The winter months of January and February are Myrtle Beach’s real off season, when the town is inhabited mostly by locals and by people traveling south for the winter. January weather is highly variable, with warm, sunny days interspersed with cold and wind.
Although the city is by no means deserted, crowds are much smaller than in spring, summer and fall, and hotel and condo rates are correspondingly lower too, offering more options for where to stay at any particular price point.
In terms of things to do, Myrtle Beach is a year-round destination. Although a few weather-sensitive attractions do close down over the winter period, most of the main activities are open for business, and you can expect a full range of attractions, shows, restaurants and shopping at any time of the year.
January events in Myrtle Beach include the Shag Dancing preliminaries, winter running events, a boat expo, and food events including the South Carolina Restaurant Week, which offers discounted dining at many of the best local restaurants.
See also:
– Myrtle Beach concerts
– Myrtle Beach’s annual festival calendar
– Getting to Charleston from Myrtle Beach
– Conway, SC events
!Event dates, venue and other details can change at short notice. Please check all information at the official website before making plans to attend an event.
– Nights of a Thousand Candles, Thursday-Sunday, November 27 2026 - January 3 2027
Annual holiday lights event at Brookgreen Gardens, with millions of lights, food trucks, refreshments and holiday music. More details
Events this week to be confirmed.
Events this week to be confirmed.
– Daybreak – The Music & Passion of Barry Manilow, January 16 2027
Tribute concert at The Carolina Opry. More details
– The Sixties Show, January 16 2027
Tribute concert at Alabama Theatre. More details
– Jeff Dunham: Inappropriate Contact, January 20 2027
Comedy show at Alabama Theatre. More details
– A Tribute To Taylor Simon King Three American Troubadours, January 23 2027
Tribute concert at Alabama Theatre. More details
– The Doo Wop Project, January 29 2027
Concert at Alabama Theatre. More details
– Sweet Dreams Mandy Barnett Sings Patsy Cline, January 30 2027
Tribute concert at Alabama Theatre. More details
– Toby Keith Tribute: Should’ve Been A Cowboy Show featuring Charlie Floyd, January 31 2027
Tribute concert at The Carolina Opry. More details
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