2026-05-22 · 4 min read · North Myrtle Beach
Music on Main 2026: North Myrtle Beach's Best Free Night Out All Summer Long
What It Is, and the 2026 Theme
The Music on Main Concert Series, presented by the City of North Myrtle Beach, brings live music every Thursday evening from June 4 through September 24 at the Horseshoe, 11 S. Ocean Blvd., free admission, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Bring a beach chair or blanket; coolers, outside food, and tobacco aren't allowed, though food and drinks are available on-site. The 2026 season carries a "Celebrating America's 250" theme, with select bands performing tribute sets and guests encouraged to wear red, white, and blue during the July shows.
The Lineup
| Date | Band |
|---|---|
| June 4 | The Tonez (opening night) |
| June 11 | Swingin' Medallions |
| June 18 | Tru Sol |
| June 25 | Too Much Sylvia |
| July 2 | The Entertainers (pre-July 4th show) |
| July 9 | Julio & the Saltines |
| July 16 | Cassette Rewind |
| July 23 | Chocolate Chip & Co. |
| July 30 | Thomas Road |
| August 6 | Finesse |
| August 13 | Jim Quick & Coastline |
| August 20 | Thurston Howell |
| August 27 | The Embers feat. Craig Woolard |
| September 3 | Black Glass |
| September 10 | Envision |
| September 17 | Chairmen of the Board |
| September 24 | Gary Lowder & Smokin' Hot (season closer) |
The Horseshoe parking lot closes at 2 PM for setup, Main Street closes at 4:30 PM, and Ocean Blvd closes at 5 PM. If a Thursday-night routine like this is part of what draws you to North Myrtle Beach, get in touch and let's talk about what living here actually looks like.