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 Carolina Opry Christmas Special
The Carolina Opry Christmas Special, often called “The Christmas Show of the South,” will open its 39th season of enchanting holiday performances on November 1st. Gilmore works for months to create an unforgettable holiday experience, with his usual signature flair for production. Each year, the...
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...
Ripley's Aquarium Festival of Trees
Check out 55 festively decorated trees representing each U.S. state and territory at Ripley's Aquarium in Broadway at the Beach. The trees are decked out with ornaments and decor that highlight the heritage and culture throughout our country. You can test your U.S. knowledge with a fun scavenger hun...
Lulu's Noon Year's Eve
Celebrate New Year's Eve with the family at Lulu's Noon Year's Eve! Lucy Buffett's Lulu's is the place to be for a kid-friendly party that won't have you up all night. Enjoy crafts and games, and a huge beach ball drop over Lulu's Beach at noon. Kids will provide the "fireworks" (bubble wrap), an...
Climb For A Cure at WonderWorks 🎗️
Make the Climb for a Cure! WonderWorks Myrtle Beach is kicking off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with an exciting fundraising campaign at our ropes courses, benefiting Caring In Our Lifetime. From October 1st through 6th, guests are encouraged to make a donation of up to $5 at the ropes course, then...
WonderWorks Myrtle Beach's Hospitality Appreciation Days
Myrtle Beach hospitality workers are the best around! Come have some FUN at WonderWorks during our Hospitality Appreciation Days! 🛎️ From November 1 - 22, 2024, Grand Strand hotel, campground, and attraction employees plus a guest can explore the exhibits for free. Additional guests can join fo...
Lakewood Camping Resort's Polar Plunge
Dive into 2025 with Lakewood Camping Resort's annual Polar Plunge. Participation is free, but for those who can, we are asking for $5 or two non perishable food items to benefit backpack buddies Backpack Buddies is a local non profit whose mission is to provide food for hungry children in the area. ...
New Year's Eve Dinner at Crooked Hammock Brewery
Crooked Hammock at Barefoot Landing is hosting a NYE dinner before the late night festivities begin. The event will feature two food specials: Prime Rib & Salmon Oscar. There will also be live music to round out the evening. Reservations are recommended but not required....
Dave & Buster's Family New Year's Eve Party
Join Dave & Buster's for an early family-friendy New Year's Eve celebration starting at 4 p.m. The early NYE celebration includes an appetizer buffet with Signature Flatbreads, Mini Pretzel Dogs w/ Ketchup, Boneless Wings w/ Ranch, Garlic Butter Pretzel Sticks w/ Marinara, Bar Burgers, House ...
New Year's Eve on The MarshWalk
Join the MarshWalk for a fun night this New Year's Eve. Each of the 8 participating MarshWalk restaurants will feature festive dinner and drink specials with live music on all stages. The MarshWalk group consists of Bovine's, Wahoo's, Drunken Jack's, Creek Ratz, Dead Dog Saloon, The Claw House, T...
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. Additional shows are scheduled for July 4, Nov. 23 and Dec. 31. In addition t...
New Year's Eve at Avista Resort
Kick off 2025 in style at the New Year's Eve celebration at Avista Resort in North Myrtle Beach! Indulge in a delicious dinner, experience award-winning live entertainment featuring Gary Lowder & SMOKIN' HOT, and top it off with a midnight champagne toast. Your evening begins with included appet...
New Year's Eve Party at Hard Rock Cafe
Celebrate the New Year at Hard Rock Cafe in Broadway at the Beach! Live music from Chocolate Chip & Co will be performing from 9:30 til close. The celebration starts at 7 pm and will last until 1 am. The ticket price is $20 or you can opt for a 3-course dinner reservation for $55/person...
House of Blues New Year's Eve Dinner & Dance
Make your New Year's Eve plans at the House of Blues for an evening of dinner, live music, and good times. Ring in the New Year with a delicious four-course dinner, live entertainment by Soultrii. Tickets include a four-course dinner, New Year's Eve party favors, and a champagne toast at midnight; ...
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 be h...
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...
New Year's Eve Bash at RipTydz
The oceanfront Riptydz bar in Myrtle Beach is hosting their annual New Year's Eve Bash to usher in 2025. The night will be filled with lively entertainment, featuring live music by Band on Fire and a DJ on the second floor. Doors open at 8 p.m., and the festivities will continue until 1 a.m. E...
A Southern Times Square at The Market Common
The Market Common will host their annual Southern Times Square celebration to ring in 2025! The New Year's Eve event at The Market Common 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 ...
New Year's Eve at Local on the Water
Celebrate New Year's Eve with the Thomas Road Band at Local on the Water! Tickets are required, and dinner reservations are recommended if you're planning to dine before the celebration. General admission tickets are $25 each. Bar package tickets are $65 and include admission plus a 10-drink p...
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 pur...
Dave & Buster's New Year's Eve Event
Celebrate New Year's Eve at Dave & Buster's, where the festivities go beyond mere enjoyment – it's the ultimate kickoff to a year of FUN! Secure tickets for your crew for an exclusive New Year's event. It's a night filled with endless video game play, top-tier entertainment, and, of course, nu...
"OH Christmas Tea"
Traveling Literary Theater presents Christmas Short Stories during a beautiful English Tea Service at Hopsewee Plantation - Georgetown, SC....
Spring Concert Series
Barefoot Landing's Spring Live Music Series runs from March 29 through May 25 on the Dockside Village Stage. Enjoy local and regional groups performing a variety of musical genres from 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays and 2 to 5 p.m. Saturdays. Free lawn chairs are available while supplies last or you can ...
Restaurant Week South Carolina
Restaurants along the Grand Strand are participating in Restaurant Week South Carolina in January. This 11-day celebration that's taking place from Jan 9-19, 2025 is a great way to check out a handful of amazing Myrtle Beach-area restaurants at discounted prices. Special menus and selections at some...
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade
The annual MLK parade will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025. Details regarding the starting point and parade route will be announced soon. Participants include local high school marching bands as well as community groups and floats. ...
Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone
Get ready for an electrifying evening as Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone takes the stage in an upcoming concert that promises to be nothing short of spectacular. Universally regarded as one of Rock and Roll’s finest and most versatile entertainers, Peter Noone is second to none! Star of st...
Murrells Inlet Soup Off
The 16th annual Murrells Inlet Soup Off brings soup, prizes, and Sunny Ledfurd to Suck Bang Blow on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025. The Soup Off, featuring meat, seafood, and veggie categories, benefits Shriner's Children's Burn Center and includes more than $2,000 in prizes for contestants. Local restaur...
Beginnings: A Celebration of the Music of Chicago
Beginnings: A Celebration of the Music of Chicago captures the electrifying spirit of Chicago’s legendary performances, celebrated worldwide for their thrilling arena concerts. With a spectacular repertoire featuring over five decades of hits, Chicago boasts five #1 albums and more than 20 top-ten...
Lotus Land: The American RUSH Tribute
With an unparalleled performance, The American RUSH Tribute Lotus Land brings the force of live Rush to life on stage. Enjoyed by die-hard Rush fans, musicians, and casual music listeners alike, the Lotus Land experience has been heralded as the ultimate celebration of RUSH’s musical craftsmanship...
The Grand Strand Bridal Expo
The Grand Strand Bridal Expo, held at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, is the premiere event for brides-to-be looking for a coastal wedding. The event will be 1 to 5 p.m. Jan. 25, 2025. It a perfect way to meet all the wedding professionals in one place. The show includes wedding fashion for t...
Ripley's Aquarium Father/Daughter Dance
Are you a father, uncle, grandfather or stepfather with a very special little girl in your life? Bring her to 15th annual Ripley's Aquarium for a night she'll never forget at the semi-formal Father/Daughter dance. Music, dancing, food, and raffle games will be included in the special evening. ...
Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience
Get ready to experience the ultimate tribute to the legendary King of Pop with Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience! This electrifying show features a jaw-dropping performance that has wowed audiences around the world. As the longest-running Michael Jackson tribute band, Who’s Bad ...
Piano Men: A Tribute to Elton John and Billy Joel
What do you get when you combine Elton John and Billy Joel on one stage? A night of Grammy award winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducing MAGIC! Broadway veterans Craig A Meyer and Ross Bridgeman bring these amazing PIANO MEN to life in an unbelievable concert featuring the legendary songs of B...
Lorrie Morgan & T. Graham Brown
Lorrie Morgan shines as a renowned figure in country music, celebrated for her vibrant performances and dynamic stage presence. Her impressive discography includes Platinum records and beloved hits like “Something in Red” and “What Part of No.” Morgan, who made her Grand Ole Opry debut at 13...
Bruce in The USA: The World’s #1 Tribute to Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
Bruce In The USA is a high-energy musical experience, offering a note-perfect and visually accurate recreation of a Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band show. Matt Ryan, from the World Famous “Legends In Concert” cast, began playing the Springsteen character in 2000, eventually evolving his...
Myrtle Beach Branch of the NAACP Freedom Fund Gala
Join us for an evening of inspiration and unity at the Myrtle Beach Branch NAACP’s Freedom Fund Gala on February 1, 2025, from 6–9 PM at the Pine Lakes Country Club. This annual black-tie event celebrates the tireless work of the NAACP in advancing civil rights, social justice, and equality for ...
Eaglemania: The World’s Greatest Eagles Tribute Band
EagleMania has been dazzling audiences for over a decade by spectacularly reproducing the music of The Eagles. EagleMania thrills internationally sold-out audiences with their stunning five-part harmony, virtuoso guitar work and uncanny ability to emulate the distinct sound of The Eagles. The EagleM...
Garrison Keillor Tonight
Garrison Keillor Tonight is a lively evening of stand-up, storytelling, song, and poetry. One man, one microphone. The show includes sung sonnets, limericks, musical jokes, all celebrating the beauty of growing old and finding joy in less. Mistakes and big ambitions are behind, with contentment in s...
Ripley's Penguin Dash 5K
Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach is excited to host the Penguin Dash 5k run and Ripley’s Penguin Family Fun 1 mile walk/run on Saturday February 8, 2025. This family-friendly, themed event will be a celebration of one of the newest members of the Ripley’s Aquarium family – South African Pen...
Myrtle Beach Gun & Knife Show
The Myrtle Beach Gun & Knife Show will return to the Myrtle Beach Convention Center the weekend of Feb, 8-9, 2025. The show, hosted by Mike Kent and Associates, includes a selection of guns, ammo, and knives from a variety of vendors. The show follows all state, federal, and local firearm ord...
Resurrection: A Journey Tribute
Resurrection – A Journey Tribute, considered to be ‘The Gold Standard’ by which all Journey tributes are measured, faithfully recreates the experience of a 1980-era Journey concert with hits like “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Any Way You Want It,” and “Open Arms.” This dynamic and e...
Dean Z: The Ultimate Elvis
“Dean Z – The Ultimate Elvis” is a musical journey spanning the 20 year career of the “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll”, from his rise to fame in the 1950s, to his infamous Las Vegas performances of the 1970s. “Dean Z – The Ultimate Elvis” boasts a powerful 11-piece band, horn section, inc...
Mark Lowry
Mark Lowry is a prominent figure in gospel music, celebrated for his ability to entertain and inspire audiences worldwide. Beginning his musical journey at age 11, he has become renowned as a singer, storyteller, humorist, author, and songwriter. Lowry co-wrote the iconic Christmas song “Mary Did ...
Killer Queen: A Tribute to Queen
Experience the magic of Queen with KILLER QUEEN: A TRIBUTE TO QUEEN, the world’s premier tribute band! Formed in 1993, this incredible group has been thrilling fans with their sensational live shows that echo the legendary performances of Queen themselves. Having started their journey at London Un...
Chubby Checker
In 1960, Chubby Checker revolutionized the dance scene with a performance that would leave a lasting impact on every dance floor around the world. When he took the stage on American Bandstand and sang “The Twist,” the audience watched as dancing evolved forever in just two minutes and 42 seconds...
Get the Led Out: A Celebration of the Mighty Zep
From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, Get the Led Out (GTLO) have captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage. The Philadelphia-based group consists of six veteran musicians intent on delivering Led Zeppelin live, like you’ve nev...
Newsboys: Worldwide Revival Nights Tour
Stayin’ Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees
The Gatlin Brothers: Larry, Steve & Rudy
The Gatlin Brothers, consisting of Larry, Steve, and Rudy Gatlin, have captivated audiences for over 65 years with their enchanting blend of country and gospel music. Originating in Abilene, Texas, their musical journey began in 1955 and quickly gained momentum, leading to performances on prestigiou...
Completely Unchained: The Ultimate Van Halen Experience
Completely Unchained is the ultimate Van Halen tribute band, offering an exhilarating concert experience that captures the legendary rock group’s raw energy and spirit. This band of exceptional musicians recreates the magic of Van Halen with astounding accuracy and passion. The lead vocalist bring...
The Grass Roots & The Lovin’ Spoonful
The Grass Roots, an iconic pop rock band formed in 1965 with mega-hit producer Steve Barri, continue to captivate audiences with their timeless hits and vibrant performances. Known for classics like “Temptation Eyes,” “Midnight Confessions,” and an impressive 29 singles on Billboard’s Hot ...
Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA
ARRIVAL from Sweden: The Music of ABBA is acclaimed globally as the ultimate ABBA tribute, captivating audiences in over 70 countries with electrifying performances. Founded by Vicky Zetterberg in 1995, this sensational band has mastered ABBA’s greatest hits such as “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma M...
Tonight’s The Night – The Rod Stewart Hybrid Tribute featuring Rob Caudill & Carmine Appice
Singer Rob Caudill along with legendary drummer Carmine Appice, and Rod Stewart’s former sax player Katja Rieckermann, lead an incredibly talented live tribute band that accurately recreates the sound, excitement, and fun of a Rod Stewart Concert! Carmine Appice, originally drummer of the Iconic ...
Sara Evans
Sara Evans has captured the hearts of millions with her chart-topping hits and powerful vocals. As the fifth most-played female artist at country radio in nearly the last two decades, her five No. 1 singles include “No Place That Far,” “Suds In The Bucket, “A Real Fine Place To Start,” “...
The Marshall Tucker Band
Join us for an unforgettable musical experience with The Marshall Tucker Band! Bursting with hits like “Heard It in a Love Song” and the iconic “Can’t You See,” this legendary band continues to thrill audiences with their unique Southern rock sound. Led by Doug Gray alongside talented ba...
The Happy Together Tour 2025
The Happy Together Tour is back in 2025 featuring The Turtles, Jay and the Americans, Little Anthony, Mark Lindsay former singer of Paul Revere & the Raiders, The Vogues, and The Cowsills! The Happy Together Tour is set to bring the unforgettable music of the ’60s and ’70s back to The Carol...
Magical Mystery Doors: Tribute to the Beatles, Led Zeppelin & The Doors
Magical Mystery Doors is a vibrant tribute show that brings you the music of three legendary bands—The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and The Doors! Patrons attending a Magical Mystery Doors performance can expect to hear timeless tunes from each of these historic bands over the course of the night. Plus...
Super Diamond: The Neil Diamond Tribute
Super Diamond brings you ultimate Neil Diamond experience! This uncanny tribute to the beloved master singer/songwriter/performer and American pop icon, Neil Diamond, will leave you breathless! They’ve dazzled audiences on The Late Show with David Letterman, CNN, VH1, Fox News, and Comedy Central,...
Wild World of Animals with Grant Kemmerer & Friends
Welcome to “Wild World of Animals with Grant Kemmerer & Friends,” where each adventure brings you closer to the heart of the wild! Born in Lancaster, PA, and raised in Miami, Grant Kemmerer has always been passionate about connecting people with nature’s wonders. Living near vibrant ecosys...
The Allman Brothers Tribute by the Big House Revival
The Allman Brothers revolutionized the landscape of American music in the 1970s when they created what would later become known as Southern Rock. The Big House Revival captures the music and spirit of this legendary band like no other! Composed of some of the nation’s most talented musicians, the...
Tommy James & The Shondells
Best known for hits like “Crystal Blue Persuasion,” “Crimson and Clover,” and “Mony Mony,” Tommy James boasts an impressive career with 23 gold singles, 9 platinum albums, and over 100 million records sold globally. With 32 Billboard Hot 100 Chart hits, Tommy’s songs have been played o...
Space Oddity: The Quintessential David Bowie Tribute
Space Oddity – The Quintessential David Bowie Tribute Experience is a live, multi-media spectacle that takes you on a musical journey through the constantly metamorphosing career of Rock and Roll’s most celebrated innovator. David Brighton and his amazing band deliver a stunning note-for note th...
Journey from the Heart: The Journey & Heart Tribute Band
Remember When Rock was Young: The Elton John Experience
Remember When Rock Was Young – The Elton John Experience is a full-strength stage experience like you’ve never seen before! Capturing the music, costumes and charisma of Sir Elton John, this show leaves audiences gasping for breath from all the fun they’ve had! The show stars the multiple awa...
Creedence Revived: The World’s Premier CCR Tribute Band
We’re thrilled to announce that Creedence Revived, the sell-out sensation that has rocked stages around the globe, is coming back to The Carolina Opry Theater in 2025! This is your chance to witness an unforgettable musical experience and relive all your favorite Creedence Clearwater Revival hits....