11 ways to celebrate 404 Day in Atlanta

Atlanta skyline at the Beltline Northeast Trail on November 21, 2022
Brandon McKeown

Centered in Piedmont Park, 404 Day is an opportunity to observe how creativity influences Atlanta. It’s a time of celebration with live music and art installations that embody the artistic heart of the city. And it’s a time for attendees to acknowledge the culture that makes Atlanta truly distinctive. Here are the 404 Day events you need to know about:

404 Day Scholarship Gala

Celebrate the kickoff of the 404 Fund Scholarship! Ticket proceeds will go toward the scholarship fund and the 404 Fund. Make a difference for students throughout the metro area while you enjoy a great night of dinner, entertainment and drinks. Ticket purchases are tax-deductible. Attendees should plan on cocktail attire.

Location: Monday Night Garage; Website: linktr.ee/official404day; Date: April 3; Time: 6-10 p.m.; Admission: $104.04

404 Day Piedmont Park cleanup

Take a little time to pitch in and make sure one of Atlanta’s most prominent greenspaces is in tip-top shape this 404 Day. Volunteers ages 16 and up are invited to join Hands On ATL and don gloves to help pick up trash around the park before 404 festivities kick off.

Location: Piedmont Park; Website: handsonatlanta.org.; Date: April 4; Time: 9-11 a.m.; Admission: Free

404 Day at Piedmont Park

The centerpiece of 404 Day means live music, great food, vendors and more! Dance music on the main stage will bring across the positivity and diversity this celebration represents. Music, dance and visual art will fill out the event throughout the day. Go deeper into the experience with a VIP pass that will get you special access and a gift bag.

Location: Piedmont Park; Website: rebelity.com; Date: April 4; Time: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Admission: Free (access to VIP areas - $50)

404 Day Vendor market

Plan to stroll the market to get your fill of Atlanta-themed products and other offerings from locally-based businesses. Handmade and resale items are the order of the day here, and in keeping with the overall event, arts and culture will factor in heavily.

Location: Piedmont Park; Website: eventeny.com; Date: April 4; Time: 1-9 p.m.; Admission: Free

404 Day Block Party

Live DJs and fabulous food trucks: What better way to celebrate 404 Day in the Lee + White District? Find memorable items from local vendors and stick around for the 404 Fund Scholarship presentations at - when else - 4:04 p.m. RSVP for free entry at official404day.com.

Location: Monday Night Garage; Website: eventbrite.com; Date: April 4; Time: 2-6 p.m.; Admission: Free

404 Day at Southern Feed Store

What better place to celebrate 404 Day than bohemian East Atlanta Village? This food hall regularly brings eclectic tastes and sounds, and on April 4, you can catch Lena Gardenia and the Moodswings, Cassie Gibson and Frogmorton - all in one place at Southern Feedstore.

Location: Southern Feedstore; Website: freshtix.com; Date: April 4; Time: 7 p.m.; Admission: Free

404 Day with ZAY

Grammy-winning producer Zaytoven will ring in 404 Day with a curated set of Atlanta DJs. Music at 4 U Recording Studio on the city’s upper west side will include a range of musical guests delivering hip-hop and trap music. Performers include DJ Gorilla Zoe, DJ Shawt, DJ Roots Queen, DJ Aladdin, DJ Kalidean, and artist Yung Ralph.

Location: 4 U Recording; Website: artist.zaytownglobal.com; Date: April 4; Time: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Admission: $14.99

404 Day at Our Bar ATL

This event is part art show, part music celebration. But overall, it’s all about Atlanta’s vibrancy when it comes to creativity. DJ Sed the Saint will perform during the art portion, and DJ Boogie LOV will take the stage later. Stick around for special guests and enjoy food, drink and local vendors.

Location: Our Bar ATL; Website: rebelity.com; Date: April 4; Time: Art show - 8 p.m., DJ - 10 p.m.; Admission: Free (Optional $20 donations accepted)

404 Day - Live from SOBATL

Kick back and enjoy eclectic sounds and a local experience! This evening will feature, among others, Naoma & The Sundaze, a disco funk band, and Aaron Rizzo, a solo artist known for using grooves to bridge the gap between guitar and rhythm sections.

Location: Music Room at Smith’s Olde Bar; Website: smithsoldebar.freshtix.com; Date: April 4; Time: 9 p.m.; Admission: $15-$25

404 Day Celebration

Celebrity DJs, giveaways and special guests at a venue dedicated to special events make this a 404 party to put on the calendar!

Location: Westside Cultural Arts Center; Website: posh.vip; Date: April 4; Time: 9 p.m.; Admission: Free with RSVP

404 Day Celebrity + Influencer Softball Game

Creativity takes the field with this friendly competition. Come on out and catch notable Atlanta personalities bringing the positive vibes as they vie for a win.

Location: Georgia Tech - Shirley Clements Mewborn Field; Website: posh.vip; Date: April 6; Time: noon; Admission: Free (with RSVP)

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