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Christmas Lights in Myrtle Beach, SC
The top places to see Christmas lights in Myrtle Beach this season are Nights of a Thousand Candles (Brookgreen Gardens) (Nov 27 – Jan 3), MarshWalk Wonderland of Lights (Nov 27 – Dec 31) and The Great Christmas Light Show (North Myrtle Beach) (Nov 23 – Dec 30). We've mapped 4 displays in Myrtle Beach and 15 more nearby (8 parades, 6 tree lightings, 2 walk-thrus). 15 are free. 2 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Myrtle Beach (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Myrtle Beach: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Myrtle Beach?
Popular picks this season include Nights of a Thousand Candles (Brookgreen Gardens) (Nov 27 – Jan 3), MarshWalk Wonderland of Lights (Nov 27 – Dec 31), The Great Christmas Light Show (North Myrtle Beach) (Nov 23 – Dec 30) and Broadway at the Beach Tree Lighting (Nov 14 – Nov 14). In all, 19 displays are mapped in and around Myrtle Beach, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Myrtle Beach?
Free options include MarshWalk Wonderland of Lights, Broadway at the Beach Tree Lighting, Market Common Tree Lighting and A Very Broadway Christmas Parade. 15 of the 19 displays near Myrtle Beach are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Myrtle Beach?
Yes. The Great Christmas Light Show (North Myrtle Beach) (Prior season: $20 per standard vehicle, $25 village nights) and Conway Celebration of Lights (Not listed). Drive-thru shows usually charge per car, and buying tickets online ahead of time is often faster.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Myrtle Beach?
Yes. The Great Christmas Light Show (North Myrtle Beach) and City of Conway Tree Lighting. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Myrtle Beach?
The earliest Myrtle Beach-area displays turn on Nov 14, and most are running by the weekend after Thanksgiving. Many stay lit through New Year's; check each display's page for its exact dates and nightly hours.
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