Things To Do in Augusta This Weekend: July 24-July 26

Augusta's calendar is full of energy this week, from live combat sports to community celebrations. Fight Night CSRA brings high-octane MMA action to the Bell Auditorium, while A Night of Soul offers a milestone tribute to classic soul music at the Miller Theater. Families can gear up for the school year at Rise Augusta's Back-to-School Celebration, and the week rounds out with shopping, live music, board games, cooking classes, wine pairings, and trivia across town.

Conflict MMA Promotions brings Fight Night CSRA to the Bell Auditorium, continuing a track record that spans 56 events across three states and 13 cities. Augusta is part of an active 2026 regional schedule that includes stops in Florence and Charleston, South Carolina, and highlights the promotion's growing footprint throughout the Southeast. This one-night-only live combat sports event delivers high-octane cage action to one of Augusta's premier entertainment venues, and fans are encouraged to purchase tickets early. Follow along using #FightNightCSRA, #LiveMMA, and #AugustaGA.

JCGT Entertainment presents A Night of Soul at the Miller Theater, starring The Manhattans featuring Gerald Alston, with special guests Tony Howard & The Motowners. The show marks a milestone celebration hosted by Minnesota Fattz and The Mighty Peanut, with special guest co-host Nelson Shackman Curry.

Rise Augusta is hosting a free Back-to-School Celebration at The HUB for Community Innovation, offering families a full day of resources to prepare for the new school year. Attendees can pick up free books and backpacks filled with school supplies, as well as check out vision screenings, story-time read-alouds, literacy activities, and mental health resources. The event also includes games, giveaways, food, and activities designed for children of all ages. Organizers describe the celebration as a chance for families to kick off the school year with support and community connection.

Augusta's weekend lineup mixes shopping and live music. The Augusta Summer Vendor Showcase brings a three-day marketplace to the Common, while music fans can catch Skyway 61 live at Joe's Underground Cafe. Vintage shoppers can round out the weekend with a dedicated market at the Convention Center.

Augusta offers plenty of low-key ways to unwind this week. Board game lovers can settle in with a cold brew, while home cooks can learn to whip up a lemon pepper chickpea dish. Pasta and wine pairings make for a relaxed evening out, and music bingo rounds out the week with some friendly competition.