Weekend Events in Metro Atlanta and North Georgia | April 3-5, 2026

Mo. Basuony

Published: April 4, 2026 7:47 AM ET

Weekend Events in Metro Atlanta and North Georgia | April 3-5, 2026

Spring brings a packed weekend for music, festivals and family outings across Metro Atlanta and North Georgia. Here are weekend events in Metro Atlanta and North Georgia for April 3–5, 2026.

Music and comedy highlights

Plenty of concerts fill venues citywide. Acts range from arena headliners to intimate club shows.

Gabriel Iglesias brings “The 1976 Tour” to State Farm Arena on April 4.
Zara Larsson performs at the Tabernacle on April 4.
William Black plays The Eastern on April 3.
Madison Cunningham appears at Variety Playhouse on April 4.
Boogie T headlines two nights, April 3–4, at Believe Music Hall.
The Format returns to The Eastern on April 4.
Drake Bell performs at City Winery on April 5.
William Black and The Format share the weekend with several local bands.

Local and specialty shows

Tribute and niche performances offer variety. Expect jam bands, bluegrass and string tributes.

Legacy & Groove, an Earth, Wind & Fire tribute by The Ray Howard Band, plays the Strand Theatre on April 3.
Pandora’s Box, an Aerosmith tribute, appears April 5 at MadLife Stage & Studios in Woodstock.
Bluegrass Night runs April 4 at Everett’s Music Barn in Suwanee.
Candlelight Concert Series offers string renditions of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons April 4–5 at The Chapel on Sycamore in Decatur.
Jazz nights take place April 4–5 at The Velvet Note in Alpharetta.
Southern Bass Revival, a 404 Day after party featuring DJ Taz, runs April 4 at 736 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE.
Comedian-packed We Them One’s Comedy Tour plays State Farm Arena April 5. Performers include Mike Epps and DC Young Fly.

Festivals, food and large gatherings

Several multi-day festivals and fairs highlight culture and cuisine. Family-friendly activities appear across venues.

Panda Fest Atlanta runs April 3–5 at Atlantic Station. Expect 80+ vendors, performances and family activities.
Wings Over North Georgia Air Show takes place April 3–4 at Richard B. Russell Regional Airport in Rome. The Thunderbirds perform.
Sandy Springs Artsapalooza runs April 4–5 at 6100 Lake Forest Drive NE. More than 150 artisan vendors will attend.
The Atlanta Fair continues through April 12 at Georgia State’s Center Parc Stadium.
Amore e Amore’s Under the Sea pop-up runs through August 31, 2026, offering seaside-themed dining in Atlanta.

Theater, visual arts and special exhibitions

Stage productions and museum exhibits offer daytime and evening options. Several shows run into mid-April.

Dog Mom runs at Horizon Theatre through April 19 in Atlanta. This is its Southeastern premiere.
iNSPIRE: Fifty Years of Innovation from Apple opens April 1 at the Mimms Museum in Roswell. The exhibit includes over 2,000 rare artifacts.
Marietta Square Art Walk returns April 3 from 5–9 p.m. The free, self-guided tour highlights local artists.
Atlanta Ballet presents Golden Hour at Cobb Energy Centre April 3–5. Christopher Wheeldon’s Within the Golden Hour debuts in Atlanta.

Family activities and community events

Outdoor screenings, seasonal festivals and holiday observances offer family-friendly plans. Many events include interactive elements.

Stone Mountain’s Easter Sunrise Service begins April 5 at 7 a.m. with summit access for attendees.
LuminoCity Dino Safari runs through April 19 at the Mall of Georgia parking lot in Buford. Attractions include animatronic dinosaurs and light tunnels.
Orchid Daze continues through April 12 at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. The display highlights a permanent collection of more than 2,000 species.
Screen on the Green resumes monthly, March–October 2026, at Atlantic Green with free outdoor movie nights.