Smith Mountain Lake Events and Live Music in May (2026)
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Welcome to the ultimate guide for Smith Mountain Lake events in May!
Whether you’re in search of lively festivals, thrilling concerts or local live music, we’ve got you covered. Discover the top things to do at Smith Mountain Lake this weekend and throughout the month of May.
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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May 1, 2026
Try Before You Buy: Free wine tastings at SML Fine Wines. 4-7 p.m.
Patchwork: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30 p.m.
Last Call Party Band: Live music at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7:30-10:30 p.m.
May 2, 2026
Grease Fire: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30 p.m.
Christian Q: Live music at Beacon Seafood Pub. 4-6 p.m.
May 4, 2026
Trivia Night: At Magnum Point Marina. 6:30 p.m.
SML Photo Club Meeting: At the SML/Moneta Library at 7 p.m.
May 5, 2026
Spirit Yoga: Free classes at Kaleidoscope TGP. 9:30 a.m. class uses chairs and 11 a.m. uses mats. All levels welcome.
May 6, 2026
SML Songwriters Festival Open Mic Contest: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 6 p.m.
Jerry Wimmer: Live music at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7-10 p.m.
May 7, 2026
Texas Hold ‘em Poker: Enjoy two games of poker (6 p.m. and 8 p.m.) in this weekly poker league at Hot Shots Bar & Grill.
Music Bingo: At Magum Point. 6 p.m.
Karaoke: At Mango’s Bar & Grill 7 p.m.
Card-Playing Group: Free gathering to play Bridge and other card games at Kaleidoscope TGP. 7 p.m.
May 8, 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.
Out of Spite: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30 p.m.
Phlegar Hill Band: Live music at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7:30-10:30 p.m.
May 9, 2026
SupaFly Five: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill.7:30 p.m.
May 11, 2026
Trivia Night: At Magnum Point Marina. 6:30 p.m.
May 12, 2026
Spirit Yoga: Free classes at Kaleidoscope TGP. 9:30 a.m. class uses chairs and 11 a.m. uses mats. All levels welcome.
May 13, 2026
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.
SML Songwriters Festival Open Mic Contest: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 6 p.m.
Makenzie Taylor: Live music at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7-10 p.m.
May 14, 2026
Texas Hold ‘em Poker: Enjoy two games of poker (6 p.m. and 8 p.m.) in this weekly poker league at Hot Shots Bar & Grill.
Music Bingo: At Magum Point. 6 p.m.
Karaoke: At Mango’s Bar & Grill 7 p.m.
May 15, 2026
Try Before You Buy: Free wine tastings at SML Fine Wines. 4-7 p.m.
Nash Angeles: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30 p.m.
May 16, 2026
ON3: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill.7:30 p.m.
May 18, 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.
May 19, 2026
Spirit Yoga: Free classes at Kaleidoscope TGP. 9:30 a.m. class uses chairs and 11 a.m. uses mats. All levels welcome.
May 20, 2026
SML Songwriters Festival Open Mic Contest: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 6 p.m.
Jerry Wimmer: Live music at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7-10 p.m.
May 21, 2026
Texas Hold ‘em Poker: Enjoy two games of poker (6 p.m. and 8 p.m.) in this weekly poker league at Hot Shots Bar & Grill.
Music Bingo: At Magum Point. 6 p.m.
Karaoke: At Mango’s Bar & Grill 7 p.m.
Card-Playing Group: Free gathering to play Bridge and other card games at Kaleidoscope TGP. 7 p.m.
May 22, 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.
Phat Anchovies: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30 p.m.
May 23, 2026
The Frequency: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30 p.m.
May 25, 2026
Trivia Night: At Magnum Point Marina. 6:30 p.m.
May 26, 2026
Spirit Yoga: Free classes at Kaleidoscope TGP. 9:30 a.m. class uses chairs and 11 a.m. uses mats. All levels welcome.Line Dancing: Free classes at Kaleidoscope TGP. 5 p.m. is for beginners and 6 p.m. is for intermediate dancers.
May 27, 2026
SML Songwriters Festival Open Mic Contest: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 6 p.m.
Archie Mullins: Live music at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7-10 p.m.
May 28, 2026
Texas Hold ‘em Poker: Enjoy two games of poker (6 p.m. and 8 p.m.) in this weekly poker league at Hot Shots Bar & Grill.
Music Bingo: At Magum Point. 6 p.m.
Karaoke: At Mango’s Bar & Grill 7 p.m.
May 29, 2026
LouD: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30 p.m.
May 30, 2026
In the Meantime: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30 p.m.
June 3, 2026
SML Songwriters Festival Open Mic Contest: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 6 p.m.
Jerry Wimmer: Live music at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7-10 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.
