The 90th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival presented by Associated Credit Union opens in Piedmont Park this week. This milestone year brings all the usual exciting elements – fine art, live music, international entertainment, lots to eat and drink – along with some new details and the return of favorite features.
When
Friday through Sunday, April 10 – 12, 2026
Friday: noon to 9 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
* Artist Market closes at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday
* Mimosa 5K takes place at 8 a.m. Saturday
* Party in the Park VIP Experience: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday & Sunday
* The Great Chair Hack of 2026: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday
* Art Throwdown live art competition: 12:30 p.m. Sunday
Where
Piedmont Park – Charles Allen Dr. and 10th Street, Atlanta
Festival Tickets
One big change this year is that the Atlanta Dogwood Festival includes a nominal entry fee. Tickets can be purchased in advance on the[ festival website](https://dogwood.org/tickets/) or at the gate. Advance tickets provide access to the Entrance Express Lane. Tickets to special festival events — the Mimosa 5K and the Party in the Park VIP Experience — include the festival entrance fee on the same day.
Friday – $5 per adult (13+)
Saturday – $10 per adult (13+)
Sunday – $10 per adult (13+)
Weekend pass (all three days) – $15
https://dogwood.org/tickets/
Fine Art Artist Market
A jury of esteemed arts professionals selected 260 artists from roughly 1,000 submissions to exhibit their work in the Atlanta Dogwood Festival Artist Market. Festival visitors will find work in 12 categories like clay, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, wood and more, at a range of sizes and prices. Artists will be on-site to discuss their work and often demonstrate their craft. The full list of artists is available now: (https://dogwood.org/artists/).
Coca-Cola Main Stage & International Stage
This year, the Main Stage and International Stage come together in one awe-inspiring location. On the Coca-Cola Main Stage, festival attendees will enjoy entertainment celebrating the many global communities that call Atlanta home and musical acts in a variety of genres with everyone in one place. The full stage schedule is listed below and available at https://dogwood.org/music/.
