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  • 1. Lucas Theatre for the Arts

    Historic District

    Slated for demolition in 1921, the Lucas Theatre is now one of Savannah's most celebrated spaces. The beautifully renovated space hosts a variety of performances...

    Slated for demolition in 1921, the Lucas Theatre is now one of Savannah's most celebrated spaces. The beautifully renovated space hosts a variety of performances throughout the year, from ballet to bluegrass bands. It's a go-to venue for events hosted by the Savannah College of Art and Design, the Savannah Film Festival, and the Savannah Music Festival, and even occasionally screens classic and family films.

    32 Abercorn St., Savannah, Georgia, 31401, USA
    912-525–5050
  • 2. Savannah Music Festival

    Historic District

    Georgia's largest and most acclaimed music festival brings together musicians from around the world for more than two weeks of unforgettable performances in late March...

    Georgia's largest and most acclaimed music festival brings together musicians from around the world for more than two weeks of unforgettable performances in late March and early April. The multigenre entertainment ranges from foot-stomping gospel to moody blues to mainstream rock to new takes on classical music. Performances take place in Savannah's premier theaters, as well as nontraditional venues like historic churches.

    Savannah, Georgia, USA
  • 3. Savannah Stopover Music Festival

    Historic District

    This intimate indie music festival held every March is a yearly "stopover" for bands headed to the massive South by Southwest event in Austin. The...

    This intimate indie music festival held every March is a yearly "stopover" for bands headed to the massive South by Southwest event in Austin. The event features almost 100 acts in about a dozen different venues, providing indie music fans with an unmatched opportunity to experience their favorite up-and-coming acts in intimate spaces.

    Savannah, Georgia, USA
  • 4. SCAD Savannah Film Festival

    Historic District

    This star-studded affair, hosted by the Savannah College of Art and Design in late October and early November, offers multiple daily screenings of award-winning films...

    This star-studded affair, hosted by the Savannah College of Art and Design in late October and early November, offers multiple daily screenings of award-winning films in various venues on or near Broughton Street. Sir Patrick Stewart, Salma Hayek, William H. Macy, Normal Reedus, John Krasinski, Emily Blunt, and Hugh Jackman are among the celebrities who've attended in recent years. Q&A sessions with visiting celebrities and industry professionals are always popular. Be ready to purchase your screening and panel tickets as soon as sales open, as the most popular often sell out in half an hour or less.

    Savannah, Georgia, USA
  • 5. SCAD Sidewalk Arts Festival

    Historic District

    Savannah College of Art and Design's Sidewalk Arts Festival, held the last Saturday in April, is an opportunity to experience Forsyth Park in abundant glory....

    Savannah College of Art and Design's Sidewalk Arts Festival, held the last Saturday in April, is an opportunity to experience Forsyth Park in abundant glory. At no other time in the year is the park so packed with people of all ages, coming out in droves to see students past and present take to the park's winding sidewalks with rainbow colors of chalk. By the day's end, the park is lined with out-of-this-world drawings as far as the eye can see, plus fun stains of chalk throughout the grass and on scraggling artists.

    Gaston St., Savannah, Georgia, USA
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  • 6. Trustees Theater

    Historic District

    When it opened in 1946, the Trustees Theater was one of the largest movie screens in the South. Now run by the Savannah College of...

    When it opened in 1946, the Trustees Theater was one of the largest movie screens in the South. Now run by the Savannah College of Art and Design, it hosts a variety of events, including the Savannah Film Festival. It's also a popular venue for concerts and lectures.

    216 E. Broughton St., Savannah, Georgia, 31401, USA
    912-525–5050
  • 7. First Fridays in Starland

    Starland District

    This creative collaborative event takes place on the first Friday evening of each month throughout the Starland neighborhood and is focused on Desoto Row. The...

    This creative collaborative event takes place on the first Friday evening of each month throughout the Starland neighborhood and is focused on Desoto Row. The family-friendly event includes food trucks, music, artisans and multiple art receptions, exhibits, and open studios. Check out Instagram or their Facebook page for more information.

    Savannah, Georgia, USA
  • 8. Savannah Jazz Festival

    Historic District

    A local favorite since 1982, this free outdoor musical event is held annually in late September. Thousands of concertgoers pack Forsyth Park's expansive lawn with...

    A local favorite since 1982, this free outdoor musical event is held annually in late September. Thousands of concertgoers pack Forsyth Park's expansive lawn with chairs, blankets, and picnic spreads for several nights of live jazz performances. Given the ideal weather this time of year, this festival puts Savannah's foremost green space to great use. After the evening headliner, head to local clubs to check out the nightly jam sessions, where unexpected collaborations are the norm.

    Gaston St., Savannah, Georgia, 31401, USA
  • 9. Sulfur Studios

    Starland District

    This community art center and lively nexus houses working artists, dynamic events, and revolving exhibitions. It's a must during First Fridays, when visitors can wander...

    This community art center and lively nexus houses working artists, dynamic events, and revolving exhibitions. It's a must during First Fridays, when visitors can wander the labyrinthine warren of studios featuring textiles, painting, sculpture, performances and more. Organizers also sponsor installations around the city and dialed in with the local art scene.

    2301 Bull St., Savannah, Georgia, 31401, USA
    912-231--7105
  • 10. The Historic Savannah Theatre

    Historic District

    Said to be the country's oldest continuously operating theater, the beautifully maintained Savannah Theatre presents family-friendly comedies and musical revues. The 600-seat theater is a...

    Said to be the country's oldest continuously operating theater, the beautifully maintained Savannah Theatre presents family-friendly comedies and musical revues. The 600-seat theater is a throwback to the glory days of the stage. Don't miss the Savannah Live variety show and the popular holiday production A Christmas Tradition.

    222 Bull St., Savannah, Georgia, 31401, USA
    912-233–7764
  • 11. Muse Arts Warehouse

    Theater
    Closed Permanently

    A relative newcomer to Savannah's cultural scene, this converted warehouse is home to one of the city's most vibrant arts spaces. Hosting theater...

    A relative newcomer to Savannah's cultural scene, this converted warehouse is home to one of the city's most vibrant arts spaces. Hosting theater, comedy, music, film, and other events, this intimate black-box theater offers a little bit of everything.

    703 Louisville Rd., Savannah, Georgia, 31401, USA
    912-713–1137
  • 12. Savannah Craft Brew Fest

    Hutchinson Island
    Closed Permanently

    Held every Labor Day weekend along the Savannah River, the brew fest is a buzz-worthy annual event for beer connoisseurs. Featuring small breweries from around...

    Held every Labor Day weekend along the Savannah River, the brew fest is a buzz-worthy annual event for beer connoisseurs. Featuring small breweries from around the country, the weekend festival features educational seminars, gourmet meals, live music, and a grand tasting event.

    1 International Dr., Savannah, Georgia, 31401, USA
  • 13. Savannah Folk Music Festival

    Closed Permanently

    For three days in mid-October (usually the second weekend), the free Savannah Folk Music Festival celebrates the legacy of traditional folk music and countless newer...

    For three days in mid-October (usually the second weekend), the free Savannah Folk Music Festival celebrates the legacy of traditional folk music and countless newer variations. The family-friendly event unfolds in various local schools and churches, but the big events take place in Ellis Square and Grayson Stadium and feature performances by a mix of local and national musicians and old-time country dancing.

    Savannah, Georgia, USA

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