GOLDEN ISLES MUSIC SCENE
When the sun goes down, the night comes alive! In the Golden Isles, you'll find several great restaurants with regular live music performances throughout the year and especially on the weekends. You'll also find trivia nights, open mic nights, and karaoke, too. No matter when you're visiting, there's no shortage of nightlife on St. Simons Island, Jekyll Island, and Brunswick.
This page is updated weekly. Click to jump to a specific day of the week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.
TUESDAY, April 29, 2025
Georgia Sea Grill (Pier Village, St. Simons Island) | Michaele Hannemann will play piano from 6-9 p.m.
Tortuga Jack's (Jekyll Island) | Find live music performed by Joey Thigpen on stage from 5-8 p.m.
Wee Pub Beach (Jekyll Island) | Scott Pallot will play a set from 7 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, April 30, 2025
24 Coastal Grill (Holiday Inn, Jekyll Island) | Scott Pallot will play a set from 5-8 p.m.
Boondox (Brunswick) | Find live music by The Pine Box Dwellers from 5-9 p.m.
Catch 228 (Redfern Village, St. Simons Island) | Levi Moore will perform live from 6-9 p.m.
Gascoigne Bluff Boat Launch (1000 Arthur J Moore Drive, St. Simons Island) | Golden Isles BYOB Sunset Tour | Enjoy an evening cruise with lie music featuring Reggae by RaStar from 6-8 p.m. Adults only.
Georgia Sea Grill (Pier Village, St. Simons Island) | Tim Akins will play piano from 6-9 p.m.
Mack's Barbeque (Brunswick) | Roy Gentry will play a set from 6-9 p.m.
The Rooftop (Ocean Lodge, St. Simons Island) | Dexter Jones will play from 6-9 p.m.
Tortuga Jack's (Jekyll Island) | Find live music performed by the Rider Duo on stage from 5-8 p.m.
Wine, Body, & Soul (Redfern Village, St. Simons Island) | Open Mic Night will begin at 7 p.m. Sign ups open at 6 p.m.
THURSDAY, May 1, 2025
Bennie's Red Barn (St. Simons Island) | Live entertainment will occur at the Tree Bar from 8-11 p.m.
Gascoigne Bluff Boat Launch (1000 Arthur J Moore Drive, St. Simons Island) | Golden Isles BYOB Sunset Tour | Enjoy an evening cruise with lie music featuring Reggae by RaStar from 6-8 p.m. Adults only.
Georgia Sea Grill (Pier Village, St. Simons Island) | Jerry Gowen will play piano from 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Rafters (Pier Village, St. Simons Island) | Enjoy Acoustic Thursday with Taylor Martin, Josh Kirkland and Hot Banana Coffee from 7:30-11 p.m.
Reid's Apothecary (Historic Downtown Brunswick) | Live music will take place at The Study at 9 p.m. | Call 912-289-2659 after 2 p.m. for a password.
Tipsy McSway's (Historic Downtown Brunswick) | Find Crawford & Co. performing live from 6-9 p.m.
Tortuga Jack's (Jekyll Island) | Find live music performed by Rob Willis on stage from 5-8 p.m.
Village Inn and Pub (St. Simons Island) | Live music will occur from 8-11 p.m.
Wee Pub Beach (Jekyll Island) | Pier Pressure will play a set starting at 6 p.m.
The Wharf (Jekyll Island) | Find live music performances on the dock by Rider from 6-9 p.m.
FRIDAY, May 2, 2025
Bennie's Red Barn (St. Simons Island) | Live entertainment will occur at the Tree Bar starting at 9 p.m. $5 cover charge.
Brogen's South (Pier Village, St. Simons Island) | Live music by Michaele Hannemann will occur from 7-10 p.m.
Bubba's at Mary Ross Park (Historic Downtown Brunswick) | The Maple Street Band will play a set from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Eighty Ocean Kitchen & Bar (Jekyll Ocean Club, Jekyll Island) | Live music will occur from 6-9 p.m.
Ember (Retreat Village, St. Simons Island) | Find live entertainment in the Mas Lounge at 7 p.m.
Fish Tales Pub and Grill (Brunswick) | 3 Day Weekend will perform at 7 p.m.
Gascoigne Bluff Boat Launch (1000 Arthur J Moore Drive, St. Simons Island) | Golden Isles BYOB Sunset Tour | Enjoy an evening cruise with lie music featuring Reggae by RaStar from 6-8 p.m. Adults only.
Georgia Sea Grill (Pier Village, St. Simons Island) | Jerry Gowen plays piano from 6-9 p.m.
Gnat's Landing (Redfern Village, St. Simons Island) | Find Chain Reaction performing on stage from 7-10 p.m.
The Hangout Bar & Grill (Brunswick) | Live music will occur from 7-10 p.m.
Mallery Street Cafe (St. Simons Island) | Live entertainment will occur at The Bar from 8-11 p.m.
Mullet Bay (St. Simons Island) | Live music will take place from 8-11 p.m.
Murphy's Tavern (St. Simons Island) | Enjoy live music starting at 10:30 p.m.
Rafters (Pier Village, St. Simons Island) | Find a live music performance by James Koan III from 3-6 p.m. then Ryan Wilson from 7-10 p.m.
Reid's Apothecary (Historic Downtown Brunswick) | Live music by The Pine Box Dwellers will take place at The Study at 9 p.m. | Call 912-289-2659 after 2 p.m. for a password.
The Rooftop (Ocean Lodge, St. Simons Island) | Find live entertainment by Fred Kopp from 6-9 p.m.
Sago (Sea Palms, St. Simons Island) | Live music by Tim Akins will take place at 6 p.m.
Tabby House Oyster Bar (Brunswick) | Enjoy live entertainment from 7-10 p.m.
Tipsy McSway's (Historic Downtown Brunswick) | A live music performance will take place on stage from 7-10 p.m.
Tortuga Jack's (Jekyll Island) | You can find music by Backbeat Boulevard on the outdoor stage performed from 6-9 p.m.
Toucan's Ale House (Brunswick) | Live music by the Whiskey Heart Duo will occur from 7-10 p.m.
Tribuzio's Grille (Jekyll Island) | Live entertainment will take place from 6-9 p.m.
Village Inn and Pub (St. Simons Island) | Live music by the Frost Bros Band will occur from 8-11 p.m.
The Wharf (Jekyll Island) | Live entertainment by Touch of Grey will take place on the dock from 6-9 p.m.
Wine, Body, & Soul (Redfern Village, St. Simons Island) | Enjoy Fire Lounge with Raster from 7-10 p.m.
Ziggy Mahoney's (Retreat Village, St. Simons Island) | Nick Hickman will play on stage at 8 p.m.
SATURDAY, May 3, 2025
1509 Brunswick (The Kress, Historic Downtown Brunswick) | Dexter Jones will play from 7-10 p.m.
Bennie's Red Barn (St. Simons Island) | Live entertainment will occur at the Tree Bar starting from 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Brogen's South (Pier Village, St. Simons Island) | Live music will occur from 7-10 p.m.
Gascoigne Bluff Boat Launch (1000 Arthur J Moore Drive, St. Simons Island) | Golden Isles BYOB Sunset Tour | Enjoy an evening cruise with lie music featuring Reggae by RaStar from 6-8 p.m. Adults only.
Georgia Sea Grill (Pier Village, St. Simons Island) | Jerry Gowen plays piano from 6-9 p.m.
Gnat's Landing (Redfern Village, St. Simons Island) | Find live music by Josh Nunn on stage from 7-10 p.m.
Golden Isles Olive Oil (St. Simons Island) | Live music by Dexter Jones will take place from 1-4 p.m.
Heritage Oaks Golf Club (Brunswick) | Ryan Wilson will play a set from 5-8 p.m.
King City Kitchen (Pier Village, St. Simons Island) | Live music will take place from 1-5 p.m.
Mullet Bay (St. Simons Island) | Live music by the Bluff 5 Band will occur from 8-11 p.m.
Murphy's Tavern (St. Simons Island) | Find live music starting at 10:30 p.m.
Reid's Apothecary (Historic Downtown Brunswick) | Live music will take place in The Study starting at 9 p.m. | Call 912-289-2659 after 2 p.m. for a password.
The Rooftop (Ocean Lodge, St. Simons Island) | Live entertainment will occur from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Shore Restaurant (Residence Inn, Jekyll Island) | Find live music from 6-9 p.m.
SoGlo Gallery Brunswick Actors' Theatre (Historic Downtown Brunswick) | Beethoven: The 32 Piano Sonatas with Francisco Silva | Enjoy a performance by pianist Francisco Silva at 3:30 p.m.
Tortuga Jack's (Jekyll Island) | You can find music on the outdoor stage from 1-4 p.m.
Toucan's Ale House (Brunswick) | Live entertainment by Last Call will occur from 7-10 p.m.
Village Inn & Pub (Pier Village, St. Simons Island) | Live entertainment will occur from 8-11 p.m.
The Wharf (Jekyll Island) | Backbeat Boulevard will perform on the dock from 6-9 p.m.
Wine, Body, & Soul (Redfern Village, St. Simons Island) | Find Raster playing from 7-10 p.m.
Ziggy Mahoney's (Retreat Village, St. Simons Island) | Nick Hickman will play on stage at 8 p.m.
SUNDAY, May 4, 2025
Barrier Island Brewing (St. Simons Island) | Live music by Tim Akins will take place from 12-3 p.m.
Beachcomber BBQ (St. Simons Island) | Live entertainment will occur from 5-8 p.m.
Beach House (Jekyll Island) | Find live music by Tim Akins from 6-9 p.m.
Gascoigne Bluff Boat Launch (1000 Arthur J Moore Drive, St. Simons Island) | Golden Isles BYOB Sunset Tour | Enjoy an evening cruise with lie music featuring Reggae by RaStar from 6-8 p.m. Adults only.
Georgia Sea Grill (Pier Village, St. Simons Island | Jerry Gowen will play piano from 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Gnat's Landing (Redfern Village, St. Simons Island) | Find live music by Hot Banana Coffee on stage from 6-9 p.m.
The Rooftop (Ocean Lodge, St. Simons Island) | Find live music by Fred Kopp from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
St. Simons Lighthouse Museum (St. Simons Island) | Jazz in the Park | Enjoy Jazz in the Park with the Glynn Academy Jazz Band and Percussion Ensemble on the Lighthouse Lawn at 6 p.m. Admission is $20 per person.
Tortuga Jack's (Jekyll Island) | You can find music performed by Rider on the outdoor stage from 1-4 p.m.
Toucan's Ale House (Brunswick) | Austin Lane will play a set from 5-8 p.m.
Village Inn & Pub (Pier Village, St. Simons Island) | Live entertainment by Ryan Wilson will occur from 7-10 p.m.
The Wharf (Jekyll Island) | A live music performance will occur on the dock from 12-3 p.m.
Wolf Island Oyster Co. (Redfern Village, St. Simons Island) | Live entertainment by Dexter Jones will occur from 5-8 p.m.
MONDAY, May 5, 2025 | Feliz Cinco de Mayo!
Beachcomber BBQ & Grill (St. Simons Island) | Karaoke will begin at 6 p.m.
Georgia Sea Grill (Pier Village, St. Simons Island | Tim Akins will play piano from 6-9 p.m.
Palm Coast Coffee & Pub (Pier Village, St. Simons Island) | Open Mic Night will take place from 8:30 a.m. - 12 a.m. Sign-ups begin at 8 p.m.
Wee Pub Beach (Jekyll Island) | Scott Pallot will play a set at 7 p.m.
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