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The Aquarium has a packed special-events calendar through October. Here is what is on the schedule beyond regular admission.
Atlanta's first World Cup match kicks off at noon. Here is where to eat before the game, how to get downtown, and what is happening in the hours around kickoff at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
From soul food institutions to Caribbean fusion to craft breweries, here are dozens of restaurants within walking distance of Mercedes-Benz Stadium — organized by neighborhood for World Cup visitors.
From the FIFA Fan Fest at Centennial Olympic Park to Rise ATL at Centennial Yards and the Georgia whole-day immersive at GWCC, here is the full picture of what is running in the downtown core during the tournament.
An NPR analysis found that more than one-third of World Cup matches face high risk for dangerously hot conditions. Atlanta's air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz Stadium offers protection, but the heat outside is real.
From the official FIFA Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park to Decatur WatchFest and Atlanta Beltline Fest, here are the major events mobilizing across metro Atlanta for the 2026 World Cup.
Everything you need for the FIFA World Cup in Atlanta — eight matches from June 15 to July 15, the best neighborhoods, MARTA tips, where to watch, and how to navigate a city expecting 300,000 visitors.
The Museum of Design Atlanta hosts 16 free walking tours led by residents — not professional guides — who share deep, personal knowledge of downtown's letterforms, civil rights sites, and hidden architectural details.
From America's best soccer bar in Little Five Points to a Nordic-themed brewpub downtown, these eight metro Atlanta spots serve great food alongside the beautiful game.
With the World Cup less than 100 days away, Atlanta leaders laid out their preparation plans: a month-long traffic management program, expanded MARTA service, a FIFA Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park, and 500,000 expected visitors.
The Michelin Guide launched its first American South edition on November 3, 2025, building on the 2024 Atlanta guide that awarded one star to nine metro restaurants — placing the city's dining scene alongside Paris, Tokyo, and New York in the international culinary conversation.
