Orange Crush Festival® 2026 OFFICIAL SCHEDULE & LINEUP — FULL TWO-WEEKEND GUIDE

🍊 Orange Crush Festival® 2026

OFFICIAL SCHEDULE & LINEUP — FULL TWO-WEEKEND GUIDE

Spring Break 2026’s most anticipated cultural takeover is officially set.

Orange Crush Festival® returns with a two-weekend structure, separating the historic HBCU Spring Break weekend from its official aftermath experience, known as Crush Reloaded™.

Below is the complete, verified schedule and lineup structure for both weekends — updated, detailed, and optimized for travelers planning Spring Break around Orange Crush.

🔶 WEEK 1 — HISTORIC ORANGE CRUSH® WEEKEND

APRIL 9–13, 2026

The Original HBCU Spring Break Experience

Week 1 is the foundation of Orange Crush® — the weekend generations of students and alumni still travel for. This is the cultural core that built the name and created the movement.

📅 WEEK 1 — OFFICIAL EVENTS & TIMES

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FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2026

ORANGE CRUSH® FRIDAY NIGHT — OFFICIAL OPENING

Location: Henry Street Bistro — Savannah, GA

Time: Evening – Late Night

What to expect

• Celebrity & regional guest DJs

• Artist and influencer appearances

• Upscale nightlife atmosphere in downtown Savannah

• Controlled capacity with licensed security & entry management

Why it matters:

Friday night sets the tone for the entire weekend. The energy, the crowd, and the visibility establish Orange Crush® momentum from the first night.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026 (DAYTIME)

FREE ORANGE CRUSH® PUBLIC BEACH BASH

Location: Tybee Island

Time: Daytime (midday through afternoon)

Admission: FREE / Public

What to expect

• DJs and crowd-driven beach atmosphere

• Public, open daytime experience

• Heavy social-media and content creation activity

• Classic Orange Crush® beach visuals

Why it matters:

This is the most recognizable Orange Crush® daytime tradition, preserving the culture while remaining open and accessible.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026 (NIGHT)

ORANGE CRUSH® SATURDAY NIGHT — MAIN EVENT

Location: Henry Street Bistro

Time: Late Night

What to expect

• Highest-demand nightlife event of Week 1

• Headlining and surprise guest performances

• VIP tables, influencer presence, and media coverage

• A tightly curated, celebrity-friendly environment

Why it matters:

Saturday night is the defining moment of Orange Crush®. This is the night most attendees remember — and the night that solidifies the weekend’s legacy.

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SUNDAY–MONDAY, APRIL 12–13, 2026

WEEK 1 WIND-DOWN & DEPARTURE

No official large-scale programming scheduled.

Traditionally used for

• Travel & departures

• Informal meetups

• Content editing & recap

• City recovery

🔷 WEEK 2 — ORANGE CRUSH® AFTERMATH

CRUSH RELOADED™

APRIL 16–19, 2026

Crush Reloaded™ exists for those who extend Spring Break, return for Round 2, or want a more nightlife-focused, access-driven experience following the historic weekend.

📅 WEEK 2 — OFFICIAL EVENTS & TIMES

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THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026

CRUSH THE MIC™ — RELOADED EDITION

Location: Henry Street Bistro

Time: Evening

What to expect

• Artist & creator showcase performances

• Media wall and live content capture

• Industry, alumni, and influencer networking

• A discovery-focused crowd

Why it matters:

Crush The Mic™ is a gateway event — where future names step into the Orange Crush® spotlight.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026

CRUSH RELOADED™ FRIDAY — NIGHTLIFE TAKEOVER

Location: Henry Street Bistro

Time: Late Night

What to expect

• High-energy DJ programming

• Elevated nightlife experience

• Limited, curated guest list

• Heavy creator and VIP presence

Why it matters:

Friday of Week 2 brings sharper focus, easier access, and heavier nightlife energy.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026

CRUSH RELOADED™ SATURDAY — PEAK AFTERMATH

Location: Henry Street Bistro

Time: Late Night

What to expect

• Biggest nightlife event of Week 2

• Special guest performances

• Creator-heavy and influencer-driven crowd

• Extended stays and packed VIP sections

Why it matters:

This is the night people change flights for.

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SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2026

CRUSH THE BLOCK® — OFFICIAL FINALE

Location: Allenhurst | Private Property

Time: Daytime

What to expect

• Car, bike, Jeep, and ATV showcase

• Poolside outdoor environment

• ATV / Side-by-Side trail ride experience

• High-energy, no-curfew closeout

Why it matters:

Crush The Block® provides a controlled, private-property finale — the release after two weeks of nightlife and culture.

🔍 WHY THIS SCHEDULE MATTERS FOR SPRING BREAK 2026

• ✅ Two clearly separated weekends

• ✅ Free public daytime culture + premium nightlife

• ✅ Verified venues and private-property events

• ✅ Strong travel planning clarity

• ✅ Built for students, alumni, artists, and creators

Orange Crush Festival® remains the most structured and culturally recognized HBCU Spring Break experience in the country.

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