ATLANTA - GeorgiaChron -- The 17th Annual ATL Hip-Hop Day Festival returns to Historic Fourth Ward Park in Atlanta on Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6, 2026, for two full days celebrating Hip-Hop, independent music, community, youth, media, entertainment and Atlanta culture.

For 17 years, ATL Hip-Hop Day has created a platform where Atlanta's established culture meets its next generation. The 2026 festival continues that tradition by bringing independent artists, rising talent, youth programming, influencers, media personalities, industry professionals and featured guests together in one of the city's most recognized public spaces. Both Saturday and Sunday will feature the same programming format, giving festivalgoers two opportunities to experience the full ATL Hip-Hop Day celebration.

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Independent music will remain at the center of the weekend with multiple Independent Artist Stage segments giving emerging performers an opportunity to showcase their music in front of a live Atlanta audience. The festival will also feature the Grow Your World Youth Hour, creating space for youth and community-focused programming while connecting the next generation with the culture that continues to shape Atlanta and the world.

The afternoon programming will include Midnight Presents, the MC WAR Rap Battle, Indie Flex and the Influencer Hour, creating a diverse mix of live performances, competition, independent artist exposure and creator-driven entertainment. Together, these activations reflect the many sides of today's Hip-Hop ecosystem, from the stage and the streets to digital media, entrepreneurship and cultural influence.

As the festival moves into its evening programming, RockLan One will take over with the RockLan One Stage, continuing its mission of providing independent artists with meaningful opportunities, visibility and connections within the music industry. The RockLan One activation adds an independent music and media component to the festival while connecting performers with audiences, creatives, media representatives and industry professionals.

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The evening will continue with the Celebrity Hour, featuring another level of entertainment and special appearances as ATL Hip-Hop Day transitions into its closing programming. Each day will conclude with Sean Teezy's Bodega Hour, bringing the festival weekend together with music, personality, culture and the energy that has made ATL Hip-Hop Day an Atlanta tradition.

For festival updates, artist opportunities, media inquiries, partnership information and additional announcements, visit https://www.AtlHipHopDay.com and follow @ATLHIPHOPDAY. Marketing for the 17th Annual ATL Hip-Hop Day Festival is powered by RockLan One.

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