Music in Savannah, Georgia

Music Festival Nearby Hotel Jazz Festival

Savannah, Georgia has a rich tradition of music, with deep roots that reach all the way through the slaves of the antebellum South to the area’s original settlers and their European heritage. Today, visitors to this amazing city can find a wide range of live music, from Irish folk music at a local pub or jazz at a small cafe to major recording artists at large concert halls and festivals. With everything from traditional folk music to bluegrass and Dixieland filling the air, Savannah has a lot to offer every music lover.

The Savannah Music Festival. Touted as Georgia’s largest musical arts festival, The Savannah Music Festival was founded in 1988 as an annual musical event that celebrates the music of the South and its impact on music around the world. This 18-day long event is held each spring, and showcases music in a variety of historical venues around downtown Savannah. With over 100 programs featuring a collection of musical performances, dance, films, lectures and 400 classical, jazz, blues, and bluegrass performers this popular event draws thousands of visitors to Savannah each year. The Savannah Music Festival also offers arts education programs to almost 20,000 students, engaging children and adults with master classes and workshops taught by world-renowned artists in the areas of music, music history and dance. www.savannahmusicfestival.org   [Top]

Savannah Jazz Festival. The Savannah Jazz Festival is an annual event held in Forsyth Park each September. Featuring musicians from all genres of jazz, visitors to the festival can enjoy a wide range of international, national and local talent showcasing everything from Dixieland to blues. Located in popular Forsyth Park, lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets are a must for this exciting, 8-day long Savannah entertainment staple. www.savannahjazzfestival.org   [Top]