Savannah Events


Savannah events attract an immense number of visitors to the city each year. Some of the biggest festivals in Savannah can bring tens or even hundreds of thousands of people: its St Patrick’s Day celebration is among the best-attended in the world.

Other popular Savannah festivals include spring music festivals such as the Savannah Stopover and Savannah Music Festival. Fall brings events such as the Savannah Jazz Festival, Savannah Food and Wine Festival and the Savannah Film Festival.

Additional highlights of Savannah’s event calendar include spring home and garden tours, timed to coincide with the best of the city’s blooms, the Savannah Pride festival, and July 4th and New Year’s fireworks

→ For a full list of festivals and events in Savannah, see events by month: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

See also:
Upcoming concerts in Savannah
Georgia food festivals
Savannah’s best sights
5Ks, marathons and other races in Savannah
Traveling to Savannah from Atlanta

!Event dates, venue and other details may change at short notice. Please check all information at the official website before planning your travel.

March 2024

– Savannah Blues Festival, March 1 2024
Annual festival of blues music at the Savannah Civic Center. More details

– Savannah River Fire Festival, March 2 2024
Annual festival at the Honey Ridge Agricenter, Guyton, highlighting the benefits of prescribed burning of Georgia forests, with fire-related and nature exhibits, food trucks, family activities and more. Rain date is March 9. More details

– Celtic Heritage Festival, March 9 2024
Annual festival of Celtic music. More details

– Savannah St Patrick’s Day Parade, March 16 2024
One of the biggest St Patrick’s Day parades in the country, through downtown Savannah. This year’s event marks the 200th anniversary of the celebration. More details

– Geechee Gullah Festival, March 23 2024
Annual festival in JF Gregory Park, Richmond Hill, celebrating Geechee Gullah heritage, with traditional food, live music, cultural presentations and more. More details

– Savannah Music Festival, March 28 - April 13 2024
Big annual festival of jazz, classical and American and global roots music programs, at venues across Savannah’s Historic District. More details


→ See more March events in Savannah or see March events in Georgia

April 2024

– Savannah Music Festival, March 28 - April 13 2024
Big annual festival of jazz, classical and American and global roots music programs, at venues across Savannah’s Historic District. More details

– North of Gaston Street Tour of Hidden Gardens, April 19-20 2024
Popular annual tours of the Garden Club of Savannah, visiting a series of private Historic District gardens. More details

– Spring Festival, April 20 2024
Annual festival at Skidaway Island State Park, with local vendors, food trucks, guided nature hike, animal programs and more. More details

– Effingham Festival, April 20 2024
Annual heritage festival in Springfield, organized by the Historic Effingham Society. More details

– Savannah Ogeechee Canal Spring Festival, April 20 2024
Annual festival at the Savannah-Ogeechee Canal Museum and Nature Center, with scavenger hunt, arts and crafts, local produce, plant walks, and more. More details

– Savannah Comedy Festival, April 26 2024
Comedy festival at the Savannah Civic Center. More details

– SCAD Sidewalk Arts Festival, April 27 2024
Popular annual festival in Forsyth Park featuring pavement chalk art by SCAD students and alumni and local high school students, plus food and music. More details


→ See more April events in Savannah or see April events in Georgia

May 2024

– SCAD Sand Arts Festival, May 3 2024
Annual art festival in Tybee Island featuring sand sculpture competition between SCAD students and alumni. More details

– Art & Soul Music Festival, May 4 2024
Free festival at City Market, with art demonstrations, live music and more. More details

– Savannah Scottish Games & Celtic Festival, May 4 2024
Scottish heritage festival at Bethesda Academy, with traditional live music, dancing, athletic competitions, Scottish societies, food, sheep herding, falconry and more. More details

– Tybee Beach Bum Parade, May 17 2024
Annual parade and water fight along Butler Avenue. More details

→ See more May events in Savannah or see May events in Georgia

June 2024

Events this month to be confirmed.

→ See more June events in Savannah

July 2024

– 4th of July Fireworks, July 4 2024
Independence Day fireworks show at the Tybee Island Pier. More details


→ See more July events in Savannah

August 2024

Events this month to be confirmed.


→ See more August events in Savannah

September 2024

Events this month to be confirmed.


→ See more September events in Savannah or see September events in Georgia

October 2024

– Tybee Island Pirate Fest, October 10-13 2024
Big annual festival in Tybee Island, with pirate performers, parade, live music, children’s activities, vendors and more. More details

– SCAD Savannah Film Festival, October 26 - November 2 2023
Big annual festival of international film, in association with the Savannah College of Art and Design. More details


→ See more October events in Savannah or see October events in Georgia

November 2024

– SCAD Savannah Film Festival, October 26 - November 2 2023
Big annual festival of international film, in association with the Savannah College of Art and Design. More details


→ See more November events in Savannah

December 2024

– Enmarket Savannah Bridge Run, December 7 2024
Popular annual 5K, 10K and 15K races across the Savannah River Bridge. More details


→ See more December events in Savannah

January 2025

– Mountainfilm on Tour, January 24-25 2025
Annual festival of environment- and outdoors-focused film. More details

– YMCA Critz Tybee Run Fest, January 31 - February 1 2025
Annual race series in Tybee Island, with 5K, 10K, half marathon, 1 mile and 2.8 mile beach runs, adding up to a full marathon. More details


→ See more January events in Savannah

February 2025

– YMCA Critz Tybee Run Fest, January 31 - February 1 2025
Annual race series in Tybee Island, with 5K, 10K, half marathon, 1 mile and 2.8 mile beach runs, adding up to a full marathon. More details

– Savannah Book Festival, February 6-9 2025
Popular annual literary festival with a range of events across Savannah and a free festival day on Saturday, with presentations by well-known authors, book signings and more. More details


→ See more February events in Savannah or see February events in Georgia

More Events & Things To Do In Savannah & Nearby

Food festivals in Georgia
Spring and summer food festivals in Savannah and the lowcountry
Fall food festivals in Savannah and the lowcountry
Hilton Head, SC events
Beaufort, SC events
Tybee Island events

See also:
Museums in Savannah
Historic house tours
Guided tours of Savannah
Kayak tours near Savannah
State parks and wildlife refuges near Savannah
Other things to do in Savannah