May 21, 2026 - Things to Do

Weekend events: Atlanta Jazz Festival, MomoCon, Brew at the Zoo

Kristal Dixon

Two cosplayers pose at a convention: left, a man in grey-red armor holding a blue crystal staff; right, a smiling blonde woman in a black-gold corset costume with a large hat. — MomoCon returns to the Georgia World Congress Center May 21-24, 2026. Photo: Courtesy of MomoCon

It's Memorial Day weekend in Atlanta, and there's something to do for every cosplayer, beer lover and jazz fan in your life.

Here are some events to add to your plans:

🧝 MomoCon is back for its 21st year at the Georgia World Congress Center.

From Thursday through Sunday, this highly-anticipated event brings together fans and cosplayers to celebrate animation, gaming, visual arts and music.
Organizers said 60,000 guests attended last year.

🎷 The 49th annual Atlanta Jazz Festival returns to Piedmont Park with three days of free performances by The Roots, Esperanza Spalding and others. (Sat.-Mon.)

🏀 The Atlanta Dream hosts the Dallas Wings (Fri.) and Phoenix Mercury (Sun.) at Gateway Center Arena.

🍺 Sip beer and marvel at the wildlife at Zoo Atlanta's Brew at the Zoo fundraiser. (Sat.)

💃 If partying in the morning is your jam, then check out the ATL AM Rave — complete with coffee and vibes. (Sat.)

🎸 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees The Black Crowes bring the Southern Hospitality tour to Ameris Bank Amphitheater. (Sat.)

⚾ The Braves host the Nationals this weekend at Truist Park. (Fri.-Sun.)

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Weekend events: Atlanta Jazz Festival, MomoCon, Brew at the Zoo

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