Weekend events: Ludacris, The Beach Boys, final World Cup games

Kristal Dixon

A man dressed in blue jean vest, blue jean shorts and a white shirt sings on stage as a large crowd watches. — Ludacris performs during FIFA Fan Festival 2026 at Centennial Olympic Park on Tuesday, July 14 in Atlanta. Photo: Courtesy of Prince Williams/Getty Images

It's summer time in Atlanta, but don't let the heat and humidity keep you from enjoying the city.

Hydrate, put on some sunscreen and check out these events:

🏖️ Take a trip down memory lane with The Beach Boys, who will take the stage at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center. (Fri.)

🎸 AJ Ghent & His Singing Guitar take over the Tabernacle. (Fri.)

⚾ The Braves play the Texas Rangers in a three-game series at Truist Park. (Fri.-Sun.)

🎤 State Farm Arena will host J.Cole's The Fall-Off Tour. (Fri.-Sat.)

🎶 That will be followed by Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire's Sing A Song All Night Long Tour. (Sun.)

🌭 The Great Food Truck Tour makes a stop at Atlantic Station. (Fri.)

👻 Little 5 Points brings a sampling of spooky season with the 2026 Monster Ball. (Sat.)

🥇 Learn more about how the 1996 Olympic Games landed in Atlanta with a screening of "The Games in Black and White." (Sat.)

⚽ You have two more days to check out the last two World Cup games at Decatur WatchFest. Note that Sunday's concert featuring the Indigo Girls is sold out. (Sat.-Sun.)

🎉 Watch the final World Cup match at the free Celebration of Soccer & Sound festival at Piedmont Park. Rapper Ludacris will headline the show. (Sun.)

🏀 The Atlanta Dream host Chicago Sky at Gateway Center Arena. (Sun.)

💍 Getting married, but you haven't a clue how to start planning? Check out the Lanier Islands Resort Bridal & Wedding Expo. (Sun.)

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Weekend events: Ludacris, The Beach Boys, final World Cup games

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