Spring into the New Season in Sandy Springs

There's no better time to experience Sandy Springs than, well, Spring!

There are a ton of awesome events planned this season featuring live music, theatre, and more! Check out everything we have to offer below:

City of Sandy Springs Events
Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center Events

City of Sandy Springs Events

Sandy Springs Lantern Parade

The Lantern Parade is a magical evening of glowing lanterns and larger-than-life puppets. Families create their own lanterns, then join the festive procession down to Morgan Falls Overlook Park by the Chattahoochee River.

If you want your own lantern for the parade, DIY Lantern Workshops will be held May 2-3. Click here to learn more.

Date/Time: May 9, 2026 · Festivities start 6:00 PM

Location: Morgan Falls Overlook Park (200 Morgan Falls Road, Sandy Springs, 30328)

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City Green Live: Free Concert Series

City Green Live is a high-energy concert experience, featuring nationally touring artists. Invite your friends, grab a drink, and enjoy live music under the stars.

Concert Dates


Schedule

  • 4:00 p.m. - City Green opens
  • 6:00 p.m. - Food Trucks open
  • 7:30 p.m. - Opening Act
  • 8:30 p.m. - Music Begins

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Concerts by the Springs: Free Concert Series

Grab your blanket, pack a picnic basket, and come out to Concerts by the Springs! Enjoy live music with the Sandy Springs community at the beautiful Heritage Amphitheatre Lawn.

Concert Dates

Schedule

  • 5:00 p.m. - Heritage Amphitheatre opens
  • 5:30 p.m. - Food Truck opens
  • 7:00 p.m. - Music begins

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Sandy Springs Farmers Market

The Sandy Springs Farmers Market showcases local and regional vendors, providing an open-air opportunity to purchase fresh produce, artisan foods, and handmade crafts. The market is held at City Springs, near the beautiful City Green, and often includes live music and performances, which makes it the perfect way to start your Saturday.

The Sandy Springs Farmers Market was recently voted a Best of Georgia Winner in the "Produce Markets & Local Farm" category by the Georgia Business Journal, so this is something any food, craft, and/or environmental enthusiast would enjoy!

Dates/Time: Every Saturday starting April 4, 2026 · 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM (rain or shine)

Location: City Springs (1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328)

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Sundown Social

When the week winds down, City Green Plaza heats up. Sundown Social returns this spring for a season of laid-back Thursday evenings featuring live local music, lawn games like cornhole and giant four-in-a-row, and an outdoor bar serving beer, wine, and a signature cocktail of the month. With patio tables, shady trees, and swinging benches, it's the perfect spot to unwind and soak up the warm weather with friends.

Dates/Time: Select Thursdays starting May 14 · 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM


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Food That Rocks

Foodies, this one is for you. For one night only, City Green transforms into the ultimate dining destination as 25+ of Sandy Springs' most talked-about restaurants gather under one roof. Sample standout bites, discover your next favorite cocktail, and meet the local and rising-star chefs behind it all, while supporting Sandy Springs' thriving restaurant scene. Whether you're planning a destination date night or just hungry for something new, this is the tastiest event of the season.

Date/Time: June 4, 2026 · 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Location: City Green (1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328)


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Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center Events

1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328

Funny Fridays with Joel Byars

Transform the Studio Theatre into a comedy club with award-winning Atlanta comedian Joel Byars. Enjoy a night of "clean-ish" humor featuring a rotating cast of top-tier local talent. Come early for Happy Hour starting at 6:00 PM!

Featured comedians for March 6 are Damon Sumner, Ro DelleGrazie, and Jeremy Mesi!

Date: April 24

Times: Happy Hour - 6:00 PM · Show - 7:00 PM

Audience: Recommended for ages 16+.

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City Springs Theatre presents Mean Girls

Fetch! City Springs Theatre is bringing Tina Fey's beloved 2004 comedy to the stage as a hilarious, high-energy musical, with an award-winning book penned by Fey herself. Follow newcomer Cady as she navigates the ruthless social jungle of American high school, infiltrates the infamous Plastics, and plots the ultimate takedown. Packed with colorful characters and Tony Award-nominated musical numbers, Mean Girls is the new "Queen Bee of Musicals" and a must-see spring night out.

Dates: May 1-17, 2026

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An Evening with Broadway's Julie Benko, featuring Jason Yaeger

An intimate night of song and story is coming to the Sandy Springs PAC. Julie Benko, best known for her celebrated Broadway run as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl (over 180 performances!), brings her Jewish journey to life through music and personal storytelling. Named a New York Times 2022 Breakout Star for Theater and a recipient of the Theatre World Dorothy Loudon Award, Benko is joined by her husband, award-winning pianist and Berklee professor Jason Yaeger, for what promises to be a deeply moving and memorable evening.

Date/Time: May 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM

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Laurent Voulzy

A rare and special night awaits at the Byers Theatre. French music legend Laurent Voulzy, whose songs have soundtracked generations of listeners with beloved hits like "Rockollection" and "Belle-Ile-en-Mer, Marie-Galante," brings his mesmerizing harmonies and gentle voice to Sandy Springs for one night only. Known for transforming the stage into an intimate, jewel-box experience, Voulzy's live show takes his dreamy ballads and luminous melodies to a whole new dimension. Don't miss this timeless artist on his rare U.S. appearance.

Date/Time: June 8, 2026 · 7:30 PM (Doors open one hour before)

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