Things To Do in Augusta This Weekend: March 20-March 22

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From Mozart to oysters to live storytelling, Augusta's weekend events offer something for nearly every taste. Whether you're drawn to the concert hall, the waterfront, or an intimate theater stage, the region is serving up a rich mix of arts, food, and community. Pull up a chair or a barstool and make the most of it.

Augusta Symphony: Unfinished Business

What: Mozart's Requiem shines with Augusta Symphony's vocal quartet
When: Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Miller Theater, 708 Broad St., Augusta
Cost: $19 to $82

The Augusta Symphony presents "Unfinished Business" at the Miller Theater, part of the Piedmont Augusta Symphony Series. The program centers on Mozart's Requiem, the composer's final, unfinished masterwork. It's performed by a vocal quartet featuring soprano Díana Thompson-Brewer, mezzo-soprano Merav Eldan, tenor David Tayloe, and baritone Simon Barrad. Music Director Dirk Meyer leads the orchestra in what promises to be a powerful evening of choral and symphonic artistry. The Symphony Series spotlights the orchestra with landmark works spanning the history of classical music.

Tales and Ale Live Storytelling

What: Live stories and live art
When: Friday, March 20, 2026, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Le Chat Noir Theatre, 304 Eighth St., Augusta
Cost: $23.68 to $101.89

"Tales and Ale Live Storytelling" brings an evening of vibrant narrative to the stage, featuring performers sharing stories crafted to entertain, inspire, and move audiences. The event concludes with a chance to win an original painting created live during the performance. Part art show, part spoken-word experience, Tales and Ale offers a distinctive combination of storytelling and visual art in an intimate setting.

Roast on the River

What: Oysters, barbecue, and bonfire s'mores on the riverfront
When: Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 6 p.m.
Where: Downtown Augusta, 328 Riverfront Drive, Augusta
Cost: Individual $60, Roast Bundle $121, VIP Package $240, Couple $110, Couple Roast Bundle $200, Couple VIP Package $467, Party of 4 Roast Bundle $423, Party of 4 VIP Package $880, and Party of 8 VIP Package $1,370

Roast on the River brings a feast to the Savannah Riverkeeper's headquarters on the Downtown Augusta waterfront, featuring fresh Bluffton oysters, low country boil, farm-to-table pork barbecue, a grits bar, and s'mores around a bonfire. Local libations, games, and raffle items from area businesses round out the fun. Ticket options include a Roast Meal (all-you-can-eat plus non-alcoholic drinks), a Roast Bundle (adds beer or wine and 26 raffle tickets), and VIP access with reserved tent seating, table service, a dedicated oyster table, and a year-long Savannah Riverkeeper membership.

Other Events

The weekend starts on Friday, and Augusta is ready. From nightlife to history, there's something to pull everyone out the door:

Spring Kickoff Party: Friday, March 20, 2026, from 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at The Scene Nightclub, 1289 Broad St., Suite 1187, Augusta
Camp Lawton Earthworks: Friday, March 20, and Sunday, March 22, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Camp Lawton History Center, Magnolia Springs State Park, 1058 Magnolia Springs Drive, Millen
"Sam and Illia": Friday, March 20, 2026, at 9 p.m. at Chevy's Nite Club, 3328 Washington Road, Augusta

More To Explore This Week

Midweek doesn't have to mean staying home. Augusta's got a packed slate of weeknight events to pull you off the couch and into the community:

INNOVATE Pitches for a Purpose: Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Georgia Cyber Center, 200 Grace Hopper Lane, Augusta
Rooted 250: Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. at Maxwell Theatre, 2500 Walton Way, Augusta
Art Now Artist Talk: Kaminer Haislip: Thursday, March 26, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at SRP Auditorium at the Morris Museum, 1 10th St., Augusta
"Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons": Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 8:45 p.m. at Sacred Heart Cultural Center, 1301 Greene St., Augusta