The High Museum throws a huge block party this Sunday, in honor of their centennial anniversary

Image courtesy of the High Museum

The High Museum of Art is throwing a Centennial Block Party in midtown Atlanta on Sunday, October 18, 2026, from noon to 5 p.m. 
It takes place on Peachtree Street, on the block between 15th and 16th streets, in front of the High Museum.

Everything happening outdoors is FREE, including free Coca-Cola products (while supplies last).
To visit the art galleries, you’ll have to purchase a paid admission ticket. 

There will be food vendors on site, including Sweet Auburn BBQ and others. 

If you’d like to attend, it’s suggested that you RSVP online here. 

Activities happening all day, outdoors, from noon to 4:30, include:

• Make a birthday hat
• Chalk art
• Bubbles
• Immersive kaleidoscope experience
• Soccer activations on the front lawn
• Stunts by Atlanta Hawks Flight Crew
• Trap Museum Pink Car

Scheduled entertainment on two stages includes: 

• Live DJ 
• Theatre for the Very Young
• Atlanta Hawks drumline dancers 
• Live music by the Biological Misfits
• Dance Canvas open rehearsal
• Come Together Dance Party (3:30 to 5 p.m.)
• Brenau Dance Performance
• Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra String Quartet
• See the detailed schedule here

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