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Atlanta's Dragon Con and Local Venues Draw Thousands Annually

Downtown gatherings and new workspaces highlight recurring festivals and performances across the city.

By Atlanta Things-to-do Desk · Published July 24, 2026

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Atlanta readies for the 2026 Dragon Con set for September 3 to 7 in Downtown Atlanta as a major arts and entertainment gathering.

The event draws attention because it joins other annual music and performance programs that keep venues active year-round in the city.

Named venues host ongoing programs

Immersive art events occur at The Supermarket while live concerts run at Terminal West and Broadway-caliber drama appears at the Fox Theatre. The Atlanta Jazz Festival took place Memorial Day weekend from May 23 to 25 as one of the nation's largest music festivals that stays free to the public. Shaky Knees Music Festival ran April 29 to May 1 at Central Park with artists including Green Day, Billy Idol and Nine Inch Nails.

Arts and Entertainment Atlanta has awarded over $150,000 in grants to 35 artists and organizations since 2020 to support cultural programming at 12 Downtown locations.

New workspaces open in Chamblee

The Spruill Center for the Arts opened 15 new artist workspaces in the former Chamblee City Hall building. This step positions Chamblee as a growing arts destination alongside established spots such as the High Museum of Art.

Upcoming comedy tours at State Farm Arena and Gas South Arena included Nate Bargatze in November 2025, Bert Kreischer in January 2026 and Katt Williams in February 2026. Residents can review schedules on discoveratlanta.com and ticketmaster.com for remaining dates and ticket options.

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