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SweetWater 420 Fest Returns to Atlanta April 17–18, 2026

  • Feb 11
  • 1 min read
SweetWater 420 Fest
SweetWater 420 Fest

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.



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


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.

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