The Decatur Arts Festival returns to downtown Decatur, live and in person! This is a 3-day festival that’s spread out around downtown Decatur and the historic Courthouse Square.
The 2025 Arts Festival launches on the evening of Friday, May 2nd and continues through Sunday, May 4th.
We’re listing some of the major highlights of the Decatur Arts Festival below.
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Friday Night Artwalk
This is a self-guided event that takes place on from 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday, May 2, 2025, all across downtown Decatur. You can stroll around town at your own pace to see exhibits at participating shops and galleries. Many of the venues will have special activities or complimentary snacks and drinks. There will also be a deejay on the Square.
View a complete list of the Friday night Art Spots
Kids Art Fest
Due to construction on the Square, this year’s event will not have a Kids Fest.
Artists Market
The Artists Market will take place in downtown Decatur, along West Ponce de Leon.
It features more than 120 artists selected through a competitive jury process. The annual market is known for its high quality of artwork and attracts artists from all over the Southeast and beyond.
View a list of the artists
Hours:
- Saturday, May 3rd — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sunday, May 4th — 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Live Music on the Performing Arts Stage
All performances are FREE.
They take place on the four points: The DeKalb Courthouse, the LOL Tent, and two pop-up areas around the downtown Square.
The 2025 performance line-up is especially diverse — everything from improv and Shakespeare to poetry slams, choirs, flamenco dance, and local bands.
