Atlanta’s Peach Drop, the city’s annual end-of-the-year party that concludes the calendar, is on again this year. Set for downtown Atlanta, city officials expect thousands of people to attend the event.
Are you one of those? If so, keep reading to find out all the details for this year’s Peach Drop.
Atlanta Peach Drop: What To Know
This year’s Peach Drop is the first one since 2019, marking the end of a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some key facts about the event:
- Location: Underground Atlanta
- Time: 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. December 31, 2022
Who’s Performing At The Peach Drop This Year?
The lineup for the 2023 Peach Drop this year includes the following artists:
- Jermaine Dupri
- Da Brat
- Jagged Edge
- YoungBloodZ
- Drivin n Cryin
- Blanco Brown
The city is determined to make Atlanta’s largest New Year’s Eve celebration a success this time around.
“The Peach Drop is back and better than ever,” Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said in a news release. “This festival has been a tradition for generations, and it is my pleasure to be able to host a world-class event with these amazing partners so residents and visitors alike can make new memories ringing in the New Year together in Atlanta.”
Riding shotgun over the whole event will be Emmy Award-winning radio personality Ryan Cameron.
“What can get any more ATL than this! We can’t wait to see everyone at the Underground. JD is a LEGEND and we’ve got some real surprises,” said Cameron.
While you’re downtown, you might also want to check out some cool places to eat.
Where To Eat In Downtown Atlanta
Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint
200 Peachtree St. NW L05, Atlanta, 404-230-5853
Housed in a former Macy’s department store in downtown Atlanta, Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint is a favorite spot for tourists and business travelers. Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint is owned by Terry Harps, a former CPA who also presides over Global Concessions Inc., a multi-concept operator involved in dining options at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The restaurant opened in 2011 and is known for its live music on weekends.
Read more: 5 essential soul food spots in Atlanta
Sear
265 Peachtree Center Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303 | (404) 586-6134
Sear Restaurant in downtown Atlanta is no secret to the city’s culinary gods. Tucked away on the second floor of the grand Marriott Marquis lobby, the eatery has enjoyed exclusive patronage from travelers, tourists and conventioneers. Read more here.
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
Embassy Suites Hotel, 267 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313 | (404) 223-6500
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse is a fine dining institution around Atlanta. There are several Ruth’s Chris restaurants in the metro area, but the one downtown adds the scenery one would expect in a major city.
Ah, but the steaks. Ruth’s Chris is known to cook a delectable steak.
Read more on where to eat in downtown Atlanta.
Final Word
The Peach Drop is one of those places that you don’t want to miss. If you’re going, make sure you bundle up.
“Our team has been working to bring life and vibrancy back to Underground Atlanta to restore its place as the historic entertainment core of Downtown Atlanta. We’re proud to work alongside our partners at the City to welcome Atlanta’s most beloved tradition, the Peach Drop, back to the property, and we look forward to hosting this monumental event for years to come,” said Shaneel Lalani, CEO of Lalani Ventures.
The event will kick off with the stage opening at 6 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and the traditional drop of the peach at midnight.