Atlanta Alternative & Indie Concert Calendar

Upcoming Alternative & Indie Concerts in Atlanta

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Atlanta’s alternative and indie music scenes thrive in underground venues, record stores, and storied clubs across the city. Whether you're into jangly pop, shoegaze, post-punk, or genre-bending DIY acts, this calendar highlights upcoming concerts from emerging local talent to buzzworthy national artists. For a deeper look at Atlanta’s alt/indie music scene, visit our Alternative & Indie Music in Atlanta page.

Upcoming Alternative & Indie Concerts in Atlanta

Exhibitions at Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia (MOCA) (Fridays)

Friday October 30, 2026 08:00 AM EDT 10/30/2026 8:00 AM

Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia Cost: Members free/Non-Members $5

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Arts::Visual Arts

Explore current exhibitions on view at Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia.

Current exhibitions: - Wilay Méndez Páez: The Randomness of the Symbols at Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia (Critic’s Pick)

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.

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Exhibitions at Atlanta Contemporary Art Center (Fridays)

Friday October 30, 2026 08:00 AM EDT 10/30/2026 8:00 AM

Atlanta Contemporary Cost: Free. Donations welcome.

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Arts::Visual Arts, Free Events

CRITIC’S PICK
Sat., Jan. 31- Sun., May 17
Georgia Women to Watch 2026: A Book Arts Revolution,...

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Exhibitions at Atlanta Contemporary Art Center (Fridays)

Friday October 30, 2026 08:00 AM EDT 10/30/2026 8:00 AM

Atlanta Contemporary Cost: Free

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Arts::Visual Arts

Explore current exhibitions on view at Atlanta Contemporary.

Current exhibitions: - Miatta Kawinzi: An Alphabet of Unfolding at Atlanta Contemporary - Gabi Madrid: The Bed Series at Atlanta Contemporary - Natalie Rose Eddings: A Litany for Shelter at Atlanta Contemporary

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Exhibitions at Kai Lin Art (Fridays)

Friday October 30, 2026 08:00 AM EDT 10/30/2026 8:00 AM

KAI LIN ART Cost: Free

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Arts::Visual Arts

Explore current exhibitions on view at Kai Lin Art.

Current exhibitions: - Vibrancy at Kai Lin Art

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.

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Exhibitions at Spelman College Museum of Fine Art (Fridays)

Friday October 30, 2026 08:00 AM EDT 10/30/2026 8:00 AM

Spelman College Museum of Fine Art Cost: Free. Suggested donation $5

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Arts::Visual Arts

Explore current exhibitions on view at Spelman College Museum of Fine Art.

Current exhibitions: - Between Here & Infinity: Celebrating 30 Years of the Spelman College Art Collection at Spelman College Museum of Fine Art

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where availab... [click here for more]

Exhibitions at Atlanta History Center (Fridays)

Friday October 30, 2026 09:00 AM EDT 10/30/2026 9:00 AM

Atlanta History Center Cost: Free for Members, $27 Non-Members

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Arts::Visual Arts

CRITIC’S PICK:
Tue., Oct. 14 - Mon., Aug. 31, 2026

Our War Too: Women in Service, Atlanta...

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Exhibitions at High Museum (Fridays)

Friday October 30, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 10/30/2026 10:00 AM

High Museum of Art Cost: Members Free, $18.50 Not Yet Members

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Arts::Visual Arts

CRITIC’S PICK:
Fri., Oct. 10 - Sun., Feb. 8
Fashion Statements: Viktor & Rolf, High Museum — This...

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Exhibitions at Oglethorpe University Museum of Art (Fridays)

Friday October 30, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 10/30/2026 10:00 AM

Oglethorpe University Museum of Art Cost: Free

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Arts::Visual Arts

Explore current exhibitions on view at Oglethorpe University Museum of Art.

Current exhibitions: - Realism Revisited at Oglethorpe University Museum of Art - Conversations with Collections at Oglethorpe University Museum of Art

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where... [click here for more]

Exhibitions at Carlos Museum (Fridays)

Friday October 30, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 10/30/2026 10:00 AM

Michael C. Carlos Museum Cost: Free - $8 (see site)

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Arts::Visual Arts

Explore current exhibitions on view at Michael C. Carlos Museum.

Current exhibitions: - Compassion - Laconian Drinking Cup - Anamnesis - One Broken Cup and Three Fanta Cans at Michael C. Carlos Museum - Compassion: What Moves You? at Michael C. Carlos Museum

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Exhibitions at Fernbank (Fridays)

Friday October 30, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 10/30/2026 10:00 AM

Fernbank Museum of Natural History Cost: $25.95 w/Senior and Child Discounts

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Community

Explore current exhibitions on view at Fernbank Museum of Natural History.

Current exhibitions: - WildWoods - X-Ray Vision: Fish Inside Out - Flora, Fauna & Flight - The Secret World of Elephants

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.

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Exhibitions at Center for Puppetry Arts: (Fridays)

Friday October 30, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 10/30/2026 10:00 AM

Center For Puppetry Arts Cost: Included with Regular Admission - $16.50

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Arts::Theater

Explore current exhibitions on view at Center for Puppetry Arts.

Current exhibitions: - Jim Henson Collection - Global Collection - Frame by Frame: The Art of Stop-Motion Animation (Critic’s Pick)

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.

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Exhibitions at Dekalb History Center - (Fridays)

Friday October 30, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 10/30/2026 10:00 AM

The DeKalb History Center Cost: Free. Donations appreciated.

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Arts::Visual Arts

Explore current exhibitions on view at DeKalb History Center Museum.

Current exhibitions: - Memorial Drive - Home: UMCH

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.

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Exhibitions at Children's Museum (Fridays)

Friday October 30, 2026 10:00 AM EDT 10/30/2026 10:00 AM

Children's Museum of Atlanta Cost: $17.95 non-member

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Community::Family

Explore current exhibitions on view at Children’s Museum of Atlanta.

Current exhibitions: - Let Your Creativity Flow

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.

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Exhibitions at Cat Eye Creative (Fridays)

Friday October 30, 2026 11:00 AM EDT 10/30/2026 11:00 AM

Cat Eye Creative Cost: Free

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Arts::Visual Arts

Sat., Aug. 8 - Sun., Sep. 13
CRITIC’S PICK:
Vanna Black: Grace for Ebb Solo Exhibition, Cat Eye...

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Exhibitions at Breman Museum (Fridays)

Friday October 30, 2026 11:00 AM EDT 10/30/2026 11:00 AM

The Breman Museum & Cultural Center Cost: $12

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Arts::Visual Arts

Explore current exhibitions on view at The Breman Museum.

Current exhibitions: - History with Chutzpah - Bronx Boys: Storytelling with a Lens - Treasures and Tchotchkes - Absence of Humanity

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.

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Exhibitions at Whitespace (Fridays)

Friday October 30, 2026 11:00 AM EDT 10/30/2026 11:00 AM

Whitespace Gallery Cost: Free

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Arts::Visual Arts

Explore current exhibitions on view at Whitespace Gallery.

Current exhibitions: - Flip Side: Joe Camoosa - Searching for Small Infinities: Aaron Kagan Putt

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.

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Exhibitions at Emory Visual Arts Gallery - (Fridays)

Friday October 30, 2026 11:00 AM EDT 10/30/2026 11:00 AM

Emory Visual Arts Gallery Cost: Free

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Arts::Visual Arts

Explore current exhibitions on view at Emory Visual Arts Gallery.

Current exhibitions: - En Route: Views from Atlanta and Marseille at Emory Visual Arts Gallery

See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.

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Haunted Fest Atlanta at Park Tavern

Friday October 30, 2026 01:00 PM EDT 10/30/2026 1:00 PM

Park Tavern Cost: $137.74

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Nightlife::DJ

Park Tavern serves as the VIP home for Haunted Fest Atlanta over Halloween weekend. The two-day experience includes locally curated DJ lineups, premium stage viewing, official afterparties both nights and full bar access. Admission is restricted by the ticketing page to ages 21 and older; valid iden... [click here for more]

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Pick-A-Sweet at Agnes Scott College

Friday October 30, 2026 03:00 PM EDT 10/30/2026 3:00 PM

Agnes Scott College Cost: Free

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Community::Family, Free Events

The Agnes Scott and Decatur community will come together to enjoy tables with candy from various student organizations and departments, a bounce house , arts and crafts, and a costume contest! The event is free and open to all! [click here for more]

Wontanara Festival (Day 1)

Friday October 30, 2026 03:00 PM EDT 10/30/2026 3:00 PM

City of South Fulton Southwest Arts Center Cost: $49 - $249

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Arts, Arts::Dance, Community, Festivals, Festivals::Cultural Festivals, Festivals::Dance Festivals, Festivals::Music-Festivals, Music, Music::Live-Music

Wontanara Festival returns to the City of South Fulton for its annual celebration of West African cultural dance and music. This year’s festival runs October 30 through November 1 at the Southwest Art Center offering a Afro-diasporic cultural experience featuring three days of culture, music, art an... [click here for more]

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Would Be Sleuths Will Gather At Lanier Islands Resort's Legacy Lodge This Halloween Weekend

Halloween Murder Mystery Weekend

Friday October 30, 2026 04:00 PM EDT 10/30/2026 4:00 PM

Lanier Islands Resort Cost: $599/person based on double occupancy

Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.

Food and Drink, Holidays and Special Events

For a tantalizing twist on “trick-or-treating,” Georgia’s Lanier Islands Resort takes advantage of spooky season to play host to a Murder Mystery Weekend™ Friday, October 30 through Sunday, November 1. The three-day interactive experience – produced by Keith & Margo's Murder Mystery Nationwide – wil... [click here for more]

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Midtown Halloween Block Party 2026

Friday October 30, 2026 06:00 PM EDT 10/30/2026 6:00 PM

Colony Square Cost: From $17.50+

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Community

Atlanta’s Largest Halloween Party takes over Midtown! Get ready for a night of spine-tingling thrills, eerie chills, and nonstop revelry. Step into a world of fantasy and mischief as 2,000+ costumed partygoers take over Midtown’s most electrifying hotspots until 2:00 a.m. With over 30 participating ... [click here for more]

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Mildly Aggressive Folk at The Third Door

Friday October 30, 2026 06:00 PM EDT 10/30/2026 6:00 PM

The Third Door Cost: $2.00

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Music::Live-Music

A couple of mildly aggressive string slinging folk from the South. [click here for more]

RAKIM at City Winery Atlanta

Friday October 30, 2026 06:00 PM EDT 10/30/2026 6:00 PM

City Winery Atlanta Cost: Check Site

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Music::Live-Music

Critic’s Pick
Sat. Oct. 31

Rakim, City Winery — After a month of tricks, treats, and ghoulish...

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Jazz Night at Reeves House

Friday October 30, 2026 06:00 PM EDT 10/30/2026 6:00 PM

Reeves House Visual Arts Center Cost: Free

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Music::Live-Music

Unwind into the weekend with the smooth sounds of live jazz and the charm of an open-air porch. Join us at the Reeves House Visual Arts Center for an evening that blends art, atmosphere, and the timeless appeal of jazz. As the sun sets and the stars begin to shimmer, our rotating ensemble of talente... [click here for more]

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