An All-Day Festival
No Tables, No Chairs
Created by Mausiki Scales and the Common Ground Collective, No Tables, No Chairs is a funk-filled musical festival that takes you on a journey through the pulsating rhythms of the African Diaspora.
The highlight of No Tables, No Chairs is the Funk-link parade through the park. (Photo Credit: The Sintoses)
2026 No Tables, No Chairs Details
The 11th iteration of No Tables, No Chairs will take place on April 25, 2026, at Shirley Clarke Franklin Park (Entrance II) from 1:00-8:00 p.m.
The day will kick off with music from DJ Ear Dr. and interactive Funky Fun Stations, where attendees can create their own Mardi Gras/Junkanoo-inspired headpieces for the parade.
Later in the afternoon, everyone is invited to join the Funk-line as Mausiki Scales & the Common Ground Collective, the Atlanta Junkanoo Band, and other performers lead a high-energy parade celebrating the sounds and spirit of the African Diaspora.
The celebration continues into the evening with free live music performances that keep the rhythm going.
A full event schedule can be found below:
1:00 p.m. – Celebration Kick-off + DJ Set by Ear Dr.
2:30–3:15 p.m. – Performance by Atlanta After School All Stars
3:30–4:00 p.m.– DJ Set by Ear Dr.
4:00–4:45 p.m.– Parade / Second Line
5:00–6:00 p.m.– Performance by Frankie’s Blues Mission
6:30–8:00 p.m. – Concert by Mausiki Scales & the Common Ground Collective
Bring your friends, family, and picnic blankets for what is sure to be an unforgettable day-long celebration!
About No Tables, No Chairs
Since 2011, Mausiki Scales & the Common Ground Collective have electrified the Atlanta Beltline with its day-long parade, concert, and artist market. The funk-filled festival invites families to engage on a journey through the pulsating rhythms of the African Diaspora.
The day typically starts with DJ entertainment and free "Funky Fun Stations" where people can make their own unique Mardi Gras/Junkanoo-style headpieces for the parade. Then, everyone is invited to join in the Funk-line as Mausiki Scales and the Common Ground Collective, the Atlanta Junkanoo Band, and other performers take listeners on a quest through the vibrations of the African Diaspora.
The night ends with a series of free concert performances.
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