WatchFest26
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Ticket Releases Begin for Decatur WatchFest ‘26 Concerts
UPDATE: Wave 1 tickets for all three concerts are sold out. Wave 2 will be announced in the coming weeks. Watch our socials and sign up for email updates to get early notification.
DECATUR, February 27, 2026 – Decatur WatchFest ‘26 today announced that tickets are now 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.
GET TO KNOW DECATUR
Where the game is always on!
The heart of downtown Decatur
Enjoy Decatur’s Open Container Entertainment Zone
Two downtown hotels with easy access to Mercedes-Benz Stadium
MARTA TO DECATUR!
Ride MARTA straight to Decatur! The Decatur Square is directly above Decatur MARTA Station. The city is just six miles (9.6 k) directly east of downtown Atlanta and seven direct MARTA stops from Mercedes-Benz Stadium and Centennial Olympic Park Station.










