North Myrtle BeachEvents & Festivals
With all the amazing scenery, it’s easy to forget that there’s much more to do here than just sitting on the beach all day. No matter what time of year you visit, you’re sure to find something fun to entertain you in North Myrtle Beach. Check out the events below or read more in the North Myrtle Beach Blog.
The Great Christmas Light Show
The North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex will be decorated with nearly 2 million lights this holiday season for The Great Christmas Light Show. Take a 1.5 mile drive through the park to see over 500 giant light displays and 30 animated figures and holiday scenes specially made for this event.T...
Winter Wonderland at the Beach
The Winter Wonderland Festival returns to Myrtle Beach for 2022! Beginning in November, "Winter Wonderland at the Beach" includes an oceanfront light display along the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, live entertainment, a kids activity zone, outdoor movies and more. "Winter Wonderland at the Beach" will...
The South's Grandest Christmas Show
Celebrate the holiday season in Myrtle Beach with the Alabama Theatre's award-winning production, The South's Grandest Christmas Show! Year after year, this production amazes audiences with an incredible combination of talent, scenery, and special effects that will put anyone in the holiday spirit. ...
The Carolina Opry Christmas Special - The Christmas Show of the South
The Carolina Opry Christmas Special, often called “The Christmas Show of the South,” will open its 37th season of enchanting holiday performances on November 1.Producer Calvin Gilmore works for months to create an unforgettable holiday experience, with his usual signature flair for production. E...
Original Motown Tribute Show at GTS Theatre
Set off on a musical journey through time as you tap your feet to the tunes that moved the nation in the 1960s and ’70s. Motor City Musical brings Motown hits from musicians like Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, and the Jackson 5 to the stage, celebrating the history of a genre that brought new life and...
North Myrtle Beach Tree Lighting in McLean Park
McClean Park is the site for the North Myrtle Beach Tree Lighting Ceremony.Don't miss your chance to hang out with Santa and his friends with fun activities, live entertainment and refreshments.The event is free to the public....
Charles Bach Wonders!
Renowned illusionist Charles Bach returns his talents to Broadway at the Beach beginning in April 2022 with his Charles Bach Wonders Magic Show, a family-friendly performance full of magic, dance and comedy. The high-energy show promises to be a magical experience for the whole family with giant pu...
Nights of a Thousand Candles
Experience one of the most beloved holiday traditions and walk through Brookgreen Gardens for their famous Nights of 1000 Candles! This renowned light display has been around for many years and happens annually at the beautiful gardens of Brookgreen in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina.This stellar lig...
Elton John Tribute Show at GTS Theatre
This one-of-a-kind concert includes the costumes, the color, the fabulous showmanship, time tested hit songs and it’s all captured by Bill, making this the perfect show for any Elton enthusiast.American Elton aka Bill Connors has portrayed the Rocket Man from Hawaii to England, San Francisco to Fl...
Town of Surfside Beach Christmas Tree Lighting Festival
Head down to the family beach, Surfside Beach, for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting in front of Town Hall on Dec. 2. The Christmas Tree Lighting Festival event features music, vendors, food, and a visit from a certain jolly elf. ...
A Very Broadway Christmas Parade
Get into the holiday spirit at Broadway at the Beach this December with A Very Broadway Christmas Parade! The shopping, dining and entertainment complex will host the parade beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. Enjoy stilt walkers, marching bands, classic cars and special guests at this unique ev...
Christmas Cantata in North Myrtle Beach
Join friends and family this Christmas season for the 38th annual All City Christmas Cantata at Living Water Baptist Church in Longs hosted by the city of North Myrtle Beach.Church choirs from around the North Myrtle Beach area will join together to perform this moving musical program at 3 p.m. and ...
Murrells Inlet Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Join your friends in Murrells Inlet to kick off the holiday season with the annual Murrells Inlet Christmas Tree Lighting at Morse Park Landing next to Hot Fish Club. The tree lighting festivities will include visitors from Santa and Mrs. Claus as well as Christmas crafts, hot chocolate, and cookie...
Rivertown Regatta Christmas Boat Parade
Celebrate the Christmas holiday season with a festive boat parade Dec. 3 in downtown Conway.The Rivertown Regatta includes boats of all sizes decked out in their holiday best. The parade, which is hosted by America's Boat Club of Long Bay, runs from the Savannah Bluff to the Conway Marina. Procee...
North Myrtle Beach Christmas Parade
Get jolly and have a ball at the annual nighttime North Myrtle Beach Christmas parade Dec. 3.Spectators will gather on Main Street to view the lighted floats and vehicles representing groups from all across the area. Awards will be handed out for the best entries with judges and a special guest anno...
Fireworks at Broadway at the Beach
Catch a fantastic fireworks show at Broadway at the Beach on Tuesdays and Fridays throughout the summer at Broadway at the Beach! Fireworks begin at 10 p.m. on summer nights over Lake Broadway in the middle of the massive shopping and dining complex.A special 4th of July fireworks show will also be ...
Murrells Inlet Christmas Parade
Family, friends, locals and visitors are invited to the annual community Christmas Parade in Murrells Inlet from 3 to 5 p.m. Dec. 4.The parade begins at Wilcox Avenue and continues to Wachesaw Road along Highway 17 Business.Get there early to claim your spot along the parade route!Registration is ...
3001 Nightlife Ugly Christmas Sweater Party
Join 3001 Nightlife on Friday December 9 for their annual ugly Christmas sweater party. Three great clubs in one venue. Club Rewind will feature the Too Much Silvia band, Urban Cowboy Club will host the Thomas Road band, and Club Envy will have three DJ's playing everyone's favorite tunes. Doors ope...
Conway Christmas Parade
The Conway Christmas Parade will step off at 10 a.m. Dec. 10 in downtown Conway. The parade route starts on 16th Avenue, turns on Main Street, then Third Avenue and Laurel Street, ending at Fourth Avenue and Powell Street. Santa Claus will be riding along in the parade along with floats, beauty qu...
Town of Surfside Beach Christmas Parade
Don't miss the Town of Surfside Beach's Christmas Parade starting at 2 p.m. Dec. 10. The parade has over 100 entries of all kinds, including floats and marching bands.The route starts on Ocean Boulevard at Melody Lane and travels north to Surfside Drive and on to Poplar Drive. Bring the entire fami...
2022 MarshWalk Santa Crawl
The Murrells Inlet MarshWalk is hosting the 8th annual Santa Crawl with drink specials, live music and holiday fun. The holiday themed bar crawl will give participants the chance to try featured drinks and dinner specials at restaurants throughout the Marshwalk.Prizes will be awarded for the most fe...
Holiday Golf Cart Parade at Barefoot Landing
Barefoot Landing hosts a festive golf cart parade at 3 p.m. Dec. 11. Walking groups and golf cart owners are invited to join the parade, which will start by Greg Norman Australian Grille. Prizes will be awarded to the most festive groups. Entries are $10 with proceeds going to the Humane Society o...
3001 Nightlife New Year's Weekend Bash
3001 Nightlife, three clubs in one, is planning the biggest party of the year to say goodbye to 2022 and hello to 2023. On Friday, December 30 Club Rewind will hosts the band Chocolate Chip and Company, Bourbon Cowboy will feature the Thomas Road Band and Club Envy will be rockin with DJ Johnny Devi...
NYE at Margaritaville
Margaritaville at Broadway at the Beach will host a New Year's Eve party from 9 p.m. to midnight Dec. 31. The event includes live entertainment with The Paul Grimshaw Band, stiltwalkers, midnight margarita shooters, and party favors. Admission is $10 starting at 8:45, which is waived with the purch...
Fireworks at Barefoot Landing
Barefoot Landing -- a shopping, dining and entertainment complex on the southern end of North Myrtle Beach -- lights up the sky with a weekly fireworks show at 10 p.m. every Monday night over the lake throughout summer. In addition to the fireworks shows, Barefoot Landing offers a variety of family...
New Year's Eve at 21 Main
Ring in the new year with entertainment and a meal at 21 Main at North Beach Resort. The night's festivities include a premium bar, award-winning hors d'oeuvres, four-course meal, champagne toast and breakfast to-go at the end of the night. The menu includes shrimp cocktail, caesar salad, surf &...
A Southern Times Square at The Market Common
The Market Common will host a New Year's Eve party to welcome 2023!The annual Southern Times Square is the beach's own version of the Big Apple's New Year's Eve celebration with a live telecast on a jumbo screen and a mirror ball drop at midnight. Enjoy live music, a beer & wine garden, food ven...
The Concert of Kings: Elvis Tribute
Experience the legendary power and presence of music’s greatest icon, Elvis Presley, at The Carolina Opry in January!Three of the world’s finest Elvis performers bring to life the music and charisma of Elvis Presley, from the electrifying early years of the 1950s, to the stunning sex-symbol era ...
Classic Stones Live: Rolling Stones Tribute
Classic Stones Live brings the sounds of the Rolling Stones to The Carolina Opry in Myrtle Beach. Front man Keith Call has all of the moves and swagger of Mick Jagger. Along with his partner in crime Bernie Bollendorf, who portrays rock and roll outlaw Keith Richards, they complete the duo notoriou...
Man in Black: Johnny Cash Tribute
With his striking resemblance, spot-on mannerisms and baritone voice, Shawn Barker embodies the character and spirit of Johnny Cash.When he cast Barker as Johnny Cash in the Broadway production of Million Dollar Quartet, director Floyd Mutrux said “We have 100 people who can play Elvis, but we onl...
In the Air Tonight: Phil Collins Tribute
The name says it all. “IN THE AIR TONIGHT” is a concert re-creation of the Grammy award solo artist Phil Collins, and it will be coming to The Carolina Opry Theater in Myrtle Beach. The Show is amazing, playing all the famous “Phil Collins” solo hits as well as the famous Genesis songs. Eve...
Stayin' Alive: Bee Gees Tribute
Stayin’ Alive offers to their audiences the songs and sights of a full Bee Gees play list, singing blockbusters such as “Night Fever," “Jive Talkin," “How Deep Is Your Love," “You Should Be Dancing," “Nights on Broadway," and “Stayin’ Alive.”In addition, they perform softer poetic ...
Gaelic Storm
Gaelic Storm is a genre-bending Irish rock band that was featured in the movie Titanic and has headlined Irish festivals across the country. They bring their unique sound to The Carolina Opry in Myrtle Beach in February. Gaelic Storm kicked off its career as a pub band in Santa Monica, California. ...
Top of the World: Carpenters Tribute
Top Of The World, the world’s premiere tribute to The Carpenters, is coming to Myrtle Beach!Fronted by singer Debbie Taylor, her Karen Carpenter vocal resemblance is absolutely astonishing. She is backed by a seven piece band consisting of top-notch, professional industry musicians who have had am...
Classical Mystery Tour – A Tribute to the Beatles
Classical Mystery Tour is the #1 Beatles Tribute group in the country! For 25 years, the group has been performing to packed houses in the US, Canada, Europe, Asia, and Australia.The four musicians in Classical Mystery Tour look and sound just like The Beatles, but it is so much more than just a roc...
Myrtle Beach Marathon
The Myrtle Beach Marathon is an annual tradition that attracts thousands of people from all over the country. The course is described as fast, flat and absolutely beautiful. Many runners use it as their qualifying race for the Boston Marathon. Here's what to expect for the 2023 event. *Note: Infor...
The Irish Tenors
The Irish Tenors have been the acknowledged Celtic music kings for over 25 years. With ten best-selling CD’s to their credit, they share company with the likes of The Three Tenors and Andrea Bocelli as the most successful artists PBS has presented.The Irish Tenors rekindled America’s love of all...
Run to the Sun Car Show
The Run to the Sun Car Show, one of the largest in the Southeast, brings thousands of classic cars to Myrtle Beach for a weekend-long event. The massive event has been a staple on the Grand Strand for more than 30 years. The show includes thousands of pre-1989 cars and trucks with awards given in ...
Rhythm of the Dance
Rhythm of the Dance is an incredible live show featuring some of the finest Irish dancers, musicians and singers in the world.Combining traditional dance and music with the most modern stage technology, this two-hour dance and music extravaganza takes the audiences on an exhilarating journey through...
Resurrection: Journey Tribute
If you are looking for the most authentic Journey tribute experience, look no further than The Carolina Opry Theater in April!Resurrection – A Journey Tribute faithfully re-creates the sights and sounds of a 1980’s Journey concert. The incredible likeness to Journey’s music and Steve Perry’s...
Johnny Mathis
Spend an evening of romance at The Carolina Opry with the legendary Johnny Mathis, accompanied by a 25-piece orchestra, listening to classics like “Chances Are,” “It’s Not for Me to Say,” and “Misty.”Johnny Mathis has recorded more than 80 albums and 6 Christmas albums and has sold mil...
The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA
The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA brings their ultimate ABBA tribute show to The Carolina Opry Theater in May. The group continues to be the top ABBA tribute group in the world, dazzling fans with their fantastic performance while playing the most iconic hits from ABBA.Come dance, come sing, having ...
Carolina Country Music Fest
Morgan Wallen and Miranda Lambert are set to headline the Carolina Country Music Fest in Myrtle Beach, S.C., for 2023. Additional performers will be announced throughout the fall. The Carolina Country Music Fest is a 4-day country music festival hosted oceanfront in the heart of Myrtle Beach. ...
Creedence Revived
Creedence Revived has rapidly become one of the most highly sought after tribute bands in the world. Playing all over the globe for crowds upwards of 30,000, and with a track-record of selling out shows everywhere they go, this group is the real deal!The group is made up of four of Chicago’s &...
Sail On: The Beach Boys Tribute
Performing all of the classic hits of the legendary Beach Boys, Sail On will be live at the Carolina Opry in 2023. The group faithfully re-creates the soundtrack to an Endless Summer completely live and in rich detail, providing an incredible experience for every audience member. The timeless song...
Hollywood Nights - Bob Seger Tribute
Hollywood Nights is the ultimate tribute to Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band. This 10-piece New Jersey-based powerhouse has set out to re-create everything about Bob and his music right down to the smallest detail.Determined to leave no stone unturned, Hollywood Nights even tours with a baby gra...