Local Festivals in Georgia

Participate in Local Festivals in Georgia supporting important causes and bringing your community together. These events celebrate cultural heritage while raising awareness and funds for organizations serving the community.

2026 African American Culture and Arts Festival

A celebration of the richness and diversity of African American culture through music, art, dance, food, poetry and more. Be in joy at the 2026 African American Culture and Arts Festival! Join us at Suwanee Town Center for a day filled with vibrant performances, delicious food, and beautiful artwork celebrating African American culture. Immerse yourself in the rich heritage through music, dance, poetry, food and visual arts. This is a FREE family festival in the park! You will be in joy with live performances throughout the day by local artists, singers, poets, and dancers and a live band in the evening. In addition to performances throughout the day, you will have the opportunity to purchase meals from a diversity of food vendors and support local vendors seeking to offer culturally relevant products and services. Children will also have fun as they jump on the bouncy house, play games, and participate in arts and crafts in the Kids' Zone! Wear some comfortable shoes, bring a lawn chair or blanket, and come spend the day with us in the park at Suwannee Town Center. View the program run of show, vendor map, and other festival details in BACE Magazine. BACE Magazine also highlights performing artists, vendors, AACAF café & sweets, and more. Please support artists and vendors by sharing our magazine and social media posts. We aim to bring joy to the commUNITY, so help us promote this spectacular event! Thank you!

Saturday, 03, 12.00 - Saturday, 03, 20.00 Suwanee, GA _$25

Atlanta Black Pride 2K26 - 5 Year Anniversary

Get ready to celebrate 5 years of ATLANTA BLACK PRIDE 2K26 with epic vibes and unforgettable moments! ATLANTA BLACK PRIDE 2K26 - 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY Get ready to celebrate five incredible years of love, unity, and unforgettable memories at Atlanta Black Pride 2K26! Join us in person for an epic anniversary bash filled with music, laughter, and vibes you won't forget. Whether you're here to meet new friends or reconnect with old ones, this celebration is all about YOU. Don’t miss out on the fun — let’s make this anniversary our best one yet!

Friday, 04, 21.00 - Monday, 07, 21.00 Atlanta, GA _$25

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Atlanta's Beautifully Black Children's Book Fest

Join us for a celebration -- ATLANTA'S BEAUTIFULLY BLACK CHILDREN'S BOOK FEST - a day filled with magic of stories You’re invited! Join us for the very first Atlanta’s Beautifully Black Children’s Book Festival -- a joyful celebration of stories, art, music, and community in the heart of our city. March 28, 2026 Alliance Theatre – Atlanta, GA This unforgettable day will champion the legacy of Black voices, uplift culture, and fill the city with festival vibes for ALL to celebrate — families, readers, writers and illustrators, educators, and community. Grab your crew, plan to meet up with friends, and make it a full festival day! We encourage everyone to ride MARTA for easy access to the theatre and to keep the celebration flowing. RSVP today to let us know you’re coming — and don’t forget to reserve your exclusive festival tote featuring the 2026 artwork! Limited quantities will be available, with plenty of room for author signatures on the back to make it the perfect keepsake.

Saturday, 28, 10.00 - Saturday, 28, 17.00 Atlanta, GA _$25

5th Annual Black History Parade

Black History Parade held in downtown Cartersville featuring a solid lineup of Show-style bands, classic cars, and dance teams. The 5th Annual Black History Parade is sure to entertain the whole family. Come out and enjoy beautiful floats showcasing our culture and history, along with bike clubs, Slingshots, Divine 9 representation, and so much more. After the parade, make your way to Friendship Plaza for our Black Business Showcase and Community Resource Fair. You'll find over 50 vendors showcasing their brand and a great selection of food. Music will be provided by DJ Lah-Shae and we'll have guest speakers and entertainment throughout the evening.

Saturday, 28, 13.30 - Saturday, 28, 18.00 Cartersville, GA _$25

Black History Film Festival Atlanta

Annual celebration of Black History through film, art, music and culture.

Saturday, 28, 12.00 - Saturday, 28, 18.00 Atlanta, GA _$25

Black History Film Festival - Atlanta Opening Reception

Join us for a variety of film screenings over 2 days for the 19th Annual Black History Film Festival in Atlanta. The Black History Film Festival was created by Marvin Arrington Jr in Atlanta in 2008. The festival expanded to Washington, DC in 2015 hosted by Richard Campbell. In 2024, the Black History Film Festival expanded to Miami. This year for 2026, the Black History Film Festival expands to Oakland, CA hosted by David Roach. More information to come.

Friday, 27, 17.00 - Saturday, 28, 23.30 Atlanta, GA _$25

Atlanta Jewish Storytelling Festival

Over one exciting weekend, we’ll explore stories that connect and inspire, and host activities that foster cultural awareness within the Jewish community and beyond. Join us for Spark! an evening with local storytellers who share personal stories inspired by Jewish or Jewish-related music. Whether it’s a prayer melody, a Broadway hit, a summer camp tune or even a Christmas song by Irving Berlin, music can spark a story. Storytellers include Mickey Dobrow, Samuel Frenkel, Jessica Handler, Hildee Isaacs, Faye Pous, Stacey Beth Shulman and McKenzie Wren. We’re deeply grateful to Josh Cuthbertson, founder and host of Atlanta Storytellers, for inspiring this concept.

Thursday, 08, 19.00 - Thursday, 08, 21.00 Atlanta, GA _$25

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Local Festivals in Georgia