School might be in session, but in early September, teachers will be the ones learning a lesson. Local teachers will prepare for the Savannah Music Festival’s (SMF) Musical Explorers program with a Teacher Professional Development Day, taking place September 3–4 at Savannah’s Front Porch Improv.
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The Savannah Music Festival (SMF) is entering its next chapter with a strengthened leadership team, welcoming new staff members and recognizing the experience and dedication of longtime employees through a series of internal promotions. The expanded team reflects Savannah Music Festival’s continued growth and organizational stability as the nonprofit builds on its legacy of presenting exceptional music and expanding access to meaningful arts experiences throughout the community.
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The 2026 Savannah Music Festival (SMF) enters its highly anticipated final weekend with an exciting lineup of performances from Thursday April 2 through Sunday April 5, showcasing internationally acclaimed artists across roots, jazz, classical, and global music traditions. Music lovers still have time to experience one of the Southeast’s most celebrated cultural events before the festival concludes. Photo Courtesy Savannah Music Festival/Elizabeth Leitzell.
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The lineup of classical music artists during the Savannah Music Festival, happening March 25–April 5, will inspire and uplift audiences in a variety of Savannah’s most beautiful venues. From a four-part series featuring British classical violist Philip Dukes and Friends to German classical pianist Sebastian Knauer, attendees will have a chance to see world-renowned artists right in the Hostess City. Tickets are on sale now at savannahmusicfestival.org.
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Savannah Music Festival (SMF) is offering late-night music lovers an opportunity to experience the festival in a new way. ENCORE, presented in sponsorship with B. Matthew’s Eatery, is a membership program that offers late-night festival and off-season concerts. The ENCORE series during the 2026 festival features after party sets by hometown favorites, in addition to nationally touring artists. These concerts are free to ENCORE members and also available at $20 per ticket.
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Jazz afficionados will have much to celebrate this spring with a highly anticipated selection of jazz concerts slated for the Savannah Music Festival March 25-April 5, 2026. From 20-time-Grammy-winning jazz guitarist Pat Metheny, to young jazz artists Stefon Harris & Blackout, to a legendary tribute to Miles Davis, this year’s festival lineup delivers multiple subgenres of jazz for attendees to experience and enjoy. Tickets are on sale now at savannahmusicfestival.org.
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The Savannah Music Festival (SMF) which runs March 25-April 5, 2026, is not only about the extensive range of concerts taking place but also about SMF’s commitment to students, who have an opportunity to explore this musical diversity right in their classrooms and for free at concerts. This year’s festival features artists from all over the world and a wide variety of musical backgrounds, including jazz, global roots, Americana, classical, bluegrass, blues-rock and more.
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Due to strong demand, the Savannah Music Festival has extended the deadline for festivalgoers to purchase VIP Weekender wristbands through February 15. A limited number of these popular festival passes remain available, offering access to up to 30 general admission performances across the 2026 season, which runs from March 25 through April 5, 2026. With Valentine’s Day approaching, the extended deadline also makes VIP Weekender wristbands a unique and memorable gift for festival fans.
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The Savannah Music Festival (SMF) held its annual Winter Bash fundraiser on January 31, 2026, at 5 p.m. at the Plant Riverside Ballroom and District Live.
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