Myrtle Beach Holiday Shows
Celebrate the Christmas Season with a Dazzling Show
If you’re lucky enough to have visited the Myrtle Beach area in the midst of the holiday season, you know just how much our popular beach destination loves Christmas. Every corner of the Grand Strand seems to be decorated for the holidays. Each of our area theaters host outstanding holiday productions that range from ice shows to light shows to traditional Christmas variety shows—and every single one excels at igniting the Christmas spirit inside audience members. If you’re headed to see us as the weather cools down, be sure to check out one (or more!) of these fantastic holiday extravaganzas.
Legends in Concert
Legends In Concert is a holiday favorite for all ages; raising spirits and brightening nights! The World’s Greatest Live Tribute Show will stir holiday memories with timeless classics of this magical season combined with the greatest hits from Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin, Reba McEntire, and accompanied by the hilarious, cheerful antics of the Blues Brothers™! This holiday lineup will run from November 1 through December 31, and its location at Broadway at the Beach means audience members can do a little nearby holiday shopping in the hours leading up to the show!
GTS Theatre
The GTS Theatre loves Christmas so much that they are offering four holiday shows! Amidst an art deco theme, enjoy the Original Motown Christmas Show, a hit for years! This show is great for any age, and audience members will leave feeling every bit of magic the Christmas season has to offer.
'Hot Jersey Nights Christmas Special' at Broadway Theater
One of the newest Christmas shows in the area, Broadway Theater presents that combines holiday classics with Frankie Valli and Four Seasons songs for show filled with everyone's favorite tunes. Walk down memory lane and enjoy the holiday music from some of the very best male vocalists in America.
‘The South’s Grandest Christmas Show’ at The Alabama Theatre
Every year, this production astounds audiences with an amazing lineup of talent, beautiful scenery and incredible special effects (the Christmas tree!). Beginning on November 1, ‘The South’s Grandest Christmas Show’ runs six nights a week throughout November and December and offers matinees on certain days. It offers a great combination of traditional Christmas classics and more contemporary favorites with all performers wearing exquisite costumes, dancing and singing in front of elaborate backdrops. Without a doubt, this family-friendly show will help remind audience members of the true meaning of Christmas.
‘The Christmas Show of the South’ at The Carolina Opry
This beloved show opens its 37th season of enchanting holiday performances on November 1 - truly a Myrtle Beach holiday tradition! Calvin Gilmore works for months to create an unforgettable holiday experience, with his usual signature flair for production. This year, The Christmas Show of the South beautifully blends new, exciting numbers with time-honored tradition to create a family experience. Come back year after year to collect holiday photos in front of their amazing Christmas trees, decorated to perfection. The show runs regular evening performances and select matinees through the first of the year.
Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show
Celebrate what makes the holidays special at the Christmas Show at Pirates Voyage as the Mystical Christmas Spirit takes Captain Scrooge on a journey through time and space to find the meaning of Christmas. Audience members will want to cheer along as giant toys come to life and perform amazing acrobatics high above the lagoon and laugh at the hijinks of a comical castaway and her sea lion friend. The show also features a live Nativity with three wise men and an angel with a special message. The show runs from November 2 through January 6, 2024, and is a must-see if you’re traveling to the area with kiddos this Christmas.
The Wonders of Christmas - A Holiday Magic Spectacular
The Charles Bach Wonders Magic Show throughout the holiday season at The Beach! This new Christmas-themed magic and illusion show is perfect for the entire family, beginning November 11 through December 31. This show will bring Christmas wishes to life, create magic with milk and cookies, make it snow inside the theater, and Charles Bach even performs an incredible appearance with a red suited super-star all surrounded by beautiful costumes and set designs.
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
While they don’t have a dedicated Christmas performance at Medieval Times, they do decorate the castle in full Christmas regalia! The exciting, family-friendly dinner attraction is inspired by an 11th century four-course feast and tournament. The 2-hour live performance includes pageantry, falconry, magnificent horses, authentic sword fights and jousting all while you enjoy a “hands-on” four-course feast in a fully enclosed, climate-controlled arena! Well worth a visit this holiday season while you’re making the theatre rounds with family and friends.
Ashley Daniels of Myrtle Beach is a full-time freelance writer, editor, wife, and mother of three sons and two fur babies. Most recently, she also became a published author of "100 Things to Do in Myrtle Beach Before You Die," part of a bestselling national series. A native of Eastern PA, Ashley received her bachelor’s in English Writing from the University of Pittsburgh and her MA in Writing from Coastal Carolina University. Today, her folio boasts nearly 25 years of regional and nationally published printed magazine features, blogs, and web copy for a roster of clients, and ADDY award-winning copywriting. For more info, visit www.ashleymdaniels.com