The free 2026 Brookhaven International Festival ran Oct. 17-18 at Brookhaven Park with Cumbiatron and DROP. The city has not yet announced the 2027 dates.
Last checked Oct. 23, 2026. Dates, lineup, shuttles and rules come from the City of Brookhaven’s International Festival page and its linked pages. This page is updated for each year’s festival at the same address.
The fourth Brookhaven International Festival ran 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, and Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, at Brookhaven Park, 4158 Peachtree Road. It was free. The city describes a weekend of live music and dance, food trucks, a Kidz Zone, a global marketplace, interactive chalk art and a 5K. This year it moves to Brookhaven Park, and the city is asking visitors to come by MARTA and a free shuttle.
Updated Oct. 23: the 2026 festival is past. The city’s festival page had not posted a 2027 date when we checked; we will add it here when it does. The details below are the 2026 festival’s, kept for reference.
Know before you go
- When: Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 17-18, 2026, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days
- Where: Brookhaven Park, 4158 Peachtree Road
- Cost: free; concerts are not ticketed
- Getting there: MARTA or the free shuttle from Apple Valley Road, behind the Brookhaven/Oglethorpe station
- Bring: chairs or blankets, sunscreen, bug spray; no outside food or drinks except bottled water
- Questions: City of Brookhaven, 404-637-0500
Brookhaven International Festival 2026: the weekend at a glance
| What | Saturday, Oct. 17 | Sunday, Oct. 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Hours | 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (5K at 8 a.m.) |
| Headliner, 5 p.m. | Cumbiatron | DROP, K-pop |
| Also on stage | Olly Sholotan, 3:30 p.m.; Chien Hong Lion Dance, 2 p.m. | Mariachi Buhos de Oro, 1:15 p.m.; Berdolé Flamenco Dance, 3:30 p.m. |
| Forecast | Sunny, high near 65 degrees | Sunny, high near 63 degrees |
The forecast is from the National Weather Service in Peachtree City as of Friday morning, Oct. 16, with a low in the mid-40s both nights. Bring a layer for the evening sets.
New this year, the city says six Mexican Madonnari chalk artists will create a chalk art walk in the park, alongside interactive chalk art for visitors.
What the festival is
The city started the festival in 2023 as its first major event along the Buford Highway Cultural Corridor. The 2026 edition is its fourth. Northside Hospital is a sponsor.
“I welcome everyone to come out for our fourth year and celebrate the many cultures that call Brookhaven home,” Mayor Pro Tem John Funny, who represents District 4, said in the city’s announcement.
Lineup
The city’s concert schedule (all free):
Saturday, Oct. 17
- 11 a.m.: grounds open with DJ Steve
- 11:15 a.m.: P&P Dance Crew
- Noon: salsa band and a learn-to-dance salsa session with W-Latino
- 1 p.m.: DJ Steve
- 1:15 p.m.: Giwayen Mata African Drum and Dance
- 2 p.m.: Chien Hong Lion Dance
- 2:15 p.m.: Apu Inka
- 3 p.m.: Caribbean Dancers of Atlanta
- 3:30 p.m.: Olly Sholotan
- 4:30 p.m.: La Hora Loca, a group music and dance celebration
- 5 p.m.: Cumbiatron, the headliner
Sunday, Oct. 18
- 11 a.m.: grounds open with DJ Steve
- 11:15 a.m.: Brookhaven Dance School
- Noon: Giwayen Mata African Dancers
- 1 p.m.: Sanam Studio Dancers
- 1:15 p.m.: Mariachi Buhos de Oro
- 1:45 p.m.: Sanam Studio Dancers
- 2 p.m.: Guelaguetza Mexican Dance
- 2:45 p.m.: Batucada Brazil Dance
- 3:30 p.m.: Berdolé Flamenco Dance
- 4:30 p.m.: La Hora Loca
- 5 p.m.: DROP, a five-member K-pop group and the headliner
Food, marketplace and Kidz Zone
- Food: the city’s food vendor list includes Apsara Kitchen ATL, Argentine Eats, Beto’s Tacos, Blazin Noodles, Bravepro Gyro, Chef Mediterranean, Manny Sazon Colombian Street Food, Purple Pop Cafe, Tamalion, The Atomic Parlour and Tropic Island Chef.
- Global Marketplace: artisan goods, fine art and other items from vendors including TwoCans, Cacti’s Girl Boutique, Yoshi’s Wellness, Bebe’s Pastries, Melao Homebake and AadiShakti Collections.
- Kidz Zone: free inflatables, face painting, a petting zoo and giant bubbles.
Getting there, parking and closures
The city’s how to get here page asks visitors to ride MARTA and use the free shuttles from Apple Valley Road behind the Brookhaven/Oglethorpe MARTA station.
- Accessible parking: limited ADA-accessible parking on the festival grounds.
- Accessible shuttle: an ADA-accessible shuttle runs from the Apple Valley Road stop.
- Road closures: the city had not posted any for the festival as of Oct. 16. We will add them here if it does.
What you can bring
- Lawn chairs and blankets are allowed.
- Sunscreen and bug spray are recommended.
- No outside food or drinks, except bottled water.
- The city’s pages do not say whether pets are allowed. Call 404-637-0500 before bringing a dog.
The International Festival 5K
The festival 5K starts at 8 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, at the Peachtree Creek Greenway’s Briarwood Road Trailhead, 1793 Briarwood Road, and finishes along the greenway. It is a USATF-certified qualifier for the Peachtree Road Race and benefits We Love Buford Highway and its free Buford Highway Orchestra after-school program.
From the race registration page:
- Price: $25 plus taxes and fees from Oct. 3 through race day.
- Packet pickup: 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at the Public Safety Building, 1793 Briarwood Road; and 7 to 7:55 a.m. on race day, with in-person sign-up while space lasts.
- Parking: 1775 Briarwood Road.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Brookhaven International Festival in 2026? Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17-18, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days at Brookhaven Park, 4158 Peachtree Road.
Is the Brookhaven International Festival free? Yes. The city calls it a free, family-friendly festival, and its concerts and performances are free and not ticketed. Food and marketplace items are sold by the vendors.
Where do I park for the Brookhaven International Festival? The city asks visitors to ride MARTA or use the free shuttles from Apple Valley Road behind the Brookhaven/Oglethorpe MARTA station. Limited ADA-accessible parking is on the festival grounds.
Can I bring food or chairs to the International Festival? Lawn chairs and blankets are allowed. No outside food or drinks are allowed except bottled water.
When is the Brookhaven International Festival 5K? At 8 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, from the Peachtree Creek Greenway’s Briarwood Road Trailhead, 1793 Briarwood Road. Entry is $25 plus fees from Oct. 3, and it benefits We Love Buford Highway.
What this means for you
- Plan on MARTA or the shuttle. Brookhaven Park has only limited accessible parking for the festival.
- Headliners play at 5 p.m. each day, an hour before the grounds close.
- Vendors and performers can email the festival; food vendor applications are closed for 2026.
- The week before, the police department’s Hot Pursuit 5K Glow Run runs at Murphey Candler Park on Saturday, Oct. 10.
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