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 Clark Franklin Park 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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