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.
– December Nights & Holiday Lights, November 29 - December 24 2024
Walk-through holiday lights show at the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens. More details
– Enmarket Savannah Bridge Run, December 7 2024
Popular annual 5K, 10K and 15K races across the Savannah River Bridge. More details
– Savannah Urban Agriculture Festival, December 7 2024
Inaugural local agriculture festival in association with the Forsyth Farmers Market and Fruitful Futures, with workshops on aspects of food gardening, children’s activities, community resources and more. More details
– Christmas on the River, December 13-14 2024
Annual holiday event on the Savannah waterfront, with dance and musical performances, lighted parade, vendors and more. More details
– New Year’s Eve Midnight Fireworks Show, December 31 2024
Annual New Year’s fireworks show, viewable from the Savannah riverfront. More details
→ See more December events in Savannah
– MLK Day Parade, January 20 2025
Annual parade through Savannah in honor of Dr Martin Luther King, JR. More details
– 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
– Savannah Irish Festival, January 31 - February 1 2025
Annual Irish heritage festival, featuring traditional and contemporary Irish performances. 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 Irish Festival, January 31 - February 1 2025
Annual Irish heritage festival, featuring traditional and contemporary Irish performances. 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
– Super Museum Sunday, February 9 2025
Annual event offering free admission to many museums and historic sites in the Savannah area (and Georgia). More details
– Savannah Blues Festival, February 15 2025
Annual festival of blues music at the Savannah Civic Center. More details
– Gospel Festival, February 20 2025
Annual festival of gospel music at Thankful Baptist Church. More details
→ See more February events in Savannah or see February events in Georgia
– Savannah Antiques and Architecture Weekend, March 6-9 2025
Annual festival focused on architecture and interior design, with tours, speakers, auction and other events. More details
– Savannah Music Festival, March 27 - April 12 2025
Big annual cross-genre musical festival with performances at various Savannah locations. More details
→ See more March events in Savannah or see March events in Georgia
– Savannah Music Festival, March 27 - April 12 2025
Big annual cross-genre musical festival with performances at various Savannah locations. More details
– 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
Events this month to be confirmed.
→ See more June events in Savannah
– Savannah’s Waterfront Independence Day Celebration, July 4 2025
Annual Independence Day celebration and fireworks show along the Savannah riverfront. More details
→ See more July events in Savannah
Events this month to be confirmed.
→ See more August events in Savannah
Events this month to be confirmed.
→ See more September events in Savannah or see September events in Georgia
– SCAD Savannah Film Festival, October 25 - November 1 2025
Big annual film festival with film screenings, premieres, workshops, panels and more. More details
→ See more October events in Savannah or see October events in Georgia
– SCAD Savannah Film Festival, October 25 - November 1 2025
Big annual film festival with film screenings, premieres, workshops, panels and more. More details
→ See more November 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