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.

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

– 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

– Camellia Festival, November 9 2024
Annual show of the Coastal Georgia Camellia Society, at Montgomery Presbyterian Church. More details

– Eastern Wharf Food Truck Festival, November 16 2024
Food festival at the Riverfront Lot at Eastern Wharf, with 20+ local food trucks and live music. 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

– Savannah-Ogeechee Canal Fall Festival, November 23 2024
Annual fall festival at the Savannah-Ogeechee Canal Museum and Nature Center, with vendors, food, history, scavenger hunt and more. More details

– Metal Fest, November 29 2024
Free metal music festival at Two Tides Brewing Company. More details

– December Nights & Holiday Lights, November 29 - December 24 2024
Walk-through holiday lights show at the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens. More details

– Boat Parade of Lights, November 30 2024
Annual lighted boat parade, viewable from the Savannah waterfront, to benefit Greenbriar Children’s Center, with afterparty at the Thompson Savannah Hotel. More details


→ See more November events in Savannah

December 2024

– 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

– 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

January 2025

– 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

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 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

– 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

March 2025

– 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

April 2025

– 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

May 2025

– 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

June 2025

Events this month to be confirmed.

→ See more June events in Savannah

July 2025

– 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

August 2025

Events this month to be confirmed.


→ See more August events in Savannah

September 2025

Events this month to be confirmed.


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

October 2025

– 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

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