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 ,

08/29/2026

Our summer refresh went beyond the lobby.

Behind the scenes, our stage crew got busy inspecting and maintaining the lighting equipment that helps bring every Rialto performance to life. It’s all part of getting the Rialto ready to welcome artists and audiences back for our 30th Season.

Opening night is getting closer. We’ll see you September 17!

08/28/2026

What does it take to stay true to your sound for more than four decades?

In the first episode of Rialto Conversations, Take 6 founding member Claude McKnight sits down with Rialto Director Amy Reid to talk about authenticity, creativity, and what has kept the legendary vocal group inspired throughout its remarkable career.

Rialto Conversations takes you beyond the stage with the artists and creatives who bring the Rialto to life.

Watch the conversation, then experience Take 6 live at the Rialto on October 2.

Watch Rialto Conversations + Get Tickets: Link in bio

Welcome back, Panthers!A new semester is here, and we’re excited to welcome the Georgia State community back to the Rial...
08/24/2026

Welcome back, Panthers!

A new semester is here, and we’re excited to welcome the Georgia State community back to the Rialto!

Join us this Wednesday for PopOver to the Rialto and grab a free popcorn while you check out our newly refreshed lobby. Explore what’s coming up this fall, and if you’re a Georgia State student, take advantage of $5 tickets to any Rialto Series performance.

Start the semester with us and see what’s new at the Rialto!

Wednesday, August 26
11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Rialto Center for the Arts

08/22/2026

We've been busy this summer!

As we prepare to celebrate the Rialto's 30th Season, our lobby and mezzanine received a refresh. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at some of the work that went into getting the Rialto ready to welcome you back. Check out our story for more behind-the-scenes videos of the refresh.

And we're just getting started. The 30th Season begins September 17.

One week to go! Join us next Wednesday, August 19, for Feed Your Senses featuring the Frankie Quinones Latin Jazz Collec...
08/12/2026

One week to go! Join us next Wednesday, August 19, for Feed Your Senses featuring the Frankie Quinones Latin Jazz Collective Trio.

Get ready for an energizing lunchtime performance filled with Afro-Caribbean rhythms, modern jazz, soulful grooves, and dynamic percussion.

Rialto Center for the Arts Lobby
12:00 P.M.
Free and open to the public
Complimentary refreshments while supplies last

RSVP and let us .

Get ready for opening night.Before Béla Fleck kicks off the Rialto's 30th Season on September 17, take a journey through...
08/01/2026

Get ready for opening night.

Before Béla Fleck kicks off the Rialto's 30th Season on September 17, take a journey through the world of modern bluegrass. Our latest Rialto Recommends playlist features Béla Fleck alongside many of the acclaimed musicians who helped shape his Grammy Award-winning My Bluegrass Heart project.

Whether you're a longtime bluegrass fan or discovering the genre for the first time, there's something here for everyone.

Listen now: https://bit.ly/belaandfriends

Tickets are on sale now at Rialto.GSU.edu

Registration is open!Join us for SingFest! at the Rialto Center of the Arts in Downtown Atlanta.Engage in workshops. Lea...
07/31/2026

Registration is open!

Join us for SingFest! at the Rialto Center of the Arts in Downtown Atlanta.

Engage in workshops. Learn from industry professionals. Be a part of Atlanta's largest choir.

Any high school choral teacher is welcome to register!

Click the link in the bio to learn more.


Georgia State University



Your next unforgettable night at the Rialto starts here.Tickets for the 30th Season are now on sale!Whether you're retur...
07/25/2026

Your next unforgettable night at the Rialto starts here.

Tickets for the 30th Season are now on sale!

Whether you're returning for a favorite artist or discovering someone new, this season is filled with performances that inspire, entertain, and connect us through the arts.

Browse the lineup and secure your seats today.

Visit https://t.gsu.edu/3DSscj3.

Exciting changes are happening at the Rialto! Our lobby is currently undergoing renovations as we prepare for an excitin...
07/22/2026

Exciting changes are happening at the Rialto! Our lobby is currently undergoing renovations as we prepare for an exciting season ahead. During construction, the lobby will be closed to in-person ticket purchases through August 10.

Need tickets or assistance? We're happy to help!
Call 404-413-9849
Visit Rialto.GSU.edu

We appreciate your patience and can't wait to welcome you back for our 30th Season!

Two days. Two free arts experiences at the Rialto.Join us Wednesday, July 15, for Feed Your Senses featuring Atlanta son...
07/08/2026

Two days. Two free arts experiences at the Rialto.

Join us Wednesday, July 15, for Feed Your Senses featuring Atlanta songwriters Chas Crawford and Frank Whitaker. Known for their laid-back energy and love of storytelling, the duo creates the kind of live music experience that can turn a room full of strangers into one big sing-along. Presented in partnership with 100 Peachtree.

Then, on Thursday, July 16, experience the final day of Raphael Bahindwa: New Paintings. Explore Bahindwa's Afro-futuristic works and hear directly from the artist during a special artist talk. Presented in partnership with The Sun Atl.

Both events are free and open to the public.

July 15 | Feed Your Senses | 12 PM
July 16 | Raphael Bahindwa Artist Talk + Final Gallery Day

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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