17th Annual ATL Hip Hop Day Festival | ATL Hip Hop Week 2026

Atlanta's free two-day celebration of Hip Hop culture returns September 5-6 with live performances, DJs, battles, dance, youth programming,
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17TH ANNUAL ATL HIP HOP DAY FESTIVAL
TWO DAYS. ONE PARK. 17 YEARS OF ATLANTA HIP HOP CULTURE.

Saturday, December 5 + Sunday, December 6, 2026

Historic Fourth Ward Park
680 Dallas Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30308

11 AM-8 PM

FREE ADMISSION

Atlanta didn't just participate in Hip Hop history.

Atlanta helped change the sound, business and culture of Hip Hop around the world.

This Labor Day Weekend, we celebrate it together.

The 17th Annual ATL Hip Hop Day Festival returns to Historic Fourth Ward Park for two days celebrating the artists, DJs, dancers, creators, entrepreneurs and communities that continue to move Hip Hop culture forward.

Experience live performances, DJs, emerging and established artists, special guests, MC battles, B-Boying and B-Girling, youth programming, creators, independent businesses, food, art and community.

Whether you've been rocking with ATL Hip Hop Day for years or this is your first time, come experience Atlanta Hip Hop culture where it belongs:

OUTSIDE. TOGETHER. IN ATLANTA.

Admission is FREE.

Register through Eventbrite to receive lineup announcements, schedule updates and important festival information.

Bring your people. Support the artists. Experience the culture.

MORE THAN A CONCERT

ATL Hip Hop Day was created to celebrate more than performances.

It's about the elements, creativity, entrepreneurship and community that made Hip Hop a culture.

Throughout the weekend, experience:

LIVE PERFORMANCES

Established artists, rising talent and independent performers.

DJs

The selectors and tastemakers who have always helped move Hip Hop forward.

MC BATTLES

Lyricism, competition and battle culture presented through MC WAR.

B-BOYING + B-GIRLING

Dance, movement, competition and one of Hip Hop's foundational elements.

YOUTH

Giving the next generation an opportunity to perform, create and be seen.

CREATORS + INFLUENCERS

Connecting music with today's digital and creator culture.

ART + CULTURE

Creative expression extending beyond the stage.

VENDORS + ENTREPRENEURS

Independent brands, fashion, food, lifestyle, community organizations and businesses.

ATL Hip Hop Day isn't built around one sound or one generation.

It's a place for Atlanta's history to stand beside the people creating what comes next.

2026 FEATURED PROGRAMMING
CELEBRITY HOUR

Hosted by DJ Nick Slay

Our signature Celebrity Hour, hosted by DJ Nick Slay, brings established artists, entertainers, DJs and personalities to the ATL Hip Hop Day stage.

Scheduled appearances and performances include:

• Trap Beckham, known nationally for the party anthem "Birthday Chick"
• Spark Dawg, Texas rapper and entrepreneur
• Chris Massey, Atlanta-born actor and recording artist known for his role as Michael Barret on Nickelodeon's Zoey 101
• Y0$#! / KingYoshiMan, "The Cat in the Hat That Can Rap," bringing together Hip Hop, gaming, anime and cosplay culture
• DY Kingz
• QUISHA
• Jay (@itsJay859)
• EasytheDJ
• Wild Money HoodStar
• Plus additional artists and special guests

More announcements are coming as we get closer to festival weekend.

GROW YOUR WORLD YOUTH HOUR

Hosted by Hectic DaBackPacka

THE NEXT GENERATION TAKES THE STAGE

Before the celebrities take the stage, we're making sure Atlanta's next generation has one of its own.

The Grow Your World Youth Hour, hosted by Hectic DaBackPacka, will spotlight young artists while connecting youth with mentorship, creative development and community enrichment opportunities.

Grow Your World uses creativity, mentorship and community to help young people build relationships, develop skills and combat social isolation and loneliness.

Learn more at GrowYourWorld.org.

INFLUENCER HOUR

Hosted by Chells F Baby

Where music, personality, digital culture and Atlanta's creator community come together.

MIDKNIGHT HOUR

Hosted by MidKnight2Valid

A curated performance experience introducing another sound, audience and energy to ATL Hip Hop Day.

ROCLAN ONE STAGE

Hosted by RocLan One

A platform built around artist discovery, independent music and talent building their names in Atlanta and beyond.

MC WAR

Hosted by Hectic DaBackPacka

Hip Hop competition remains part of the culture.

MC WAR brings battle rap and lyrical competition into the ATL Hip Hop Day experience, connecting one of Hip Hop's foundational traditions with today's battle culture.

NEW FOR 2026

ATL HIP HOP WEEK

December 1-6, 2026

MORE THAN A PERFORMANCE.

In 2026, the ATL Hip Hop Day experience begins before we ever reach the park.

For the first time, ATL Hip Hop Day expands into ATL Hip Hop Week, creating additional experiences around performance, artist development, networking, music discovery, media, wellness and the business behind the culture.

But there is an important distinction.

SEPTEMBER 1-4 PROGRAMMING IS FOR REGISTERED ATL HIP HOP DAY PERFORMERS.

Pre-festival ATL Hip Hop Week programming is designed primarily for confirmed 2026 ATL Hip Hop Day performing artists who have completed their paid artist registration.

These experiences are part of the expanded artist experience and are not general-public festival events unless specifically announced otherwise.

Registered performers should follow official ATL Hip Hop Day artist communications for credentials, exact locations, schedules, check-in instructions and eligibility.

The public celebration takes place September 5-6 at Historic Fourth Ward Park

TUESDAY, December 1

ATL HIP HOP WEEK OPENING EXPERIENCE

VIRTUAL ARTIST ORIENTATION POWERED BY GROOVETIE

The week begins with participating performers getting prepared.

Registered artists connect virtually for important information surrounding ATL Hip Hop Week, festival expectations, opportunities and the experience ahead.

This isn't simply about showing up for a performance.

It's about being prepared to maximize the opportunity.

REGISTERED ARTISTS ONLY

WEDNESDAY, December 2

PRIORITY PLAYLIST

PERFORMANCE. DISCOVERY. CONNECTION.

Presented in conjunction with RocLan One, Priority Playlist provides participating artists another environment to perform, introduce their music, network and connect with Atlanta's creative community ahead of festival weekend.

It's not simply another stage.

IT'S ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY TO BE SEEN, HEARD AND REMEMBERED.

Artists have the opportunity to put a face behind the music, build relationships and become part of a broader creative community.

Square Globe Studio

REGISTERED ATL HIP HOP DAY ARTIST ACCESS

Final artist schedule, arrival time and access information will be provided directly to participating artists.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

ATL HIP HOP DAY MEDIA MIXER + PANELS

THE CAREER BEHIND THE PERFORMANCE.

Before we head to Historic Fourth Ward Park, participating artists come together with media, entrepreneurs, creatives, community leaders and other voices for conversations and relationships that extend beyond the stage.

Programming is designed around areas that matter to an artist's long-term development, including:

Media + visibility

Artist development

Networking

Entrepreneurship

Health + wellness

Relationship building

Career sustainability

Because talent can get someone's attention.

PREPARATION, INFORMATION AND RELATIONSHIPS HELP BUILD A CAREER.

Programming includes the Hemp & Wellness Panel hosted by Durban Dames.

The currently announced panel includes Kisha Grant of Durban Dames, Russell Patterson of Covenant House Georgia, and Y0$#! (Yoshi) The Cat in the Hat. This lineup is also reflected on the live Eventbrite listing.

Square Globe Studio

REGISTERED ATL HIP HOP DAY ARTIST ACCESS

Final credentials, timing and attendance instructions will be communicated directly to confirmed participants.

17th Annual ATL Hip Hop Day Festival

Everything comes together at Historic Fourth Ward Park for two days of music, culture and community.

17 YEARS OF ATLANTA HIP HOP CULTURE

Founded in Atlanta in 2010, ATL Hip Hop Day was created to celebrate Atlanta's contribution to Hip Hop while keeping the foundational elements of the culture visible.

That means more than concerts.

It means MCing. DJing. B-Boying and B-Girling. Graffiti. Independent artists. Entrepreneurship. Youth. Community.

For 17 years, ATL Hip Hop Day has created a space where Atlanta's Hip Hop history can stand beside the artists and creators shaping what comes next.

And in 2026, we're turning that celebration into an entire week.

2026 SPONSORS & PARTNERS

ATL Hip Hop Day is proud to be supported by:

BeatBox Beverages
Grow Your World
IMPPACT
GrooveTie

Additional partners will be announced.

GET YOUR FREE TICKET

The 17th Annual ATL Hip Hop Day Festival is FREE, but we encourage attendees to register on Eventbrite to receive festival announcements, artist updates and important event information.

Bring your people. Support the artists. Experience the culture.

December 5-6, 2026. Historic Fourth Ward Park.

Atlanta Still Got Something to Say.

Follow @ATLHipHopDay for announcements and updates.

Visit AtlantaHipHopDay.com for artist, vendor, partnership and festival information.

🌟 LEGACY MEETS NOW

Over the years, ATL Hip Hop Day has featured performances and appearances from Hip Hop icons and Atlanta trailblazers including:

DJ Scream & Friends
DJ Swamp Izzo & Friends
DJ Red Alert
Young Dro
OJ Da Juiceman
Parlae
DRAM
Yung Ralph
DJ Unk
Drumma Boy
4-IZE
Cold Crush Brothers
The Wicker Twinz
MAKO Girls
24 Heavy
B Lo5k Lil A

…and many more who helped shape the sound and spirit of Atlanta.

🎤 FOR ARTISTS

ATL Hip Hop Day is a platform, not just a stage.

• Perform in front of thousands of Hip Hop fans
• Be part of a legacy festival rooted in culture
• Network with DJs, media, brands, and industry professionals
• Compete, showcase, and connect

This is where careers get sparked.

🛍️ FOR VENDORS

Meet your audience in real life.

• High foot traffic
• Culture-driven consumers
• Food, fashion, art & lifestyle vendors welcome

Limited vendor spaces available.

🤝 FOR SPONSORS & PARTNERS

Align with authentic Hip Hop culture, community impact, and one of Atlanta’s longest-running Hip Hop festivals.

• On-site brand activations
• Sampling & experiential marketing
• Digital & media exposure
• Community-first cultural alignment

📍 EVENT DETAILS

📅 December 5–6
📍 Historic 4th Ward Park
🎟️ Free & Open to the Public

Come celebrate Atlanta’s past, present, and future in Hip Hop.

This isn’t just a festival.
This is ATL HIP HOP DAY.All purchases are final, non-transferable, and non- refundable.

2026 SPONSORS + PARTNERS

ATL Hip Hop Day proudly recognizes the organizations helping support the 2026 experience:

BeatBox Beverages
Grow Your World
IMPPACT
GrooveTie

Additional partners may be announced.