Tybee Island Pirate Festival

The Tybee Island Pirate Festival takes place October 8 through 11, 2026. Admission to the main festival grounds is free. Grounds open Friday from 5 to 11 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.

Thursday, October 8: The Buccaneer Ball opens the weekend at The Crab Shack from 6 to 10 p.m. Guests must be 18 or older, and separate tickets are required. The Hotel Tybee carnival runs throughout the festival, with ride wristbands sold separately.

Friday, October 9: The Shoppes at 1207 host a party from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A $20 pub crawl runs from 1 to 4 p.m., with check in beginning at noon at Tybrisa Street and Butler Avenue. The main stage opens at 5 p.m., followed by Kraken’s Release at 5:30 p.m., Wymberly at 7 p.m. and Outlaw Gypsy at 9 p.m.

Saturday, October 10: The stage lineup includes Justin Vreeland at noon, Anders Thomsen Trio at 2 p.m., Southern Charm & JD Music Group at 4 p.m., the adult costume contest at 6 p.m., Unifya at 6:30 p.m. and Denim Arcade at 9 p.m. The pirate parade runs from 3 to 5 p.m.

Family activities include crafts, face painting, a petting zoo, magic, scavenger hunts and bingo. The children’s costume contest begins Saturday at 1 p.m.; participants gather at 12:45 p.m.

Sunday, October 11: Eric Jones Trio performs at 12:30 p.m., wrestling has moved to the Tybee Pier, with seating at 1 p.m. and the match at 2 p.m., and Broke Locals performs at 2:30 p.m. Check the official schedule for activity locations, carnival hours and separate ticket requirements.