July 2026 brings Coastal Georgia a strong summer event calendar built around Independence Day gatherings, national touring music, family stage shows, live theater, historic programming, waterfront attractions, and late month sports entertainment.
This July guide focuses on major public facing events with practical community value. Multi day runs and repeated performances have been combined into single listings to avoid duplicate events.
Image Credit: Savannah’s Waterfront
1. Savannah’s Waterfront Independence Day Celebration
Event Title: Savannah’s Waterfront Independence Day Celebration
Event Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Physical Address: Rousakis Riverfront Plaza, River Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401
POC: Savannah’s Waterfront
POC Contact Information: 912-234-0295, hello@savannahswaterfront.com
Event Source: Savannah’s Waterfront Independence Day
Savannah’s Waterfront is expected to be one of the region’s highest interest July gatherings because it combines patriotic programming, live music, riverfront activity, and fireworks over the Savannah River.
The fireworks show is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. and is expected to draw large crowds along Rousakis Riverfront Plaza and nearby viewing areas.
Image Credit: Visit Savannah
2. Tybee Island America 250 July 4th Fireworks
Event Title: Tybee Island 2026 America 250 July 4th Fireworks
Event Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Physical Address: Tybee Pier and Pavilion, Tybrisa Street, Tybee Island, Georgia 31328
POC: City of Tybee Island and Visit Tybee Island
POC Contact Information: 912-786-4573, 912-786-5444
Event Source: Visit Savannah Tybee Island Fireworks
Tybee Island remains one of the most recognizable Independence Day destinations in the region, with fireworks expected from the beach and pier area.
Because Tybee has limited road access and constrained parking, the event carries clear planning value for residents across Chatham County and surrounding communities.
Image Credit: American Battlefield Trust
3. Fort McAllister 250th Independence Day Celebration
Event Title: Fort McAllister 250th Independence Day Celebration
Event Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Physical Address: 3894 Fort McAllister Road, Richmond Hill, Georgia 31324
POC: Fort McAllister State Historic Park
POC Contact Information: 912-727-2339
Event Source: Georgia State Parks Event Page
Fort McAllister State Historic Park gives Bryan County a historically grounded Independence Day option built around living history, patriotic interpretation, games, and demonstrations.
Image Credit: Enmarket Arena and Live Nation
4. Phish Summer Tour at Enmarket Arena
Event Title: Phish Summer Tour 2026 at Enmarket Arena
Event Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 and Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Physical Address: 620 Stiles Avenue, Savannah, Georgia 31415
POC: Enmarket Arena
POC Contact Information: 912-468-5177
Event Source: Enmarket Arena Phish Night One
Phish’s two night stop at Enmarket Arena is one of July’s most significant live music events in Savannah and a regional planning item for parking, crowd flow, and late evening traffic.
Image Credit: Victory North Savannah
5. Homegrown Summer Jam 26 at Victory North Savannah
Event Title: Homegrown Summer Jam 26
Event Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026
Physical Address: Victory North Savannah, 2603 Whitaker Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401
POC: Victory North Savannah
POC Contact Information: 912-323-2616
Event Source: Victory North Concerts Page
Homegrown Summer Jam 26 brings Savannah’s local music identity into focus with multiple Savannah connected artists and bands in a single evening.
Image Credit: The Historic Savannah Theatre
6. Grease at The Historic Savannah Theatre
Event Title: Grease at The Historic Savannah Theatre
Event Date: July 2026 performances during the June 12 through August 1, 2026 run
Physical Address: 222 Bull Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401
POC: The Historic Savannah Theatre Box Office
POC Contact Information: 912-233-7764, info@savannahtheatre.com
Event Source: Historic Savannah Theatre Grease Page
Grease returns to The Historic Savannah Theatre for a summer run that continues through July, making it one of the month’s most flexible live performance options.
Image Credit: Savannah Civic Center and Johnny Mercer Theatre
7. Bluey’s Big Play at Johnny Mercer Theatre
Event Title: Bluey’s Big Play
Event Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026
Physical Address: Johnny Mercer Theatre, 301 West Oglethorpe Avenue, Savannah, Georgia 31401
POC: Savannah Civic Center and Johnny Mercer Theatre Box Office
POC Contact Information: 912-651-6550
Event Source: Savannah Civic Center Bluey’s Big Play
Bluey’s Big Play is one of July’s strongest family focused stage events and gives households a predictable indoor option during a hot summer month.
Image Credit: Averitt Center for the Arts
8. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer: The Musical at Emma Kelly Theater
Event Title: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer: The Musical
Event Date: Friday, July 17, 2026 through Sunday, July 19, 2026
Physical Address: Emma Kelly Theater, 33 East Main Street, Statesboro, Georgia 30458
POC: Averitt Center for the Arts
POC Contact Information: 912-212-2787
Event Source: Averitt Center Event Page
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer: The Musical gives Bulloch County a strong July arts listing and expands the guide beyond Savannah centered events.
Image Credit: Galveston Historical Foundation via Savannah’s Waterfront
9. 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA at Savannah’s Waterfront
Event Title: 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA at Savannah’s Waterfront
Event Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026 through Sunday, July 26, 2026
Physical Address: Rousakis Riverfront Plaza, Savannah, Georgia 31401
POC: Savannah’s Waterfront
POC Contact Information: 912-234-0295, hello@savannahswaterfront.com
Event Source: Savannah’s Waterfront Tall Ship ELISSA
The 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA visit is one of July’s most distinctive waterfront attractions, combining maritime history, tourism, education, and family interest.
Image Credit: Savannah Bananas
10. Savannah Bananas vs Firefighters at Historic Grayson Stadium
Event Title: Savannah Bananas vs Firefighters
Event Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 and Friday, July 31, 2026
Physical Address: Historic Grayson Stadium, 1401 East Victory Drive, Savannah, Georgia 31404
POC: Savannah Bananas and Historic Grayson Stadium
POC Contact Information: 912-712-2482
Event Source: Savannah Bananas Schedule
The Savannah Bananas return to Historic Grayson Stadium for two late July games against the Firefighters, creating a major sports and entertainment draw near Victory Drive and Daffin Park.
July 2026 gives Coastal Georgia a full summer calendar with several different types of community value. Savannah and Tybee Island lead the month with major Independence Day gatherings, Richmond Hill adds a meaningful historic program, Statesboro brings regional theater into the mix, and Savannah’s venues carry the month with concerts, family stage shows, live theater, waterfront attractions, and baseball entertainment.
Sourcing Section
Savannah’s Waterfront: Independence Day. Supported the Savannah waterfront event date, schedule, riverfront location, fireworks timing, public viewing context, and organizer contact details.
Visit Savannah: Tybee Island 2026 America 250 July 4th Fireworks. Supported the Tybee fireworks date, approximate start time, pier location, beach viewing notes, free admission context, and city contact details.
Georgia State Parks: Fort McAllister 250th Independence Day Celebration. Supported the event date, time, historic park location, programming, admission context, and Fort McAllister contact information.
Enmarket Arena: Phish Night One and Phish Night Two. Supported the two Savannah concert dates, show time, arena address, and venue contact information.
Victory North Savannah: Homegrown Summer Jam 26. Supported the event date, time, location, listed performers, and Victory North contact details.
The Historic Savannah Theatre: Grease. Supported the Grease production window, Savannah Theatre location, and box office contact details.
Savannah Civic Center: Bluey’s Big Play. Supported the event date, show time, Johnny Mercer Theatre location, and civic center box office contact details.
Averitt Center for the Arts: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer: The Musical. Supported the Statesboro performance dates, Emma Kelly Theater address, family theater context, ticket information, and Averitt Center box office contact details.
Savannah’s Waterfront: 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA. Supported the Savannah waterfront visit dates, deck tour details, historic ship context, location, and related organizer information.
Savannah Bananas: 2026 Schedule. Supported the July 30 and July 31 game dates, 7:00 p.m. start times, Historic Grayson Stadium venue, and Savannah schedule context.
