How Plug Not A Rapper and Orange Crush Festival Are Leading the Culture Into the 2026 Weekend + Plus the official 2026 schedule, locations, and alerts

How Plug Not A Rapper and Orange Crush Festival Are Leading the Culture Into the 2026 Weekend

Plus the official 2026 schedule, locations, and alerts

Orange Crush Festival® isn’t just an event — it’s a cultural institution. As the historic HBCU Spring Break tradition enters 2026, the movement is led by its original architect, Plug Not A Rapper, guiding Orange Crush into a new era built on structure, safety, and cultural authenticity.

This year’s two-weekend format reflects the reality of what Orange Crush has become: a regional experience spanning cities, genres, and communities — anchored by music, nightlife, and large-scale daytime activations.

From Savannah kickoff nights at Henry Street Bistro to carefully positioned coastal programming on Tybee Island, and culminating in the explosive Crush The Block x Buns N Basketball Finale in Allenhurst, Orange Crush 2026 represents controlled growth — not chaos.

Every official weekend activity is structured, announced, and distributed exclusively through OrangeCrushFestival.net and official Orange Crush digital channels. No confusion. No copycats. Just the real culture.

🍊 OFFICIAL ORANGE CRUSH FESTIVAL® 2026

MASTER WEEKEND SCHEDULE

Two Weekends. Two Cities. One Culture.

Presented by Orange Crush Festival®

🔶 WEEK 1 — THE HISTORIC WEEKEND

The roots. The tradition. The energy that started it all.

Friday • April 10, 2026

📍 Savannah, GA

Henry Street Bistro

Official Weekend Kickoff Night

Live DJs • Celebrity Appearances • Nightlife Vibes

Saturday • April 11, 2026

📍 Tybee Island, GA

North Beach Area

Daytime Coastal Culture Experience

Music • Beach Energy • Community Activation

(Daytime focus / island-friendly programming)

Sunday • April 12, 2026

📍 Allenhurst, GA

258 Linda Loop SE

Regional Sunday Close-Out

Music • Outdoor Vibes • Community Energy

(If utilized for Week 1)

🔷 WEEK 2 — THE FINALE WEEKEND

Bigger moments. Bigger memories. One last run.

Friday • April 17, 2026

📍 Savannah, GA

Henry Street Bistro

Official Finale Weekend Kickoff

Artists • Influencers • Packed Nightlife

Saturday • April 18, 2026

📍 Tybee Island, GA

North Beach Area

Daytime Coastal Culture Activation

Music • Atmosphere • Official Information Hub

Sunday • April 19, 2026

📍 Allenhurst, GA

258 Linda Loop SE

🔥 CRUSH THE BLOCK

x Buns N Basketball — OFFICIAL FINALE

Car • Jeep • Truck • Bike Show

Pool Party Experience

Live Performances

Celebrity Appearances

Basketball Activations & Challenges

✅ Official Closing Event of Orange Crush Festival® 2026