WatchFest26
Dec. 3, 2025: Breaking News!
Indigo Girls Concert July 19 to Close Decatur Watchfest '26
DECATUR, December 3, 2025 — Decatur WatchFest ‘26 today announced Decatur’s own Indigo Girls will close out the City’s 34 days of World Cup festivities with a free concert on Decatur Square, Sunday, July 19, 2026, the final day of FIFA World Cup 2026™ (June 11 – July 19, 2026).
“Playing in Decatur during the World Cup is one way of saying ‘thank you’ to the city that’s been a home to us for so many years,” said Emily Saliers and Amy Ray. “Over the decades, we’ve seen Decatur grow and we are so excited to be asked to be a part of the Decatur WatchFest celebration.”
Decatur WatchFest ‘26 musical acts are produced in partnership with Amplify My Community, which produces the annual Amplify Decatur Music Festival.
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Oct. 23, 2025: Breaking News!
Big Boi Headlines Decatur WatchFest Opening Concert, June 11, 2026
Decatur WatchFest ‘26 is excited to announce that Atlanta’s own Big Boi will kick off the festivities with a free concert on Decatur Square Thursday, June 11, 2026, the first day of FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches (June 11 – July 19, 2026).
“As an Atlantan and huge soccer fan, performing for Decatur WatchFest ‘26 to kick off our World Cup festivities is a great honor,” said Big Boi. “I’ve seen the energy the World Cup creates and I’m excited to get the party started for music and soccer fans in my backyard!”
Decatur WatchFest ‘26 musical acts are produced in partnership with Amplify My Community, which produces the annual Amplify Decatur Music Festival.
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A multi-day watch party festival for the FIFA World Cup 26™ in Atlanta!
Get excited! The FIFA World Cup 26™ is coming to the North America in 2026 with 104 total matches and eight matches in Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
The City of Decatur is thrilled to host Decatur WatchFest26, 34 days of free daily outdoor screenings (FIFA pending) of must-see matches, nightly pre/post live music performances, games, and fun for days you can’t be in the stands. We’ll also have indoor WatchSpots at our local restaurants, pubs, and breweries.
Everyone is welcome! From local fans to global guests, we can’t wait to gather with all fellow soccer fans for this once-in-a-lifetime global sports event and watch some world-class soccer.
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