This is where the fun happens.
Bringing people together to enjoy the best of their city and create human connection is an integral part of our mission. With support from local partners, Midtown Alliance staff produced 100+ free community events last year in the district's small but mighty network of public open spaces.
Enjoy these highlights that showcase some of the fun we have in Midtown. And mark your calendar for more good times in the year ahead. There's always room for you to join us.
Where Haute Dogs Strut Their Stuff
Hundreds of people gather in Midtown Atlanta to admire costumed canines at our annual Mutt Gala. This playful riff on New York's stylish Met Gala draws Atlantans ... and their fashionable dogs ... together in the heart of the city for a campy red carpet soiree.
Sing-A-Longs + Smiles on the Art Walk
Midtown Atlanta buzzed with excitement as 1,000+ people came together to mark the official opening of the Midtown Art Walk. The event featured a hilarious comedy show and an epic interactive sing-along led by Toronto-based musical duo Choir!Choir!Choir!
Local Pride Shines Bright at Lantern Parade
Streets are for creating community and having fun. Featuring paper lanterns and lively music, this parade is an amazing tradition you'll find only in Midtown ATL. Hear from some of the participants about their artwork and their good times. And join in the fun next round!
Live Podcast on the Art Walk? Yes, Please!
The Midtown Art Walk came alive in October with a fun community event featuring a live recording of WABE's What's Good Atlanta? podcast and a variety show. View highlights from the event and join us for future programming!
Plaza Space Serves Up Live Entertainment
How do you bring an empty plaza to life in the heart of Atlanta? Get a great group of partners together to reimagine it as a performance space decked out with amazing art. Welcome to Midtown's newest center of activity outside the North Avenue MARTA station.
Event MVPs Tackle Setup/Breakdown
Midtown Alliance creates fun events in outdoor gathering spaces all year. And the work that our operations and supplemental public safety teams do is essential to making them run smoothly. Hear from the crews who sweat the details so you can have a good time.
Stay in the know about fun community events in Midtown.
Our 2025 lineup of free programming includes everything from outdoor movie nights under the stars to yoga instruction and live music after the workday. Check our calendar and peep our social media channels for info on can't-miss events produced by Midtown Alliance. We'll see you soon.