What's Hot on the Grand Strand

This beloved summer tradition transforms the Horseshoe at North Myrtle Beach into a giant dance floor every Thursday evening. In August 2026, catch top-tier beach music and rock bands like Jim Quick & Coastline and The Embers under the open sky.

Opened in June 2026, this massive 50,000-square-foot entertainment hub at Myrtle Beach Mall is the viral sensation of the summer. It features duckpin bowling, a massive arcade, and Guy's signature high-energy menu including those famous Trash Can Nachos.

Every Monday evening through mid-August, the Surfside Beach Fishing Pier hosts a mesmerizing Polynesian-inspired fire show right on the sand. It’s a high-energy, free performance that has become the 'must-see' family event of the 2026 summer season.

The brand new lakefront complex at Broadway at the Beach is the current hotspot for nightlife. This joint venue offers moonshine tastings, craft beer, and a massive outdoor deck with live music that stays packed well into the humid August nights.