Rialto Center for the Arts

What it is

The Rialto Center for the Arts opened in 1916 as the Southeast’s largest movie house and the first in Atlanta. Georgia State University has used it as a cultural resource since 1996. It sits at 80 Forsyth Street NW, on the corner of Forsyth and Luckie streets in the historic Fairlie-Poplar district. The venue has 833 seats.

What’s on stage

The Rialto Series is the main attraction, a subscription season of jazz, world music, dance and international programs. Upcoming shows include saxophonist Joshua Redman on October 16, 2026, and American Ballet Theatre Studio Company on November 14. The hall also hosts Georgia State School of Music concerts, a Rialto Film Series, and performances by visiting companies and other arts organizations. Feed Your Senses is a free lunch-and-learn series held at noon on the third Wednesday of each month in the lobby.

Before you go

The Rialto encourages MARTA: take the North/South line to Peachtree Center station, follow the signs to Ellis Street and the Atlanta Public Library, exit at Peachtree Street South and walk south on Forsyth Street. For rideshare, use 80 Forsyth St. NW. The box office is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and takes accessibility requests at 404-413-9849. Tickets are on the Rialto website.