ATL Weekend List: Networking, Big Events and Festivals, Oct. 2-4
Here's what's happening in Atlanta this weekend, Oct. 2-4: networking, big events and festivals, checked against official listings and local guides. Times and prices can change, so confirm before you go.
Networking
TEDxAtlanta 2026 | Fri-Sat | 1701 Brandon Hall Dr, Sandy Springs
Pitch Practice | Fri 1p | ATV Buckhead
Startup Chowdown Buckhead | Fri | ATV Buckhead
Big Events
TLC, Salt-N-Pepa & En Vogue | Fri 7:30p | Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain | From $98
Gente de Zona | Fri 8p | Fox Theatre
Georgia State vs. Old Dominion (Homecoming) | Sat 3:30p | Center Parc Stadium
Ed Sheeran: LOOP Tour | Sat 5:30p | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | From $103
Smokey Robinson | Sat 7:30p | Fox Theatre
Duelo | Sat 8p | Coca-Cola Roxy | From $175
ASO Opening Weekend with Nathalie Stutzmann | Sat 8p, Sun 3p | Atlanta Symphony Hall
Dream vs. Liberty, WNBA Semifinals Game 1 | Sun | State Farm Arena
LCS Championship | Sun | Gas South Arena
Festivals
Atlanta Art Fair | Fri-Sun 11a | Pullman Yards
Decatur Book Festival | Fri 7p, Sat | Downtown Decatur | Free
North Georgia State Fair | Fri-Sun | Jim R. Miller Park, Marietta
Georgia State Fair (opens Fri) | Fri-Sun | Atlanta Motor Speedway, Hampton
Candler Park Fall Fest | Sat-Sun 11a | Candler Park | Free
atlFREEfair | Sat 11a-5p | The Friendship Center | Free
Big Green Egg EGGtoberfest | Sat | Gwinnett Field
Porches and Pies | Sat noon-5p | Monday Night Garage, Lee + White | Free entry (tasting passes extra)
Timba on the Shed | Sat 5-8p | Ponce City Market | Free
SITE 2026 | Sat 5:30-11p | Goat Farm, West Midtown
Sources: FOX 5 Atlanta, Discover Atlanta, AJC, Atlanta Tech Village, Georgia State Athletics, OurSports Central, New Country 101.5, Go South Atlanta.
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