SweetWater 420 Fest Returns to Atlanta April 17–18, 2026
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Atlanta’s long-running SweetWater 420 Fest is set to return for its 21st year on April 17–18, 2026, bringing two days of live music, craft beer, and outdoor festival vibes to the city. This year’s event will take place at Shirley Clarke Franklin Park, Atlanta’s largest greenspace located on the Westside.
Organized by SweetWater Brewing Company, the festival has become a staple of Atlanta’s spring music calendar, celebrating music, community, and craft beer culture in a large outdoor setting.
2026 Lineup
Headlining the 2026 edition of the festival are:
Umphrey’s McGee
Thievery Corporation
Chromeo
Additional artists announced include:
Watchhouse
Little Stranger
The Heavy Heavy
Cimafunk
The Moss
lespecial
Sneezy
Bombargo
The winner of SweetWater’s annual Battle of the Bands will also perform during the festival.
Finals will be held at SweetWater Taproom in Atlanta on Friday - April 3rd, with the winners of each semifinal location performing live.
New Location for 2026
For the first time, the festival will be held at Shirley Clarke Franklin Park, a 280-acre park that connects to the Atlanta BeltLine. The move allows for more space and expanded capacity for the event compared to previous venues.
Tickets
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Tickets for the 2026 festival are available now.
Single-day general admission starts around $40
Two-day passes start around $70
VIP options are also available.
Fans can find tickets, lineup updates, and additional festival information on the official event page:
With its combination of live music, craft beer, and outdoor setting, SweetWater 420 Fest continues to be one of Atlanta’s most recognizable music festivals each spring.
