Best Live Music and Concert Venues in Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand
The Carolina Opry
8901 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach; Phone: (800) 843-6779
If you only see one show… this is the one! The award-winning show blends two hours of high-energy music, comedy and dance!
Hard Rock Cafe
1318 Celebrity Cir, Myrtle Beach; Phone: (843) 946-0007
The famous rock and roll restaurant pyramid towers high at Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach, offering a unique fun and food atmosphere. Dance and dine.
Garden City Beach Bar & Grill
120 Atlantic Ave, Murrells Inlet; Phone: (843) 651-4766
Garden City Beach Bar & Grill is a great place to relax, with outdoor seating, good food, and great drink specials. Live music on Thursdays and Fridays.
Suck Bang Blow
3393 US-17 BUS, Murrells Inlet; Phone: (843) 651-7960
Suck Bang Blow in Murrells Inlet is one of the top biker bars in Myrtle Beach. Bike Week starts here with burnouts, live music, hot girls, cold beer & more!
House of Blues
4640 Hwy 17 S, North Myrtle Beach; Phone: (843) 272-3000
See the biggest names in entertainment, the hottest shows and best live music in Myrtle Beach at the coolest concert venue in the area, The House of Blues!
Martini
98 Highway 17 North, North Myrtle Beach; Phone: (843) 249-1134
Martini offers classic food, spirits, and entertainment in a restaurant and lounge with live entertainment nightly. Fully licensed, with 17 types of martini.
Main Street, North Myrtle Beach
Main Street has become somewhat of a local’s hub when it comes to entertainment, and the locals will tell you there’s no place better than Main Street.
Dead Dog Saloon
4079 US-17 BUS, Murrells Inlet; Phone: (843) 651-0664
Dead Dog Saloon is a waterfront restaurant serving seafood, sandwiches, wings, burgers and more along the Marshwalk in Murrells Inlet near Myrtle Beach.
The Pier at Garden City
110 S Waccamaw Dr, Murrells Inlet; Phone: (843) 651-9700
The Pier at Garden City is often open 24 hours for fishing. Live entertainment is usually on tap and the restaurant is open 7 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. in summer.
Justin W. Plyler Park
1309 N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach; Phone: (843) 455-7437
This large plaza on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk offers ocean views, live entertainment and access to attractions like the MB Skywheel and Landshark Landing.
Klocker’s Tavern
4807 US Highway 17 Bypass South, Myrtle Beach; Phone: (843) 945-4002
If you’re looking for a local’s favorite nightlife spot with great happy hour deals, drink specials and live music in Myrtle Beach, visit Klocker’s Tavern!
Causeway Grill & Raw Bar
211 Atlantic Ave, Murrells Inlet; Phone: (843) 357-0614
Located in Garden City, Causeway Grill & Raw Bar is a pizzeria, restaurant and biker-friendly Myrtle Beach nightlife spot with live music, dancing & karaoke!
House of Blues (Outdoor seating area)
4640 Hwy 17 S, North Myrtle Beach; Phone: (843) 272-3000
Listen to live music while dining on a menu inspired by Chef Aaron Sanchez at House of Blues at Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach. Family friendly.
The Boathouse Waterway Bar & Grill
201 Fantasy Harbour Blvd, Myrtle Beach; Phone: (843) 903-2628
Hear the best live music in Myrtle Beach at the Boathouse Waterway Bar & Grill featuring great food, drinks and the famous backyard w/ waterfront stage!
Fresh Brewed Coffee House
933 Broadway St, Myrtle Beach; Phone: (843) 251-8282
Enjoy a hot coffee, cold coffee drink or more and catch some live music or take a turn on the open mic at Fresh Brewed Coffee House in Myrtle Beach.
Wahoo’s Fish House
3993 US-17 BUS, Murrells Inlet; Phone: (843) 651-5800
Stop for some seafood or live music during happy hour at Wahoo’s Raw Bar & Marina, a waterfront restaurant with oysters and more in Murrells Inlet.
Bourbon Street Bar and Grill
5307 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach; Phone: (843) 712-1083
Looking for live music in Myrtle Beach? Enjoy great bands five nights a week at Bourbon Street, a locals hotspot with an upscale bar atmosphere, late night menu and more!
Oceanfront Bar & Grill
100 9th Ave N, Myrtle Beach; Phone: (843) 448-5142
Take in oceanfront views, live music and colorful crowds on the boardwalk at one of the most iconic restaurants & nightlife spots in downtown Myrtle Beach!
Bummz Beach Cafe
2002 N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach; Phone: (843) 916-9111
Enjoy one of the most popular beach bars in Myrtle Beach with an amazing backyard, oceanfront views, live music and some of the beach’s best hamburgers!
Bubba’s Love Shak
4037 US-17 BUS, Murrells Inlet; Phone: (843) 651-5850
Feel the laid-back vibe at Bubba’s Love Shak! Enjoy the amazing view, great food, drink specials and the best live music on the Murrells Inlet Marshwalk.
Captain Archie’s (formerly Ian’s Waterway Bar & Grille)
2200 Little River Neck Rd, North Myrtle Beach; Phone: (843) 427-4943
Enjoy fresh seafood, brick oven pizzas and your favorite beer with entertainment on the waterfront at Ian’s Waterway Bar & Grille in North Myrtle Beach.
2001 Night Club
920 Lake Arrowhead Rd, Myrtle Beach; Phone: (843) 449-9434
One of the best nightclubs in Myrtle Beach, 2001 Entertainment Complex features a dance club, live music venue and bar all in one spectacular party place.
Spokes & Bones Saloon
2340 US-17 BUS, Murrells Inlet; Phone: (843) 651-5510
Looking for the hottest Myrtle Beach Bike Week party? Check out Spokes & Bones Saloon in Garden City one of the largest event destinations in the Carolinas!
Alabama Theatre
4750 Highway 17 South, North Myrtle Beach; Phone: (843) 272-1111
See the best Myrtle Beach shows, comedy and special live music events at Alabama Theater, a one-of-a-kind facility at Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach.
The Bowery
110 9th Ave N, Myrtle Beach; Phone: (843) 626-3445
One of the best bars for live music in Myrtle Beach, The Bowery is an iconic venue known for its great nightlife and as home of country music group Alabama!
Legends In Concert
2925 Hollywood Dr, Myrtle Beach; Phone: (843) 238-7827
Enjoy one of the best Myrtle Beach shows and top tribute shows in the world! See Legends in Concert in a state-of-the-art theater at Broadway at the Beach.
Crooked Floor Tavern
4078 US-17 BUS, Murrells Inlet; Phone: (843) 651-5551
Enjoy great seafood, sandwiches, late night food & rooftop dining at this Murrells Inlet restaurant and bar with great nightlife, live music & drink specials!
Crocodile Rocks
1318 Celebrity Circle CS3, Myrtle Beach; Phone: (843) 444-2096
Enjoy one of the best live entertainment experiences in town at Crocodile Rocks, the only dueling piano bar in Myrtle Beach! Located in Celebrity Square at Broadway at the Beach!
Pirate’s Cove Lounge
205 Main St, North Myrtle Beach; Phone: (843) 249-8942
Experience the best nightlife and entertainment in North Myrtle Beach. Live music venue Pirate’s Cove Lounge has 2 stages, dancing, drinks, food and fun!
Gazebo at Hot Fish Club
4911 US-17 BUS, Murrells Inlet; Phone: (843) 357-9175
Check out one of the best live music venues in Murrells Inlet! Enjoy great drinks, good people and the best bands in an amazing and lively waterfront setting.
Rockin’ Hard Saloon
3140 US-17 BUS, Murrells Inlet; Phone: (843) 299-0319
See some of the best entertainment in Myrtle Beach at Rockin’ Hard Saloon, a live music venue & bar in Murrells Inlet w/ good food, late night menu & more!
Patio’s Tiki Bar & Grill
4495 Mineola Ave, Little River; Phone: (843) 427-7228
Patio’s Tiki Bar & Grill serves up the fun and the food on the Intracoastal Waterway with live music, a fully licensed bar, and good eats. Try the Reuben!
The Big Beaver Bar
3534 US-17 BUS, Murrells Inlet; Phone: (843) 357-6353
What began as a woman selling beer from a garbage can during Bike Week has become a staple for motorcycle riders in Murrells Inlet – The Big Beaver Bar.
Neal & Pam’s
20 S Ocean Blvd, Surfside Beach; Phone: (843) 238-1013
Located in the heart of Surfside Beach, live music bar Neal & Pam’s is a fun and friendly locals spot with good food and drinks for Myrtle Beach visitors!
Acme Bar & Grill
3340 U.S. 17 Connector, Murrells Inlet; Phone: (843) 651-1878
Acme Bar & Grill in Murrells Inlet serves up food favorites like burgers and wings and features fun like dancing, bowling and karaoke for the family.
Wild Horse Saloon
10785 SC-707, Murrells Inlet; Phone: (843) 215-5308
Take a ride this bike week and come enjoy Wild Horse Saloon in Murrells Inlet, a biker-friendly bar w/ a full food menu, daily happy hour specials and more!
Ocean Annie’s Beach Bar
9550 Shore Dr, Myrtle Beach; Phone: (843) 449-6461
Experience the “Most Famous Bar in Myrtle Beach” w/ a trip to Ocean Annie’s Beach Bar, a fun, friendly party and live music spot known for its great bands.
La Belle Amie Vineyard
1120 St Joseph Rd, Little River; Phone: (843) 399-9463
La Belle Amie Vineyard is one of the only wineries in the Myrtle Beach area, offering its visitors vineyard tours, wine sampling and live music festivals.
Fat Harold’s Beach Club
212 Main St, North Myrtle Beach; Phone: (843) 249-5779
Located along Main Street North Myrtle Beach, Fat Harold’s is a world-renowned Beach music club known as one of the best shag bars in the Myrtle Beach area.
Star Tavern
4310 State Rd S-26-850, Little River; Phone: (843) 281-0685
Star Tavern provides free live music all year. Enjoy burgers, sandwiches, wings and seafood, or homemade local favorites, like fried squash & onion rings!
This story was originally published August 30, 2017 at 7:08 AM.