ORANGE CRUSH FESTIVAL® 2026 HBCU SPRING BREAK — WEEK 1: THE HISTORIC WEEKEND April 9–13, 2026 | Savannah & Tybee Island, Georgia

ORANGE CRUSH FESTIVAL® 2026

HBCU SPRING BREAK — WEEK 1: THE HISTORIC WEEKEND

April 9–13, 2026 | Savannah & Tybee Island, Georgia

Before the finale…before the expansion…before the block closes everything out—Week 1 is where Orange Crush begins.

Week 1 of Orange Crush Festival is known as The Historic Weekend for a reason. This is the original energy. The tradition. The weekend that shaped what Orange Crush became—and why it still draws thousands of HBCU students, alumni, artists, creators, and travelers every spring.

Week 1 is rooted in nightlife, beach culture, and legacy. It’s tighter, louder, more concentrated—and built around the moments people have talked about for decades.

FRIDAY • APRIL 10, 2026

ORANGE CRUSH® FRIDAY NIGHT – OFFICIAL OPENING

Savannah, GA

Week 1 officially opens Friday night in Savannah with the Orange Crush® Friday Night Kickoff, marking the ceremonial start of Spring Break weekend.

Hosted at Henry Street Bistro, Friday night sets the table for everything to come. The venue becomes a magnet for early arrivals—students, alumni, and artists touching down from across the Southeast.

What Defines Friday Night

• Official opening energy

• DJ-driven nightlife atmosphere

• Celebrity sightings & influencer crowd

• First night momentum that spills into the city

If you want to feel when Orange Crush officially “starts,” Friday night is that moment.

SATURDAY • APRIL 11, 2026

THE ORANGE CRUSH® DAY & NIGHT EXPERIENCE

Tybee Island + Savannah, GA

Saturday is the heartbeat of the Historic Weekend.

Free Orange Crush® Public Beach Bash

Tybee Island

By day, Orange Crush returns to its most iconic setting: the beach.

The Free Public Beach Bash is where Orange Crush culture is on full display—music flowing through the sand, crowds stretching the shoreline, and Spring Break energy at its most visible. This is not a staged festival moment; it’s organic, public, and rooted in tradition.

Why Saturday Day Matters

• Free, public, daytime gathering

• The most photographed moment of the weekend

• Cultural legacy meets Spring Break freedom

• A shared experience that defines Orange Crush history

Saturday Night – MAIN EVENT

Savannah, GA

As the sun sets, the energy shifts back to Savannah for the Orange Crush® Saturday Night Main Event at Henry Street Bistro.

This is the highest-demand nightlife moment of Week 1—the night everyone plans around.

What to Expect

• Packed venue & peak turnout

• Performers, DJs, and guest hosts

• Heavy influencer & alumni presence

• The night that defines “I survived Orange Crush” stories

Saturday night is intense, concentrated, and unforgettable—this is the night that cements memories.

WEEK 1: WHY IT STILL MATTERS

Week 1 remains essential because it stays true to Orange Crush’s origins:

• Nightlife-driven culture

• Beach-centered tradition

• Savannah as the anchor city

• Community energy over complexity

Where Week 2 expands, Week 1 concentrates. It’s about proximity, history, and shared momentum rather than scale.

THE BALANCE OF WEEK 1 & WEEK 2

Together, the two weeks tell the full story:

• Week 1 = legacy, nightlife, tradition

• Week 2 = expansion, innovation, finale

Week 1 reminds people why Orange Crush matters.

Week 2 shows how far it’s gone.

OFFICIAL • TRADEMARKED • VERIFIED

Week 1 of Orange Crush Festival® 2026 is part of the only official, trademarked, and verified Orange Crush programming.

For updates, schedules, and official information:

OrangeCrushFestival.net

The Historic Weekend Isn’t About Size — It’s About Memory.

This is the weekend people compare every other Spring Break to.

This is where Orange Crush begins.