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.
