The heartbeat of the festival begins at noon on the Mainstage, where local and national artists share their music, stories, and energy with the community. Hosted by Jodine Dorce, the stage is designed to bring people together, spark connection, and celebrate the richness of our shared cultural life.
The Root and Remedy Pavilion is a gathering ground for ancestral wellness, earth-based practices, and cultural activation. Rooted in Black traditions of healing, resistance, and community, this immersive tent invites you to explore how ancient wisdom meets modern life through ritual, remedy, storytelling, and skill-sharing. Throughout the day, festival-goers are invited to experience a vibrant rotation of interactive demonstrations and teachings.
Start your day on the green with yoga, light stretching, and social dancing. Throughout the afternoon, enjoy demonstrations of movement and healing practices designed to energize the body and restore the spirit.
This is a “No Electronic Games” zone. Movement activities for kids of all ages will be scheduled hourly from noon to 4 PM. Look and listen for Kids Zone pop-ups at 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM and 3:30 PM.
Fuel your festival experience with healthy food and refreshments from Atlanta’s local restaurateurs. And if it’s your cheat day, we’ve even included one indulgent station just for you.
Is it really a festival if there isn't any retail therapy? Explore the Pop-Up Market, a vibrant mix of art, design, and handmade goods from local creators whose work captures the spirit of Atlanta’s creative community. Shop for your next favorite thing. Tenting partner, Classic Tents & Events
Getting to the healthiest version of ourselves requires access to the right information. Visit our health and wellness partners and get the information and services you need.
The festival is situated on the Atlanta Beltline Eastside Trail. We highly encourage festivalgoers to get your steps in and use rideshare or bike/walk.
WALK/BIKE ON THE ATLANTA BELTLINE
📍 .3 Miles from Inman Park
📍 .5 Miles from Ponce City Market
📍 .6 Miles from Krog Market
📍 1.2 Miles from Piedmont Park
RIDESHARE DROP-OFF & PICK UP
Inman Park on the corner of Bernina Ave. & Elizabeth St.
Historic Fourth Ward on the corner of Ralph McGill Blvd & Ashley Ave
PARK & WALK
Nearby vehicle parking available in public lots accessible to the Atlanta Beltline
Inman Quarter -📍 299 North Highland Ave.
Old Fourth Ward Office -📍 405 N. Angiers Ave.
Ponce City Market -📍 675 Ponce De Leon Ave.
PARK & SHUTTLE
Starting at 12:00 PM, shuttle buses will run between the former Atlanta Medical Center parking lot and Historic Fourth Ward Park every 10 - 15 minutes until 8:00 PM.
📍508 East Ave, between East Ave and Ralph McGill at Boulevard.
Thriving Together Atlanta is funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies and presented in collaboration with the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, the National Black Arts Festival, and Out of Hand Theater. The initiative offers a model for how cross-sector partnerships can address complex community challenges through creativity, care, and collaboration. Additional funding for the festival has been contributed by the Cousins Foundation and South Arts. Support from the Black Leadership AIDS Crisis Coalition powered by AHF.
