The return of spring will be celebrated at an exclusive evening in the Garden during the Garden Party. This year’s theme, Jubilee, honors 50 years of beauty and growth at the Atlanta Botanical Garden.
Tickets are available for the Garden’s only public spring evening event featuring craft cocktails and elevated cuisine for purchase, along with seasonal activities, plein air painting, and more.
Friday, March 27, 2026
6 – 9:30 p.m.
Tickets should be purchased in advance online to ensure admission.
Tickets may also be available at the door, while supplies last.
Parking: $15 per vehicle. (SAGE cards not accepted).
*Cash bars will be available throughout the Garden. The Garden and its parking facility operate on a card-only basis.
Buy Tickets + Chef Boxes
General Admission:
$70 non-members
$65 members
Premium Admission:
$105 non-members
$100 members
Premium Tickets offer an elevated experience:
• Dedicated entry line for expedited admission
• One drink ticket valid for a cocktail or mocktail
• Exclusive 50th anniversary gift
Pricing is per person. Tickets are required for all guests and members.
Chef-curated Jubilee Box for Two: $55
The popular grab-and-go box returns, available as a ticket add-on for curated selections from Dulce & Sabrosa, featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients. A limited onsite selection will be available for purchase while supplies last. The deadline to pre-order a chef box is Thursday, March 19.
Each box includes: Pimento cheese and Benedictine sandwiches; chicken salad with Swiss cheese and arugula on a croissant; spiced pecans; edamame hummus with crudités; and charcuterie skewers with housemade fennel jam. Desserts include mixed-berry macarons, chocolate-covered pretzels, Key lime pie, New York cheesecake squares, strawberry cheesecake cookies, and white chocolate banana cream pie.
About the Event
Orchid Daze: Living Canvas
An evening viewing of Orchid Daze: Living Canvas will take place in the Fuqua Orchid Center.
Artsy Inspirations
Floral designer, Mary Delia Poynter will return to the Rose Garden for spring bloom arrangement demonstrations. Attendees may gather inspiration for their own spaces and purchase a hand-selected bouquet from Nancy’s Flower Truck.
Plein air artists from ABV Gallery will live-paint Garden vistas throughout the evening. Finished works will be displayed in a pop-up gallery and available for purchase as unique Golden Jubilee keepsakes. Artist Sami Jacq will also create a live mural.
The ShutterXpress photo booth will offer a unique way to commemorate the evening. Guests will be able to pose with the Garden as a backdrop. Springtime characters from The Off Center Project will also be present throughout the event.
Renowned style photographer Colleen Duffley will conduct a walkabout photo experience, sharing smartphone tips to transform everyday moments into extraordinary images.
Live Music in the Garden
Classical music will fill the air as performances are scheduled by Piedmont Strings, Michelle Winters, and Jeanne Carere, complemented by dance performances from the Huber Twins. Joe Gransden and his eight-piece band will provide a lively atmosphere for dancing in the Skyline Garden. Following sunset, the Huber Twins will join for a special jazz dance performance.
Taste of Spring
Seasonal fare and garden-inspired cocktails will invite attendees to savor the evening. Dulce & Sabrosa will offer a pre-ordered, chef-curated Jubilee box, while Sunnyside Pizzeria will present specialty wood-fired pizzas. Additionally, Vanilla Crepes will serve sweet and savory selections, complemented by fresh Colombian coffee from Art, Passion & Coffee. Furthermore, Wild Heaven Beer will debut a new partnership, introducing Garden Beer, a Golden Belgian made with Magnolia grandiflora in celebration of the 50th anniversary.
Longleaf, the Garden’s full-service restaurant, will provide limited seatings and a seasonal menu for the evening. Event tickets are required for dining at Longleaf during the Garden Party.
Know Before You Go
Chairs, pets, tobacco, vape products, smoking of any kind, and outside food or beverages are prohibited. Food and beverages will be available while supplies last. Tickets are non-refundable; no rain checks will be provided. Guests must be 21 or older to purchase alcohol, and valid ID is required. Bars will close at 9 p.m.
