WatchFest26
WatchFest Fam! It’s time to Play!
June 20: 3v3 Tournament
Decatur Soccer invites youth aged 5-12 (rising k-8th grade) to take part in our 3v3 Soccer Tournament, powered by Decatur WatchFest 26—a fun, flexible, and community-focused event that’s led by DHS soccer players and coaches. Join us Saturday, June 20 from 8:30 to 12 noon at Decatur High School Stadium with plenty of parking and just a short walk from the Decatur MARTA Station and Decatur WatchFest.
Update!
New Acts Added to Music Schedule
We just added G Clef & The Playlist to our growing concert lineup. They’ll take the stage on July 4 with their “4-piece powerhouse that sounds like an 8-piece!” From Motown to Maroon 5, from Hootie to Hip-Hop, this band does it ALL with a superior sound, lush harmonies, and an amazing repertoire.
All concerts are free and will take place on the newly renovated Decatur Square as part of the City of Decatur’s 34-day celebration of FIFA World Cup 2026™. Please note that some concerts are ticketed and gated as indicated. The second wave of tickets will be released soon. Be sure to follow our socials and sign up for our email newsletter to get the very latest information as it becomes available.
Ticket Releases Begin for Decatur WatchFest ‘26 Concerts
UPDATE: Wave 1 tickets for these three concerts are sold out. Wave 2 will be announced in the coming weeks.
DECATUR, February 27, 2026 – Decatur WatchFest ‘26 today announced that tickets became available for three free concerts scheduled during the 34 days of the FIFA World Cup 26™ tournament.
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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Volunteer for Decatur WatchFest ‘26
Applications are now being accepted for the Decatur WatchFest volunteer program. A total of 350 volunteers will be selected and trained to support concerts and other activities, and to be ambassadors for the city.
Volunteer duties will include:
• Staffing Decatur WatchFest concerts
• Staffing Decatur WatchFest community events
• Directing and assisting visitors as city ambassadors
A multi-day soccer festival celebrating the FIFA World Cup 26™ in Atlanta
Get excited! The FIFA World Cup 26™ is coming to North America this year 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 live music performances, games, and fun for the 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 celebrate some world-class soccer.
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