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Myrtle Beach Christmas Shows, Lights & Events
Most travelers think of the Grand Strand as a summertime destination. Seasoned visitors know, though, that the hot spot on the South Carolina coast is worth taking in year-round — and shines bright during the holiday season. Myrtle Beach Christmas highlights include The South’s Grandest Christmas Show, Nights of a Thousand Candles, and the North Myrtle Beach Christmas Parade.
Visiting Myrtle Beach in December
The weather is mild in Myrtle Beach in December, with average highs in the upper 50s and average lows dipping into the upper 30s. For many visitors, it may be too cold to go for a swim or spend the day in the sand. But there’s still plenty to do in Myrtle Beach in December, from shopping, golfing, and dining to attending holiday events. Many of the Grand Strand’s most popular attractions are open during the winter, with the season’s smaller crowds making them even more enjoyable.
Myrtle Beach Christmas Shows
The Grand Strand’s holiday performances are some of the most spectacular seasonal productions in the South. Christmas shows in Myrtle Beach, SC, start in early November, with some continuing into the new year. Some of the best options for families include The South’s Grandest Christmas Show and the Legends in Concert Holiday Show.
The South’s Grandest Christmas Show at the Alabama Theatre
Nov. 1–Dec. 31, 2025
Trust The South’s Grandest Christmas Show to keep your holiday season merry and bright. One of the most popular Christmas shows in Myrtle Beach, SC, this two-hour seasonal performance features world-class performers, inspired musical renditions, and a special appearance by Santa Claus himself. Bring your friends and family for an evening of cheer that honors the true meaning of Christmas. Check the Alabama Theatre website for showtimes and tickets.
The Carolina Opry Christmas Special
Nov. 1–Dec. 31, 2025
Many consider The Carolina Opry Christmas Special the best holiday show in Myrtle Beach. Also called “The Christmas Show of the South,” this production has been the No. 1 Grand Strand seasonal show for 40 years and counting. The magnificent event includes the Calvin Gilmore Orchestra, snow in the theater, 5 miles of lights, 75 wreaths, and a 30-foot Christmas tree in the lobby.
Special guest stars include:
- Delvin Choice of NBC’s The Voice
- The renowned All That! clogging group (as seen on NBC’s America’s Got Talent)
- Tangena Church
- Christie Templeton
- Champion fiddler Trent Wideman
- Comedian Ricky Mokel
- Nashville recording artist Brad Long
Visit the Carolina Opry Theater website for showtimes and tickets.
Christmas Shows at GTS Theatre
Nov. 1–Dec. 22, 2025
Home of perennial favorite The Original Motown Tribute Show, GTS Theatre is offering two seasonal shows in 2025.
- The Original Motown Christmas Tribute Show features a soulful mix of original Motown hits and holiday classics.
- The Step Into Christmas With Elton John Tribute Show will blend chart-topping Rocketman hits with seasonal favorites.
The GTS Theatre is an intimate, cabaret-style theater known for its unforgettable audience interactions. Visit the venue’s website for showtimes and tickets, or call 843-765-4386 for more information.
Christmas at Pirates Voyage
Nov. 5, 2025–Jan. 3, 2026
Want to put a little yo ho in your ho ho ho this holiday season? Pirates Voyage offers a Christmas show, and attendees are treated to a four-course dinner, too. Get swept away on a seaworthy yuletide adventure as the crew of Pirates Voyage retells Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol with a buccaneer spin.
Christmas at Pirates Voyage features two full-sized pirate ships, giant toys that come to life, a live Nativity with animals, and an epic pirate battle. This fun choice is one of the most family-friendly Myrtle Beach holiday shows. Visit the Pirates Voyage website for showtimes and tickets.
Legends in Concert Holiday Spectacular
Nov. 3–Dec. 31, 2025
The No. 1 live tribute show in Myrtle Beach delivers a Christmas concert sure to get you in the spirit. This year, treat yourself and your friends or family to the Legends in Concert Holiday Spectacular at Broadway at the Beach.
The celebrity portrayals are so accurate you’ll swear you’re watching the real thing. The show features performers embodying musical icons Elvis, Michael Buble, Celine Dion, and Tina Turner. Each tribute artist performs favorite hit tunes and holiday classics. Visit the Legends in Concert website for showtimes and tickets.
Winter in the Air at Broadway Theater
Nov. 4, 2025–Jan. 3, 2026
Myrtle Beach’s newest Christmas show, Winter in the Air is a Cirque-style acrobatic showcase that dazzles guests with gravity-defying stunts and incredible costuming. Join the performers on a journey through the wonders of winter, exploring holiday themes of hope, love, and the magic of the season. Visit the Broadway Theater website for showtimes and tickets.
Myrtle Beach Christmas Light Shows
Myrtle Beach delivers Christmas lights in a variety of settings, from the oceanfront to drive-through displays and award-winning garden tours. Visit these area favorites and discover why the holiday season sparkles on the Grand Strand.
The Great Christmas Light Show
Nov. 4–Dec. 30, 2025
The Great Christmas Light Show at the North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex dazzles with more than two million lights and hundreds of festive displays. After completing the two-mile, drive-through route, stop by Santa’s Village. It’s open Thursday through Sunday nights from November 8 through December 7. There, you can meet Santa, sip hot chocolate, savor s’mores, and take a ride on the holiday train. Gates for the Great Christmas Light Show open nightly from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day).
Winter Wonderland at the Beach
Nov. 28, 2025–Jan. 3, 2026
The Myrtle Beach Boardwalk is open in December, and it brings plenty of holiday cheer to the downtown oceanfront all month long. From late November through early January, the seaside walkway is home to one of the best Christmas light shows in Myrtle Beach. The annual Winter Wonderland at the Beach event features a light display along the Boardwalk and at Plyler Park nightly from 5 to 9 p.m., turning the shoreline into a sparkling winter scene.
Nights of a Thousand Candles
Nov. 28, 2025–Jan. 4, 2026
Honored by Travel + Leisure as the “Best Christmas Lights in South Carolina,” Nights of a Thousand Candles is one of the Southeast’s most enchanting holiday traditions. The Brookgreen Gardens event features more than 2,700 hand-lit candles and millions of twinkling lights that transform the Murrells Inlet sculpture gardens into a glowing winter wonderland. Stroll along illuminated paths, enjoy live holiday music, sip cider or wine, and take in the serene beauty of the gardens after dark. Visit the Brookgreen Gardens website for tickets and details on event nights.
Myrtle Beach Christmas Events
Myrtle Beach is a great place to go for Christmas, with a variety of festive events to attend throughout the season. The Grand Strand offers holiday parades on land and on water, markets for gift shopping, and even a chance to dine with Santa and a mermaid.
The Dickens Christmas Show & Festivals
Nov. 13–16, 2025
The Dickens Christmas Show & Festivals kick off the holiday season with more than 400 vendors at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Inspired by Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, the Victorian-era marketplace offers live entertainment and historical displays including “Santas Through the Ages.”
The Intracoastal Christmas Regatta
Nov. 29, 2025, 5 p.m.
The Intracoastal Christmas Regatta lights up the waterway between Little River Inlet and Dock Holidays Marina in North Myrtle Beach as decorated boats parade down the coast.
Mermaid Breakfast With Santa at Ripley’s Aquarium
Dec. 6, 2025, 8 a.m.
The Mermaid Breakfast With Santa at Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach invites families to enjoy a hot pancake breakfast, meet a mermaid and Santa, then explore the aquarium before it opens to the public.
The North Myrtle Beach Christmas Parade
Dec. 6, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
The annual North Myrtle Beach Christmas Parade celebrates the season with lighted floats, decked-out vehicles, and a visit from the North Pole’s most famous resident.
Holiday Accommodations in Myrtle Beach
Ready to trade in the snow and ice for beach and sand? Spend Christmas in Myrtle Beach at Monterey Bay Suites. We offer comfortable beachfront accommodations and amazing amenities (including daily breakfast) for holiday travelers, plus savings with our winter vacation rental rates.
Plan your stay at Monterey Bay Suites this holiday season and take advantage of these phenomenal Myrtle Beach Christmas shows, lights, and events just minutes from our doors. Contact us for booking assistance, directions, or more information.
If you’re staying with us at Monterey Bay Suites this holiday season, take advantage of these phenomenal Myrtle Beach Christmas shows just minutes from our doors. Contact us for booking assistance, more information, or directions to the venues.
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