Smith Mountain Lake Events and Live Music in April (2026)
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If you’re looking for things to do at Smith Mountain Lake this weekend and throughout April, you’ve landed at the right spot! We’ve rounded up the top events, festivals, concerts and Smith Mountain Lake live music.
Please note, this post is updated throughout the year as events are finalized so please check back often or sign up for our email newsletter to be the first to hear about everything going on at SML!
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April 2, 2026
Card-Playing Group: Free gathering to play Bridge and other card games at Kaleidoscope TGP. 7 p.m.
Texas Hold ‘em Poker: Enjoy two games of poker (6 p.m. and 8 p.m.) in thisweekly poker league at Hot Shots Bar & Grill.
Music Bingo: At Magum Point. 6 p.m.
April 3, 2026
Try Before You Buy: Free wine tastings at SML Fine Wines. 4-7 p.m.
Justin Prillaman: Live music at Beacon Seafood Pub. 6-8 p.m.
Trivia Night: At Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30 p.m.
Jerry Wimmer: Live music at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7:30-10:30 p.m.
April 4, 2026
Big Matt & The Time Machine: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7 p.m.
Christian Q: Live music at Beacon Seafood Pub. 4-6 p.m.
April 5, 2026
Annalyse Marie: Live music at Beacon Seafood Pub. 2-4 p.m.
April 6, 2026
Trivia Night: At Magnum Point Marina. 6:30 p.m.
SML Photo Club Meeting: At the SML/Moneta Library at 7 p.m.
Crafty Cards Workshop : Learn how to make your own greeting cards and meet new friends a Kaleidoscope – The Gathering Place. Free supplies provided. 10 a.m.
April 7, 2026
Spirit Yoga: Free classes at Kaleidoscope TGP. 9:30 a.m. class uses chairs and 11 a.m. uses mats. All levels welcome.
April 9, 2026
Texas Hold ‘em Poker: Enjoy two games of poker (6 p.m. and 8 p.m.) in thisweekly poker league at Hot Shots Bar & Grill.
Music Bingo: At Magum Point. 6 p.m.
April 10, 2026
The Lake Writers Meeting: At Trinity Ecumenical Parish, 10 a.m.-noon.
Try Before You Buy: Free wine tastings at SML Fine Wines. 4-7 p.m.
Travis Reigh: Live music at Beacon Seafood Pub. 6-8 p.m.
Trivia Night: At Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30 p.m.
Thunder Ridge Band: Live music at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7:30-10:30 p.m.
April 11, 2026
Last Call “Party Band”: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7 p.m.
Jessi Pugh: Live music at Beacon Seafood Pub. 1-3 p.m.
April 12, 2026
Ray Eanes: Live music at Beacon Seafood Pub. 2-4 p.m.
April 13, 2026
Trivia Night: At Magnum Point Marina. 6:30 p.m.
April 16, 2026
Texas Hold ‘em Poker: Enjoy two games of poker (6 p.m. and 8 p.m.) in thisweekly poker league at Hot Shots Bar & Grill.
Music Bingo: At Magum Point. 6 p.m.
Card-Playing Group: Free gathering to play Bridge and other card games at Kaleidoscope TGP. 7 p.m.
April 17, 2026
Try Before You Buy: Free wine tastings at SML Fine Wines. 4-7 p.m.
The Pinschers: Live music at Beacon Seafood Pub. 6-8 p.m.
Trivia Night: At Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30 p.m.
Supafly: Live music at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7:30-10:30 p.m.
April 18, 2026
Noah Spencer: Live music at Beacon Seafood Pub. 1-3 p.m.
Dock Wizards: Live music at Beacon Seafood Pub. 5-8 p.m.
Phat Anchovies: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7 p.m.
April 19, 2026
Annalyse Marie: Live music at Beacon Seafood Pub. 2-4 p.m.
April 20, 2026
Crafty Needles: Meet new friends and work on knitting and crocheting projects at Kaleidoscope TGP. Beginners welcome. 2 p.m.
Trivia Night: At Magnum Point Marina. 6:30 p.m.
April 23, 2026
Texas Hold ‘em Poker: Enjoy two games of poker (6 p.m. and 8 p.m.) in thisweekly poker league at Hot Shots Bar & Grill.
Music Bingo: At Magum Point. 6 p.m.
April 24, 2026
The Lake Writers Meeting: At Trinity Ecumenical Parish, 10 a.m.-noon.
Try Before You Buy: Free wine tastings at SML Fine Wines. 4-7 p.m.
Justin Prillaman: Live music at Beacon Seafood Pub. 6-8 p.m.
Trivia Night: At Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30 p.m.
The Frequency: Live music at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7:30-10:30 p.m.
April 25, 2026
Osprey 10K/5K Race: At Smith Mountain Lake State Park. 9 a.m.
Christian Q: Live music at Beacon Seafood Pub. 4-6 p.m.
ON3: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7 p.m.
April 26, 2026
Karlee Raye: Live music at Beacon Seafood Pub. 2-4 p.m.
2026 SML Songwriters Festival Spring Kickoff: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7 p.m.
April 27, 2026
Trivia Night: At Magnum Point Marina. 6:30 p.m.
April 28, 2026
SML Business Expo: More than 100 area businesses showcase products and services from a wide variety of industries related to home, business and life. Free and open to the public from 3-7 p.m. at EastLake Community Church.
Line Dancing: Free classes at Kaleidoscope TGP. 5 p.m. is for beginners and 6 p.m. is for intermediate dancers.
April 29, 2026
SML Songwriters Festival Open Mic Contest: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 6 p.m.
April 30, 2026
Texas Hold ‘em Poker: Enjoy two games of poker (6 p.m. and 8 p.m.) in thisweekly poker league at Hot Shots Bar & Grill.
Music Bingo: At Magum Point. 6 p.m.
Submit to our Smith Mountain Lake events calendar: [email protected]
Ultimate Guide to SML Events & Festivals (2026)
Fun-filled Smith Mountain Lake events take place year-round here. For the most popular annual festivals and events, be sure to check out this comprehensive blog post!
Andie Gibson
CO-PUBLISHER & EDITOR
Andie has been covering Smith Mountain Lake since 2000 for a variety of publications, including the SML Visitor and Newcomer Guide, SML HOME Magazine, The Roanoker and Life Outside. As a partner in G&C Ventures, LLC, she oversees all content for our suite of websites, including Smith-Mountain-Lake.com and LakeLubbers.com.
