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Lil Baby was the most Shazamed artist in Atlanta in 2022. The 28-year-old topped a list that included fellow ATLiens Future, 21 Savage and Gunna.

The big picture: Axios' Erin Davis identified songs Shazamed in Atlanta more often than anywhere else in the U.S.

Data: Chartmetric; Chart: Erin Davis/Axios Visuals

Between the lines: The study also found each city's top 10 most Shazamed artists and top 5 most Shazamed music genres.

Atlanta's top 10 artists were: Lil Baby, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Drake, Future, 21 Savage, Lil Durk, Gunna, Kodak Black, Moneybagg Yo and Kanye West.

The top five genres Shazamed were hip-hop/rap, pop, R&B/soul, rock and alternative. 

How it works: The top 100 most-Shazamed songs were identified by data provider Chartmetric for 96 cities around the U.S.

Axios compared the song rankings in each city to the average rank of those songs in the 95 other U.S. cities.

Study finds Atlanta-native Lil Baby was #1 artist Shazamed last year

The 28-year-old topped a list that included fellow ATLiens Future, 21 Savage and Gunna.

Lil Baby performs onstage during Poguelandia: An Outer Banks Experience on February 18, 2023 in Huntington Beach, California.

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Lil Baby was the most Shazamed artist in Atlanta in 2022. The 28-year-old topped a list that included fellow ATLiens Future, 21 Savage and Gunna.

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Whether you're looking for a coastal getaway or mountain retreat, here are three destinations to consider for your next weekend trip. 

If you're ready to trade in oak trees for palms for a weekend, consider visiting Charleston, about 5 hours from Atlanta. 

Stay: In a brand new tiny home in North Charleston that sleeps four. 

Prepare your taste buds for the Charleston Wine + Food festival. This year's event is March 1–5. Details.                                                                                                                                      

Hit the beach: Folly Beach, Sullivan's Island and Isle of Palms are your closest options, but Kiawah is worth the drive, too. 

exterior of lenoir in downtown charleston

Just outside Asheville in mid-October. Photo: Emma Way/Axios

Nestled in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, the vibrant city of Asheville is just under a 4-hour drive from Atlanta. 

Stay: Try this beautiful condo in downtown for $184+ per night (sleeps two).

Or check out the famous Omni Grove Park Inn if you want to splurge. 

Take in the vibrant colors of spring at the iconic Biltmore House. The event, called "Biltmore Blooms," is April 1 – May 25. Details. 

See vibrant fall colors along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Hop onto Blue Ridge Parkway and take it southwest to the Pisgah Inn. 

Hike a loop trail at Max Patch. The grassy summit provides 360-degree views of sunsets, sunrises and sky.

Explore the Biltmore Estate. Built by George Vanderbilt in the late 1800s, the Biltmore is a must-see. 

End your night at Ben’s Tune Up. DJs, sake, dancing. It’s a vibe. 

Order the Billie Holiday, the Billy Ocean, or the Billy Joel taco from Taco Billy.

Try the fried catfish and collards or smothered pork chop at Benne on Eagle, Asheville's staple soul food restaurant. 

Brevard, about 170 miles northeast of Atlanta,  is tucked away at the entrance of the lush Pisgah National Forest. 

Stay: Get 180-degree mountain views in a two-bedroom cabin just outside Brevard. Book here.

Jam out during White Squirrel Weekend. This year's event is during Memorial Day Weekend, May 26 - May 28. Details. 

Find your next read at Highland Books. Get yourself a vacation book at this nearly 50-year-old bookstore on Main Street. 

Go for a hike. I’d recommend sticking to Gorges State Park for waterfall spotting within 30 minutes of downtown.

Enjoy a milkshake at Rocky’s Grill & Soda Shop, which first opened in 1941.

Pair a beer from Oskar Blues Brewery with a burger from Chubwagon food truck. 

Try the NC mountain trout or rabbit gumbo at The Square Root. 

3 must-do weekend trips within 5 hours of Atlanta

Whether you're looking for a coastal getaway or mountain retreat, here are three destinations to consider for your next weekend trip.

Downtown Brevard, NC. Photo: Emma Way/Axios

Whether you&#x27;re looking for a coastal getaway or mountain retreat, here are three destinations to consider for your next weekend trip. <h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]">1. Charleston</h2><figure><img alt="" height="1080" id="ade06681-0925-48c2-bd2d-3d1b276e8594" src="https://images.axios.com/vwtQ2u1t2ujaSU276Qag-htrNCM=/2023/01/12/1673488623929.png" width="1920"/><figcaption>Photo: Jen Ashley/Axios</figcaption></figure>If you&#x27;re ready to trade in oak trees for palms for a weekend, consider visiting Charleston, about 5 hours from Atlanta. Stay: In a brand new tiny home in North Charleston that sleeps four. <ul><li>Book <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="here" data-vars-click-url="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/45115976?check_in=2023-02-03&amp;check_out=2023-02-05&amp;guests=1&amp;adults=1&amp;s=67&amp;unique_share_id=f45cddd2-4940-4645-8582-0a29dcba0e08" data-vars-content-id="7a9f89bf-54f7-4e81-9960-60a60dbcdc84" data-vars-headline="3 must-do weekend trips within 5 hours of Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/45115976?check_in=2023-02-03&amp;check_out=2023-02-05&amp;guests=1&amp;adults=1&amp;s=67&amp;unique_share_id=f45cddd2-4940-4645-8582-0a29dcba0e08" target="_blank">here</a>.</li></ul>Do: <ul><li>Prepare your taste buds for the Charleston Wine + Food festival. This year&#x27;s event is March 1–5. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Details" data-vars-click-url="https://charlestonwineandfood.com/about/" data-vars-content-id="7a9f89bf-54f7-4e81-9960-60a60dbcdc84" data-vars-headline="3 must-do weekend trips within 5 hours of Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://charlestonwineandfood.com/about/" target="_blank">Details</a>. </li><li>Hit the beach: Folly Beach, Sullivan&#x27;s Island and Isle of Palms are your closest options, but Kiawah is worth the drive, too. </li><li>Take a 90-minute harbor cruise. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Details" data-vars-click-url="https://charlestonharbortours.com/tours-cruises/daily-harbor-tours/" data-vars-content-id="7a9f89bf-54f7-4e81-9960-60a60dbcdc84" data-vars-headline="3 must-do weekend trips within 5 hours of Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://charlestonharbortours.com/tours-cruises/daily-harbor-tours/" target="_blank">Details</a>.</li></ul>Eat:<ul><li>Order the space potato at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="167 raw" data-vars-click-url="https://167raw.com/charleston/" data-vars-content-id="7a9f89bf-54f7-4e81-9960-60a60dbcdc84" data-vars-headline="3 must-do weekend trips within 5 hours of Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://167raw.com/charleston/" target="_blank">167 raw</a>. </li><li>Dine by the water at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Fleet Landing" data-vars-click-url="https://fleetlanding.net/" data-vars-content-id="7a9f89bf-54f7-4e81-9960-60a60dbcdc84" data-vars-headline="3 must-do weekend trips within 5 hours of Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://fleetlanding.net/" target="_blank">Fleet Landing</a>.</li><li>Try upscale southern food at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Lenoir" data-vars-click-url="https://www.dineatlenoir.com/" data-vars-content-id="7a9f89bf-54f7-4e81-9960-60a60dbcdc84" data-vars-headline="3 must-do weekend trips within 5 hours of Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.dineatlenoir.com/" target="_blank">Lenoir</a>.</li></ul><figure><img alt="exterior of lenoir in downtown charleston" height="4032" id="2dbd0961-4c13-45da-9e81-2b59484393f5" src="https://images.axios.com/PNXgeAhjtohbn1PewOJruuo3kI0=/2023/01/23/1674498318818.jpg" width="3024"/><figcaption>Photo: Bri Crane/Axios</figcaption></figure><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Full Charleston guide here" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2022/11/10/a-guide-to-charleston-sc-45-hours-from-raleigh" data-vars-content-id="7a9f89bf-54f7-4e81-9960-60a60dbcdc84" data-vars-headline="3 must-do weekend trips within 5 hours of Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2022/11/10/a-guide-to-charleston-sc-45-hours-from-raleigh" target="_self">Full Charleston guide here</a><h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]">2. Asheville</h2><figure><img alt="blue ridge views" height="933" id="ddc2b071-c457-436b-861f-25421f49839d" src="https://images.axios.com/gtup0yrUrSF3lLLeTbeB_rHoFeM=/2023/01/23/1674504506510.jpg" width="700"/><figcaption>Just outside Asheville in mid-October. Photo: Emma Way/Axios</figcaption></figure>Nestled in North Carolina&#x27;s Blue Ridge Mountains, the vibrant city of Asheville is just under a 4-hour drive from Atlanta. Stay: Try <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="this beautiful condo" data-vars-click-url="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/29871451?source_impression_id=p3_1601337736_ohsqzZFCFOOk96cz" data-vars-content-id="7a9f89bf-54f7-4e81-9960-60a60dbcdc84" data-vars-headline="3 must-do weekend trips within 5 hours of Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/29871451?source_impression_id=p3_1601337736_ohsqzZFCFOOk96cz" target="_blank">this beautiful condo</a> in downtown for $184+ per night (sleeps two).<ul><li>Or check out the famous <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Omni Grove Park Inn" data-vars-click-url="https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park?utm_source=gmblisting&amp;utm_medium=organic" data-vars-content-id="7a9f89bf-54f7-4e81-9960-60a60dbcdc84" data-vars-headline="3 must-do weekend trips within 5 hours of Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park?utm_source=gmblisting&amp;utm_medium=organic" target="_blank">Omni Grove Park Inn</a> if you want to splurge. </li></ul>Do:<ul><li>Take in the vibrant colors of spring at the iconic Biltmore House. The event, called &quot;Biltmore Blooms,&quot; is April 1 – May 25. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Details" data-vars-click-url="https://www.biltmore.com/things-to-do/events/spring/" data-vars-content-id="7a9f89bf-54f7-4e81-9960-60a60dbcdc84" data-vars-headline="3 must-do weekend trips within 5 hours of Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.biltmore.com/things-to-do/events/spring/" target="_blank">Details</a>. </li><li>See vibrant fall colors along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Hop onto Blue Ridge Parkway and take it southwest to the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Pisgah Inn" data-vars-click-url="https://www.pisgahinn.com/" data-vars-content-id="7a9f89bf-54f7-4e81-9960-60a60dbcdc84" data-vars-headline="3 must-do weekend trips within 5 hours of Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.pisgahinn.com/" target="_blank">Pisgah Inn</a>. </li><li>Hike a loop trail at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Max Patch" data-vars-click-url="https://www.maxpatch.org/" data-vars-content-id="7a9f89bf-54f7-4e81-9960-60a60dbcdc84" data-vars-headline="3 must-do weekend trips within 5 hours of Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.maxpatch.org/" target="_blank">Max Patch</a>. The grassy summit provides 360-degree views of sunsets, sunrises and sky.</li><li>Explore the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Biltmore Estate" data-vars-click-url="https://www.biltmore.com/" data-vars-content-id="7a9f89bf-54f7-4e81-9960-60a60dbcdc84" data-vars-headline="3 must-do weekend trips within 5 hours of Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.biltmore.com/" target="_blank">Biltmore Estate</a>. Built by George Vanderbilt in the late 1800s, the Biltmore is a must-see. </li><li>End your night at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Ben’s Tune Up" data-vars-click-url="http://www.benstuneup.com/" data-vars-content-id="7a9f89bf-54f7-4e81-9960-60a60dbcdc84" data-vars-headline="3 must-do weekend trips within 5 hours of Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="http://www.benstuneup.com/" target="_blank">Ben’s Tune Up</a>. DJs, sake, dancing. It’s a vibe. </li></ul>Eat:<ul><li>Order the Billie Holiday, the Billy Ocean, or the Billy Joel taco from <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Taco Billy" data-vars-click-url="https://tacobilly.com/" data-vars-content-id="7a9f89bf-54f7-4e81-9960-60a60dbcdc84" data-vars-headline="3 must-do weekend trips within 5 hours of Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://tacobilly.com/" target="_blank">Taco Billy</a>.</li><li>Try the fried catfish and collards or smothered pork chop at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Benne on Eagle" data-vars-click-url="https://www.benneoneagle.com/" data-vars-content-id="7a9f89bf-54f7-4e81-9960-60a60dbcdc84" data-vars-headline="3 must-do weekend trips within 5 hours of Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.benneoneagle.com/" target="_blank">Benne on Eagle</a>, Asheville&#x27;s staple soul food restaurant. </li><li>Get Indian street food at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Chai Pani" data-vars-click-url="https://www.chaipani.com/asheville" data-vars-content-id="7a9f89bf-54f7-4e81-9960-60a60dbcdc84" data-vars-headline="3 must-do weekend trips within 5 hours of Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.chaipani.com/asheville" target="_blank">Chai Pani</a>.</li></ul><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Full Asheville guide here" data-vars-click-url="https://charlotte.axios.com/233464/asheville-getaway-30-things-to-do-in-n-c-s-coolest-mountain-city/#_ga=2.201622737.156065525.1673289429-1689608417.1650049579" data-vars-content-id="7a9f89bf-54f7-4e81-9960-60a60dbcdc84" data-vars-headline="3 must-do weekend trips within 5 hours of Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://charlotte.axios.com/233464/asheville-getaway-30-things-to-do-in-n-c-s-coolest-mountain-city/#_ga=2.201622737.156065525.1673289429-1689608417.1650049579" target="_blank">Full Asheville guide here</a><h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]">3. Brevard</h2><figure><img alt="" height="975" id="0622e545-71ad-41f9-b187-25ce01aaee85" src="https://images.axios.com/L-ewS2UiGBqF5b8vf4rOESvPSbw=/2023/01/11/1673472856286.jpg" width="1300"/><figcaption>Photo: Emma Way/Axios</figcaption></figure>Brevard, about 170 miles northeast of Atlanta, is tucked away at the entrance of the lush Pisgah National Forest. Stay: Get 180-degree mountain views in a two-bedroom cabin just outside Brevard. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Book here" data-vars-click-url="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/19921835?federated_search_id=e75a2620-14ac-4e36-8185-94d00f4b0de5&amp;source_impression_id=p3_1651674270_yATC0iqhMswNIW9H" data-vars-content-id="7a9f89bf-54f7-4e81-9960-60a60dbcdc84" data-vars-headline="3 must-do weekend trips within 5 hours of Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/19921835?federated_search_id=e75a2620-14ac-4e36-8185-94d00f4b0de5&amp;source_impression_id=p3_1651674270_yATC0iqhMswNIW9H" target="_blank">Book here</a>.Do:<ul><li>Jam out during White Squirrel Weekend. This year&#x27;s event is during Memorial Day Weekend, May 26 - May 28. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Details" data-vars-click-url="https://brevardnc.org/whitesquirrelweekend/" data-vars-content-id="7a9f89bf-54f7-4e81-9960-60a60dbcdc84" data-vars-headline="3 must-do weekend trips within 5 hours of Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://brevardnc.org/whitesquirrelweekend/" target="_blank">Details</a>. </li><li>Find your next read at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Highland Books" data-vars-click-url="http://highlandbooksonline.com/" data-vars-content-id="7a9f89bf-54f7-4e81-9960-60a60dbcdc84" data-vars-headline="3 must-do weekend trips within 5 hours of Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="http://highlandbooksonline.com/" target="_blank">Highland Books</a>. Get yourself a vacation book at this nearly 50-year-old bookstore on Main Street. </li><li>Go for a hike. I’d recommend sticking to Gorges State Park for waterfall spotting within 30 minutes of downtown.</li></ul>Eat:<ul><li>Enjoy a milkshake at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Rocky’s Grill &amp; Soda Shop" data-vars-click-url="http://rockysnc.com/" data-vars-content-id="7a9f89bf-54f7-4e81-9960-60a60dbcdc84" data-vars-headline="3 must-do weekend trips within 5 hours of Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="http://rockysnc.com/" target="_blank">Rocky’s Grill &amp; Soda Shop</a>, which first opened in 1941.</li><li>Pair a beer from <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Oskar Blues Brewery" data-vars-click-url="https://www.oskarblues.com/location/brevard-nc-oskar-blues-taproom/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=Yext" data-vars-content-id="7a9f89bf-54f7-4e81-9960-60a60dbcdc84" data-vars-headline="3 must-do weekend trips within 5 hours of Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.oskarblues.com/location/brevard-nc-oskar-blues-taproom/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=Yext" target="_blank">Oskar Blues Brewery</a> with a burger from Chubwagon food truck. </li><li>Try the NC mountain trout or rabbit gumbo at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Square Root" data-vars-click-url="https://www.squarerootrestaurant.com/home" data-vars-content-id="7a9f89bf-54f7-4e81-9960-60a60dbcdc84" data-vars-headline="3 must-do weekend trips within 5 hours of Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.squarerootrestaurant.com/home" target="_blank">The Square Root</a>. </li></ul><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Full Brevard guide here" data-vars-click-url="https://charlotte.axios.com/295203/weekend-getaway-brevard-north-carolina-waterfalls-cabin/" data-vars-content-id="7a9f89bf-54f7-4e81-9960-60a60dbcdc84" data-vars-headline="3 must-do weekend trips within 5 hours of Atlanta" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://charlotte.axios.com/295203/weekend-getaway-brevard-north-carolina-waterfalls-cabin/" target="_blank">Full Brevard guide here</a>

Things to Do

Believe it or not, people living in metro Atlanta and North Georgia do have a handful of options for those wanting to take a quick ski trip. 

Of note: Remember, the Southeast isn't Colorado. You'll likely find manmade snow and less hair-raising runs than you'd experience out west. 

Yes, but: These spots are just a short drive away, relatively inexpensive and can make a fun overnight trip.

Pro-tip: Many of the resorts have webcams you can monitor to gauge whether there's enough snow to make the trip.

Here are three ski resorts located within four hours of Atlanta.

Opening: Hopefully this weekend! Check their Facebook page.

Cost: Single-day lift tickets and rentals for adults start at $80 and $54 for children. 

Number of lifts/slopes: 1 lift, 1 tube run.

Other activities: Tubing, dining, lodging.

Cost: Daytime lift tickets and rentals start at $76 for adults and $59 for children.

Number of lifts/slopes: 5 lifts, 18 slopes

Cost: Single-day lift tickets start at $49 for adults and $39 for children and seniors. Equipment rental is $35 for skiing, $40 for snowboarding. 

Number of lifts/slopes: 5 lifts, 10 slopes

Other activities: Ice skating, retail and dining. 

3 places to ski and snowboard within 4 hours of Atlanta

Believe it or not, people living in Atlanta do have a handful of options for taking a quick ski trip.

Football. Barbecue. Skiing? Believe it or not, people living in metro Atlanta and North Georgia do have a handful of options for those wanting to take a quick ski trip.

College hoops are finally back. To celebrate, we made a shortlist of the most intriguing men's basketball games in Georgia this season. 

Unfortunately, Georgia Tech and Georgia are projected to be the worst teams in the ACC and SEC respectively, so this game will probably be the highlight of the season for the winner. 

Ways to watch: Watch on ESPN 2 or buy tickets here.

The Yellow Jackets actually beat Duke the last time the two teams met in Atlanta. Will lighting strike twice?

Ways to watch: Watch on ACC Network or buy tickets here.

The Bulldogs will try to keep the game interesting against Final Four favorite Kentucky. 

Ways to watch: Watch on ESPN or buy tickets here.

3 Georgia college basketball games we're watching

These are the most intriguing games in Georgia this season.

Georgia Tech head coach Josh Pastner. Photo: Sarah Stier/Getty Images

Georgia

College hoops are finally back. To celebrate, we made a shortlist of the most intriguing men&#x27;s basketball games in Georgia this season.

New year, new dates to lock into the calendar now. Here’s what to look forward to in Atlanta in 2023. 

The nearly 40-year-old sci-fi convention that brings together geeks, cosplayers and gawkers returns to Downtown Atlanta. Expect days of panels and seminars about comic book characters to space travel, and nights of costumed revelry.

Where: Hotels including the Hyatt Regency, Marriott Marquis, Westin Peachtree Plaza and others.

Details: Tickets and additional information is here.

🎭 Feb. 21–26: Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

Details: The broadway musical about the journey of a woman who would become the Queen of Rock n’ Roll will be playing at Fox Theatre. 

Details: Gather at Atlanta Motor Speedway for Spring 2023 NASCAR Weekend.

🎞 April 20–30: Atlanta Film Festival

Details: One of the region's largest celebrations of film includes in-person dialog with filmmakers and opportunities to network.

🎤 April 28-30: Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour

Details: The 11-time Grammy winner will be performing her entire catalog of albums for three nights at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Tickets are still available on resale sites.

🎶 May 5–7: Shaky Knees Music Festival

Details: The Killers, Muse and The Lumineers will headline this year's festival, located at Central Park. 

🏃‍♂️ July 4: Peachtree Road Race

Details: Registration for this 10k will open in March.

🐝 Aug. 11-14: Beyoncé: Renaissance World Tour

Details: Atlanta will be host to three shows during Queen B's highly anticipated tour for her 4-time Grammy-winning album "Renaissance." 

🎡 Sept. 21–Oct. 1: North Georgia State Fair

Details: The North Georgia State Fair turns 90 this year. Check here for tickets and updates. 

Details: The 17th annual Horror Film Festival takes place at Rolecall Theater this year. Film submissions are open through September.

🏳️‍🌈 Oct. 14–15: Atlanta Pride

Details: This year's festival will be at Piedmont Park in the fall. Stay tuned here for details.

12 biggest events in Atlanta this year

Mark your calendar for these can't-miss events.

A group of people dressed as vikings and holding a sign saying "Make Wessex Great Again" pose for a photographer during a parade

Cosplayers dressed as vikings walk in the 2022 Dragon Con Parade. Photo: Paras Griffin/Getty Images