Things to Do for Labor Day Weekend in Myrtle Beach (Updated for 2026)
Labor Day weekend is summer’s grand finale on the Grand Strand, giving you a full four days of warm ocean water, long beach afternoons, and one last blast of festivals, live music, and fireworks before the unofficial start of fall arrives.
Whether you’re chasing a season-ending baseball game, a free gospel festival by the ocean, a farmers market morning, or simply a beach chair and a good book, Myrtle Beach packs the holiday weekend with something for every kind of traveler. Here’s your guide to the best of it.
The Quick Answer
What are the best things to do in Myrtle Beach over Labor Day weekend?
The best Labor Day weekend events in Myrtle Beach include the free Waves of Praise Gospel Fest, the opening of Fords at The Shore, the Myrtle Beach Pelicans’ final homestand and fireworks at Broadway at the Beach, Barefoot Landing and Surfside Beach End-of-Summer Fireworks Festival. Visitors can also enjoy live music at House of Blues and Local on The Water, theater shows, farmers markets, golf, the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and one last warm-weather beach day along the Grand Strand.
Can’t-Miss Labor Day Weekend Events
Myrtle Beach Waves of Praise Gospel Fest
Bring your beach chair and your spirit to the annual Myrtle Beach Waves of Praise Gospel Fest, a free celebration of gospel music held oceanside at Burroughs & Chapin Pavilion Place (812 N. Ocean Blvd.) in downtown Myrtle Beach. The main-stage performances land right on Labor Day weekend — Friday, Sept. 4 at 6 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 5 at 4 p.m. — with warm-up events, including The Gathering (Sept. 1) and the Jump Off Concert (Sept. 3), building the excitement all week. Presented by WMIR and WYAY, it’s four days of uplifting music with the Atlantic as a backdrop, and admission is free.
Fords at The Shore
A brand-new Ford enthusiast event revs onto the Grand Strand over Labor Day weekend. Fords at The Shore kicks off Saturday, Sept. 5 and rolls through Sept. 13, bringing Ford owners and fans together at venues across Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Murrells Inlet, and Surfside Beach. Stepping in to fill the void left by Mustang Week, the family-friendly gathering builds toward its anchor event — the Grand Strand Stampede All Ford Show on Saturday, Sept. 12 at Broadway at the Beach. If you’re in town for the holiday weekend, you’ll be on hand for the opening days of the action.
Myrtle Beach Pelicans Season Finale
Baseball at the beach wraps up its 2026 season right on Labor Day weekend, and it’s a great excuse to catch a game before summer ends. The Pelicans host the Columbia Fireflies for their final homestand at Pelicans Ballpark, with games Friday through Sunday — including a post-game fireworks show on Friday, Sept. 4 and the season finale on Sunday, Sept. 6. Expect affordable tickets, family-friendly promotions, and the kind of laid-back ballpark evening that makes for a perfect holiday-weekend outing.
Hot Summer Nights Finale at Plyler Park
Downtown Myrtle Beach’s beloved free concert series closes out its season on Labor Day weekend. The final Hot Summer Nights performance takes the stage at Plyler Park (1000 N. Ocean Blvd.) on Friday, Sept. 4, capping off a summer of live music just steps from the boardwalk. Pull up a spot, enjoy the show, and soak in the last of the season’s downtown energy — it’s free and open to everyone.
End-of-Summer Glow Party at Springmaid Pier
Light up the night at Springmaid Pier’s End-of-Summer Glow Party, a neon-soaked celebration right on the oceanfront (3200 S. Ocean Blvd.). Expect a DJ kickoff, live music from Urban Jukebox, complimentary glow giveaways, face painting, and multiple illuminated bars pouring specialty cocktails. It’s an all-ages good time — tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the gate.
Surfside Beach End-of-Summer Fireworks Festival
Cap off the holiday weekend at the “Family Beach” with Surfside Beach’s End-of-Summer Fireworks Festival at the Surfside Beach Pier. The evening brings live beach music, food and craft vendors, a kids’ zone with bounce houses and games, and free shuttle service from town parking lots — all building to a spectacular fireworks show over the ocean around 9 p.m. It’s a fitting, family-friendly farewell to summer on the Grand Strand.
Live Music & Entertainment
House of Blues
House of Blues packs the holiday weekend with live music and late-night fun, with something on the bill every night. The weekend kicks off Friday, Sept. 4 at 8 p.m. with Bop To The Top, a high-energy, Disney Channel-themed dance party in the Music Hall spinning sing-along hits from High School Musical, Hannah Montana, Camp Rock and more (18+). On Saturday, Sept. 5, genre-bending rock act Bilmuri brings its Kinda Hard Tour to the Music Hall with doors at 6 p.m., and on Sunday, Sept. 6 at 8 p.m., Atlanta rapper YFN Lucci headlines. For a laid-back, no-cover option, catch free live music on The Deck with Mojo Gypsy out on the waterfront.
Local on the Water
One of the area’s best waterfront restaurants and music venues, Local has a stacked holiday-weekend lineup of bands. On Saturday, Sept. 5 at 6:30 p.m., Grand Strand blues favorites Cory Luetjen & the Traveling Blues Band bring the groove right to the water’s edge, and high-energy party-and-dance band Chocolate Chip & Co. plays that weekend as well (check the venue for the set time). Then close out the long weekend on Monday, Sept. 7 with Chicago Rewired: A Tribute to Chicago, delivering the horn-driven hits of Chicago with doors at 5 p.m.
Get the Led Out at The Carolina Opry
Rock out on Sunday night as Get the Led Out — “The American Led Zeppelin” — brings its faithful, note-for-note recreation of Zeppelin’s catalog to The Carolina Opry Theater (8901 N. Kings Hwy.), complete with an acoustic set and deeper album cuts you won’t hear anywhere else.
JB's Lowcountry Music Festival
Head south to Pawleys Island for the Lowcountry Music Festival at JB’s Celebration Park (250 Wildcat Way), a day-long celebration of the Lowcountry’s favorite local bands that doubles as a fundraiser for the community park. Bring a blanket or a chair and settle in for an afternoon of live music; general admission and VIP tickets are available.
Free Entertainment & Fireworks
Two of the area’s biggest entertainment districts are sending summer out with a bang. At Barefoot Landing, visitors can explore the waterfront shops, grab dinner and enjoy live music around Pepsi Dockside Village before the Labor Day Weekend Fireworks Spectacular lights up the lake at 10 p.m. Saturday, September 5. Arrive early to find parking and claim a good viewing spot along the boardwalk. The fireworks are free and weather permitting.
At Broadway at the Beach, Liberty Lawn remains open through Labor Day with patriotic décor, family games and photo opportunities. The weekend culminates with a free Labor Day Weekend Fireworks Extravaganza over Lake Broadway at 10 p.m. Sunday, September 6. Before the show, families can explore the shops and attractions or enjoy dinner overlooking the water. The fireworks are weather permitting.
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Catch a Show
Head to one of Myrtle Beach’s signature theaters for a night out: The Carolina Opry, Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show, Alabama Theatre and Legends in Concert all deliver big-production entertainment the whole family can enjoy.
Things to Do Over Labor Day Weekend
Soak Up One Last Beach Day
Early September brings some of the most comfortable beach weather of the year — warm ocean temperatures and slightly thinner crowds than mid-summer. Claim a stretch of sand, swim, build a sandcastle, or just relax with the sound of the waves.
Play a Round of Golf
Known as the “Golf Capital of the World,” the Grand Strand’s 80-plus courses are prime for a holiday-weekend round. Check out one of our top championship-level courses, shoot a quick Par 3 round at Aero Club or get a unique golf experience at Top Golf.
The beach is also known for its 30+ mini golf courses, so grab the family and check out top spots like Popstroke, Captain Hook’s or Mt. Atlanticus — all part of the Myrtle Beach Mini Golf Trail. Want to try something really different? Check out foot golf at Tupelo Bay, indoor golf simulators at Pinpoint or a round at one of the area’s many disc golf courses.
Shop a Saturday Farmers Market
Start Saturday, Sept. 5 with fresh, local flavor. The Valor Park Farmers Market at The Market Common runs 10 a.m.–3 p.m., and the Downtown Conway Farmers Market sets up under the Main Street bridge from 8 a.m.–1 p.m.
Down in Pawleys Island, the Litchfield Oaks Farmers Market runs Fridays and Saturdays. Expect farm-fresh produce, baked goods, local honey, handmade crafts, and plenty of small-business finds to take home.
Stroll the Boardwalk & Promenade
This 1.2-mile oceanfront landmark connects shops, restaurants, and arcades, and it’s home to the SkyWheel, whose climate-controlled gondolas deliver sweeping views of the coastline — especially at sunset.