Sunday in the Park is Oakland Cemetery’s beloved fall festival. It’s based on the Victorian tradition of spending a leisurely day in the cemetery. It takes place on Sunday, Sept. 29th in 2024.
Hours are noon to 7 p.m.
In the past, Sunday in the Park has been a free event. This year, however, it is merged with Tunes from the Tombs, which is a ticketed music festival. So in 2023, you’ll need a paid ticket to attend the combined event.
The combined event features:
- live music on 2 stages
- cemetery tours
- food trucks (listed below)
- craft beer and cocktails
- artist market
- Museum Store pop-up shop
- activities for kids
Headline acts are Fireside Collective and Jon Stickley Trio.
Local acts include The Aint Sisters and Black Lion Reggae.
Early bird discount!
For a limited time, you can save $5 on adult tickets with promo code SIP5off.
Ticket prices for Sunday in the Park / Tunes from the Tombs:
* Advance purchase, adults (12 and over) — $20
* Advance purchase, kids 6 to 17 — $10
* Kids 5 and younger — FREE
Adult tickets purchased on line have $2 sales tax and a $2.40 ticketing fee tacked on.
There is also a VIP experience ticket for $80, advance purchase.
Parking is limited around Oakland. If you choose to bike there, you’ll find bike racks at both cemetery gates — just bring a lock.
NOTE: Since this is a permitted event within the city of Atlanta, you may not bring your own food or beverages into the festival.
Entertainment & Activities
NOTE: This list has not been updated for 2024. We’ll verify the details for the current year, as soon as more info is available.
- Free tours of the cemetery every half hour starting at 12:30
- Live music at the Sweetwater Beer Garden Stage from 12:30 to 4:00
- Hourly “Living History” performances around the cemetery from 1:00 to 5:30
- Live music starts on the Main Stage at 1:30
- Historical Costume Contest registration at 1:30. Awards given out at 3:45
- Storytelling for kids at 2:00
- Preservation tour led by preservation staff at 3:00
Plus: Face painting, kids’ activities, buskers throughout the cemetery, an artist market, food trucks, and lots more!
Visit the Oakland Cemetery event page
View the Facebook event page
Check out our 2024 guide to fall festivals and fairs!
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