Best Things to Do in Savannah This Week · April 23–26, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Ani DiFranco with Special Guest

Folk-punk icon Ani DiFranco brings her singular voice and guitar wizardry to Victory North Savannah for one intimate night.

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 8:00 PM · Victory North Savannah, 2603 Whitaker St, Savannah, GA

Open Mic at Abe's

A late-night open mic night at Abe's on Lincoln, one of Savannah's beloved neighborhood bars, welcoming performers of all kinds.

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 9:00 PM · Abe's on Lincoln, Savannah

Festivals & Special Events

Thunderbolt Blessing of the Fleet

The 5th Annual Thunderbolt Blessing of the Fleet kicks off with a land parade before a day of coastal celebration honoring the fishing fleet.

Monday, April 27, 2026 · Thunderbolt, Georgia

Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society 2026 Night of Champions & Hiring Expo

The 17th Annual Night of Champions celebrates businesses championing inclusive employment for differently-abled adults, featuring a cocktail hour, hiring expo, dinner, and recognition ceremony.

Thursday, April 30, 2026 6:00 PM · Savannah Marriott Riverfront, 100 General McIntosh Blvd, Savannah, GA

48th Annual Savannah Scottish Games and Celtic Festival

One of the Southeast's premier Celtic celebrations returns with athletic games, music, clan gatherings, and Highland culture for a full day of Scottish tradition.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 8:45 AM · Savannah

Arts & Culture

Jepson Center: 'In Reflection: Contemporary Art and Ourselves'

An evolving long-term exhibition at the Jepson Center presenting Telfair Museums' modern and contemporary collection spanning personal, social, and cultural themes from 1945 to the present.

Monday, April 27, 2026 10:00 AM · Jepson Center, 207 West York Street, Savannah, GA

The Savannah Spring Fashion Show

A fashion show spotlighting local vendors and honoring Veteran organizations, with Veterans modeling clothing in this community-driven runway event.

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 5:00 PM · Mackey House, 190 Red Gate Farm Trail, Savannah, GA

Fuzzzy Talks Live Comedy Podcast

A live comedy podcast recording open to the public and vendors in Savannah, blending stand-up laughs with a community market vibe.

Thursday, April 30, 2026 7:00 PM · Savannah

SCAD Sand Arts Festival

SCAD's annual sand sculpture festival transforms the beach into an open-air gallery of large-scale sand art creations by students and artists.

Friday, May 1, 2026 10:00 AM · Savannah

Savannah Book Crawl

Hit the cobblestone streets for a literary adventure through downtown Savannah's hidden gems, rare stories, and local stops on this unique book crawl experience.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Downtown Savannah

Free Events

Free Reading in the Historic Parlor of Flannery O'Connor

Essayist Tyler Gore — five-time Notable Essayist in Best American Essays — reads in the historic parlor of Flannery O'Connor's childhood home in a free literary event.

Monday, April 27, 2026 6:00 PM · Flannery O'Connor Childhood Home, 207 East Charlton Street, Savannah, GA

Justin St. Clair at West Broad Bandshell

Local musician Justin St. Clair performs an outdoor evening set at the West Broad Bandshell in a free community concert.

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 6:00 PM · West Broad Bandshell, Savannah

ARTS Southeast May First Friday Festivities

ARTS Southeast's monthly First Friday celebration opens galleries and studios to the community with art, refreshments, and local creative energy.

Friday, May 1, 2026 · ARTS Southeast, Savannah

Family-Friendly

GOLDEN: A K-Pop Kids Party!

A K-Pop dance party designed just for kids, with the biggest K-Pop jams and a fun, energetic atmosphere at Victory North Savannah.

Sunday, May 3, 2026 2:00 PM · Victory North Savannah, 2603 Whitaker St, Savannah, GA

Date Night

Swing Del Sur at Jazz'd

Swing Del Sur brings sultry Latin jazz and swing rhythms to Jazz'd Tapas Bar for an intimate Sunday evening of music and atmosphere.

Sunday, April 26, 2026 7:30 PM · Jazz'd Tapas Bar, Savannah

Sports

Savannah Ghost Pirates Playoffs – Game 1

The Savannah Ghost Pirates make their first-ever ECHL playoff appearance with Game 1 at Enmarket Arena — a historic moment for Savannah hockey.

Tuesday, April 29, 2026 · Enmarket Arena, Savannah

Outdoors & Active

Savannah On The Move Run Club

A community run club for people of color providing a safe, friendly space to get active through running, jogging, or walking together — meeting at Service Brewing for stretches before heading out.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 8:00 AM · Service Brewing, 574 Indian Street, Savannah