Public Events • October–December 2026

CHI Events

Upcoming conferences, workshops, showcases and networking opportunities in Atlanta, across the metro area and online.

Public event listings shared for the CHI community. Confirm dates, times, admission and registration with the organizer before making plans.

Networking

BLOW Industry Music Festival

October 11, 2026

Decatur

Artist performances and networking with music professionals, labels, DJs, producers and engineers.

Industry Event

Black Orchestral Network 2026 Summit

October 17, 2026

Atlanta Music Project, Atlanta

A full-day gathering with masterclasses, panels, performances and networking, focused on Black artistry and leadership in orchestral music.

Workshop

AI Music & Video Creator Weekend

October 17, 2026 – October 18, 2026

Cr8tive Lyfe Studios, Atlanta

A creator meetup and listening event with workshops on AI music, music business and marketing, music video creation and industry topics.

Showcase

BMA Song Studio Class

October 18, 2026

Burke Music Academy, Atlanta

Free public performance and networking opportunity for vocalists, pianists and string players.

Showcase

Atlanta Beltline Music Fest

October 23 or 24, 2026 — date needs confirmation

Off The Line ATL Content House, Atlanta

Artist performances, content creation, interviews and networking.

The listing has conflicting date details. Verify the event date with the organizer before making plans.

Industry Event

2026 Hip Hop Arts Conference

October 24, 2026

Emma Darnell Aviation Museum & Conference Center, Atlanta

A Hip Hop arts event featuring dance, art, technology, performances and panels.

Industry Event

SHADES of Sync 2026

October 30, 2026 – October 31, 2026

Alpharetta

A sync-licensing-focused conference for music creatives, supervisors, licensors and publishers in the Atlanta metro area.

Showcase

Den Music Fest – Atlanta

November 5, 2026

The Faux Rest ATL, Atlanta

Live performances highlighting independent artists and music discovery.

Industry Event

Unplugged Music Experience & Conference (UME 2026)

November 12, 2026 – November 15, 2026

Multiple Atlanta venues, Atlanta

Artist and music-business programming, including workshops, listening sessions, panels, showcases and the Icon Awards.

Check the organizer’s page for updates, since details may change.

Workshop

Money Management Course

November 22, 2026

Online

A financial-management session for people working in musical theatre.

Hosted by Burke Music Academy

Workshop

CCFY “Backstage” Music Industry Workshop

November 23, 2026 – November 24, 2026

ArtsXchange

For ages 11–18; covers booking, promotion, touring, marketing, production and show planning.

Ages 11–18 only. Registration and age requirements apply.

Industry Event

AMG Southern Soul Life Awards

December 5, 2026

The Atrium, Stone Mountain

Southern Soul music awards recognizing artists and contributors.

Open Mic

XChange Open Mic and Holiday Slam

December 11, 2026

ArtsXchange

Open mic for music and other performance forms.

Artist development & networking picks: BLOW Industry Music Festival, Black Orchestral Network Summit, AI Music & Video Creator Weekend, SHADES of Sync and UME.