Summer Kickoff ATL

State Farm Arena Set to Welcome Fans From Around the World to Atlanta for Summer Kickoff Atl 2026

State Farm Arena Will Be the Premier Destination for Music, Food, and Experiences all with Atlanta’s own Southern Hospitality during a Summer-Long Celebration.

State Farm Arena announced Summer Kickoff ATL 2026 at the award-winning downtown venue. State Farm Arena is set to host an unforgettable summer-long celebration featuring concerts with global superstars, culinary delights, and world-class hospitality and experiences. Summer Kickoff ATL will provide an exciting blend of music, entertainment, and food that will put Atlanta’s premier arena at the heart of all the action.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 venues in the world in ticket sales and fan experience, State Farm Arena has hosted the biggest artists in the world. Over the past 15 months, global icons such as Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, Justin Timberlake and P!nk have played to sold-out crowds at State Farm Arena, including a six-show stop for Usher who headlined the Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show.

“Every summer Atlanta draws hundreds of thousands of visitors and summer 2026 is expected to peak with more than half of a million visitors. We know that no matter where our guests come from, they want to be entertained, and that music is the one universal language that brings people together. State Farm Arena will be the place to enjoy the best shows and entertainment experiences in the city,” said Hawks and State Farm Arena President and Chief Executive Officer Steve Koonin.

“Atlanta has repeatedly demonstrated its ability to deliver world class events that showcase operational expertise, innovation, and the unique culture of our city. State Farm Arena and Summer Kickoff ATL will enhance the experience that Atlanta will be delivering next summer,” said Dan Corso, president of the Atlanta Sports Council and head of the Atlanta World Cup Host Committee.

State Farm Arena has an unparalleled history of enhancing major events with incredible entertainment. In 2019 leading up to Super Bowl LIII, State Farm Arena played host to the inaugural Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest, a three-night concert series that set multiple records. Headliners included Lil Baby, Ludacris, Migos, Post Malone, Aerosmith, Bruno Mars and Cardi B.

Earlier this year, State Farm Arena hosted the AT&T Playoff Playlist Live as part of College Football National Championship weekend here in Atlanta.

“State Farm Arena is at the epicenter of downtown Atlanta and continually provides the finest entertainment and hospitality options in the Southeast,” said Hawks and State Farm Arena’s President of Business Enterprise & Chief Commercial Officer Andrew Saltzman. “We are excited to welcome the world as the spotlight shines on our great city.”

The full schedule of shows and events will be released in the coming months.