Panda Fest Atlanta Reveals 2026 Vendor Lineup Ahead of April Festival

WHAT:

Panda Fest – Food & Culture Festival

WHEN:

Friday, April 3:             4 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Saturday, April 4:        10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Sunday, April 5:           10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

WHERE:

Atlantic Station | Pinnacle Lot | 221 20th St., Atlanta, GA 30363

TICKETS:

Tickets are on sale now at www.pandafests.com.

General Admission ($14) and VIP ($35). Saturday tickets are $2 more. Children ages 6 and up require a ticket. Guests select a day and entry time when purchasing.

ATLANTA: Panda Fest Atlanta is only a few short weeks away, and the festival is unveiling its dynamic lineup of local, regional, and national vendors, offering delicious foods, refreshing drinks, and an exciting selection of artisanal goods. This April 3-5, Atlantic Station’s Pinnacle Lot will once again be home to a celebration of AAPI culture, featuring over 80 food vendors, 20+ artisan merchants, and entertaining cultural performers. Packed with flavor and panda-themed fun, the event promises delights to suit every taste.

“Food is at the heart of the Panda Fest experience, and when we curate the vendor lineup for the festival, we’re thinking about what tastes good, but more importantly, what truly represents AAPI cultures and tells the stories behind them,” said BiuBiu Xu, Founder of Panda Fest. “Each of our vendors helps shape the experience of Panda Fest, and together they create an environment where people can connect through shared meals, meaningful conversations, and a deeper understanding of culture.”

Panda Fest fans can look forward to a mix of new and returning vendors from previous festivals, who will prepare and serve over 200 incredible dishes from various cuisines across Asia and the Pacific Islands. From traditional fare like Chinese noodles, Japanese takoyaki, and Vietnamese banh mi to bites created through cultural fusion, like beef bulgogi fries and kimchi fried rice, Panda Fest offers attendees the unique opportunity to try a variety of classic dishes and unique Asian-inspired bites, all at one event.

FOOD + BEVERAGE STREET STALLS

This April’s roster offers a bite for every appetite, allowing guests to savor flavors from China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, and more. The full lineup of food vendors + where they are based includes:

Festivalgoers can choose from a variety of food and beverage options priced from $7 to $25, exploring multiple smaller, budget-friendly bites or larger, shareable plates and drinks, including souvenir cups for a little more. Menu pricing is set independently by each participating vendor, with Panda Fest ensuring that every vendor offers at least one menu item priced under $10. All food sales go directly to the vendors, allowing Panda Fest to support both local and national businesses while delivering a diverse, high-quality food experience for guests.

ARTISAN MARKET 

In addition to the food, Panda Fest’s artisan market will feature makers and merchants offering crafts, clothing, jewelry, home décor, and of course, panda-themed collectibles and gifts inspired by Asian cultures. The artisan vendor lineup includes: 

FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS 

Alongside the food and shopping, Panda Fest Atlanta guests can also look forward to: 

• Live entertainment, featuring a dynamic mix of performances including rap and hip-hop, K-pop dance and singing, Chinese instrumental music, Japanese rap, live hip-hop/R&B/pop, and a DJ spinning anime and EDM sets throughout the weekend.

• Family-friendly panda fun, including Instagram-worthy installations like a 15-foot inflatable panda, a panda bounce ring, and themed treats, souvenirs and games galore  

TICKET INFO General Admission and VIP tickets are available on Eventbrite. General Admission includes entry to the festival and two complimentary gifts: a customized Atlanta festival pin and an inflatable panda headband. VIP tickets include upgraded perks such as shaded seating, VIP restrooms, exclusive experiences, a private bar, and a Panda Fest tote bag. Panda Fest encourages purchasing tickets only from the Eventbrite link on the Panda Fest website and avoiding third-party sellers.  For tickets, event updates, and more, visit www.pandafests.com and follow @pandafestatlanta on Instagram. Panda Fest is a rain-or-shine event unless severe weather conditions require cancellation.

ABOUT PANDA FEST: Launched in 2024, Panda Fest is one of the largest outdoor Asian food and culture festivals in the United States. In its first year alone, the festival produced 13 events across 11 cities, welcoming over 500,000 attendees, with attendance continuing to grow. Featuring experiential activities, tastings, market fairs, and live performances, Panda Fest brings communities together to celebrate the richness of Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures. Pandas serve as a playful central theme, appearing throughout the event in inflatables, games, activities, merchandise, and food offerings. Originally created as a one-day event called Panda Day by founder BiuBiu Xu, Panda Fest has since expanded into a multi-day, multi-city experience with events held in Atlanta, Boston, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Dallas, Seattle, Austin, the Twin Cities, Connecticut, Charlotte, Nashville, and Orlando. For more information on Panda Fest, visit www.pandafests.com and follow along on Instagram.