The Art & Soul Music Festival is returning to Savannah City Market on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. in celebration of National Small Business Week. For the second year, this exciting event will celebrate the creativity of City Market’s local artists, offer live music in the courtyard and highlight the new businesses that opened in City Market since last year. Here are 5 things you need to know to celebrate art, music and community in the heart of Savannah!

Arrive Early for Parking

The event will take place in the Savannah City Market Courtyard and Art Centers. The festival area includes the flour city blocks Franklin Square and Ellis Square with the main stage at the corner of Jefferson Street and Congress Street. The Whitaker Street Public Parking Garage is the most convenient parking option, but plan to arrive early for parking.

Explore art indoors and outdoors

Art will be available for viewing and purchase in the courtyards, galleries and studios in City Market. Guests can let their creative spirit bloom with a public art activity in the courtyard. Don’t forget to go inside the galleries and upstairs to the Art Center to meet the artists and experience live demos.

• Alix Baptiste Gallery
• Alpha Mare Studio
• Art Intuitive Gallery 
• ArtHaus NAPA
• AT Hun Gallery
• Bobby Bagley Gallery
• Cathy Sizer Designs
• Ceramics by Sibel
• Chelpaints
• Diane’s Knitting Studio
• Iris & Pen
• Jery Taylor Sweetgrass Baskets
• Justine Ferreri Sculpture & Art
• Kasun Studio
• Laura Till Barton Fine Art
• Luba Lowry Art Studio
• Mary Carol Kenney Art
• Mia Crews Studios
• Molly Cusick Photography & Pottery
• Oksana Fine Art Gallery
• Signature Gallery
• Sue Nichols Art
• Tamara Garvey Art
• Tianova Fine Art

Enjoy music from all genres

The music lineup includes local and regional bands performing all genres. Jefferson Street will be closed for guests to enjoy performances on the main stage from 2-8 p.m. by LAX Savannah, The Boonbockers, Little Gracie, and The Special Formula Band. Upstairs in the Art Center, solo performances by Lily Vengco, Jacob Evans, Kari Greenway and Kim Gunn will take place from 2-6 p.m. The Listening Room at Wexford will feature live Irish music performances from 7-10 p.m.

Get a to go drink while you sip and explore

In case you didn’t know, Savannah’s open container policy allows you to enjoy your drink while experiencing the charm of our historic Downtown area. Several City Market bars & restaurants will offer drink specials for you to grab and go. Try one or all of them!

• 6 wine tastings for $3 at The Georgia Tasting Room
• Bob Marley at Wet Willie’s 
• City Market Smash at Wexford
• Georgia Peach Sangria at Cafe at City Market

Buy unique items at City Market shops 

Several businesses are offering deals to promote special items available in Savannah City Market only. Don’t leave City Market without visiting our shops in honor of National Small Business Week. 

• Purchase a custom “Art & Soul” patch exclusively at The Mess Hall.
• Take a custom souvenir photo in the Mess Hall “Art & Soul” photo booth located in the courtyard for this event only!
• Buy the official “Art & Soul” t-shirt in the courtyard at this event only.
• Spend $50 and get 3 greeting cards at Tamara Garvey Art.
• Buy One Get One 50% Off apparel at Spartina 449.
• 15% off Multicolor Sea Turtle Medium Tote at Sea Bags.
• 10% off Shoe purchases to any guest who mentions the Art & Soul Festival at Charleston Shoe Company.
• 10% off Prohibition merchandise at Trolley Stop Gifts. 
• Free shortbread cookie with a $10 purchase at Little Crown by Pie Society.
• Free pet treat with purchase at Woof Gang Bakery.

More features will be added to the event in the coming weeks. Visit us online or follow on Facebook and Instagram for updates.