Weekend Highlights: Metro Atlanta & North Georgia (Feb. 6–8, 2026)

Weekend Highlights: Metro Atlanta & North Georgia (Feb. 6–8, 2026)

Atlanta area events & activities:

🎭 Live Shows & Performances

• Arnez J at City Winery Atlanta – Comedian brings high-energy stand-up this weekend.

• “Romeo and Juliet” at Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse – Classic tragedy runs Feb. 7–March 1.

• “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 in Concert” – Film shown with live orchestra on screen.

• Riverdance at Fox Theatre – The iconic Irish dance production returns with updated choreography.

🎟 Conventions & Festivals

• DSC Convention & Sporting Expo (Feb. 6–8) – Outdoor gear, exhibits, and wildlife advocacy at the Georgia World Congress Center.

• Atlanta Oyster Festival (Feb. 7) – Fresh oysters, craft cocktails, and live music at Park Tavern.

🎨 Exhibits & Special Attractions

• Serial Killer: The Exhibition opens Feb. 7 at Pullman Yards – a research-driven look at notorious cases and psychology.

• Blazing Light: Photographs by Mimi Plumb at the High Museum of Art – A major photography exhibition exploring the American West (ongoing).

• F1 Arcade Grand Opening – Race simulators and fun for all ages through Sunday.

🎉 Other Local Activities

• SCAD TVfest (Feb. 4–6) – Panels and presentations around television production in Midtown.

• “BLKS” at Out Front Theatre (through Feb. 14) – Contemporary play exploring relationships and identity.

Gwinnett & North Georgia Highlights

• Atlanta Brick Con (Sat–Sun) – Lego building fan event at the Gas South Convention Center in Duluth.

• Lunar New Year Celebration (Feb. 7) – Family-friendly festival with traditional music & dance in Lawrenceville.

Cobb & Surrounding Counties

• The Ultimate RV Show (Feb. 5–8) – Explore camping gear and family fun at Cobb Galleria Centre.

• Gregory Porter: Love Is King Tour (Feb. 6) – Grammy-winning jazz vocalist at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.

More to Explore:

• Emory Jazz Fest (Feb. 5–7) and Pajama Concert for kids at Emory’s Carlos Museum (Feb. 6).

• Planet Ice Exhibit at Fernbank Museum of Natural History (runs through May).

• Peter and the Wolf by the DeKalb Symphony Orchestra (Feb. 8).

• Toast & Jam Jazz Brunch in Sandy Springs (Feb. 8).

• Alpharetta Polar Bear Plunge (Feb. 7) and musical performances by Alpharetta Symphony (Feb. 6).