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.
🎟️ TICKETS • VIP • TABLES • ARTISTS • VENDORS
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This is the only official Orange Crush Festival® 2026 schedule.
