WatchFest26
Update!
More Acts Added to Music Schedule
“The Stews” and “DJ EU” Lead Lineup of 14 New Decatur WatchFest ‘26 Musical Acts
DECATUR, May 5, 2026 — “The Stews” and “DJ EU” highlight a new list of talented musical acts announced today as Decatur WatchFest ‘26 adds to its concert schedule during FIFA World Cup 2026™. All 14 of these additional concerts are free, no tickets required, and will be held on the Decatur Square. And there are more to come!
These performances will complement the three ticket-required concerts with Big Boi, The War And Treaty, and Indigo Girls.
More announcements coming soon!
Full press release here.
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.
UPDATE: Wave 2 tickets for Big Boi and Indigo Girls are SOLD OUT. A few tickets remain for The War & Treaty!
Wave TWO of FREE tickets for Big Boi, The War And Treaty, and Indigo Girls officially went “on sale” on Friday, May 1 at 10 AM.
Please note:
• Limit 4 tickets per person
• Tickets are first come, first served
• No further ticket waves anticipated
• Review full ticket guidelines HERE
Thank you so much for your patience — we can’t wait to welcome you!
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.
SOCCER LOVERS UNITE!
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