Taste of Atlanta Celebrates 25 Years of Culinary Excellence

The iconic food festival returns with a joyful reunion of the chefs and restaurants that helped build Atlanta's vibrant dining scene.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 10:00pm

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A bold, colorful silkscreen-style illustration featuring a repeating grid of plates, forks, and other dining implements in a range of bright, neon-like hues, conceptually representing the diverse culinary experiences and energy of the Taste of Atlanta food festival.The vibrant 25th anniversary celebration of Taste of Atlanta will showcase the chefs, restaurants, and flavors that have made the festival a beloved institution in the city.Atlanta Today

Taste of Atlanta, the city's beloved annual food festival, is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026. The event will bring together the original chefs, restaurants, and trailblazers who helped establish Atlanta as a culinary destination over the past quarter-century. Featuring high-energy reunions, elevated tasting experiences, and live entertainment, Taste of Atlanta promises to be a must-attend event for the city's passionate food lovers.

Why it matters

Taste of Atlanta has long been more than just a festival - it has served as a launchpad for culinary talent and a gathering place for the community. This milestone anniversary is a testament to the festival's enduring impact on Atlanta's food culture, showcasing the chefs, restaurants, and innovations that have shaped the city's dining scene over the past 25 years.

The details

The 25th anniversary Taste of Atlanta event will take place on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Works in Atlanta. The festival will feature a reunion of the original chefs, restaurants, and trailblazers who helped establish Taste of Atlanta in 2001, along with an elevated tasting experience, craft cocktails, and live entertainment. Some of the participating restaurants include Bistro Niko, Bold Monk Brewing, Chicheria Mexican Kitchen, DAS BBQ, Delilah's Everyday Soul, El Super Pan, Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q, Il Giallo, Kyma, Mission + Market, Morelli's Ice Cream, Nine Mile Station, Pricci, Tandoori Pizza & Wing Co, Three Dollar Cafe, Tiny Lou's, Woody's Cheesesteaks, and Your Third Spot.

  • Taste of Atlanta debuted in 2001.
  • The 25th anniversary event will take place on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

The players

Taste of Atlanta

An iconic annual food festival in Atlanta that has served as a launchpad for culinary talent and a gathering place for the community over the past 25 years.

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What’s next

Tickets for the 25th anniversary Taste of Atlanta event are expected to sell out quickly, so food lovers in Atlanta are encouraged to purchase their tickets as soon as they become available.

The takeaway

Taste of Atlanta's 25th anniversary celebration is a testament to the festival's enduring impact on Atlanta's vibrant food culture. By bringing together the original chefs, restaurants, and trailblazers who helped shape the city's dining scene, the event promises to be a joyful reunion that captures the energy and creativity that have made Taste of Atlanta a beloved institution for a quarter-century.