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Myrtle Beach Holiday Shows

  By  Ashley Daniels

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. 

local's fav Alabama Theatre Christmas Show
1. 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.

Broadway Theater
2. Broadway Theater: Winter in the Air

This show is set to transform the Broadway Theater in Myrtle Beach into a mesmerizing winter wonderland, captivating audiences with a blend of breathtaking acrobatics and the heartwarming joy of the Christmas Season. This cirque-style spectacular promises to be an unforgettable experience combining the thrill of high-flying acrobatics with the enchanting beauty of winter's magic.

The Carolina Opry Christmas Special
3. Carolina Opry

This beloved show opens its 39th 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. 

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4. Charles Bach

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 14 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. 

Original Motown Tribute Show at GTS Theatre
5. GTS Theater

The GTS Theatre loves Christmas so much that they are offering multiple 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. Other show themes include Step into Christmas with Elton John Tribute Show and A Magical Christmas and Comedy Show.

Legends in Concert
6. Legends

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, Whitney Houston, Martina McBride, Diana Ross, Marilyn Monroe, and accompanied by the hilarious, cheerful antics of the Blues Brothers™! With a variety of acts, the show is guaranteed to be a new experience each time. 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!

local's fav Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
7. Medieval Times Dinner

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. 

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8. Pirate's 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 October 30 through January 4, 2025, and is a must-see if you’re traveling to the area with kiddos this Christmas. 

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