Christmas 2026

Myrtle Beach Christmas 2026: lights, parades, Santa and holiday events

Christmas is Friday, Dec. 25, 2026. We track 13 holiday events in Myrtle Beach & the Grand Strand through Jan. 1, from official and organizer sources. Next up: The Carolina Opry Christmas Special (Mon., Nov. 2, 7 p.m.).

13holiday events in this guide

55days to Christmas

In 2 daysnext: The Carolina Opry Christmas Special

2towns with holiday events

61°Faverage December high (low 40°F)

Updated from our events calendar; dates and times come from each organizer. Guide reviewed Oct. 29, 2026. Weather: NOAA daily records 1996-2025, station Brookgreen Gardens.

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Holiday events by date

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Christmas shows and concerts The Carolina Opry Christmas Special Mon., Nov. 2, 7 p.m. · The Carolina Opry · Myrtle Beach · Horry County Add to calendar Google Organizer
Mr. Nigel’s Holiday Dance Party Sat., Nov. 14, 2 p.m. · Broadway at the Beach · Myrtle Beach · Horry County Add to calendar Google Organizer
Christmas lights Broadway at the Beach Tree Lighting Celebration Sat., Nov. 14, 6 p.m. · Broadway at the Beach · Myrtle Beach · Horry County Add to calendar Google Organizer
Christmas lights Tree Lighting Fireworks Extravaganza Sat., Nov. 14, 8 p.m. · Broadway at the Beach · Myrtle Beach · Horry County Add to calendar Google Organizer
Photos with Santa Visits with Santa and Friends in Center Court Sat., Nov. 21, 12:30 p.m. · Broadway at the Beach · Myrtle Beach · Horry County Add to calendar Google Organizer
Christmas lights Tree Lighting & Holiday Market Sat., Nov. 21, 6 p.m. · Grand 14 Theater · Myrtle Beach · Horry County Add to calendar Google Organizer

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Photos with Santa Photos with Santa Fri., Nov. 27, 1 p.m. · The Market Common · Myrtle Beach · Horry County Add to calendar Google Organizer
Christmas lights Wonderland of Lights on the MarshWalk Fri., Nov. 27, 5 p.m. · The Murrells Inlet MarshWalk · Murrells Inlet · Georgetown County Add to calendar Google Organizer
Photos with Santa Pet Photos with Santa Wed., Dec. 2, 5 p.m. · The Market Common · Myrtle Beach · Horry County Add to calendar Google Organizer
Christmas shows and concerts Live Christmas Music with the Indigo Carolina Forest Singers Fri., Dec. 4, 5 p.m. · Broadway at the Beach · Myrtle Beach · Horry County Add to calendar Google Organizer
Christmas parades A Very Broadway Christmas Parade Sat., Dec. 5, 11 a.m. · Broadway at the Beach · Myrtle Beach · Horry County Add to calendar Google Organizer
Photos with Santa Pet Photos with Santa Wed., Dec. 16, 5 p.m. · The Market Common · Myrtle Beach · Horry County Add to calendar Google Organizer
Photos with Santa Holiday Fun and Photos with Santa at EdVenture Mon., Dec. 21, 10 a.m. · EdVenture Children’s Museum · Myrtle Beach · Horry County Add to calendar Google Organizer

Dates and times come from each organizer. Weather can move outdoor events, so check the organizer's page before you go. All upcoming events ›

Where the holiday events are

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Holiday weather in Myrtle Beach & the Grand Strand

December averages a high of 61°F and a low of 40°F, with rain on about 6 days of the month. Bring a layer for evening parades and light shows.

Brunswick forecast Georgetown forecast Horry forecast

Forecasts: National Weather Service. Averages: NOAA Regional Climate Centers (ACIS), 1996-2025, station Brookgreen Gardens. Towns announce road closures for parades and tree lightings; check the event link before you drive.

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What to bring

Stadium blanketFor outdoor parades and tree lightings on cool coastal nights
Insulated tumblerKeeps cocoa warm while you walk the light displays
Portable phone chargerFor photos and maps on a long night out

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Questions visitors ask

What day is Christmas in 2026?

Christmas Day 2026 is Friday, Dec. 25. New Year's Eve is Thursday, Dec. 31.

Where can I see Christmas lights in Myrtle Beach & the Grand Strand?

Broadway at the Beach Tree Lighting Celebration (Sat., Nov. 14, 6 p.m., Myrtle Beach); Tree Lighting Fireworks Extravaganza (Sat., Nov. 14, 8 p.m., Myrtle Beach); Tree Lighting & Holiday Market (Sat., Nov. 21, 6 p.m., Myrtle Beach); Wonderland of Lights on the MarshWalk (Fri., Nov. 27, 5 p.m., Murrells Inlet).

When are the Christmas parades in Myrtle Beach & the Grand Strand?

A Very Broadway Christmas Parade (Sat., Dec. 5, 11 a.m., Myrtle Beach).

Where can kids see Santa in Myrtle Beach & the Grand Strand?

Visits with Santa and Friends in Center Court (Sat., Nov. 21, 12:30 p.m., Myrtle Beach); Photos with Santa (Fri., Nov. 27, 1 p.m., Myrtle Beach); Pet Photos with Santa (Wed., Dec. 2, 5 p.m., Myrtle Beach); Pet Photos with Santa (Wed., Dec. 16, 5 p.m., Myrtle Beach); Holiday Fun and Photos with Santa at EdVenture (Mon., Dec. 21, 10 a.m., Myrtle Beach).

What is the weather like at Christmas in Myrtle Beach & the Grand Strand?

December averages a high of 61°F and a low of 40°F, with rain on about 6 days of the month (NOAA records 1996-2025, station Brookgreen Gardens). Outdoor parades and light shows can move for rain or wind, so check the organizer's page and the National Weather Service forecast the week of your trip.

Can I add these events to my phone calendar?

Yes. Every event has an "Add to calendar" button, and the full list is a calendar file you can subscribe to: https://grandstranddispatch.com/christmas/calendar.ics/

Know of a holiday event we are missing? Use "Report an error" or our contact page and we will add it.