Myrtle Beach’s festivals are a big part of what attracts millions of visitors to the Grand Strand area every year.
In May, huge biking events draw hundreds of thousands of bikers to Myrtle Beach, with another, quieter biking event in the fall. Annual music festivals include events devoted to bluegrass, jazz and country music.
Myrtle Beach and neighboring communities such as Little River host popular shrimp, crab and seafood festivals that draw tens of thousands of visitors from across the southeast to sample the best of the lowcountry’s seafood. Other festivals throughout the year include big car shows, arts and crafts shows, holiday lights shows, heritage festivals, and more.
For additional events in the Myrtle Beach area, see festivals and events by month: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
See also:
– Upcoming concerts in Myrtle Beach
– Where to rent boats in Myrtle Beach
– Boat tours of the Waccamaw River and NWR
– Food festivals in the Myrtle Beach area
!Event dates, venues and other details can change at short notice. Please check all information at the official website before making plans to attend an event.
– Myrtle Beach Jeep Jam, October 31 - November 2 2025
Annual Jeep festival at the former Myrtle Square Mall site, with car show, off-road obstacle course, beach crawl, parties, food trucks, beer and more. More details
– Taste of the Town, November 4 2025
Annual food festival at Myrtle Beach Convention Center, featuring tapas-style food from local restaurants. More details
– The Great Christmas Light Show, November 24 - December 30 2025
Drive-through holiday lights show at the North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex featuring over 2 million lights and Santa Village. More details
→ See more November events in Myrtle Beach
– The Great Christmas Light Show, November 24 - December 30 2025
Drive-through holiday lights show at the North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex featuring over 2 million lights and Santa Village. More details
– Dickens Christmas Show & Festival, December 13-16 2025
Annual Victorian-themed holiday arts and crafts festival at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. More details
→ See more December events in Myrtle Beach
– North Myrtle Beach Elvis Festival, January 29-31 2026
Music festival at Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre, North Myrtle Beach featuring Elvis tribute artists from around the world. More details
→ See more January events in Myrtle Beach
→ See more February events in Myrtle Beach
→ See more March events in Myrtle Beach
– Myrtle Beach International Film Festival, April 21-25 2026
Annual festival of international filmmaking with events at various Myrtle Beach locations. More details
→ See more April events in Myrtle Beach
– Ocean Drive Beach Music Festival, May 2 2026
Annual festival of beach music in North Myrtle Beach. More details
→ See more May events in Myrtle Beach
– Carolina Country Music Fest, June 4-7 2026
Annual festival of country music. More details
– Corvettes at the Beach, June 6 2026
Annual car show of the Myrtle Beach Corvette Club, at Broadway at the Beach. More details
– Conway Riverfest, June 27 2026
Annual festival in downtown Conway, with live music, food and other vendors, fireworks show, artisan market, golf cart parade, paddle races and more. More details
→ See more June events in Myrtle Beach
– Craftsmen’s Summer Classic, July 31 - August 2 2026
Big annual arts and crafts festival at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. More details
→ See more July events in Myrtle Beach
– Craftsmen’s Summer Classic, July 31 - August 2 2026
Big annual arts and crafts festival at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. More details
→ See more August events in Myrtle Beach
→ See more September events in Myrtle Beach
→ See more October events in Myrtle Beach