Atlanta is squeezing a lot into the last weekend of August. From a huge golf championship and one of rock’s biggest bands to hip-hop theater, R&B legends, and live music around the city, there is plenty to put on your calendar before summer officially starts winding down. Here are a few events worth checking out this weekend.
August 27
TOUR Championship
The PGA TOUR’s season finale is back at East Lake Golf Club this weekend, bringing the top 30 players in the FedExCup standings to Atlanta. The tournament runs Thursday through Sunday, so you have plenty of chances to catch some of the world’s best golfers in action. (Tour Championship)
More information:
https://www.tourchampionship.com/
AC/DC: Power Up Tour
AC/DC is bringing its Power Up Tour to Mercedes-Benz Stadium Thursday night, with The Pretty Reckless joining them. If classic rock is your thing, this is definitely one of the biggest concerts happening in Atlanta this weekend. (Discover Atlanta)
More information:
https://www.mercedesbenzstadium.com/
From the Ashes: The Birth and Rise of Hip Hop
This musical stage play at 7 Stages Theatre explores the beginnings of hip-hop and how the genre grew from a local movement into a global cultural force. It runs Thursday through Sunday, so there are multiple chances to see it. (Discover Atlanta)
More information:
https://www.7stages.org/
August 28
TOUR Championship
Round two of the TOUR Championship continues at East Lake on Friday. Even if you’re not a huge golf fan, the tournament’s fan areas and activities make it more of an Atlanta weekend event than just a golf tournament. (Tour Championship)
More information:
https://www.tourchampionship.com/
Kasbo
Electronic artist Kasbo is bringing his music to The Eastern on Friday night. If you want something a little more laid-back and atmospheric than a giant stadium concert, this could be a fun way to start the weekend. (Ticketmaster US)
More information:
https://www.easternatl.com/
Club 90s: MJ Night (18+)
Fans of Michael Jackson can spend Friday night dancing to his biggest hits at Buckhead Theatre. Since this is an 18+ event, make sure to check the age requirements before planning around it. (Ticketmaster US)
More information:
https://www.buckheadtheatre.com/
August 29
The R&B Lovers Tour
R&B fans have a pretty good reason to head to State Farm Arena Saturday. Keith Sweat, Joe, Dru Hill, Ginuwine, and Kut Klose are bringing a lineup packed with classic R&B hits to Atlanta. (Discover Atlanta)
More information:
https://www.statefarmarena.com/events
Yacht Rock Revue
Spend Saturday night listening to Atlanta’s own Yacht Rock Revue at Chastain Park. Expect plenty of smooth ’70s and ’80s-inspired classics and a very easygoing summer concert atmosphere. (Ticketmaster US)
More information:
https://www.atlantabg.org/
Eslabon Armado
The Mexican-American música mexicana group is bringing its Amor Nocturno tour to The Tabernacle Saturday night. If you’re looking for something different from the usual pop and rock lineup, this is a great option. (Ticketmaster US)
More information:
https://www.tabernacleatl.com/
August 30
TOUR Championship Final Round
The weekend wraps up at East Lake with the final round of the TOUR Championship. After four days of competition, one golfer will finish as the 2026 FedExCup champion. The tournament has a $40 million purse, with $10 million going to the winner. (PGA Tour)
More information:
https://www.tourchampionship.com/
ASAKE: In God We Trust World Tour
Afrobeats star Asake is bringing his In God We Trust World Tour to State Farm Arena Sunday night. If you’re looking for something energetic to close out the weekend, this is definitely one to have on your radar. (Ticketmaster US)
More information:
https://www.statefarmarena.com/events
Blacktop Mojo
If rock is more your speed, Blacktop Mojo is performing at The Loft Sunday night. It’s a smaller venue option for anyone who wants live music without the stadium-sized crowd. (PicksByEvent)
More information:
https://www.terminalwestatl.com/
Also Happening This Weekend
2026 CARE For W.H.O.S.E. Festival (FREE)
This free community festival takes place Thursday and focuses on bringing people together through community activities and programming. It’s a nice option if you’re looking for something that doesn’t involve buying a concert ticket. (Discover Atlanta)
More information:
https://discoveratlanta.com/events/
From the Ashes: The Birth and Rise of Hip Hop
If Thursday doesn’t work, From the Ashes continues through Sunday at 7 Stages Theatre. It’s a particularly interesting choice for anyone who wants to learn more about Atlanta’s connection to hip-hop and the genre’s larger history. (Discover Atlanta)
More information:
https://www.7stages.org/
If you want the biggest event of the weekend, the TOUR Championship is definitely it. For music, AC/DC, The R&B Lovers Tour, Eslabon Armado, and Asake give you four completely different options. And if you want something a little more local and creative, From the Ashes is a fun way to spend an evening learning about the history of a genre that Atlanta has played a huge role in.
