Live music, beach festivals, art shows, and more — updated for summer 2026.
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Looking for live music tonight?
The most comprehensive live and local music calendar for Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand, trusted by locals. Browse by date, venue, or genre — from acoustic sets on the MarshWalk to major House of Blues headliners. If you want to know who's playing tonight, this is your go-to.
Happening right now
Weekly fireworks over Lake Broadway every Tuesday all summer. Free to watch from the lakeside promenade — pair with dinner at one of the waterfront restaurants for a perfect summer evening.
Weekly fireworks over the lake at Barefoot Landing every Monday night all summer. Weather permitting. A beautiful free show with the Intracoastal Waterway as a backdrop.
Old Time Rock & Roll, Night Moves, Turn the Page and more — a touring tribute to Bob Seger's classic rock catalog at one of the Grand Strand's best venues.
thecarolinaopry.com →A beloved tradition since 1980 — live music, food, artisan market, golf cart parade, raft race, and fireworks over the Waccamaw River. Just 15 minutes from Myrtle Beach. Perfect for families.
Every restaurant on the MarshWalk hosts live music nightly all summer. Come for dinner at sunset, stay for the bands. Free to walk the waterfront — one of the best evenings on the Grand Strand.
Coming up this month
Myrtle Beach goes all out — fireworks at the Boardwalk and Second Avenue Pier, a separate show over the lake at Barefoot Landing, boat parades on the Murrells Inlet MarshWalk, Surfside Beach's beloved patriotic golf cart parade, and Crooked Hammock Brewery's Freedom Fest with live music and their famous hot dog eating contest (July 3 & 4). There's a Red, White & Blue 5K on the morning of July 3rd too.
Widely regarded as the best Beatles tribute in the world — an immersive journey from early Beatlemania through the psychedelic period. Back by popular demand.
alabama-theatre.com →A double-bill tribute to two classic rock powerhouses — Don't Stop Believin', Separate Ways, Barracuda, and more in one packed night.
thecarolinaopry.com →Street performers, fire dancers, live music, and Mr. Nigel's magic show rotating through the complex every night. The epicenter of nightly entertainment in July — and it's all free to walk around and enjoy.
Free outdoor concerts on Main Street in North Myrtle Beach throughout the summer season. A relaxed, community event with great local and regional acts.
Coming up next month
The Grand Strand's favorite arts and crafts festival — pottery, jewelry, fine art, photography, woodwork, home décor, and hundreds of artisan vendors. A great rainy-day outing for all ages.
Brookgreen Gardens transformed after dark with glowing sculptures and illuminated landscapes. One of the most romantic evenings on the Grand Strand. Tickets required — book in advance.
brookgreen.org →Always worth checking out
Free live concerts and roving street performers on the oceanfront boardwalk three nights a week all summer. Pair with a sunset walk and dinner nearby for a perfect evening.
Local produce, artisan goods, handmade crafts, and fresh food every Sunday morning. Free to attend — a perfect low-key date morning before brunch.
Country, comedy, and variety shows at the Grand Strand's #1 live entertainment venue. Book ahead; summer dates sell out fast.
alabama-theatre.com →Celebrating 40 years on the Grand Strand. Country legends, Grammy winners, and variety shows in a 2,200-seat theater named a Top Attraction by CNBC.
thecarolinaopry.com →Rotating gallery exhibitions featuring coastal and regional artists. Free to visit — a hidden gem right on Ocean Blvd worth dropping into any afternoon.
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