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.
– Iconic, February - October 2026
Musical show at The Alabama Theatre. More details
– The Carolina Opry Show, selected evenings, February - October 2026
Variety show at The Carolina Opry. More details
– Time Warp, Wednesdays and Fridays, February - October 2026
Tribute show at The Carolina Opry. More details
– Rock N’ Soul Revue, selected evenings, February 12 - December 17 2026
Tribute show at GTS Theatre. More details
– Original Motown Tribute show, selected evenings, February 14 - October 28 2026
Tribute show at GTS Theatre. More details
– Kenny Rogers and Friends Tribute, Tuesdays, February 24 - December 22 2026
Tribute show at GTS Theatre. More details
– Legends of the Spring, March 2 - May 23 2026
Tribute show at
the Legends in Concert Theater. More details
– Steve Falcon’s Comedy Hypnosis Hour, March 13 - December 31 2026
At Charles Bach Wonders Theatre. More details
– Charles Bach Wonders: A Magical Experience, March 17 - September 27 2026
Magic show at Charles Bach Wonders Theatre. More details
– Legends of Summer, May 27 - September 5 2026
Tribute show at Legends in Concert Theater. More details
– Ocean Drive Beach Music Festival, May 2 2026
Annual festival of beach music in North Myrtle Beach. More details
– Beach Town Throw Down, May 2-3 2026
Annual CrossFit competition at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium. More details
– Killer Queen – A Tribute to Queen, May 3 2026
Tribute concert at The Carolina Opry. More details
– Myrtle Beach Bike Week Spring Rally, May 8-17 2026
Popular annual motorcycling festival with a wide variety of rides and other events throughout the Grand Strand area. More details
– Myrtle Beach Bike Week Spring Rally, May 8-17 2026
Popular annual motorcycling festival with a wide variety of rides and other events throughout the Grand Strand area. More details
– World Famous Blue Crab Festival, May 16-17 2026
Big annual seafood festival in Little River, with local seafood and other foods, live beach music, arts and crafts and other vendors, and more. More details
– Black Bike Week, May 25-28 2026
Big annual motorcycle festival with a range of events across the Grand Strand. More details
– Summer Light, Wednesdays and Saturdays, May 27 - August 22 2026
Annual summer evening event at Brookgreen Gardens featuring light installations through the sculpture garden, pop-up gallery, live music and more. More details
– Frank and Liza, May 28 2026
Tribute show at GTS Theatre. More details
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