It’s finally June, and we’re celebrating the first month of summer with a list of all the best things to do in Atlanta! From fun festivals to delicious places to eat, there’s a million activities to add to your June bucket list!
Keep scrolling to check out our list of jazzy June happenings in Atlanta!
Celebrate Juneteenth at the City of Atlanta’s official Juneteenth Parade & Music Festival
This year is the 14th Annual Juneteenth Atlanta Parade and Music Festival, and Atlanta is ready to celebrate freedom, unity, and equality during this fantastic, family-friendly event! Here are some of the activities you can expect at the festival!
- family-friendly entertainment
- amazing hand-made merchandise from local and international vendors
- mouthwatering cuisine
- an array of immersive cultural activities
The biggest attraction coming to the ATL this summer is the 2026 FIFA World Cup. We’re hosting 8 matches at Mercedes-Benz, including a semi-final, and we couldn’t be more excited!
The whole city is turning up for the World Cup, and you can’t miss out on all the watch parties, events, and happenings in the A!
Looking for something exciting to do in Atlanta this June? INTENNSE Tennis is back for the 2026 season, bringing fast-paced, high-energy matches to the ATL. For the first time, all 10 teams in the expanded league will compete from a single Atlanta hub, making this the league’s biggest season yet. Matches begin June 1 and continue through
Championship Weekend on August 2, giving fans plenty of chances to catch the action all summer long. Grab tickets here!
Big Boi headlines the opening Decatur WatchFest show for FREE on June 11, 2026!
As part of Decatur WatchFest, Big Boi will perform a free concert in Decatur on June 11, 2026—kicking off the city’s World Cup celebrations and watch parties.
June is Pride Month, and there’s SO much to celebrate!
Of course, here in Atlanta, we celebrate Pride in October as well, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t still plenty to celebrate this summer! From supporting queer-owned businesses to donating to one of these LGBTQ+ organizations!
And for all things Pride, keep up with Atlanta Pride on their website here!
There’s nothing quite like swimming at the pool in the summer!
Whether you’re taking the kids to a public pool for some fun splashing around, or you’re relaxing poolside with a book in your hand, the quintessential summertime activity is definitely heading to the pool!
Atlanta Fringe is opening up at the end of May and running the first full week of June… and we can’t wait! With tons of moving theatre, wacky one-man shows, magic, comedy, dance, aerial arts and beyond, there’s a performance everyone will love!
- SIRENS – a play about love and loyalty, set in the storybook woods where myths are still being created
- Ryn: Robin of the Sun – a stunning circus show full of aerial arts
- Guilty Pleasure: A Cumming Out Story – a hilarious and touching (literally) standup solo comedy show
This June, take a trip waaaay back in time to learn all about the incredible world of the dinosaurs!
In this experience, you’ll get a chance to enjoy some virtual reality, and then an exhibit full of real artifacts!
The 30-minute walking Virtual Reality adventure takes you back through a time portal to the Age of Dinosaurs, where you’ll come face-to-face with these awe-inspiring creatures. Then, explore the grand Dino Hall, which showcases over 20 remarkable fossils—including a giant Apatosaurus femur—and two towering dinosaur skeletons that bring prehistory to life.
Experience grillz as wearable art at the first-ever Atlanta Grillz Museum.
For a truly Atlanta way to spend a summer night, Royal Teeth Lab presents the first-ever Atlanta Grillz Museum on Saturday, June 20, 2026 — a museum-style exhibition and concert celebrating grillz as wearable art with live performances, rare custom pieces, and cultural displays. Tickets are available (with a free admission option for Royal Teeth Lab grill purchasers).
If you’re looking for a sporty twist on your June plans, Immersive Gamebox is launching a super cool, limited-time-only Soccer Arcade to celebrate the World Cup!
Whether you’re a die-hard fan of the Beautiful Game or you just wanna casually kick the (virtual) ball around, you’ll love this soccer arcade!
Wanna play for less? You can! To kick off USA’s first match of the series, Immersive Gamebox will host a special Free Play Day on June 12th. All you have to do is wear a soccer jersey to Immersive Gamebox, and you’ll get to play Soccer Arcade completely free.
As part of the launch of this amazing soccer experience, players across the globe will have the chance to compete for a $10,000 grand prize that culminates on July 19, the day of the 2026 World Cup Final.
For the ultimate candlelit experience this June, you’ve got to check out Candlelight Concerts: a series that takes all your favorite music, and transforms it into a live instrumental experience!
Surrounded by thousands of flickering LED candles and the most immaculate vibes, you’ll experience the music like never before.
Looking for a low-key (and free) way to kick off summer? Stop by the Cobb County Public Library’s Seed Library and check out free seed packets for your home garden at multiple branch locations.
Seeds are available now through June 4, 2026, with a limit of up to three packets per day while supplies last.
Step onto a real TV-style game show set—live host, buzzers, and interactive challenges make every night feel like prime time.
For a high-energy summer outing at The Battery ATL, Great Big Game Show is Georgia’s first immersive, studio-style game show experience, featuring a live host, dynamic lighting, buzzers and more than 17 original mini-games in an hour-long, team-based competition.
Dive into the ultimate adventure at Bubble Planet this spring in Atlanta! Step into a colorful world of bubbles, spheres, balloons, and more! Kids and adults alike will enjoy the beautiful immersive experience, complete with:
more than 10 themed rooms
an immersive experience with VR tech, simulators, and illusions
fantastic landscapes designed to stimulate the senses
Inside this spherical world full of bubbles, you will have the opportunity to hop from one immersive space to the next, experiencing them all with your five senses!
If you’re looking for the perfect beach getaway this summer, you’re in luck! Georgia actually has the #1 best beach in the entire south (and yes, that includes Florida!) right here on the coast!
Looking to add a little adrenaline to your June plans? Get your thrill on at Thrillz Atlanta starting June 10, 2026!
If your summer bucket list needs a dose of indoor adventure, Thrillz Atlanta is a first-of-its-kind indoor adrenaline park in Atlanta featuring a 35-foot mega slide, 40-foot drop tower, VR rides, climbing wall, trampolines, and more.
Catch Shakira live in Atlanta on June 26, 2026 — limited arena dates.
One of June’s biggest arena nights brings Shakira to State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Friday, June 26, 2026, as part of a limited U.S. run of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour. Tickets go on general sale April 9 at 10am local time, with presales starting earlier in April.
Uncover the truth about horrific serial killers at the gripping and emotional Serial Killer: The Exhibition World Tour
Serial Killer: The Exhibition World Tour is a gripping, immersive experience into the dark psychology of real-life serial killers from all over the world.
After a huge success in Europe, the collection of artifacts is finally making its U.S. debut right here in the ATL. This hour and a half (or more) experience contains 2,100 original items from real cases, crime scene recreations, and facts about hundreds of serial killers.
Secret Atlanta would like to issue a Content Warning for viewers that this exhibition contains graphic material and exhibits that might be disturbing for sensitive audiences.
Add a splash of seaside fun to your Atlanta summer bucket list with Amore e Amore’s spring and summer ocean pop-up. Enjoy the restaurant’s delicious signature Italian cuisine paired with playful themed cocktails, creative zero-proof libations, and plenty of surprises woven throughout the dining experience—all while you’re surrounded by the most beautiful nostalgic seaside decor!
This pop-up is a great way to get in the beach spirit without actually having to head to the ocean.
King of Pops is launching eight World Cup–inspired popsicle flavors this summer.
For a sweet way to beat the Atlanta heat, King of Pops is launching eight new popsicle flavors inspired by the countries playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside their classic flavors. The shop is also running a promotion with a chance to win two World Cup semi-final tickets—see their website for details.
If you’re looking to add a little getaway to your Atlanta summer bucket list, head up to Helen to shoot the ‘Hooch!
As the weather warms up, we’re getting excited to enjoy all the beautiful nature of the Chattahoochee river on a relaxing hour – two hour float down the river.
Make it a weekend getaway or just a fun day trip up to Helen!
Craving a fancy cocktail? We know just the place–er, places!
You’ve gotta sip on something refreshing while gazing off at the Atlanta skyline at LEAST once this summer! Grab your girls, S.O., family, or friends, and head out to one of these iconic rooftop bars in the ATL!
Add a little prehistoric adventure to your Atlanta June bucket list: Atlanta’s favorite natural history museum is transforming into a prehistoric playground, with super cool exhibitions, interactive activities, and so much more!
Come learn all about the dinosaurs this summer at Fernbank!
Georgia ain’t known as the peach state for nothing! There are so many incredible local farms within driving distance of Atlanta, and peach-picking is the perfect way to spend a nice June day!
Whether you want to pick your own peaches or just enjoy the vibes and get a homemade peach treat at the general store, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at the peach farm!
If you’re up for a quick getaway from the city, head about 2 hours from Atlanta to Cordele-Crisp—aka the Watermelon Capital of the WORLD.
Their annual Watermelon Festival is happening on June 20th, 2026, and it’s a full-on summer celebration with arts, crafts, food, and plenty of watermelon-themed fun, including eating contests and a lively parade. Bring the family and make a day of it in this charming Georgia town!
This summer, The Works is totally transforming into a soccer hub for the World Cup!
This eight-week immersive series will stun with amazing art, live musical performances, public watch parties, merch, soccer giveaways and so. much. more.
Wander through a hydrangea paradise with over 1,000 flowering plants! For a dreamy June day trip outside Atlanta, head to Gibbs Gardens in Ball Ground, GA—home to more than 1,000 hydrangea plants across roughly 150 varieties.
Blooms are expected through the summer into October, and the 376-acre estate also features extensive seasonal flower displays plus events like music in the gardens.