Christmas 2026 in Myrtle Beach: lights, parades, Santa and holiday events
Christmas is Friday, Dec. 25, 2026. We track 12 holiday events in Myrtle Beach through Jan. 1, from official and organizer sources. Next up: The Carolina Opry Christmas Special (Mon., Nov. 2, 7 p.m.).
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Christmas shows and concerts Live Christmas Music with the Indigo Carolina Forest Singers Add to calendar Google Organizer
Where the holiday events are
Holiday weather in Myrtle Beach
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.
Plan your holiday trip
Restaurants This weekend Visitor guides Golf over the holidays
Where to stay for the holidays
Compare hotels and rentals for your holiday dates, with prices and availability.
What to bring
Help us keep this guide complete
- Add your holiday event: free listing in our events calendar and on this page once it is reviewed.
- Send a photo from a holiday event: parades, tree lightings and light shows. We credit you; we never publish home addresses.
- Ask a local: send a question about the holidays here and we will answer it on this page or in a story.
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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?
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).
When are the Christmas parades in Myrtle Beach?
A Very Broadway Christmas Parade (Sat., Dec. 5, 11 a.m., Myrtle Beach).
Where can kids see Santa in Myrtle Beach?
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/