On Thursday, the Rotary Club of Richmond Hill welcomed Sinisa Ciric, Executive Director of the Savannah Music Festival (SMF), to speak about the annual musical arts festival, now in its 37th year.
“I’m thrilled to welcome SMF patrons and adventurous live music fans to our 2026 season, said Sinisa Ciric, SMF Executive Director. “Throughout my 15 years in Savannah, Savannah Music Festival remains a cornerstone of Savannah’s cultural calendar.
“Savannah Music Festival celebrates and represents musical diversity, and this 12-day celebration of live music brings performances from the two most globally recognized American music – blues and jazz,” said Ciric.
Highlights of the 2026 festival lineup include theater shows by Pat Metheny, Lucius, Old Crow Medicine Show, Larkin Poe, The Robert Cray Band, Sierra Hull & John Craigie, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, and a collaborative concert with the Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra & Chorus featuring soloist and SMF Associate Artistic Director Philip Dukes.
Additional organizational collaborations include the presentation of past prize winners from American Traditions Vocal Collection in a special Broadway Week kickoff concert, and Hilton Head International Piano Competition for an opening night recital by Jonathan Mamora.
The 2026 season's Community Impact programs offered by the Savannah Music Festival include a variety of engagements such as an opening day student band showcase and second line, master classes specifically for participants of the SMF Jazz Academy, and "Encounters" artist talks and Q&As. Furthermore, family-friendly concerts will feature a dedicated Fun Zone for younger attendees.
“Our annual celebration of live music will be a joyous one, featuring more than 20 SMF debuts alongside notable artists returning with new projects. We are honored to present some of the world’s greatest in roots music, classical, and jazz,” said SMF Artistic Director Ryan McMaken.
Savannah Music Festival tickets start at $37 and can be purchased online at savannahmusicfestival.org, by phone at 912.525.5050 or in person at the Savannah Box Office, located at 216 E. Broughton St.
