Join SMF’s 2025 Artist in Residence Kaia Kater and eight local songwriters in this very special showcase!Eight local songwriters have been honing their songcraft all year long with SMF’s Artist […]
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PLANT RIVERSIDE DISTRICTAt a time when most people feel constantly distracted by technology and barraged by the news, authenticity and straightforward honesty are paramount. There’s something […]
Join the Savannah Music Festival on January 31st, 2026 at 5:00 PM for a night under the lights in the Salzburg Ballroom Plant Riverside.The theme for this year’s SMF gala […]
As part of a new partnership with the Hilton Head International Piano Competition, SMF is honored to present 2025 HHIPC First Prize winner, Jonathan Mamora. Acclaimed for his “most assured […]
Stefon Harris & Blackout, led by the visionary vibraphonist Stefon Harris, is a pioneering force in contemporary jazz. Harris has been named DownBeat Critics Poll Vibraphonist of the Year multiple […]
Larkin Poe, the dynamic sister duo known for their electrifying blend of Southern rock, blues, and Americana makes their SMF debut with this band (although they played a bluegrass show […]
3-Day Wristband EligibleSt. Louis–born vocalist, composer, and educator Alicia Olatuja is celebrated for her rich fusion of jazz, gospel, classical, R&B, and Afropop. Classically trained as a mezzo-soprano, Olatuja earned […]
3-Day Wristband EligibleMike Marshall is one of the world’s most accomplished and versatile string instrumentalists and a three-time Grammy nominee. A master of mandolin, guitar, mandocello, and violin, he blends […]
3-Day Wristband EligibleSince their 2014 SMF debut, The Lone Bellow has appeared on The Tonight Show, Austin City Limits, and The Late Show, topped Americana charts, and headlined storied venues […]
“To be moving is better than to be standing still,” Richard Thompson says, and Richard Thompson should know. The influential singer-songwriter and virtuosic guitarist has been on a singular musical […]
3-Day Wristband EligibleTank and the Bangas explore the most tender and true parts of life’s journey. Unique and with a vibrance that could only come out of New Orleans, lead […]
Wristband EligibleCaleb Klauder and Reeb Willms are a dynamic duo in the world of modern honky-tonk and roots music. Known for their soulful harmonies and original songs, they’ve become key […]
2-Day Wristbands: $2503-Day Wristbands: $350 includes access to an additional hospitality zone6-Day Wristbands: $850 includes all above perks + SMF swag bag and drink tickets at participating venues
Wristband EligibleDobet Gnahoré is a virtuosic singer, dancer, percussionist, and songwriter who has taken the modern Afropop sounds of her native Ivory Coast in exciting new directions. Known for her […]
Wristband EligibleCaleb Klauder and Reeb Willms are a dynamic duo in the world of modern honky-tonk and roots music. Known for their soulful harmonies and original songs, they’ve become key […]
Pat Metheny is a groundbreaking jazz guitarist and composer. He started playing trumpet when he was eight, then switched to guitar at 12, and quickly gained recognition in Kansas City […]
Wristband EligibleThe Infamous Stringdusters are a three-time Grammy-winning band marking their 20th anniversary and honoring their two-decade journey of innovation, collaboration, and boundless creativity. Formed in Nashville in the early […]
Wristband EligibleDobet Gnahoré is a virtuosic singer, dancer, percussionist, and songwriter who has taken the modern Afropop sounds of her native Ivory Coast in exciting new directions. Known for her […]
Wristband EligibleDirk and Amelia Powell are a father-daughter duo with deep Cajun roots in the bayous of Louisiana and Appalachian heritage from the mountains of Kentucky. Amelia is known for […]
Wristband EligibleAmjad Ali Khan is an award-winning sixth-generation sarod virtuoso from the Bangash lineage credited with the creation and development of the sarod. Trained by his father, the legendary Haafiz […]
Wristband EligibleThe Grammy-nominated, pioneering, and progressive jamgrass ensemble Yonder Mountain String Band has redefined bluegrass music by pushing the envelope into realms of rock and roll and soulful improvisation for […]
Wristband EligiblePlena Libre combines the traditional Plena and Bomba rhythms with other Afro-Caribbean styles and jazz to create a contagious dance music that honors the group’s deep sense of their […]
Wristband EligibleTord Gustavsen began playing piano at four and composing before reading music. Trained in classical, gospel, and jazz traditions, he studied psychology, religion, and musicology at the University of […]
Wristband EligibleThe Grammy-nominated, pioneering, and progressive jamgrass ensemble Yonder Mountain String Band has redefined bluegrass music by pushing the envelope into realms of rock and roll and soulful improvisation for […]
Wristband EligiblePlena Libre combines the traditional Plena and Bomba rhythms with other Afro-Caribbean styles and jazz to create a contagious dance music that honors the group’s deep sense of their […]
Felix Mendelssohn Octet for Strings in E-Flat Major, Opus 20Johnny Mercer Selections (arr. Simon Mulligan)A fascinating fusion concert featuring the music of the boy genius Felix Mendelssohn and one of […]
Three-time Grammy-winning guitarist John Scofield stands as one of modern jazz’s most innovative and versatile artists. Over his 54-year career, he has developed a distinctive sound that blends bebop, blues, […]
There are a lot of musical influences and sources that Daniel Donato has drawn on during his career and that inform Reflector, the Nashville guitarist-singer-songwriter-bandleader’s first all-original album. But within […]
Reverie Road is a genre-defying Celtic powerhouse ensemble, uniting founding Solas members Winifred Horan (fiddle) and John Williams (accordion) with former Gaelic Storm fiddler Katie Grennan and Steinway Artist jazz […]
Giuseppe Verdi Quartet String Quartet in E minorWolfgang Amadeus Mozart String Quartet No. 16 in E-Flat Major, K. 428Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart String Quintet No. 5 in D Major, K. 593In […]
Reverie Road is a genre-defying Celtic powerhouse ensemble, uniting founding Solas members Winifred Horan (fiddle) and John Williams (accordion) with former Gaelic Storm fiddler Katie Grennan and Steinway Artist jazz […]
Johann Sebastian Bach Piano Concerto in D Major, BWV 1054Johann Christian Bach Piano Concerto in E-Flat Major, Opus 7, No. 5Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Piano Concerto in G Major, Wq. […]
Santa Rosa-born guitarist Julian Lage has emerged as a stunningly accomplished creative force in modern music. He was the subject of the Oscar-nominated documentary film Jules at Eight, a Grammy […]
Sierra Hull is a seven-time IBMA Mandolin Player of the Year, two-time Grammy nominee, and one of the most dynamic voices in bluegrass and Americana. Hull has shared stages with […]
Santa Rosa-born guitarist Julian Lage has emerged as a stunningly accomplished creative force in modern music. He was the subject of the Oscar-nominated documentary film Jules at Eight, a Grammy […]
3-Day Wristband EligibleJohannes Brahms Piano Quartet No. 3 in C minor, Opus 60César Franck Piano Quintet in F minorIn the first of two classic chamber music recitals to close the […]
3-Day Wristband EligibleSMF teams up with the American Traditions Vocal Collection (ATC), Savannah’s premier singing competition, for a co-production featuring four of Broadway’s brightest stars. Join these former ATC medal […]
3-Day Wristband EligibleThe Darrell Scott String Band is a bluegrass/folk band featuring Darrell Scott on dobro, piano, and guitar, Bryn Davies on upright bass, Matt Flinner on mandolin and banjo, […]
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram is a Grammy Award–winning guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter from Clarksdale, Mississippi, hailed as the defining blues voice of his generation. Since his explosive 2019 debut, he has […]
Wristband EligibleThe Darrell Scott String Band is a bluegrass/folk band featuring Darrell Scott on dobro, piano, and guitar, Bryn Davies on upright bass, Matt Flinner on mandolin and banjo, and […]
Le Vent du Nord is an award-winning, internationally acclaimed band at the forefront of Québec’s vibrant Francophone folk scene. Blending traditional roots with original compositions, their powerful, rhythm-driven sound draws […]
Wristband EligibleAmerican pianist Maxim Lando was lauded by The New York Times for his “brilliance and infectious exuberance.” He first made international headlines performing together with Lang Lang, Chick Corea, […]
Wristband EligibleCo-led by Maâlem Hassan Ben Jaafer and Daniel Freedman, the critically-acclaimed ensemble Saha Gnawa unites the founders of Innov Gnawa with leading figures from New York City’s jazz and […]
Since getting their start busking on street corners in the late 90s, the two-time Grammy Award-winning band Old Crow Medicine Show has brought their raucous live show to audiences around […]
Wristband EligibleLe Vent du Nord is an award-winning, internationally acclaimed band at the forefront of Québec’s vibrant Francophone folk scene. Blending traditional roots with original compositions, their powerful, rhythm-driven sound […]
Wristband EligibleLee Fields, sometimes nicknamed “Little JB” for his physical and vocal resemblance to James Brown, has recorded with acts like Kool and the Gang, Darrell Banks, and Little Royal, […]
Wristband EligibleLe Vent du Nord is an award-winning, internationally acclaimed band at the forefront of Québec’s vibrant Francophone folk scene. Blending traditional roots with original compositions, their powerful, rhythm-driven sound […]
Wristband EligibleRobert Schumann Piano Quartet in E-Flat Major, Opus 47Antonín Dvořák Piano Quintet No. 2 in A Major, Opus 81In the series finale, we hear music from more Romantic Era […]
Wristband Eligible#SMF2026 CLOSING PARTY!Dwayne “Dopsie” Rubin is a Louisiana native from one of the most influential zydeco families, and has carved his own energetic and soulful path in modern zydeco […]
Since 1974, The Robert Cray Band has been touring and recording their unique groove, born from a love of Soul, R&B, Gospel, Blues, and Rock n Roll. The five-time Grammy […]
Wristband EligibleDan Tyminski was six years old when his parents began taking him to fiddle contests, square dances, and bluegrass festivals across New England. For a young musician who would […]
Acclaimed indie band Lucius has been turning heads since the start thanks to their irrepressibly catchy songs, explosive harmonies, and bold aesthetic. Formed by Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig, who […]
Wristband Eligible#SMF2026 CLOSING PARTY!Dwayne “Dopsie” Rubin is a Louisiana native from one of the most influential zydeco families, and has carved his own energetic and soulful path in modern zydeco […]
This special centennial program keeps one foot rooted in the rich legacy of Miles Davis while the other leaps boldly into the future. Under the direction of award-winning pianist and […]
