Events · Holiday · Atlanta, Georgia
JOIE 2026
Be Part of the Magic: JOIE 2026 Makes Its Atlanta Debut
Experience the inaugural season of JOIE, an extraordinary immersive holiday production transforming Atlanta's historic Callanwolde estate into a world of theatrical wonder, music, dazzling performances, and festive enchantment.
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December 5, 2026 - January 3, 2027 · Opening day 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM · Tickets on sale now
Dates
December 5, 2026 to January 3, 2027
The immersive holiday season opens December 5 and runs through the first days of the new year.
Opening day
1:00 PM to 10:00 PM
December 5 runs from 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Evening hours continue through the rest of the season.
Where
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
980 Briarcliff Road NE, Atlanta, in the Druid Hills neighborhood.
Tickets
On sale now
Get tickets today at JOIE2026.com. The holiday season books up early.
Tickets on sale now
Get your JOIE tickets today
JOIE tickets are on sale now at JOIE2026.com, the primary ticket link for the event, with tickets also available through the producer's official provider, Big Tickets.
Explore the JOIE experience
The tour in five stops
JOIE unfolds in order: five stops that walk the full experience, from the Mainstage Show in the grand indoor courtyard to the mansion's lower levels, the Winter Wonderland Light Forest, the characters, and finally tickets. Start at the top, or jump to any stop.
The Mainstage Show
Five acts of live entertainment in Callanwolde's grand indoor courtyard: Broadway-caliber vocalists, Cirque-inspired acrobatics, live music, and seasonal storytelling.
Open the stop 2 Stop 2 of 5The Mansion
After the show, the historic estate's lower levels fill with live music, puppetry, interactive characters, and theatrical surprises.
Open the stop 3 Stop 3 of 5Winter Wonderland Light Forest
Illuminated installations, fire performances, video mapping, a Snow Play Park, ornament-making, character meet-and-greets, and a caroling bonfire across the grounds.
Open the stop 4 Stop 4 of 5The Characters of JOIE
Meet Ded Zed, Barkley and Oakley the Fir Dogs, and Professor Asa Fizzwik, portrayed by Steve Whitmire.
Open the stop 5 Stop 5 of 5Tickets
Dates, the MIP enhanced experience, the Mirth Makers giving note, and the on-sale-now ticket links.
Open the stopPhotos · Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
Inside JOIE
Scenes from JOIE 2026 at Callanwolde, from the mansion rooms to the Ded Zed's Spirit Bar. The gallery advances on its own; use the arrows, the dots, or a swipe on your phone to move through it.
Photos from JOIE 2026 at Callanwolde, December 5, 2026 to January 3, 2027.
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The experience
A holiday world inside a historic mansion
JOIE unfolds across the Callanwolde mansion and grounds. Explore the historic house, encounter whimsical characters, and walk a Winter Wonderland Light Forest filled with spectacular lights and seasonal surprises. The production blends theatrical storytelling, Cirque-style performance, and interactive experiences into one distinctive way to celebrate the season in Atlanta.
- A five-act theatrical production with live music and performance
- Immersive characters throughout the mansion and grounds
- The Winter Wonderland Light Forest with lights and seasonal surprises
- Theatrical storytelling and Cirque-style performance
- Interactive experiences designed for guests of all ages
The official JOIE trailer from Mirth and Mischief.
Tickets and details
JOIE 2026 is presented by Mirth and Mischief at the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center. Admission is paid, and tickets are on sale now at JOIE2026.com. The season runs from December 5, 2026 through January 3, 2027, with opening day from 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
Get Tickets at JOIE2026.comPresented by Mirth and Mischief at the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center.
The venue
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center is a nonprofit community arts center in Atlanta's Druid Hills neighborhood, housed in a Tudor and Gothic Revival mansion at 980 Briarcliff Road NE. The estate was built around 1920 for Charles Howard Candler, president of the Coca-Cola Company and the eldest son of founder Asa Griggs Candler, and it remained the Candler family home until 1959. The mansion was designed by architect Henry Hornbostel and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
Today the center runs classes, workshops, and community arts programs, and its rooms, courtyard, and grounds become the stage for JOIE each holiday season. The setting is the point: a genuine historic mansion dressed for winter, rather than a fabricated backdrop.
The venue at a glance
- 980 Briarcliff Road NE, Atlanta, in the Druid Hills neighborhood
- Built around 1920 for Charles Howard Candler of the Coca-Cola Company
- Designed by architect Henry Hornbostel, listed on the National Register in 1973
- A nonprofit community arts center and the setting for JOIE
About the venue
Visiting Callanwolde
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center is a historic Tudor-Revival mansion from the 1920s, set on a 12-acre estate in the heart of metro Atlanta. It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community arts center at 980 Briarcliff Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30306.
Beyond the holiday season, the center offers nearly 200 classes and workshops each quarter across visual arts, pottery, dance, creative writing, photography, jewelry and metalsmithing, and more. It also hosts historic tours, gallery exhibits, jazz concerts, poetry readings, and storytelling, and it serves as an event and wedding venue.
Getting there: Callanwolde has free on-site parking, with accessible parking in the driveway behind the Carriage House, in the main lot, and by the Retreat Center. Via MARTA, take Bus #6 from the Edgewood/Candler Park Station or Lindbergh Station.
The essentials
- Address: 980 Briarcliff Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
- Phone: (404) 872-5338
- Office hours: Monday through Thursday 9am to 5pm, Friday and Saturday 9am to noon, closed Sundays
- Website: callanwolde.org
These are the general office hours; evening and weekend event hours vary by program.
Getting there
Plan for a December evening in Druid Hills
Callanwolde sits on Briarcliff Road in the Druid Hills neighborhood, a short drive from the center of Atlanta and easy to reach from the interstates. A December evening at the center is an outdoor walk as much as an indoor show: the Light Forest is in the grounds, so layers and comfortable shoes make the evening better.
Parking and arrival details change season to season, so the honest move is to confirm them on the official JOIE page before you go. Arriving early gives you time to take in the decorated grounds before the crowds gather.
Tips for visitors
A few things worth knowing before you go
Book ahead
Admission is paid and the holiday season is popular. Tickets are on sale now at JOIE2026.com, so booking ahead of time is the straightforward move.
Dress for a December evening
Part of the experience is outdoors in the Winter Wonderland Light Forest. Warm layers, gloves, and comfortable walking shoes make the evening far more enjoyable.
Designed for all ages
The experience is built for guests of all ages, with interactive moments and immersive characters rather than a sit-and-watch production alone.
Confirm before you go
Dates, hours, and details come from the organizer and may shift without notice. Check the official JOIE page for current dates, times, and admission before you plan the evening.
Before you go
JOIE 2026 runs December 5, 2026 through January 3, 2027 at the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Road NE, Atlanta. Opening day is December 5 from 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Admission is paid, and JOIE is presented by Mirth and Mischief. Facts on this page were checked against the official sources on October 13, 2026. Events can change: dates, times, and details come from the organizer and may shift without notice, so confirm with the official source before you go.
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The tour ends at tickets
From the Mainstage Show in the grand indoor courtyard to the mansion's lower levels and the Winter Wonderland Light Forest, the tour walks the full JOIE experience. The final stop is tickets, where the whole season comes together.