Music and Celebration
The sounds of City Market have always been part of its magic. In earlier centuries, vendors shouted prices while fiddlers and street musicians entertained crowds. By the mid-1900s, live bands and dance halls nearby drew evening visitors after the day’s trading ended. Today, music is still woven into the atmosphere. Street performers sing beneath the arcades, jazz bands play from open patios, and seasonal festivals fill the air with rhythm and laughter. Savannah’s deep musical heritage—from Gullah spirituals to jazz, blues, and folk—finds a natural stage here. The open courtyards and lively sidewalks turn ordinary evenings into impromptu concerts. Whether it’s a saxophonist at sunset or a festival stage in full swing, music keeps the market alive with energy and joy. In City Market, every day holds the possibility of a celebration, echoing centuries of Savannah’s cultural traditions.