North Myrtle Beach Music On Main

Laidback life in North Myrtle Beach means starting your weekend on Thursday. The Music on Main Concert Series turns Main Street into the main place for live music. Locals and visitors alike come to the Horseshoe, find their spot, and dance the night away. The concerts begin in June and will rock the block every Thursday evening through September. 

This summer, Music on Main will be filled with stars, stripes, and feel-good songs as it brings an extra special theme to the stage: “Celebrating America’s 250.” As the country approaches its 250th anniversary, the concert series will spotlight patriotic music, community spirit, and plenty of hometown pride. Select bands will perform tribute sets honoring America’s musical roots, and during the July shows, guests are encouraged to join the fun by wearing red, white, and blue. It's sure to be a star-spangled good time! 

When the Party Starts!

Relaxed and chill vibes take over the heart of North Myrtle Beach on Thursday evenings. Starting at 2 pm, the Horseshoe parking lot closes for concert setup—and it’s officially time to grab your spot and get your chair ready for the fun! Main Street from Ocean Blvd. to McMillan Real Estate will close to traffic starting at 4:30 pm, followed by Ocean Boulevard (from 1st Avenue North to 1st Avenue South) at 5 pm. And good news—golf carts are allowed again! Limited golf cart parking will be available along Main Street beginning at 5 pm. 

Music on Main will be one of the highlights of your trip to NMB. It’s always free and the shows start at 6:30 pm. While the road may be closed the shops are open, so once you’ve got a spot to watch the show, wander around and grab some refreshments at the restaurants. While you dine, you may hear the bass player hit a couple of notes while warming up or a cymbal ring out while the drum set is put in place, reminding you that the start of a fun evening is just minutes away.

Where Else to Explore?

There are plenty of places to explore while waiting for the music to start. Wine Therapy or the Main Street Taphouse are a great places to grab a pre-show drink and soak in some local flavor. If you’re looking for some dessert before dinner you can stop by Whit's Frozen Custard, Melt, or Butter & Whisk for a sweet treat. After all, who doesn’t want dessert first? 

 Dine like a true local at Hoskins Restaurant. Hoskins has been serving up seafood and more since 1948 and is a great way to connect with NMB’s local culinary culture and history. Stop by Odori for an unforgettable hibachi experience, filled with sushi and sake to make the most of your thursday.

What Are You Waiting For?

Once you have a beverage, a treat, and mouthwatering food, get ready to tap your toes, nod your head, or even get up and dance. The bands are as diverse as NMB itself. One Thursday you could be jamming out to classic rock, the next week a chilled-out beach band may be on center stage. One week a cool country act will inspire you to get up and two-step and the next week an old school big band will blare out the American Songbook. 

Music on Main is a great way to experience NMB and is one of our favorite summer events. These are the types of shows you’ll post videos right away and relive the memories for years to come. There’s lots going on other nights of the week, so make sure you check out our full calendar of events.