GOLDEN ISLES MUSIC SCENE

When the sun goes down, the night comes alive in the Golden Isles. From laid-back coastal bars to lively waterfront restaurants, you’ll find live music in the Golden Isles happening year-round—especially on weekends. Local musicians and touring artists take the stage at venues across St. Simons Island, Jekyll Island, and Historic Brunswick, offering everything from acoustic sets and Southern rock to jazz, blues, and beachy favorites. In addition to live music, the nightlife scene features trivia nights, open mic nights, karaoke, and other evening entertainment that keeps the energy going after dark. Whether you’re looking for live music on St. Simons Island, a casual night out in Brunswick, or things to do at night on Jekyll Island, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy nightlife along Georgia’s coast.

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Downtown Cooter Brown's (BWK) - The Rider Trio, 6 P.M. - 9 P.M.
Tortuga jack’s (JI) - Joey thigpen, 5:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.M.

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Tortuga jack’s (JI) - chris & laurie rider, 5:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.M.
Uptown Tap and Cigar (SSI) - Cliff Bragdon, 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Tipsy McSway’s (BWK) - Crawford and Company
TreeBar at Bennie’s Red Barn (SSI) - Tony Adams, followed by DJ Rob and Karaoke at 8 P.M. No cover.
Tortuga Jack’s (JI) - Rob wilis, 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Mullet Bay (SSI) Live Music
Village Inn & Pub (SSI)-Ryan Wilson - 8:00 p.m.

Friday, October 23, 2026

TreeBar at Bennie’s Red Barn (SSI) - Blackwater Cypress, $5 cover charge, 9 P.M. - Midnight
Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival (JI) - Backbeat Blvd. (4 P.M. - 6 P.M.), 14K Gold Band (6:30 P.M. - 7:15 P.M.), The Tams (7:30 P.M. - 9 P.M.)
Mullet bay (SSI) - South of Athens, 8 P.M.
Village Inn & Pub (SSI) - Gabe Spell, 8:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.
Gnat’s Landing (SSI) - Backbeat Boulevard, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Ziggy's (SSI) - DJ Lvnlife, 10:00 P.M.
Brogen's South (SSI)-Hot Banana Coffee Duo, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 P.M.

Saturday, October 24, 2026

TreeBar at Bennie’s Red Barn (SSI) - Tacocat, $5 cover charge, 9 P.M. - midnight
Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival (JI) - Hot Banana Coffee (10 A.M.), The Rider Band (11:50 A.M.), The Young Americans (1:40 P.M.), Idle Hands (3:30 P.M.), Squirt Gun (5:30 P.M.), Chris Taylor & the Rumor (7:30 P.M.)
Tortuga jack’s (JI) - The Frost Brothers, 1:00 P.M.- 4:00 P.M.
Gnat’s Landing - Frost Brothers, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Ziggy's (SSI)-DJ Slack, 10:00 P.M.
Brogen's South(SSI)-Levi Moore, 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 p.m.
Mullet Bay (SSI) Live Music
The Wharf(JI) Backbeat Boulevard, 6:00 p.m.
Village Inn & Pub (SSI) Hunter Merritt, 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 25, 2026

Tortuga jack’s (JI) - The rider band, 1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Uptown Tap And Cigar (ssi) - Mocama, 3:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Village Inn & Pub (SSI) Jody Frost 7:00 p.m.

LIVE MUSIC VENUES WITH UNVERIFIED ARTISTS AT TIME OF PUBLISHING

BAR AT MALLERY (SSI)
BARRIER ISLAND BREWING (SSI)
TREEBAR AT BENNIE'S RED BARN (SSI)
BROGEN'S SOUTH (SSI)
BUBBA'S AT MARY ROSS PARK (Bwk)
BUBBA GARCIA'S (SSI)
CACTUS MEXICAN RESTAURANT (Bwk)
EIGHTY OCEAN (JI)
EMBER/MAS LOUNGE (SSI)
FISH TALES PUB & GRILL (Bwk)
GEORGIA SEA GRILL (SSI)
GNAT'S LANDING (SSI)
HIGH TIDE BAR MARSHSIDE GRILL (Bwk)
HOOTENANNY'S BBQ (Bwk)
KING CITY KITCHEN (SSI)
THE KING AND PRINCE RESORT (SSI)
MULLET BAY (SSI)
MURPHY'S TAVERN (SSI)
OCEAN LODGE RESORT (SSI)
RAFTERS (SSI)
REID’S APOTHECARY/THE STUDY (Bwk - 912.289.2679 for speakeasy password)
SAGO AT SEA PALMS (SSI)
SHORE RESTAURANT - RESIDENCE INN (JI)
THREE OAKS STEAK & SEAFOOD (Bwk)
TIPSY MCSWAY'S (Bwk)
TORTUGA JACK'S (JI)
TOUCANS ALE HOUSE (Bwk)
TRIBUZIO'S GRILLE (JI)
UPTOWN TAP & CIGAR (SSI)
VILLAGE INN & PUB (SSI)
THE WHARF (JI)
WINE BODY & SOUL (SSI)