Atlanta's can't-miss events of 2024
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Pull out your calendars, dear reader. We're making plans.
Why it matters: To live in Atlanta is to be embarrassed with options to gather with friends and strangers in public.
🎞️ Atlanta Jewish Film Festival: World War II drama "Irena's Vow" and courtroom drama "The Goldman Case," plus a tribute to Gene Wilder, are among the dozens that are screening. (Feb. 13–March 7)
- More must-see film festivals: Atlanta Film Festival (April 25–May 5), Bronze Lens (Aug. 21–25) and Out on Film (September)
🌸 Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival: Barenaked Ladies and Live headline the city's annual music party. Past acts include Hanson and Band of Horses. (March 23–24)
🧵 Dogwood Festival: The grande dame of Atlanta's arts, music and food festivals draws attendees across metro Atlanta to shop, hang out and meander. (April 12–14)
🎉 Inman Park Festival: The king of the old-school, in-town neighborhood parties has a can't-miss, low-key parade. (April 27–28)
- Additional must-visit community fests: Kirkwood's Spring Fling (May 18) and Grant Park's Summer Shade (Aug. 24–25).
🥁 Shaky Knees: Noah Kahan, Weezer and Foo Fighters headline the heavyweight music festival. (May 3–5)
🥳 Sweet Auburn Festival: One of the city's most historic and storied streets shuts down for bands, food and more. (May 11–12)
🎸 The Rolling Stones: The legendary band, now in its sixth decade touring, comes to Mercedes-Benz. (June 7)
✊🏾 Juneteenth: Celebrate and commemorate the official emancipation of enslaved people in the United States with six stages of music, food and community. (June 14–16)
🏃 AJC Peachtree Road Race: Roughly 60,000 runners pound the city's most famous thoroughfare in the beloved 10k. (July 4)
🤖 Dragon Con: The Southeast's largest sci-fi and fantasy festival fills Downtown with costumed crowds. (Aug. 29–Sept. 2)
- Pro tip: The parade is incredible. So is watching hobbits drink Mai Tais at Trader Vic's.
🍷 Atlanta Food & Wine Festival: Tasty dishes and drinks outside during one of Atlanta's best months. (Sept. 13–15)
🏳️🌈 Pride: The citywide celebration of Atlanta's LGBTQ communities will take over Piedmont Park. (Oct. 12–13)
🎤 Oakhurst Porchfest: One family-friendly festival consumes roughly 90% of metro Atlanta's craft beer supply in a single weekend (Oct. 19)
👻 Little Five Points Parade: Scary floats designed with love, humor and creative horror. (Oct. 19–20)
What we're watching: Some events like Music Midtown, Atlanta Jazz Festival, East Atlanta Strut, Out on Film, and Chomp and Stomp haven't yet announced 2024 dates.