Mayor Andre Dickens announced the return of Atlanta’s New Year’s Eve Peach Drop Festival—the Southeast’s iconic tradition to ring in the New Year. The evening will be headlined by diamond selling artist, rapper, songwriter, record producer, actor and philanthropist Big Boi. The event will also feature performances by Neon Trees, RES and local artists and emceed by Atlanta’s own Ryan Cameron.

“It is my pleasure to bring this beloved tradition back to heart of Downtown Atlanta during its truly historic and transformative renaissance,” said Mayor Dickens. “This event is a fun and exciting way for residents and visitors alike to ring in 2025 like only we can in the ATL.”

The event will be held at Underground Atlanta Tuesday, December 31, 2024, with the stage opening at 6:00 p.m. and the historic peach dropping at midnight. The much-beloved celebration attracts more than tens of thousands of attendees and is cemented into Atlanta’s rich history.

Two-time Emmy Award Winner, radio personality and Atlanta native Ryan Cameron will serve as the host and emcee of the event.

“I look forward to again being up close and personal with 100K of ATL’s finest,” said Ryan Cameron.

Global entertainment company Live Nation will produce the event.

Featured performers include:

Diamond selling artist, rapper, songwriter, record producer, actor and philanthropist Big Boi.

Award-winning American rock band Neon Trees.

Singer-songwriter RES.