Atlanta May 2021 Events

Atlanta May 2021 Events

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Enjoy Early Summer Temperatures in ATL

Average temperature low and high: 57°-80°
Atlanta is a great Memorial weekend destination. May is the perfect time to soak up warmer temperatures before the sizzling summer heat sets in! Explore the city with a stroll down the Atlanta BeltLine and a view at Skyline Park. Get your adrenaline pumping with motor races. Or, if you’re looking for some downtime, catch a Broadway show. There are lots of options for a great visit. Some annual events may be canceled or postponed due to COVID-19, we will update this page with any new info that organizers release in the coming weeks.
Atlanta May Festivities Calendar
Things to do in Atlanta May
Atlanta Nightclub Events in May
Atlanta Sporting Events, Concerts & Show Tickets in May

May Event Calendar

Atlanta Jazz Festival

29-31 May, 2021
Atlanta Jazz Festival

Atlanta Jazz Festival is the best place to spend quality on Memorial Day weekend. Celebrating 40 years of soulful expression, this event is one of the country's largest free jazz festivals. Details for an official festival this year regarding COVID-19 are still pending, but through May, organizers are hosting 31 days of virtual jazz sessions. Find the calendar and more details here. 

40th NHRA Southern Nationals

30 Apr, 2021 - 2 May, 2021 Atlanta Dragway View on Map
40th NHRA Southern Nationals

Head down to Atlanta Dragway and experience some thrill and exhilaration at the 40th NHRA Nationals! See drag racing in person as cars zoom past at speeds of up to 330 miles per hour. The pro stock motorcycle division will also be in attendance, racing their way down the track. Get your tickets here!

MotoAmerica Bike Series

30 Apr, 2021 - 2 May, 2021 Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta View on Map
MotoAmerica Bike Series

MotoAmerica is the fastest motorcycle racing in North America with 190+ mph bikes battling on roads and racing courses across America. Up your adrenaline by watching these superbikes race at incredible speeds, and cheer competitors on to the championship. Get your tickets here. 

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

20-22 May, 2021 Fox Theatre View on Map
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

Carve some time out for a Broadway show while in Atlanta. Carole King is known in the music industry as an iconic singer-songwriter. However, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical is a play about the personal life of Carole King before she was a chart-topping music legend. Tickets can be purchased here.  

Atlanta Concerts in May

Upcoming Nightclub Events

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Things to Do in Atlanta in May

Stroll down the Atlanta BeltLine

Piedmont Park access point is located at 10th Street & Monroe Drive View on Map
Stroll down the Atlanta BeltLine
Take advantage of the beautiful spring weather by strolling down the Atlanta BeltLine! The infamous pathway connects several neighborhoods in the city and is perfect for biking, jogging, rollerblading or walking your pup. Admire unique art installations along the path as you pass by landmarks like Piedmont Park, Ponce City Market, and Krog Street Market!

Skyline Park

Skyline Park
Witness the most breathtaking views of Atlanta at Skyline Park perched atop Ponce City Market. Offering a variety of entertainment from mini golf and rides to carnival games, this colorful, retro space is a surefire crowd-pleaser for small and large groups alike. You can also grab a signature frankfurter or clink drinks at the 9 Mile Station beer garden.
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Events may be canceled due to the coronavirus. Please confirm with all ticket vendors that events are still active.