Events in Atlanta in May 2027
Atlanta has 12 sourced events in May 2027. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.
The Atlanta calendar for May 2027 leads with these:
- Stayin Alive: One Night Of The Bee GeesMay 1Buckhead Theatre · Source: Ticketmaster
- Winnie the PoohMay 1Goizueta Stage at Alliance Theatre · Source: SeatGeek
- Winnie the Pooh - MusicalMay 2Alliance Theatre · Source: Ticketmaster
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Sourced events
- May 3
- May 4
- May 13
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: Prokofiev's Fourth Symphony
Atlanta Symphony Hall at Woodruff Arts Center. theater.
Source: SeatGeek
- May 13
UpTempo Teen Night - Prokofiev's Fourth Symphony
Woodruff Arts Center. Music · Classical.
Source: Ticketmaster
- May 14
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- May 15
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- May 16
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Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- May 1 - May 3
Atlanta Dogwood Festival
Annual arts and crafts festival held in Piedmont Park celebrating the blooming dogwood trees with live music, food vendors, and family activities.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- May 6 - May 16
Atlanta Film Festival
A major film festival featuring independent films, documentaries, and shorts from around the world, with screenings and panel discussions.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- May 7 - May 9
Shaky Knees Music Festival
Annual indie rock music festival held in downtown Atlanta, showcasing a diverse lineup of rock, indie, and alternative bands.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Memorial Day · publicMay 31
- Long weekendMay 29–May 31
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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