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Fox Theatre

660 Peachtree St NE · Atlanta, GA

Why you should go…

The 'Fabulous Fox' is one of America's great surviving movie palaces, a 1929 Moorish-Egyptian fantasy where the auditorium ceiling twinkles like a night sky. Today it hosts touring Broadway shows, big-name concerts and its famous Mighty Mo pipe organ. Even if you can't catch a show, the guided tours are a treat for architecture lovers.

  • #broadway
  • #historic theatre
  • #midtown
  • #concerts
  • #architecture

Good to know

General theatre & events guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Curtain time is firm

    Latecomers are commonly held at the back until a scene break, so build in a buffer.

  • Study the seating chart

    Price and sightline vary a lot within the same house. A few rows back can be the better seat.

  • Rush and lottery seats exist

    Many venues release same-day tickets at a discount if you are flexible about where you sit.

  • Arrive with time to spare

    Parking, bag check, and finding your row all take longer than you think on a full house.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Fox Theatre, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Museums
    Family Favorite

    Children's Museum of Atlanta

    Under $25

    An interactive children's museum in Centennial Olympic Park with hands on exhibits for ages 0 to 8.

    0.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Attractions
    Iconic

    World of Coca-Cola

    Under $25

    Pop the cap on 130+ years of fizzy history, vault secrets, vintage ads and a tasting room with 100+ sodas from around the globe.

    0.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Attractions
    Iconic

    Georgia Aquarium

    $25–$50

    One of the world's largest aquariums, whale sharks, belugas and manta rays glide past a jaw-dropping 100-foot viewing window.

    0.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Iconic

    Centennial Olympic Park

    Free

    The 1996 Olympics' living legacy, splash in the Fountain of Rings, catch free concerts and lounge on 22 downtown acres.

    0.9 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sightseeing
    Date Night

    SkyView Atlanta

    Under $25

    A 20-story Ferris wheel with climate-controlled gondolas serving up sweeping skyline views over Centennial Park.

    1.0 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Theatre & Events
    Family favorite

    Center for Puppetry Arts

    Under $25

    Where Jim Henson's Muppets live on, puppet shows, a world-class puppetry museum, and build-your-own workshops in Midtown.

    1.4 mi awayMore like this