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 & 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!
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