Rising recording artist Olly Sholotan joins Latin American cumbia dance party Cumbiatron and new K-pop sensation DROP for Brookhaven’s fourth annual International Festival, taking place Saturday , Oct. 17, and Sunday , Oct. 18, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Brookhaven Park, the event’s new location at 4158 Peachtree Road NE.
Olly Sholotan, performing Saturday, is a global singer, songwriter, producer and actor whose sound blends pop, R&B, and hip-hop with Afrobeats. Having recently performed shows at The Peppermint Club in Los Angeles as well as SXSW in Austin, Olly’s sound is quietly taking the world by storm. Also known for his role as Carlton Banks in Peacock’s Bel-Air, Olly operates fluidly between music and screen, with a body of work that will move you, both in your soul and your body.
Headlining on Saturday, Oct. 17, Cumbiatron, brings a high-energy cumbia music and dance experience to the stage, celebrating the rhythms and traditions of cumbia in a vibrant, audience-centered performance.
Headlining on Sunday, Oct. 18, DROP, a five-member K-pop boy group, is known for dynamic performances, youthful energy, and a blend of vocal and rap talent. Booster is DROP’s digital single released on January 23, 2026. It expresses the emotions of youth through a fresh mood and explosive energy.
Additional performers will be announced soon.
In 2023, the inaugural festival was the City’s first major event along the Buford Highway Cultural Corridor. The Brookhaven International Festival will again feature a variety of live cultural performances and music, art installations, international cuisine, a Kidz Zone, and a global marketplace. Free shuttles from Apple Valley Road behind the MARTA parking lot will be available, and attendees are encouraged to bring water, chairs or blankets, and sunscreen and bug spray. A 5K walk/run benefiting We Love Buford Highway will take place Sunday, Oct. 18, at the Peachtree Creek Greenway, 1793 Briarwood Road.
“I welcome everyone to come out for our fourth year and celebrate the many cultures that call Brookhaven home,” said Mayor Pro-Tem and District 4 Council Member John Funny. “We are in a new location this year – Brookhaven Park, easily accessible via MARTA and our provided shuttles.”
“I’m so excited that Brookhaven Park will host our International Festival this year,” said Council Member Madeleine Simmons, who represents District 3 where the park is located. “Brookhaven Park is ready to show off some of its amazing improvements to a wider audience since the City became its official owner!”
For the fourth year, a 5K benefiting We Love Buford Highway will kick off Sunday’s festival festivities. The 5K will again take place along the Peachtree Creek Greenway. We Love Buford Highway is a 501(C)3 non-profit whose mission is preserving the multicultural identity of the Buford Highway corridor.
“For the fourth year, this 5K directly supports the Buford Highway Orchestra Program, our free afterschool music education program for local children,” said Lily Pabian, Executive Director of We Love Buford Highway. “Because of support like this, 96 young musicians have participated in the program—gaining access to music education, mentorship, and a community where they can thrive. We are deeply grateful to the City of Brookhaven and everyone who runs, walks, and invests in their future.”
The 5K is a qualifier for the Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race and is a USATF-certified course. It takes place along the Peachtree Creek Greenway and adjacent parking lots, making it safe for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities.
For 5K registration and festival updates, visit our website. Follow the City of Brookhaven on social media at @BrookhavenGAgov and @CiudadDeBrookhaven.
