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, April 7, 2026

DOWNTOWN COOTER BROWN'S (Bwk) - Brody Williams 6-9pm
GEORGIA SEA GRILL (SSI) - Michaele Hannemann on piano 7-9pm
TORTUGA JACK'S (JI) - Joey Thigpen 5-8pm
WEE PUB BEACH (JI) - Eddie Pickett 7pm

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

24 COASTAL GRILL (JI) - Joe King 5-8pm
BOONDOX TAVERN (Bwk) - The Pine Box Dwellers 5-9pm
CATCH 228 (SSI) - Levi Moore 6-9pm
GEORGIA SEA GRILL (SSI) - Tim Akins on piano 6-9pm
HILTON GARDEN INN/GARDEN GRILL (Bwk) - Joey Thigpen 6-9pm
MACK'S BAR-BE-QUE (Bwk) - Roy Gentry 6-9pm
TORTUGA JACK'S (JI) - Rider duo 5-8pm
UPTOWN TAP & CIGAR (SSI) - Soulful Dave 6-8pm
VILLAGE INN & PUB (SSI) - Tony Adams 6-8pm

Thursday, April 9, 2026

BENNIE'S RED BARN/TREE BAR (SSI) - Tony Adams 7pm
HOOTENANNY'S IN THE YARD (Bwk) - Songbird Open Mic Night - family-friendly - originals encouraged - 6-8pm
MULLET BAY (SSI) - Live Music 8-11pm
OCEAN LODGE RESORT (SSI) - Roy Gentry 6-9pm
RAFTERS (SSI) - Jenn Burns Trio 8-11pm
REID’S APOTHECARY/THE STUDY (Bwk - 912.289.2679 for password) - Hot Banana Coffee 9pm
TIPSY McSWAY'S (Bwk) - Crawford, Jim & Jayson 6-9pm
TORTUGA JACK'S (JI) - Rob Willis 5-8pm
VILLAGE INN & PUB (SSI) - Joey Thigpen & Keith Dean 8-11pm
WEE PUB BEACH (JI) - WharfRatz 7-10pm
THE WHARF (JI) - Rider 6-9pm

Friday, April 10, 2026

BAR AT MALLERY (SSI) - Hot Banana Coffee 8-11pm
BOONDOX TAVERN (Bwk) - Roy Gentry & Hired Guns 7pm
BROGENS SOUTH (SSI) - Live Music 7-10pm
EIGHTY OCEAN KITCHEN & BAR (JI) - Live Music 6-9pm
EMBER/MAS LOUNGE (SSI) - Live Music 7-10pm
FISH TALES PUB & GRILL (Bwk) - TacOcaT Trio7-10pm
GEORGIA SEA GRILL (SSI) - Jerry Gowen (piano) 6:30-9:30pm
GNAT'S LANDING (SSI) - Brody Williams Band 7-10pm
THE HANGOUT BAR & GRILL (Bwk) - Squirt Gun 7-10pm
MULLET BAY (SSI) - 3 Day Weekend 8-11pm
MURPHY'S TAVERN (SSI) - Blossomin' Bone 9pm
OCEAN LODGE RESORT (SSI) - Michael Hulett 6-9pm
RAFTERS (SSI) - The Shaelyn Band 9pm-12am
REID’S APOTHECARY/THE STUDY (Bwk - 912.289.2679 for password) - The Pine Box Dwellers 9pm
SAGO AT SEA PALMS (SSI) - Live Music 6pm
THREE OAKS STEAK & SEAFOOD (Bwk) - Live Music 7-10pm
TIPSY MCSWAY'S (Bwk) - Wasabi Rush 7:30-10pm
TORTUGA JACK'S (JI) - Backbeat Boulevard 6-9pm
TOUCANS ALE HOUSE (Bwk) - Live Music 7-10pm
TRIBUZIO'S GRILLE (JI) - Live Music 5:30-8:30pm
VILLAGE INN & PUB (SSI) - Live Music 8-11pm
THE WHARF (JI) - Live Music 6-9pm

Saturday, April 11, 2026

BAR AT MALLERY (SSI) - Blossomin' Bone with Goodwin Rainer 8pm
BENNIE'S RED BARN/TREE BAR (SSI) - Live Music 9pm
BROGEN'S SOUTH (SSI) - Live Music 7-10pm
FOUNDERS SOCIAL (JI) - Live Music 1-4pm
GEORGIA SEA GRILL (SSI) - Jerry Gowen on piano 6:30-9:30pm
GNAT'S LANDING (SSI) - Randall Dowling Band 7-10pm
THE HANGOUT BAR & GRILL (Bwk) - Levi Moore 6-9pm
HERITAGE OAKS GOLF CLUB (Bwk) - Live Music 5-8pm
HOOTENANNY'S BBQ (Bwk) - Live Music 5-8pm
KING CITY KITCHEN (SSI) - Live Music 11am-3pm
MELLOW MUSHROOM (SSI) - Soulful Dave 6-9pm
MULLET BAY (SSI) - Live Music 8-11pm
ODUM FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL - Grace by Fire 11:30am-12:15pm; Grateful Praise 1-1:45pm; Cloee Price 2-2:40pm; Altamaha Sound 3:30-4:30pm; SaltWater Gypseas 6-8pm
RAFTERS (SSI) - Neverly Brothers Trio 7-10pm
REID’S APOTHECARY/THE STUDY (Bwk - 912.289.2679 for password) - Hot Banana Coffee 9pm
THE RITZ THEATRE (Bwk) - Bryan White (see The Ritz FB page for ticket info) - 7pm
SHORE RESTAURANT - COURTYARD/RESIDENCE INN (JI) - Live Music 6-9pm
THREE OAKS STEAK & SEAFOOD (Bwk) - Frost Bros Band 7-10pm
TORTUGA JACK'S (JI) - Last Call 1-4pm
TOUCANS ALE HOUSE (Bwk) - Casey Robinson 7-10pm
TRIBUZIO'S GRILLE (JI) - Live Music 6-9pm
VILLAGE INN & PUB (SSI) - Rider trio 8-11pm
THE WHARF (JI) - Backbeat Boulevard 6-9pm

Sunday, April 12, 2026

BEACHCOMBER BBQ (SSI) - Rider trio 5-8pm
GNAT'S LANDING (SSI) - Josh Nunn duo 6-9pm
JI BEACH HOUSE - Live Music 5-8pm
MULLET BAY (SSI) - Live Music 5-8pm
TORTUGA JACK'S (JI) - 60s Vinyl Band 1-4pm
UPTOWN TAP & CIGAR (SSI) - Live Music 3-6pm