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 7:30 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 2024, 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
storytelling
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 (must be purchased along with an adult ticket)
* 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 andamp; Activities
Free tours of the cemetery every half hour starting at 1 p.m. (last tour leaves at 5pm)
Live music at the Main Stage from 12:30 to 6:00
Hourly “Living History” performances at the Bell Tower, continuous from 1 to 6 p.m.
Historical Costume Contest registration starting at noon. Awards given out at 3:45
Storytelling in the African American Grounds
Living statuary
Artist and vendor market
Food trucks
Museum store popup
Map and schedule here
Visit the Oakland Cemetery event page
View the Facebook event page
Check out our 2024 guide to fall festivals and fairs!
More summer fun around Atlanta:
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