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Coastal Georgia Monthly Events: October 2026
Explore E-Safe's top 20 October 2026 entertainment events across Coastal Georgia, including concerts, film, festivals, fairs, theatre, Halloween activities and family outings.
20 concerts, festivals and seasonal happenings worth planning for
October arrives in Coastal Georgia with one of the strongest entertainment calendars of the fall season. Concerts, theater, film, festivals, fairs, family activities and Halloween celebrations are filling venues from Savannah and Tybee Island to Rincon, Richmond Hill, Statesboro and Hinesville.
Your October Event Guide
For October 2026, E-Safe reviewed public event calendars, venue schedules, municipal announcements, tourism listings and organizer information throughout the E-Safe service region. The final twenty selections focus specifically on entertainment, concerts, festivals and seasonal happenings rather than meetings, government programs or general civic activities.
October At A Glance
October opens with Beethoven’s Fifth, Tybee Pirate Fest and Rincon’s Bucktoberfest. Midmonth brings arena concerts, free neighborhood music, regional theater and Halloween activities. The strongest concentration of events falls between October 15 and Halloween weekend, so ticket availability, parking and overlapping schedules should be checked early.
SCAD Savannah Film Festival
SCAD's twenty ninth Savannah Film Festival brings a full week of screenings, gala presentations, documentaries, shorts, animation, panels, workshops and guest appearances to major downtown venues including Trustees Theater, Lucas Theatre, SCAD Museum of Art, Press cafe and Gutstein Gallery. Tickets are scheduled to become available October 2.
- Date
- October 24 through 31, 2026
- Time
- Times vary by screening, panel and venue
- Address
- SCAD Box Office, 216 East Broughton Street, Savannah, GA 31401; festival venues across historic Savannah
- Point of contact
- SCAD Savannah Film Festival
- Phone or email
- filmfest@scad.edu or 912 525 5050
For More Information: SCAD Savannah Film Festival event details
Tybee Island Pirate Fest
Tybee's pirate themed weekend combines live music, performers, children's activities, costume contests, food, themed entertainment and the pirate parade. The multi day schedule gives families and visitors several chances to enjoy island entertainment while planning around parking and beach traffic.
- Date
- October 8 through 11, 2026
- Time
- Thursday through Sunday; main festival hours vary by day
- Address
- Tybee Island festival grounds, 403 Butler Avenue, Tybee Island, GA 31328
- Point of contact
- Tybee Festival Association
- Phone or email
- info@tybeepiratefest.com or 912 786 4573
For More Information: Tybee Island Pirate Fest event details
The Red Clay Strays
The Red Clay Strays headline a major Savannah arena concert with The Revivalists and Haley Reinhart. This is one of October's strongest live music bookings and should be confirmed directly with the arena for current ticket availability, parking rules and entry policies.
- Date
- October 15, 2026
- Time
- 6:30 p.m.
- Address
- Enmarket Arena, 620 Stiles Avenue, Savannah, GA 31415
- Point of contact
- Enmarket Arena
- Phone or email
- 912 468 5177
For More Information: Enmarket Arena event details
The Doobie Brothers
The Doobie Brothers bring the Walk This Road Tour to Savannah. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group makes this a marquee concert night for the region, and attendees should confirm ticketing, bag policy, parking and event timing before arrival.
- Date
- October 18, 2026
- Time
- 8 p.m.
- Address
- Enmarket Arena, 620 Stiles Avenue, Savannah, GA 31415
- Point of contact
- Enmarket Arena
- Phone or email
- 912 468 5177
For More Information: Enmarket Arena event details
Gavin Adcock
Gavin Adcock's The Day I Hang It Up tour arrives in Savannah with Braxton Keith and The Creekers. The late October arena date sits directly before Halloween weekend, so ticket and traffic planning should be handled early.
- Date
- October 30, 2026
- Time
- 6 p.m.
- Address
- Enmarket Arena, 620 Stiles Avenue, Savannah, GA 31415
- Point of contact
- Enmarket Arena
- Phone or email
- 912 468 5177
For More Information: Enmarket Arena event details
Beethoven's Fifth
Savannah Philharmonic opens October with guest conductor Cosette Justo Valdes and Principal Oboe Xiaodi Liu. The program includes Jessie Montgomery's Banner, Mozart's Oboe Concerto and Beethoven's Symphony No. 5.
- Date
- October 3 and 4, 2026
- Time
- October 3 at 7:30 p.m.; October 4 at 3 p.m.
- Address
- Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA 31401
- Point of contact
- Savannah Philharmonic
- Phone or email
- 912 232 6002
For More Information: Savannah Philharmonic event details
Dracula! Ballet With A Bite
This gothic ballet gives October a seasonal performing arts option before the final Halloween rush. The production is a strong fit for audiences looking for a theatrical October night downtown.
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Time
- 7:30 p.m.
- Address
- Johnny Mercer Theatre, 301 West Oglethorpe Avenue, Savannah, GA 31401
- Point of contact
- Savannah Civic Center
- Phone or email
- savannahcivic@gmail.com or 912 651 6550
For More Information: Savannah Civic Center event details
The Wiz
The touring musical retelling of The Wizard of Oz brings a major theatre selection to Savannah late in the month. Confirm ticketing, door times and current venue policies through the civic center before traveling.
- Date
- October 27, 2026
- Time
- 7:30 p.m.
- Address
- Johnny Mercer Theatre, 301 West Oglethorpe Avenue, Savannah, GA 31401
- Point of contact
- Savannah Civic Center
- Phone or email
- savannahcivic@gmail.com or 912 651 6550
For More Information: Savannah Civic Center event details
Phil The Neighborhoods Fall Concert Series
Savannah Philharmonic's free neighborhood concert series brings music to multiple community locations. No tickets are required, but residents should verify the final venue details, weather plan and parking guidance before attending.
- Date
- October 16 through 18, 2026
- Time
- October 16 at 6:30 p.m.; October 17 at 3 p.m.; October 18 at 3 p.m.
- Address
- Calvary Day School, Eastern Wharf and Lake Mayer, Savannah, GA
- Point of contact
- Savannah Philharmonic
- Phone or email
- 912 232 6002
For More Information: Savannah Philharmonic event details
Halloween Hike At Oatland Island Wildlife Center
Oatland's family Halloween hike blends costumes, nature and trail based activities in one of the area's best known wildlife settings. Advance reservations are required, making early planning important for families.
- Date
- October 16 and 17, 2026
- Time
- 5 to 8 p.m.
- Address
- Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Road, Savannah, GA 31410
- Point of contact
- Oatland Island Wildlife Center
- Phone or email
- 912 395 1212
For More Information: Oatland Island Wildlife Center event details
Frogwarts: A Magical Adventure
Frogwarts returns with train rides, wand making, potions, STEAM activities, reptiles, owls and food trucks. The program gives families a daytime seasonal activity with an educational twist.
- Date
- October 25, 2026
- Time
- 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Address
- Georgia State Railroad Museum, 655 Louisville Road, Savannah, GA 31401
- Point of contact
- Coastal Heritage Society
- Phone or email
- 912 651 6825
For More Information: Coastal Heritage Society event details
The Haunting Of Savage Island
Fort McAllister's campground Halloween program includes decorated campsites, costumes, rangers, candy and seasonal activities. Call ahead for updated timing, admission, camping guidance and any weather changes.
- Date
- October 24, 2026
- Time
- Contact the park for current schedule
- Address
- Fort McAllister State Park, 3894 Fort McAllister Road, Richmond Hill, GA 31324
- Point of contact
- Fort McAllister State Park
- Phone or email
- 912 727 2339
For More Information: Georgia State Parks event details
Trunk Or Treat At Freedom Park
Rincon's free trunk or treat event brings decorated vehicles, costumes, candy and community activity to Freedom Park. Families should review city updates for parking, weather and participation details.
- Date
- October 24, 2026
- Time
- 6 to 8 p.m.
- Address
- Freedom Park, Rincon, GA 31326
- Point of contact
- City of Rincon
- Phone or email
- 912 826 5745
For More Information: City of Rincon event details
Bucktoberfest
Bucktoberfest combines a professional rodeo with an Oktoberfest style community festival. The new Rincon tradition includes IPRA rodeo action, food, drinks, vendors and family entertainment.
- Date
- October 9 and 10, 2026
- Time
- Gates open at 5 p.m.; rodeo begins at 6:30 p.m.
- Address
- Freedom Park, Rincon, GA 31326
- Point of contact
- City of Rincon
- Phone or email
- 912 826 5745
For More Information: City of Rincon event details
17th Annual Scarecrow Stroll
Hinesville's Scarecrow Stroll offers a trick or treat trail, costume contest, bounce activities, hayrides, food trucks and free family entertainment in the downtown area.
- Date
- October 30, 2026
- Time
- 6 to 9 p.m.
- Address
- Downtown Hinesville and Bradwell Park, 115 East Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Hinesville, GA 31313
- Point of contact
- Hinesville Downtown Development Authority
- Phone or email
- mainstreet@hinesvilledowntown.com or 912 877 4332
For More Information: Hinesville Downtown Development Authority event details
64th Annual Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair
The 64th annual fair returns under the theme Stars, Stripes and Carnival Lights. The week includes rides, midway attractions, fair food, exhibits and competitions for Bulloch County and surrounding communities.
- Date
- October 19 through 24, 2026
- Time
- Monday from 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday from 4 p.m.; Saturday from noon
- Address
- Kiwanis Ogeechee Fairgrounds, 16942 Georgia Highway 67, Statesboro, GA 30458
- Point of contact
- Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair
- Phone or email
- info@kiwanisogeecheefair.com or 912 681 2202
For More Information: Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair event details
TRIBUTE, A Celebration Of The Allman Brothers
TRIBUTE brings an eight piece celebration of The Allman Brothers Band to Statesboro. The Atlanta based group gives Bulloch County a strong live music option during one of October's busiest entertainment weekends.
- Date
- October 16, 2026
- Time
- 7:30 p.m.
- Address
- Emma Kelly Theater, 33 East Main Street, Statesboro, GA 30458
- Point of contact
- Averitt Center for the Arts
- Phone or email
- 912 212 2787
For More Information: Averitt Center for the Arts event details
Little Women
Georgia Southern's Armstrong Campus presents Marisha Chamberlain's adaptation of Little Women. The production gives Southside Savannah a local theater option before Halloween week.
- Date
- October 22 through 24, 2026
- Time
- October 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m.; October 24 at 3 p.m.
- Address
- Jenkins Hall, Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus, 11935 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA 31419
- Point of contact
- Armstrong Box Office
- Phone or email
- armstrongboxoffice@georgiasouthern.edu or 912 344 2801
For More Information: Georgia Southern Armstrong event details
Jake Shimabukuro
Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro brings a mix of jazz, rock, classical, blues, folk and Hawaiian influences to Tybee's historic theater. Seating is limited in the intimate venue.
- Date
- October 29, 2026
- Time
- 7 to 9 p.m.
- Address
- Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne Avenue, Tybee Island, GA 31328
- Point of contact
- Tybee Post Theater
- Phone or email
- info@tybeeposttheater.org or 912 472 4790
For More Information: Tybee Post Theater event details
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Tybee Post Theater closes the month with a Halloween weekend screening of the cult classic. Costumes are encouraged, but guests should confirm prop rules and theater policies before arriving.
- Date
- October 30, 2026
- Time
- 7 to 9 p.m.
- Address
- Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne Avenue, Tybee Island, GA 31328
- Point of contact
- Tybee Post Theater
- Phone or email
- info@tybeeposttheater.org or 912 472 4790
For More Information: Tybee Post Theater event details
October Brings Coastal Georgia Outside
October’s entertainment calendar shows just how broad the Coastal Georgia region has become. A resident can move from Beethoven and major arena concerts to pirate festivities, family Halloween events, regional theater, film, county fairs and community music without leaving the E-Safe service area.
The final two weeks are particularly crowded. October 16 through Halloween weekend contains overlapping concerts, fairs, theater, festivals and seasonal events, making early planning increasingly important.
For additional listings and newly announced activities, readers can continue checking the E-Safe Events page throughout October.
Professional Sourcing And References
- SCAD Savannah Film Festival
- Tybee Island Pirate Fest
- Enmarket Arena
- Savannah Philharmonic
- Savannah Civic Center
- Oatland Island Wildlife Center
- Coastal Heritage Society
- Georgia State Parks
- City of Rincon
- Hinesville Downtown Development Authority
- Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair
- Averitt Center for the Arts
- Georgia Southern Armstrong Theatre
- Tybee Post Theater