Though there’s never a shortage of festivals, markets, concerts, and other cultural happenings in the Classic City, we’ve chosen to spotlight these events for the weekend of April 10-12, 2026.
Each week, the Banner-Herald will publish a list of five options for things to do in the Athens area. Please note that the events in this list are subject to rescheduling, cancellation, or tickets selling out.
HauntFest
- WHERE: Terrapin Beer Co. (265 Newton Bridge Rd.)
- WHEN: Saturday, April 11, from 2 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.; Sunday, April 12, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. ($20 admission)
- DETAILS: Athens‑born HauntFest returns with an immersive celebration of spooky arts featuring live music, roaming ghouls, fire performers, artist vendors, and hands‑on workshops. Daytime hours skew family‑friendly before the festival turns darker after sundown. Visit eventeny.com/events/ticket/?id=20314 for tickets.
Normaltown Music Festival
- WHERE: Athentic Brewing Co. (108 Park Ave.)
- WHEN: Saturday, April 11, from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. ($25 admission; free for kids 15 and under)
- DETAILS: This all‑ages music festival features two stages of local and regional bands, food trucks, and beer, with proceeds benefiting Nuçi’s Space, Boys & Girls Clubs of Athens, and Love.Craft Athens. There will be a free kickoff event from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, April 10, with live band karaoke. For tickets, visit eventbrite.com/e/4th-annual-normaltown-music-festival-athentic-brewing-company-tickets-1983079645603.
R&B Karaoke Tribute
- WHERE: Morton Theatre (195 W. Washington St.)
- WHEN: Saturday, April 11, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. ($40–$50 reserved seating)
- DETAILS: This live karaoke event invites audience members to perform classic R&B hits from the 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s on the historic Morton Theatre stage. Hosted by Tony B with music by DJ Jizzle, the night blends performance, nostalgia, and crowd energy. For tickets, visit tix.com/ticket-sales/mortontheatre/2481.
Fred Birchmore Exhibit
- WHERE: Historic Athens Welcome Center (292 E. Dougherty St.)
- WHEN: Sunday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to noon (Free opening reception)
- DETAILS: This exhibit explores the life of Athens adventurer Fred Birchmore, who famously bicycled 25,000 miles around the world in the 1930s. Opening day includes a free coffee reception, curator talks, and tours of the historic Church‑Waddel‑Brumby House. The exhibit will be on display until Sunday, April 19.
The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes
- WHERE: The Classic Center (300 N. Thomas St.)
- WHEN: Friday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m. ($50-$75 reserved seating)
- DETAILS: This live theatrical event celebrates Rob Reiner’s classic 1987 family comedy “The Princess Bride” with a screening of the film followed by an in-person, behind-the-scenes discussion with star Cary Elwes. For tickets to this once-in-a-lifetime show, visit classiccenter.com/events/detail/the-princess-bride.
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