Atlanta is getting ready to turn up the volume as Hip-Hop legend Big Boi gears up for a free live concert to kick off the city’s FIFA World Cup celebrations. Fans can expect a one-of-a-kind event mixing rap, culture, and community pride right in the heart of Decatur Square.
This celebration isn’t just another concert; it’s a moment that connects Atlanta’s music legacy with the global excitement of the World Cup. As one-half of the iconic duo OutKast, Big Boi continues to represent Atlanta on the world stage, and this event shows exactly why he remains one of the city’s biggest cultural ambassadors.
With Atlanta preparing to host several World Cup matches in 2026, this concert is the perfect way to unite soccer fans and Hip-Hop lovers. Big Boi’s performance symbolizes Atlanta’s energy, bold, creative, and always ready to make history.
Big Boi to headline free concert at Decatur Square
Big Boi has officially announced that he will headline a free concert on June 11, 2026, at Decatur Square to celebrate the opening day of the FIFA World Cup. The show will be part of Decatur WatchFest ’26, marking a huge milestone for the Grammy-winning rapper just months after OutKast’s upcoming Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction in November 2025.
"“As an Atlantan and huge soccer fan, performing for Decatur WatchFest ’26 to kick off our World Cup festivities is a great honor ... I’ve seen the energy the World Cup creates, and I’m excited to get the party started for music and soccer fans in my backyard.”"Big Boi
The timing couldn’t be better. With OutKast set to join the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, this event cements Big Boi’s status as one of Hip-Hop’s most respected voices. His dedication to Atlanta and his passion for soccer make him the perfect artist to headline this world-class celebration.
From “Ms. Jackson” to “So Fresh, So Clean,” Big Boi’s catalog has defined generations of rap fans, and now, he’s ready to make history once again, this time on the global stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Atlanta’s 2026 World Cup festivities promise to be unforgettable, and Big Boi’s free concert will set the tone for the summer. For fans of rap, Hip-Hop, and soccer alike, Decatur Square will be the place to be, a celebration of rhythm, roots, and the spirit of Atlanta.