Rialto Center for the Arts

Rialto Center for the Arts Where Atlanta Meets the World! The Rialto is a cultural resource, not just for Georgia State University, but for the entire Atlanta community.
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Our intimate, 833-seat performing arts venue is home to the Rialto Series, featuring performances by top artists from across the music and dance spectrum. Our mission is to inspire, educate and entertain diverse audiences by presenting innovative and exceptional arts programming and cultivating community partnerships. Our nationally renowned arts programming is carefully curated to appeal to diver

se audiences and represent the widest possible array of artistic styles and genres. Our intimate, 833-seat performing arts venue is home to the Rialto Series, featuring the best of national and international jazz, world music and dance; Georgia State’s School of Music performances; and serves as the downtown go-to venue for other arts organizations’ performances, visiting companies and independent film screenings. Each year, the Rialto Center presents the Rialto Series–a unique subscription series featuring world-class artists, presenting an eclectic mix of world music, jazz, contemporary dance, and international programs, as well as media arts. In addition, the Rialto offers innovative educational programs to students and the general public. The Rialto is proud of its fast-growing reputation as the arts center that brings once-in-a-lifetime cultural experiences to the southeast and challenges patrons to expand their artistic worldview. The Rialto Center is a true marketplace of ideas and culture. We host phenomenal events and artistic performances ranging from dance to spoken word to film to music. Be sure to check us out on Twitter and Instagram ,

Some artists become part of the Rialto story.Arturo Sandoval has appeared on our stage five times, and we're excited to ...
06/23/2026

Some artists become part of the Rialto story.

Arturo Sandoval has appeared on our stage five times, and we're excited to welcome him back for his sixth performance as part of our 30th Season.

A trumpet virtuoso, composer, and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, Sandoval continues to inspire audiences with his extraordinary musicianship and infectious energy.

Take a look back at his previous visit and enjoy a few moments from one of jazz's true legends.

Arturo returns January 22.

Some traditions are worth celebrating year after year.For nearly three decades, the Holiday Gala has brought audiences t...
06/20/2026

Some traditions are worth celebrating year after year.

For nearly three decades, the Holiday Gala has brought audiences together to celebrate the season while showcasing the extraordinary talent of Georgia State University School of Music students and faculty.

Presented as part of the School of Music Scholarship Series, the Holiday Gala helps support scholarships that empower the next generation of musicians.

As we look back at performances from past Galas, we're excited to continue this beloved Rialto tradition during our 30th Season.

Join us on December 6 for the 29th Annual Holiday Gala.

Every great dancer starts somewhere.American Ballet Theatre Studio Company features rising stars from one of the world's...
06/18/2026

Every great dancer starts somewhere.

American Ballet Theatre Studio Company features rising stars from one of the world's most celebrated dance institutions, offering audiences a glimpse at the future of ballet.

Many of today's leading dancers began their careers with ABT Studio Company. This season, you'll have the chance to see the next generation take the stage at the Rialto.

Some artists spend their careers following trends. Joshua Redman has spent his helping shape them.For more than three de...
06/16/2026

Some artists spend their careers following trends. Joshua Redman has spent his helping shape them.

For more than three decades, Redman has been one of the most influential voices in contemporary jazz, collaborating with some of the genre's most celebrated musicians while building a remarkable body of work of his own.

Take a listen and discover why audiences around the world continue to be drawn to his distinctive sound.

Joshua Redman returns to the Rialto on October 16.

Some of our favorite Rialto memories happen behind the scenes.As we celebrate our  , we're looking back at Take 6's prev...
06/13/2026

Some of our favorite Rialto memories happen behind the scenes.

As we celebrate our , we're looking back at Take 6's previous visit to the Rialto and a few moments captured backstage.

For more than four decades, Take 6 has set the standard for vocal harmony, earning multiple Grammy Awards and collaborating with artists ranging from Ray Charles and Quincy Jones to Stevie Wonder and Whitney Houston.

Take a look behind the curtain, then spend some time listening to one of the most influential vocal groups in music today.

Take 6 returns to the Rialto on October 2.

A familiar face returns to the Rialto stage.Béla Fleck joins our 30th Season lineup on September 17, bringing his signat...
06/11/2026

A familiar face returns to the Rialto stage.

Béla Fleck joins our 30th Season lineup on September 17, bringing his signature blend of bluegrass, jazz, folk, and global influences back to downtown Atlanta.

While you wait for the show, give his latest album, My Bluegrass Heart, a listen. The Grammy-winning project celebrates the roots of bluegrass while showcasing the innovation that has made Fleck one of the most influential musicians of his generation.

Tickets go on sale July 14.

This month’s Feed Your Senses was one of the best yet. The lobby was packed, and  had us dancing in our seats and singin...
06/10/2026

This month’s Feed Your Senses was one of the best yet. The lobby was packed, and had us dancing in our seats and singing along.

Thank you to everyone who attended and to for helping to make it possible.

See you next month for another unforgettable, free, lunchtime concert.

Join us tomorrow at our monthly lunchtime concert,  , and enjoy a peaceful midday escape featuring Alex Gordon, a one-ma...
06/09/2026

Join us tomorrow at our monthly lunchtime concert, , and enjoy a peaceful midday escape featuring Alex Gordon, a one-man instrumental performance rooted in the easy-listening tradition.

June 10 | 12:00 P.M.
Free and open to the public
Refreshments available while supplies last

06/06/2026

Narrower Summer Opera Artist-in-Residence Karen Slack performs for the Gala Reception.

This June, enjoy live music and visual art at the Rialto.Join us on June 10 for Feed Your Senses, our free lunchtime con...
06/02/2026

This June, enjoy live music and visual art at the Rialto.

Join us on June 10 for Feed Your Senses, our free lunchtime concert series, featuring guitarist Alex Gordon HI-FI. Then explore Raphael Bahindwa: New Paintings, a free exhibition showcasing the work of the Congolese-born, Atlanta-based artist whose Afro-futuristic paintings are inspired by Salvador Dalí and Jean-Michel Basquiat.

June 10 | Feed Your Senses featuring Alex Gordon HI-FI | 12 PM

Raphael Bahindwa: New Paintings Gallery Hours
June 11 | 4–7 PM
June 15–19 | 11 AM–2 PM
June 29–July 2 | 11 AM–2 PM

All events are free and open to the public. We hope you'll join us this month at the Rialto!

Address

80 Forsyth Street NW
Atlanta, GA
30303

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10am - 4:30pm
Friday 10am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+14044139849

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