Atlanta is a full plate this week. Broadway rolls into the Fox with SIX, the Atlanta Symphony digs into Rachmaninoff and Bernstein, Inman Park throws its biggest block party of the year, and the Buckhead Theatre keeps the concert calendar stacked. Here are four standout things to do in Atlanta from April 29 through May 5, 2026, plus answers to the questions locals and visitors ask most.
Quick Look: Atlanta This Week
Here is the at-a-glance rundown. SIX The Musical at the Fox Theatre, April 28 through May 3. Atlanta Symphony presents America @ 250: Rachmaninoff + Bernstein at Atlanta Symphony Hall on Thursday, April 30. Inman Park Festival weekend with parade and street market, May 2 and 3. Arm's Length at the Buckhead Theatre on Saturday, May 2. Read on for the details.
1. SIX The Musical at the Fox Theatre (Apr 28 - May 3)
The Tony-winning Broadway hit SIX plays the Fox Theatre from April 28 through May 3, 2026. It reimagines the six wives of Henry VIII as a pop supergroup in a tight 80-minute show with no intermission. If you want one big night out in Atlanta this week, this is it.
What to know: The Fox is at 660 Peachtree Street NE. The North Avenue MARTA station is the easiest ride in. Grab a pre-show bite along Peachtree or in Midtown.
2. Atlanta Symphony: Rachmaninoff + Bernstein (Thu, Apr 30)
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra continues its America @ 250 season with a Rachmaninoff and Bernstein program at Atlanta Symphony Hall on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
What to know: Atlanta Symphony Hall sits inside the Woodruff Arts Center at 1280 Peachtree Street NE. Arts Center MARTA is steps away, and on-site parking fills early.
3. Inman Park Festival Weekend (Sat-Sun, May 2-3)
The Inman Park Festival is one of Atlanta's most beloved neighborhood traditions. The weekend features a Saturday parade, a sprawling artists market, live music on multiple stages, and a tour of homes showcasing the area's Victorian architecture. Festivities take over Edgewood Avenue, Elizabeth Street, and the neighborhood's signature squares May 2 and 3, 2026.
What to know: Parking is tight. Ride MARTA to the Inman Park/Reynoldstown station or bike the Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail straight into the neighborhood.
4. Arm's Length at the Buckhead Theatre (Sat, May 2)
Canadian emo-rock band Arm's Length brings their There's A Whole World Tour to the Buckhead Theatre on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 7 p.m. The group has built a loyal following with emotive, guitar-driven songs that play perfectly in a room this size.
What to know: The Buckhead Theatre is at 3110 Roswell Road. Weekend shows move fast, so buy tickets in advance and plan dinner in Buckhead Village before the 7 p.m. start.
How to Plan Your Week in Atlanta
Let the neighborhoods do the work. Start midweek in Midtown with the Atlanta Symphony on Thursday, spend Friday or Saturday night at the Fox for SIX, dedicate Saturday or Sunday to Inman Park Festival on the east side, and wrap the weekend with Arm's Length in Buckhead.
MARTA covers most of these venues, and the Atlanta BeltLine connects Midtown to Inman Park on foot or by bike. If you are driving in from the suburbs, plan for Friday evening and Saturday afternoon traffic on I-75 and I-85.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Atlanta event this weekend? The Inman Park Festival on May 2 and 3 is the signature weekend event, with a parade, artists market, and live music.
How long is SIX The Musical at the Fox? SIX runs about 80 minutes with no intermission.
Is the Inman Park Festival free? Admission to the festival, parade, and music stages is free. The tour of homes requires a separate ticket.
What MARTA station is closest to Inman Park Festival? The Inman Park/Reynoldstown station on the Blue Line is the closest stop.
Where is Atlanta Symphony Hall? Atlanta Symphony Hall is inside the Woodruff Arts Center at 1280 Peachtree Street NE.
Final Thoughts
Between Broadway at the Fox, the ASO at Symphony Hall, Inman Park Festival on the east side, and a rock show in Buckhead, Atlanta gives you a little bit of everything this week. Pick one, pick all four, and enjoy the city at its busy spring best.
