Annual Music Festivals in the Grand Strand

North Myrtle Beach St. Patrick’s Day Festival

Main St, North, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

Enjoy the biggest St. Pat’s celebration along the Grand Strand at this daylong event, which takes place along the bustling Main Street area of North Myrtle Beach, a hub for live entertainment and activities all weekend. The festival spans three city blocks and features several live music stages with entertainment, food, and retail vendors, the area’s largest Irish beer garden, and a dedicated family area with carnival rides, games, a petting zoo, camel rides, and more! The festival is held the Saturday just before March 17th, annually from 11 am to 4 pm.

Music in the Park - Georgetown

Maritime Park - Georgetown, SC 29442

These concerts are free to the public as part of the Georgetown Business Association’s continued endeavor to promote Georgetown’s businesses, museums, schools, and the community. 2026 dates - June 6, July 3, August 1, August 30

Ocean Drive Beach Music Festival – North Myrtle Beach

Main Street and First Avenue South, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

The Annual “Ocean Drive Beach Music Festival” presented by the City of North Myrtle Beach is held annually in early May on a stage in the parking lot within walking distance of the Ocean Drive Beach & Golf Resort. Bring your coolers and bring your chairs! May 2, 2026

Summer Concert Series at The Boathouse – Myrtle Beach

201 Fantasy Harbour Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579

Held each Sunday in April through the first week of September, thousands flock to Landing at the Boathouse to enjoy the ‘Sunday Fun Day’ free live concerts from the “Best Backyard in Town” as nationally known bands take the Waterway Stage on the bank of the Intracoastal Waterway

Music on Main Concert Series – North Myrtle Beach

S. Ocean Boulevard, Horseshoe, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

Starting in early June, journey to downtown North Myrtle Beach to delight in the sounds of a live band on Main Street, which closes traffic. Families are encouraged to come downtown after work or after a long day on the beach to experience the many restaurants of Main Street, listen to live music, shop, and dance til’ you drop. Kick back and unwind in your beach chair at this popular, annual music series Main Street. Held most Thursdays, all summer long from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Sun Fun Festival – Myrtle Beach

1309 N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

Founded in 1951, the Sun Fun Festival kicks off summer with a variety of family-friendly events including a 5 Km run, a parade with floats and marching bands, a cat dash, the Miss Sun Fun and Miss Bikini Wahine contests, light shows, bubble gum blowing contest, Little Olympics, sailboat races, and air show. Highlighting the annual event held in early May, are performances from a variety of bands covering oldies, Motown, Rock & Roll, country, funk, R&B, and Beach music.

CCMF (Carolina Country Music Festival) – Myrtle Beach

Ocean Blvd at 9th Ave. N, Myrtle Beach, SC

The CCMF is one of the nation’s largest country music festivals, featuring new country artists and established mainstream acts. The four-day festival held annually each June, hosts 30-plus artists on 20 acres along the oceanfront at the site of the former Pavilion Amusement Park. The CCMF draws over 30K fans and features a mainstage, several side stages, and plenty of beer, wine, and food.

Conway Riverfest - Conway

6 Elm St, Conway, SC 29526

Held in late June, this annual festival backed by the local chamber of commerce provides a golf cart parade and kid’s zone while several local and regional music acts perform in Riverfront Park. Public parking is available at Horry County Courthouse. June 7, 2026

Irish – Italian International Festival – North Myrtle Beach

400 Main Street, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

The City of North Myrtle Beach hosts its Irish Italian International Festival annually in September. This one-day event draws some 15,000 visitors to celebrate different cultures. Two Stages of live music, along with street performers, food vendors, friendly competitions, and much more.

Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art – Pawleys Island

18 Reserve Drive, Pawleys Island, SC 29585

An A-list assortment of touring superstars perform over three weeks, each October at this popular music and arts festival, held at the Reserve Golf Club. The event serves as a fundraiser for non-profit arts in the Pawleys Island area.