Atlanta Hosts 48th Annual Groundhog Day Jugglers Festival

Weekend of free public shows, workshops, and late-night cabaret

Jan. 30, 2026 at 3:31pm

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The Atlanta Jugglers Association is hosting the 48th annual Groundhog Day Jugglers Festival, a weekend celebration of juggling, unicycling, hooping, comedy, and family entertainment in Atlanta, Georgia. The free public show on Saturday at 2 PM will feature a juggling competition and a performance by the Seed & Feed Marching Abominable Band, while the Late Night Cabaret on Saturday night will showcase juggling, acrobatics, bubbles, music, and comedy for a $15 admission.

Why it matters

The Groundhog Day Jugglers Festival has become a beloved Atlanta tradition, drawing jugglers, performers, and spectators from across the region to celebrate the art of juggling and other circus-style acts. The free daytime events and affordable late-night cabaret make the festival accessible to a wide audience, showcasing Atlanta's vibrant performing arts community.

The details

The 48th annual Groundhog Day Jugglers Festival, hosted by the Atlanta Jugglers Association, will feature a variety of free public events on Saturday, including a juggling competition and a performance by the Seed & Feed Marching Abominable Band. There will also be workshops, games, and shows throughout the weekend for a $40 participation fee. The Late Night Cabaret on Saturday night will showcase juggling, acrobatics, bubbles, music, and comedy for a $15 admission.

  • The 48th annual Groundhog Day Jugglers Festival will take place on January 31 - February 2, 2026.
  • The free public show is on Saturday, February 1, 2026 at 2 PM.
  • The Late Night Cabaret is on Saturday, February 1, 2026 at 9 PM.

The players

Atlanta Jugglers Association

The organizer of the 48th annual Groundhog Day Jugglers Festival, a weekend celebration of juggling, unicycling, hooping, comedy, and family entertainment in Atlanta, Georgia.

Seed & Feed Marching Abominable Band

An Atlanta-based marching band that will perform at the free public show during the Groundhog Day Jugglers Festival.

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The takeaway

The 48th annual Groundhog Day Jugglers Festival offers a unique and affordable opportunity for the Atlanta community to experience a variety of circus-style performances, from juggling and unicycling to comedy and music. The free public events and low-cost late-night cabaret make the festival accessible to all, showcasing the city's vibrant performing arts scene.