Dec 5, 2025 - Things to Do

Weekend events: SEC Championship, holiday concerts

Kristal Dixon

A football player wearing a red Georgia Bulldogs jersey and helmet attempts to hold back a defensive player as he runs the ball on a field. — Running back Chauncey Bowens (right) of the Georgia Bulldogs is tracked down by defensive back Bray Hubbard of the Alabama Crimson Tide during the Sept. 27 game at Sanford Stadium. Photo: Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

The weather won't be ideal, but don't let that ruin your weekend. Get out there and check out what's happening with these events:

🎶 Atlanta Gay Men's Chorus presents its 45th annual holiday concert at the Cathedral of St. Philip. (Fri.)

🏀 The Hawks host the Denver Nuggets at State Farm Arena. (Fri.)

🎭 Black Nativity, the retelling of the birth of Jesus based on a play written by Langston Hughes, is now on stage at the Ferst Center for the Arts. (through Dec. 21)

🎼 Spelman and Morehouse colleges will host their 99th annual Christmas Carol Concerts. (Fri.-Sun.)

🎅 Shop for gifts, snap pics with Santa and take guided tours at Oakland Cemetery's Holiday Spirit celebration. (Fri.-Sat.)

🏈 UGA and Alabama will battle for the SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. A single ticket on the resale market is going for more than $200. (Sat.)

🎄 The city of College Park hosts its 49th annual Christmas parade. (Sat.)

🕎 Sparkle Sandy Springs features a night-time holiday parade, inflatables, a tree and menorah lighting and a gift market. (Sun.)

🎵 For the gospel music fans, Amy Grant, Cece Winans and Michael W. Smith will bring their Christmas Tour to Fox Theatre. (Sat.)

🎤 Atlanta rapper Gunna's Wun World Tour makes a stop at State Farm Arena. (Sun.)

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