Myrtle Beach In May


May marks the beginning of the high season at Myrtle Beach, with crowds starting to develop by the middle of the month. By Memorial Day weekend (one of the busiest weekends of the year), the city is extremely busy. You can expect large numbers of people at the beach and at restaurants and attractions, heavy traffic, and high prices for accommodation.

Weather in May is generally excellent, with plenty of sun and high temperatures, although it is not usually as hot and humid as during the height of summer. May, and especially earlier May before the crowds descend, can be one of the best times of year to visit the Myrtle Beach area.

The biggest events in Myrtle Beach in May include two multi-day bike festivals, each of which attracts thousands of bikers to the Myrtle Beach area, with attendant increases in traffic.

Other events this month include several food and music festivals, summer festivals, a popular car show hosted by the Myrtle Beach Corvette Club, arts events and more. There are also various free outdoor concerts and free family-friendly outdoor movies on during the month of May at several Myrtle Beach locations.

See also:
Myrtle Beach concerts
Myrtle Beach’s biggest annual festivals
Myrtle Beach water sports
Boat rentals from Myrtle Beach

!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.

Recurring May Events

– The Carolina Opry, selected evenings, February 1 - October 26 2024
Variety show at The Carolina Opry Theater. More details

– Time Warp, selected evenings, February 2 - October 25 2024
Tribute show at The Carolina Opry Theater. More details

– Iconic, February 8 - October 25 2024
Variety show at the Alabama Theatre. More details

– Original Motown Tribute Show, selected evenings, February 10 - October 30 2024
At GTS Theatre. More details

– Elton John Tribute Show, Tuesdays, February 13 - October 29 2024
At GTS Theatre. More details

– Magic and Comedy Show Starring Michael Bairefoot, Thursdays, February 15 - October 24 2024
At GTS Theatre. More details

– Spring Legends in Concert, March 1 - May 25 2024
Tribute show at the Legends in Concert Theatre at Broadway at the Beach. More details

– Charles Bach Wonders!, March 14 - December 31 2024
Magic show at the Charles Bach Wonders Theatre. More details

– Sound Tracks of Soul Show, Fridays, March 29 - December 27 2024
At GTS Theatre. More details

– Surfside Beach Farmers Market, Tuesdays, April 2 - October 29 2024
At the corner of Surfside Drive and Willow Drive North. More details

– North Myrtle Beach Farmers Market, Fridays, April 5 - October 25 2024
At 925 1st Avenue S, North Myrtle Beach. More details

– Downtown Conway Farmers Market, Saturdays, April 6 - October 26 2024
Under the Main Street Bridge, Conway. More details

– Valor Park Farmers Market, Saturdays, April 6 - October 26 2024
At The Market Common. More details

– Groovin’ on the Green, Fridays in May 2024
Concert series on the Town Green, Conway. More details

– Summer Legends in Concert, May 29 - August 31 2024
Tribute show at the Legends in Concert Theatre at Broadway at the Beach. More details

Events From May 1 To The Weekend Of May 4-5 2024

See April events

– Ocean Drive Beach Music Festival, May 4 2024
Annual beach music festival in North Myrtle Beach. More details

– Three Dog Night, May 4 2024
Concert at Alabama Theatre. More details

– Beachtown Throwdown, May 4-5 2024
CrossFit competition at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium. More details

Events From May 6 To Mother’s Day Weekend, May 11-12 2024

– Smoke on the Beach, May 10-11 2024
Annual barbecue competition hosted by Myrtle Beach Shrine Club, with professional and amateur BBQ teams, food trucks, vendors, car show, live music and more. More details

– Myrtle Beach Bike Week Spring Rally, May 10-19 2024
Extremely popular annual motorcycle rally with rides and other events across Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand area. More details

– Johnny Mathis, May 11 2024
Concert at The Carolina Opry. More details

Events From May 13 To The Weekend Of May 18-19 2024

– Myrtle Beach Bike Week Spring Rally, May 10-19 2024
Extremely popular annual motorcycle rally with rides and other events across Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand area. More details

– Man in Black: A Tribute to Johnny Cash, May 18 2024
Tribute concert at The Carolina Opry. More details

– World Famous Blue Crab Festival, May 18-19 2024
Very popular annual seafood festival in Little River, with local seafood and other food, live beach music, vendors and more. More details

– The Black Jacket Symphony presents Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours”, May 19 2024
Tribute concert at The Carolina Opry. More details

Events From May 20 To Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-27 2024

Events this week to be confirmed.

Events From May 28 To The Weekend Of June 1-2 2024

– Corvettes at the Beach Car Show, May 31 - June 1 2024
Annual car show in association with the Myrtle Beach Corvette Club. More details

– Roots & Boots, June 2 2024
Concert at The Carolina Opry. More details

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