Sweet Auburn Music Fest (Sept. 27–28, Atlanta) — Free multi-genre festival with food, art, live R&B / hip-hop / gospel sets FOX 5 Atlanta
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Lyle Lovett & His Acoustic Group (Sept. 28, 7 p.m., Atlanta Symphony Hall) FOX 5 Atlanta
Outside Atlanta
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Jeremy’s Ten: A Pearl Jam Tribute (Sept. 26, MadLife Stage & Studios, Woodstock) FOX 5 Atlanta
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Smooth Jazz in Mableton (Sept. 26, Church St. SW) — Free outdoor jazz concert with food trucks FOX 5 Atlanta
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Southern Surf StompFest (Sept. 27, Avondale Estates Town Green) — All-day surf music festival, family friendly FOX 5 Atlanta
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Guardians of the Jukebox (Sept. 27, Snellville) — Tribute band + food trucks, local openers FOX 5 Atlanta
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Shuckin’ Shack Fresh & Raw Tour (Sept. 27, Alpharetta) — Free benefit concert supporting cancer research, features singer-songwriters FOX 5 Atlanta
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Jack Schneider (Sept. 28, Eddie’s Attic, Decatur) — Local act promoting new work FOX 5 Atlanta
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Sounds of Georgia: A Music Review (Sept. 28, Gas South District, Duluth) — A musical journey through Georgia’s musical legacy FOX 5 Atlanta
🎭 Comedy, Theater & Film
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Josh Johnson: The Fresh “Flower” Tour (Sept. 26–27, Cobb Energy Centre) — Social commentary meets stand-up FOX 5 Atlanta
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Eddie Ifft (Sept. 26–28 at The Punchline) — Veteran comic with sharp wit and storytelling FOX 5 Atlanta
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Back to the Future: The Musical (Sept. 23–28, Fox Theatre) — The beloved film reimagined for the stage with spectacle and time travel fun FOX 5 Atlanta
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Out On Film 2025 (Sept. 25–Oct. 5, Midtown & Out Front Theatre) — LGBTQ+ film festival featuring 150+ films, panels, special guests FOX 5 Atlanta
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Atlanta Women’s Film Festival (Sept. 24–28, 7 Stages Theatre) — Celebrating women filmmakers, screenings, Q&As, panels FOX 5 Atlanta
🏟 Sports & Outdoor Events
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Atlanta Braves vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (Sept. 26–28, Truist Park) — The final regular-season home games, with promotional nights and fan events FOX 5 Atlanta
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Run, Walk, Ride for the Westside (Sept. 27) — Community 5K run/walk and biking event through historic neighborhoods of Atlanta for a revitalization cause FOX 5 Atlanta
🎉 Fairs, Festivals & Special Events
In Atlanta
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PAWS Atlanta Annual Party (Sept. 26) — Fundraiser featuring food, auctions, open bar, and pet runway FOX 5 Atlanta
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AIDS Walk Atlanta Music Festival & 5K (Sept. 27, Piedmont Park) — Walk, run, music and community support for HIV/AIDS services FOX 5 Atlanta
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German Shepherd Fest (Sept. 27, Fire Maker Brewing) — Dog-friendly festival with contests and vendor booths FOX 5 Atlanta
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Washington Park Jamboree (Sept. 27) — Free local festival with live music, food trucks and kids’ activities FOX 5 Atlanta
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1906 Atlanta Race Massacre Commemorative Mural Unveiling (Sept. 27, 2–4 p.m.) — Artist’s mural tribute, community remarks, performances FOX 5 Atlanta
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Old Fourth Ward Fall Arts Festival (Sept. 27–28, Historic Fourth Ward Park) — Arts, crafts, local food, and live acoustic performances FOX 5 Atlanta
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Sunday in the Park: Tunes from the Tombs (Sept. 28, Historic Oakland Cemetery) — Victorian-style musical festival, guided tours, family activities FOX 5 Atlanta
Outside Atlanta
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Harvest Fest at Brook Run Park (Sept. 26, Dunwoody) — Evening concert, community activities, food & autumn ambiance FOX 5 Atlanta
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Disney On Ice (Sept. 26, Gas South District, Duluth) — A magical family show with favorite Disney characters FOX 5 Atlanta
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Rocktoberfest in Ball Ground (Sept. 26–28, RockSolid Brewing) — Oktoberfest fun with live music, games, market, food, and beer special releases FOX 5 Atlanta
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Riverfest 2025: 41st Annual Arts & Crafts Show (Sept. 27–28, Canton) — More than 150 vendors, live entertainment, children’s activities FOX 5 Atlanta
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North Georgia State Fair (Through Sept. 28, Marietta) — Classic fair fun: rides, shows, exhibits, food, and family entertainment FOX 5 Atlanta
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Stone Mountain Pumpkin Festival: Play by Day, Glow by Night (Through Nov. 2) — Daytime fall activities and nighttime glowing pumpkin displays FOX 5 Atlanta
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Six Flags Fright Fest (Select nights through Nov. 2, Six Flags Over Georgia) — Spooky rides and haunted zones plus day-time family friendly options FOX 5 Atlanta
🚶♂️ Other Activities & Highlights
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Netherworld Haunted House (opens select nights, including Sept. 26–27) — Features new themed attractions including “Monsters Attack!” and “Oblivion: Return of the Mangler,” plus midways, escape rooms and more. Axios
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Pumpkin & Light Displays, Museum Exhibits & Seasonal Attractions — Ongoing fall experiences in and around metro Atlanta; plenty of options for family outings, evening strolls, and seasonal charm FOX 5 Atlanta+1
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