International and Cultural Events
An international city, Atlanta has many cultural events to offer. Check back here for opportunities to experience the cultures of the world right outside your door.
Come join us on August 27, 2022 from 10 AM to 4 PM as we host our second annual African American Culture and Arts Festival at Rhodes Jordan Park, in Lawrenceville, GA. This will be a free event, and all are welcome to come and enjoy our cultural festival! This will be an open-air family friendly festival that will be held in the park right next to the lake. We will have live performances throughout the day by local artists, singers, poets and dancers that will give attendees an opportunity to experience the talent and creativity of our local African American artists. We will have food trucks on site, and you will have an opportunity to meet and support local vendors seeking to offer culturally relevant products and services that cater to the African American community. So, wear some comfortable shoes, bring a lawn chair or blanket and come spend a day with us at the park. https://aacaf.net/
Festival Peachtree Latino | Sunday, August 28, 2022
Since 2000, Since it’s inception, the festival moMoved from Underground Atlanta with 60,000 in attendance to Piedmont Park in order to accommodate our festival goers. This Edition of the Festival Peachtree Latino will no doubt be even bigger and better. The Festival Peachtree Latino features world renown and local musicians, singers and performers. There are hundreds of exhibitors, family activities, arts and crafts and incredible international food for everyone to enjoy.
Piedmont Park. |. Atlanta
Since 2000, Since it’s inception, the festival moMoved from Underground Atlanta with 60,000 in attendance to Piedmont Park in order to accommodate our festival goers. This Edition of the Festival Peachtree Latino will no doubt be even bigger and better. The Festival Peachtree Latino features world renown and local musicians, singers and performers. There are hundreds of exhibitors, family activities, arts and crafts and incredible international food for everyone to enjoy.
Piedmont Park. |. Atlanta
Welcome to the 2022 Noshfest!
Temple Kol Emeth will host its annual Noshfest event on September 4-5, 2022. The free event will be held in the parking lot of the temple at 1415 Old Canton Road in Marietta.
Noshfest enters its tenth year celebrating Jewish food and culture by showcasing delicacies and activities unique to Jewish heritage and bringing together members of Cobb County’s diverse community in a fun two-day festival.
Enjoy delicious food from around the world and browse booths of interesting and unique crafts and goods. Learn about the Jewish culture through interactive exhibits and tour the sanctuary with a member of the ritual committee.
There are many events for children, including a kid’s zone complete with inflatables, games and face painting. There will be dancing and live music throughout both days. Enjoy special entertainment with bands and DJ music.
Food is the star of the event featuring vendors from throughout the area.
Admission for the event is two canned goods per family. All food collected on admission will go to MUST Ministry's effort to feed the hungry in Atlanta. Hours of the festival are 11:00 am to 5:00 pm each day.
Temple Kol Emeth will host its annual Noshfest event on September 4-5, 2022. The free event will be held in the parking lot of the temple at 1415 Old Canton Road in Marietta.
Noshfest enters its tenth year celebrating Jewish food and culture by showcasing delicacies and activities unique to Jewish heritage and bringing together members of Cobb County’s diverse community in a fun two-day festival.
Enjoy delicious food from around the world and browse booths of interesting and unique crafts and goods. Learn about the Jewish culture through interactive exhibits and tour the sanctuary with a member of the ritual committee.
There are many events for children, including a kid’s zone complete with inflatables, games and face painting. There will be dancing and live music throughout both days. Enjoy special entertainment with bands and DJ music.
Food is the star of the event featuring vendors from throughout the area.
Admission for the event is two canned goods per family. All food collected on admission will go to MUST Ministry's effort to feed the hungry in Atlanta. Hours of the festival are 11:00 am to 5:00 pm each day.
AINM Presents Around the World in the DTL!
September 9th (5pm-10pm) - 10th (2pm-10pm)
Lawrenceville Lawn | https://www.atlnightmarket.org/
The Atlanta International Night Market (AINM), a 501(c)3 nonprofit, was founded in 2016 by a group of friends from different backgrounds. All came from underrepresented communities and sought to share a more profound understanding of their cultures with the broader Atlanta community. The Atlanta International Night Market was born of a need to strengthen that awareness. With the event as a tapestry, the AINM team has woven cultural arts, education, and cuisine into a singular platform to both enrich and display the vibrant multicultural diversity that is Atlanta.
September 9th (5pm-10pm) - 10th (2pm-10pm)
Lawrenceville Lawn | https://www.atlnightmarket.org/
The Atlanta International Night Market (AINM), a 501(c)3 nonprofit, was founded in 2016 by a group of friends from different backgrounds. All came from underrepresented communities and sought to share a more profound understanding of their cultures with the broader Atlanta community. The Atlanta International Night Market was born of a need to strengthen that awareness. With the event as a tapestry, the AINM team has woven cultural arts, education, and cuisine into a singular platform to both enrich and display the vibrant multicultural diversity that is Atlanta.
Experience the rich culture of Japan, right here in Georgia!
SEPTEMBER 17 - 18, 2022. |. GAS SOUTH CONVENTION CENTER
https://www.japanfest.org/
A production of JapanFest Inc., a 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit, and supported by the Japan-America Society of Georgia and the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Georgia, we invite you to attend our yearly celebration of the longstanding, warm relationship between Japan and the United States in the Southeastern region.
SEPTEMBER 17 - 18, 2022. |. GAS SOUTH CONVENTION CENTER
https://www.japanfest.org/
A production of JapanFest Inc., a 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit, and supported by the Japan-America Society of Georgia and the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Georgia, we invite you to attend our yearly celebration of the longstanding, warm relationship between Japan and the United States in the Southeastern region.
The Atlanta Greek Festival Returns
September 23-25, 2022 | https://www.atlantagreekfestival.org/
For over four decades, our Greek Orthodox Christian community has opened its doors to host one of the city’s landmark cultural events, The Atlanta Greek Festival. We are excited to be returning in-person for the Festival. We will welcome you with the same philoxenia and kefi that Atlanta has come to know and love.
September 23-25, 2022 | https://www.atlantagreekfestival.org/
For over four decades, our Greek Orthodox Christian community has opened its doors to host one of the city’s landmark cultural events, The Atlanta Greek Festival. We are excited to be returning in-person for the Festival. We will welcome you with the same philoxenia and kefi that Atlanta has come to know and love.
Georgia Latino Film Festival, September 29 - October 2 2022
Annual film festival in highlighting Georgia’s Latin-heritage film-makers and actors.
https://filmfreeway.com/GeorgiaLatinoFilmFestival
Annual film festival in highlighting Georgia’s Latin-heritage film-makers and actors.
https://filmfreeway.com/GeorgiaLatinoFilmFestival
Atlanta Arab Festival, September 30 - October 2 2022
Annual festival of Arabic food and culture at the Alif Institute, with performances, culinary tours, exhibits, craft and other vendors, art, food and children’s activities.
https://www.alifinstitute.org/events/atlanta-arab-festival/
Annual festival of Arabic food and culture at the Alif Institute, with performances, culinary tours, exhibits, craft and other vendors, art, food and children’s activities.
https://www.alifinstitute.org/events/atlanta-arab-festival/
Dia de los Muertos Festival | Atlanta History Center
Visitors of all ages will learn about and experience a Day of the Dead festival. Guests enjoy traditional dancing, crafts, and authentic Mexican food and entertainment.
October 31, 2022. |. 2 - 5 pm
More Information: https://www.atlantahistorycenter.com/programs-events/public-programs/dia-de-los-muertos/
Visitors of all ages will learn about and experience a Day of the Dead festival. Guests enjoy traditional dancing, crafts, and authentic Mexican food and entertainment.
October 31, 2022. |. 2 - 5 pm
More Information: https://www.atlantahistorycenter.com/programs-events/public-programs/dia-de-los-muertos/
IrishFest Atlanta
The three-day fall festival features concerts, dance performances, workshops, a ceili dance, lectures, and family fun activities at various locations within Historic Roswell.
November 4-5, 2022
More Information: IrishFest Atlanta
Volunteers Needed: Contact irishfestatlanta@gmail.com
The three-day fall festival features concerts, dance performances, workshops, a ceili dance, lectures, and family fun activities at various locations within Historic Roswell.
November 4-5, 2022
More Information: IrishFest Atlanta
Volunteers Needed: Contact irishfestatlanta@gmail.com
Atlanta Christkindl Market
Find yourself taken back to an incredible, traditional German market at this year’s ATLANTA CHRISTKINDL MARKET, hosted this year at The Buckhead Village District. Meet and mingle with your family & friends, and enjoy authentic German food and beverages in a festive atmosphere. Also find great holiday gifts for your beloved ones.
November 25th – Saturday, December 24th, 2022
Daily Noon to 8 pm
Buckhead Village District, 290 East Paces Ferry Road NE / Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
Find yourself taken back to an incredible, traditional German market at this year’s ATLANTA CHRISTKINDL MARKET, hosted this year at The Buckhead Village District. Meet and mingle with your family & friends, and enjoy authentic German food and beverages in a festive atmosphere. Also find great holiday gifts for your beloved ones.
November 25th – Saturday, December 24th, 2022
Daily Noon to 8 pm
Buckhead Village District, 290 East Paces Ferry Road NE / Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta
Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta is the preeminent non-profit source for German language instruction, heritage, and cultural exposure in the southeastern United States. They deliver multi-level, certified language courses and mission-centric programs that foster communication, education, collaboration, and cultural exchange for passionate learners for whom German is not their first language and natives of German-speaking countries and people residing in the Southeastern United States interested in or affiliated with Germany or Europe through heritage, career, or personal experiences. They provide experiences to enhance learning and the development of personal and professional relationships.
More information: https://german-institute.org/
2023 Dates Announced Soon
https://www.goethefruehlingsfest.com
Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta is the preeminent non-profit source for German language instruction, heritage, and cultural exposure in the southeastern United States. They deliver multi-level, certified language courses and mission-centric programs that foster communication, education, collaboration, and cultural exchange for passionate learners for whom German is not their first language and natives of German-speaking countries and people residing in the Southeastern United States interested in or affiliated with Germany or Europe through heritage, career, or personal experiences. They provide experiences to enhance learning and the development of personal and professional relationships.
More information: https://german-institute.org/
2023 Dates Announced Soon
https://www.goethefruehlingsfest.com
Annual Latino Youth Leadership Conference
For the past 19 years, the Latin American Association (LAA) has been inspiring students to pursue higher education and follow their dreams. The LAA’s annual Latino Youth Leadership Conference is an exciting day full of high energy, inspiration, motivational speakers, practical tips for college, workshops and a college and career fair for Latino middle and high school students. For More Information: thelaa.org
For the past 19 years, the Latin American Association (LAA) has been inspiring students to pursue higher education and follow their dreams. The LAA’s annual Latino Youth Leadership Conference is an exciting day full of high energy, inspiration, motivational speakers, practical tips for college, workshops and a college and career fair for Latino middle and high school students. For More Information: thelaa.org