Myrtle Beach Holiday Events Calendar

November 13-16, 2025

Myrtle Beach Convention Center

Step into a Victorian wonderland at the award-winning Dickens Christmas Show & Festival! This beloved holiday event transforms the Myrtle Beach Convention Center into a festive marketplace with unique shops, entertainment, vendors, and more. Ring in the holiday season with this unforgettable experience.

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November 28 - January 4, 2026

Burroughs & Chapin Pavilion Place

Celebrate the holiday season at Winter Wonderland at The Beach! This magical event features a dazzling lights display, live entertainment, and more. Perfect for families and friends, it’s the ultimate way to enjoy Myrtle Beach’s festive spirit.

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Throughout the Holiday Season (2025 Dates TBD)

Brookgreen Gardens, Murrells Inlet

Experience the magic of the season at Nights of a Thousand Candles, where Brookgreen Gardens comes alive with over 2,700 hand-lit candles and sparkling lights. Stroll through the beautifully illuminated gardens, enjoy live holiday music, and savor warm cider while soaking in this award-winning holiday tradition.

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Nov. 25 – Dec. 30, 2025

North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex

Kick off the holiday season at The Great Christmas Light Show in North Myrtle Beach! This drive-through event features over two million lights and over 500 festive displays. After the light show, visit Santa’s Village for hot cocoa, a visit with Santa, and holiday activities for the whole family.

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Fridays, Dec. 6, 13, & 20, 2025, and Saturday, Dec. 7, 2025

Downtown Conway, SC

Celebrate the season in the heart of Downtown Conway with A Rivertown Christmas and the Conway Christmas Parade! Enjoy festive Friday evenings with carriage rides, live entertainment, holiday shopping, and visits with Santa. On Saturday morning, kick off the holidays with the Conway Christmas Parade, featuring festive floats, marching bands, and holiday cheer for all ages.

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Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2025

The Market Common, Myrtle Beach, SC

Ring in the New Year with Southern charm at A Southern Times Square at The Market Common! This family-friendly celebration features live music, delicious food and drinks, kids’ activities, and a spectacular ball drop at midnight. Enjoy the festive atmosphere and a stunning fireworks display to welcome 2026 in style.

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Myrtle Beach doesn’t just do Christmas shows — it owns them.

The magic starts at The Carolina Opry Christmas Special, known as "The Christmas Show of the South". Expect jaw-dropping performances, sparkling costumes, and a sleigh that actually glides across the stage. Over at the Alabama Theatre, "The South’s Grandest Christmas Show" delivers high-energy music, comedy, and heartfelt holiday moments that leave audiences beaming.

If you love dinner with a side of adventure, Pirates Voyage transforms Scrooge’s classic tale into a swashbuckling holiday feast complete with acrobatics, mermaids, and live animals.

Legends in Concert brings celebrity tribute artists to the stage for festive renditions of holiday classics, while GTS Theatre offers a soulful Christmas Motown tribute that’ll have you clapping along before the first chorus.

These performances are more than just shows — they’re Myrtle Beach traditions that capture the heart of the season.

Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 | 6 p.m.

Get into the Christmas spirit at the Broadway at the Beach Tree Lighting Celebration with live performances, an appearance from Santa Claus, fireworks, and more. This year’s tree lighting will take place on The Hangout stage located in The Hangout Courtyard. Fireworks take place at 8 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025 | 6–8 p.m.

The most wonderful time of the year arrives when Santa comes to town at The Market Common to light the tree in front of Grand 14 Cinema. The evening will feature live holiday performances, photos with Santa, face painting, and delicious sweet treats from local vendors. Festive holiday carriage rides will also be offered from 4–7 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025 | 6–8 p.m.

Starting with the tree lighting at Barefoot Landing’s Dockside Village at 6 p.m. hosted by WPDE’s Ed Piotrowski, this joyous celebration continues with fireworks immediately after, visits with Santa, and holiday entertainment by Alabama Theatre and local dance groups.

Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025 | 5:30 p.m.

Kick off the holiday season with a visit from Santa, reindeer games, festive dancing, awesome giveaways, and warm hot chocolate! Beginning at 5:30 p.m., the fun leads up to the grand lighting of the USA Plaza tree at 7 p.m. Best of all—it’s FREE and fun for all ages.

Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 | 6 p.m.

McLean Park in North Myrtle Beach will host a holiday spectacular, complete with the tree lighting, kids’ activities, live entertainment, refreshments, and visits with Santa and his friends. Enjoy a great event and then hop over to Main Street for great food, drinks and fun at the area's historic shag clubs!

Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 | 6 p.m.

Historic downtown Conway goes all out for the holidays with its annual Christmas Tree Lighting in front of Town Hall on Main Street. The celebration is part of Rivertown Christmas, a festive series of Thursday night events that fill downtown with lights, music, and charm. During Rivertown Christmas, shops stay open late, Santa makes special appearances, and themed evenings like Living Window Displays and Snowfall Alley add to the magic.

Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 | 4–7 p.m.

Take in the sights of the twinkling lights from the Christmas Tree Lighting in Surfside Beach’s Memorial Park at 6:30 p.m. Families can also expect holiday music from the Lakewood Elementary School Chorus and The Tams, plus a special appearance from Santa Claus. Decorate gingerbread cookies, get your face painted like a Christmas character, and enjoy bites from festive food vendors.

Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 | 4–6 p.m.

Join Murrells Inlet 2020 to kick off the holiday season at the Annual Murrells Inlet Christmas Tree Lighting at Morse Park! This family-friendly event is free to all. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be in attendance, along with kids’ crafts, holiday treats, and cheerful seasonal music to set the tone for the holidays.

Saturday, Nov. 30, 2025 | 5 p.m.

Intracoastal Waterway, Little River 

Join the holiday magic at the Intracoastal Christmas Regatta! This festive boat parade lights up the waterway with beautifully decorated vessels cruising from Little River to Dock Holidays Marina in North Myrtle Beach. Gather your friends and family to watch this spectacular event and celebrate the season.

Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 | 11 a.m.

Broadway at The Beach

Kick off your holiday season with a merry parade at Broadway at the Beach! Enjoy festive floats, holiday music, and an appearance from Santa himself. The parade begins near Dave & Buster’s and winds its way around the shopping and entertainment complex, finishing near WonderWorks. Afterward, explore the shops for holiday deals and seasonal treats.

Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 | 5:30 p.m.

Main Street, North Myrtle Beach

Join the annual evening parade along Main Street in North Myrtle Beach and watch as floats, performers, and community groups light up the night. This beloved tradition features twinkling lights, music, and holiday cheer — a perfect way to spend a festive evening with family and friends.

Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025 | 3 p.m.

Barefoot Landing, North Myrtle Beach

One of the Grand Strand’s quirkiest and most beloved traditions, the Barefoot Landing Golf Cart Parade is a can’t-miss! Locals and visitors alike decorate their golf carts in holiday themes and roll through Dockside Village for prizes and laughs. Registration is open to the public, with proceeds benefiting the Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach.

Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 | 2 p.m.

Surfside Beach

Celebrate small-town holiday charm at the Surfside Beach Christmas Parade along Ocean Boulevard and Surfside Drive, near the newly-renovated Surfside Beach Fishing Pier. Expect colorful floats, marching bands, costumed characters, and of course — Santa Claus! Families line the streets early for the best views and plenty of candy.

Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 | 10 a.m.

Conway

Historic Downtown Conway comes alive with holiday spirit during its annual Christmas Parade. The celebration features festive floats, local performers, and community groups bringing joy to the streets. It’s the perfect morning event before an afternoon of shopping and dining downtown and enjoying the charm of Rivertown Christmas.

Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 | 3 p.m.

Morse Park Boat Landing

The Murrells Inlet Christmas Parade offers coastal charm with a side of holiday cheer! Floats, golf carts, boats, and local performers make their way down Highway 17 Business, spreading festive vibes all the way to Morse Park Landing. Bring your lawn chair and a cup of cocoa to enjoy the show.

Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 | 6 p.m.

Downtown Loris

Loris puts on one of the Grand Strand’s most spirited Christmas parades, featuring classic floats, marching bands, and local dance troupes. Bring the kids to wave at Santa as he rides through town to spread cheer to everyone on Main Street.

The Carolina Opry, Myrtle Beach

November 1 – December 31, 2025

This beloved show opens its 40th 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 December 31st.

Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre, North Myrtle Beach

November 7 – December 21, 2025

Experience heartfelt holiday magic at Christmas on Main, the signature Christmas production at the Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre in North Myrtle Beach. This new show blends powerful vocals, holiday storytelling, and classic Christmas spirit with Greg Rowles’ signature Southern charm. Expect stunning arrangements, a talented cast, and plenty of moments that remind you what the season is all about.

GTS Theatre, Myrtle Beach

November 1 - December 22

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. Or, you can also see the Step into Christmas with Elton John Tribute Show.

Broadway Theater, Broadway at The Beach

November 4, 2025 - January 3, 2026

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.

Broadway at the Beach

November 3 – December 31

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, Tina Turner, Celine Dion, and Michael Buble. With a variety of acts, the show is guaranteed to be a new experience each time. This holiday lineup will run from November 3 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!

Medieval Times, Myrtle Beach

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. 

Pirate's Voyage Dinner & Show, Myrtle Beach

November 5, 2025 – January 3, 2026

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 5 through January 3, 2026, and is a must-see if you’re traveling to the area with kiddos this Christmas.

Alabama Theatre, Barefoot Landing

November 1 – December 31

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.

Charles Bach Wonders Theatre, Broadway at The Beach

November 14 – December 31

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.