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.
– Labor Day Beach Bash, August 30 - September 1 2024
Annual Labor Day celebration with live music at the Tybee Island Pier and Pavilion. More details
– Heritage Day Festival Weekend, August 31 - September 2 2024
Annual festival of the Georgia Salzburger Society at Ebenezer, with trolley tours, German concert, and festival day with exhibits, demonstrations, food, activities and more. More details
– Savannah Jazz Festival, September 18-22 2024
Popular annual festival of jazz music, with free concerts in Forsyth Park. More details
– Savannah Tattoo Arts Festival, September 20-22 2024
Annual festival at the Savannah Convention Center featuring tattoo artists, entertainment, seminars, contests and more. More details
– Peoples Festival Savannah – A Tribute to Bob Marley, September 21 2024
Reggae and World Beat music festival at Victory North, with live music, international food, arts and crafts, and more. More details
– Taste of Pooler, September 26 2024
Annual food festival in Pooler featuring dishes from Pooler-area restaurants. More details
→ See more September events in Savannah or see September events in Georgia
– Savannah Greek Festival, October 10-12 2024
Popular annual festival of Greek food and culture at St Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church, with authentic Greek food and pastries, Greek music and dancing, church tours, vendors and more. More details
– 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
– Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival, October 25-26 2024
Very popular annual seafood festival in Richmond Hill, with a variety of seafoods, live music, arts and crafts, carnival rides, and more. More details
– Isle of Hope Art and Music Festival, October 26 2024
Annual festival in Isle of Hope, with local artisans, musicians, food trucks 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
– 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
– Tybee Post Music Festival, November 7-9 2024
Music festival at the Tybee Post Theater, plus lawn party with food truck, music, games and more. More details
– Springfield Fall Festival, November 9 2024
Annual fall festival in downtown Springfield with live entertainment, vendors, food and more. More details
– Jewish Food Festival, November 17 2024
Popular annual food festival organized by Congregation Mickve Israel, featuring Jewish foods, and Jewish music and dance. More details
→ See more November events in Savannah
– 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
– 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
– 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
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→ See more March events in Savannah or see March events in Georgia
– North of Gaston Street Tour of Hidden Gardens, April 25-26 2025
Popular annual tour of the Garden Club of Savannah, visiting selected private and historic gardens in Savannah’s Historic District. More details
→ See more April events in Savannah or see April events in Georgia
– Savannah Scottish Games, May 3 2025
Annual festival of Scottish heritage at Bethesda Academy, with Scottish dancing and music, traditional athletic games, sheep herding, falconry, food, children’s activities and more. More details
→ See more May events in Savannah or see May events in Georgia
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→ See more June events in Savannah
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→ See more July events in Savannah
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→ See more August events in Savannah
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