Savannah hosts a wide range of festivals and events that draw millions of visitors to the city every year. Some of its largest festivals can attract tens or even hundreds of thousands of people, with its annual St Patrick’s Day celebration being one of the best-attended in the world.
Other notable festivals in Savannah include popular music festivals such as the Savannah Music Festival and the Savannah Jazz Festival, and spring garden tours timed to coincide with the city’s peak blooming season. Fall highlights include the influential Savannah Film Festival and the Savannah Pride celebrations, and there are also big fireworks displays for July 4th and New Year’s Eve.
→ 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.
Events this month to be confirmed.
→ See more January events in Savannah
– Tybee Spring Shorebird Festival, February 20-21 2026
Annual festival at the Tybee Island Marine Science Center, with educational programs and other family activities. More details
→ See more February events in Savannah or see February events in Georgia
Events this month to be confirmed.
→ See more March events in Savannah or see March events in Georgia
– North of Gaston Street Tour of Hidden Gardens, April 17-18 2026
Annual tours of the Garden Club of Savannah, visiting selected private gardens in the Historic District. More details
→ See more April events in Savannah or see April events in Georgia
– Savannah Scottish Games, May 2 2026
Annual Scottish heritage festival at Bethesda Academy, with Celtic music and dancing, athletic contests, sheep herding, birds of prey, living history demonstrations, tug-of-war, food and more. More details
→ See more May events in Savannah or see May events in Georgia
Events this month to be confirmed.
→ See more June events in Savannah
– Savannah’s Waterfront Independence Day Celebration, July 4 2026
Annual Independence Day celebration along River Street, with fireworks show, live music, and more. More details
→ See more July events in Savannah
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→ See more August events in Savannah
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→ See more September events in Savannah or see September events in Georgia
– Isle of Hope Art & Music Festival, October 24 2026
Annual festival in Isle of Hope featuring 100+ local artisans, food trucks, live music and more. More details
– SCAD Savannah Film Festival, October 24-31 2026
Big annual festival of international film at SCAD venues across the city. More details
→ See more October events in Savannah or see October events in Georgia
– Savannah Lighted Boat Parade, November 28 2026
Annual lighted holiday boat parade along the Savannah River. More details
→ See more November events in Savannah
Events this month to be confirmed.
→ See more December 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