Plan your weekend in Atlanta

Find concerts, sports, comedy and theatre in Atlanta for October 18 – October 18. Listings use the venue’s local date and are ordered by start time. Choose an event to review available tickets on CatchMovement, then continue with your selected seller. Prices and availability may change before checkout.


Atlanta events this weekend

Atlanta weekends start early and run late. Friday after-work happy hours along Peachtree in Midtown and on the Westside Provisions strip fill by 5 pm, and the first theater curtains and comedy sets go up around 7.

Arena tours at State Farm Arena and stadium shows at Mercedes-Benz Stadium typically start between 7:30 and 8, with Fox Theatre and Tabernacle headliners running doors at 7 and the main act around 9. Saturdays are the heaviest night of the week — expect every major venue booked, often with multiple shows in the same building, and the Edgewood District clubs going past 3 am.

Sundays skew toward Falcons home games at Mercedes-Benz from September through January, Braves day games at Truist Park in summer, and matinee programming at the Fox and Alliance Theatre. Edgewood District is the default Friday and Saturday move for nightlife.

Edgewood Lounge, the Sound Table, Joystick Gamebar, and the Hard Rock Cafe nearby cluster within a few blocks, and the strip stays packed from 10 pm onward. Buckhead is the older and more upscale alternative, anchored by Tongue & Groove on Piedmont and the rooftop bars along East Paces Ferry.

Sunday brunch is its own institution here. Midtown brunches around 10th Street and Piedmont — Empire State South, Park Bar, and the brunch run along Peachtree — book up by mid-morning.

Westside Provisions on Howell Mill runs a more relaxed brunch slate with patio seating, and Ponce City Market's food hall handles the casual walk-in crowd. Build the rest of Sunday around a Falcons game, a Braves day game in season, or a matinee at the Fox.

What's on by month

October

A3C Festival in early October runs hip-hop showcases, panels, and industry events across multiple venues citywide. Atlanta Pride takes over Piedmont Park for the second weekend of October with the parade on Sunday — the largest Pride event in the Southeast. The Hawks NBA regular season opens at State Farm Arena late in the month. Falcons home games continue. Halloween events fill clubs and bars in Edgewood, Buckhead, and Midtown the weekend closest to October 31st.

November

Falcons and Hawks are both deep into their home schedules. Atlanta Christmas Lights begin at Centennial Olympic Park, the Atlanta Botanical Garden's Garden Lights at Piedmont Park (one of the biggest holiday light installations in the country), and Stone Mountain's Stone Mountain Christmas. The Macy's Great Tree at Lenox Square lights on Thanksgiving night. Restaurant reservations book up around the SEC Championship Game in early December (held annually at Mercedes-Benz Stadium).

Frequently asked questions

What's happening in Atlanta this weekend?▼
8 live events are on sale in Atlanta for October 18 – October 18 — including 5 concerts, 2 sports games, and 1 other live event. Check the grid above for the full list with live ticket prices.
What concerts are in Atlanta this weekend?▼
5 concerts are on sale in Atlanta for October 18 – October 18. The earliest weekend dates surface at the top of the grid; full pricing, venue, and start times appear on each card. For a broader view, jump to Atlanta's main events page or /concerts.
Where can I find cheap tickets for Atlanta this weekend?▼
Sort the grid above by price, or open /atlanta/cheap-tickets, which lists the same Atlanta inventory filtered to the lowest listed starting prices. Prices are the seller's listed starting price and can change before checkout.
What time do Atlanta weekend concerts and games start?▼
Each event card above shows the listed start time in Atlanta's local time. Door times vary by venue and are set by the venue or seller, so check the event page before travelling.
Are weekend tickets safe to buy through this page?▼
Open an event on CatchMovement to review the available seller options. Confirm the selected seller’s delivery, refund and buyer-protection terms at checkout; they vary by provider and listing. Keep your order confirmation and use the seller’s support channel for order questions.
Is this page only concerts, or does it include sports and other events?▼
All categories — concerts, sports, comedy, theatre, family, and festivals. The grid above is the catch-all weekend feed for Atlanta. Use /concerts for live music or /sports for league and team pages.

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