Pee Dee and Grand Strand events › The Great Christmas Light Show
The Great Christmas Light Show runs November 23 to December 30, 2026 at the North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex, gates 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. A standard vehicle costs $25 on Santa’s Village nights and $20 on select non-Village nights through December 9, paid at the gate only.
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Dates | Nov 23 to Dec 30, 2026; closed Nov 26 (Thanksgiving) and Dec 25 |
| Hours | Gates open 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. |
| Where | North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex, 150 Citizens Circle, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 |
| Price | $20 or $25 per standard vehicle, gate only |
| Tickets | No online or advance sales |
Prices (per vehicle, at the gate)
| Vehicle | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard vehicle, Village nights | $25 |
| Standard vehicle, non-Village nights (select nights through Dec 9) | $20 |
| Oversized vehicle (small buses and trolleys under 30 ft), all nights | $50 |
| Charter bus (30 ft and over), Mon to Thu only | $100 |
The organizer says there are no online or advance ticket sales; you pay at the entrance gate. Golf carts, attached pull-behind trailers, boats and flatbeds are not allowed in the drive-through.
What you get
A 2-mile drive with over 2 million lights and more than 500 displays, some up to 55 feet tall, with new animated figures and holiday scenes this year. After the drive you can park and walk the lighted boardwalk to Santa’s Village.
Santa’s Village
Open Thursday to Sunday only from Nov 27 to Dec 6, then nightly Dec 10 to 30 (closed Christmas Day).
| Activity | Price |
|---|---|
| Visits with Santa, petting zoo, photo ops, Santa’s Rockin’ Christmas Tree Show, lighted boardwalk | Free |
| Fire pit s’mores kit | $7 per kit |
| Sleigh Ride Slide | $3 for two rides per person; riders must be 36 inches tall |
| Santa Express Train Ride | $3 per person, ticket required; children 3 and under free on an adult’s lap |
| Hot chocolate, s’mores, toys, Reindeer Games | Prices vary |
Handicap parking and shuttles are available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Great Christmas Light Show in 2026?
Monday, November 23 through December 30, 2026, gates 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. It is closed Thanksgiving Day (Nov 26) and Christmas Day (Dec 25).
How much does it cost?
$25 per standard vehicle on Village nights and $20 on select non-Village nights through Dec 9. Oversized vehicles are $50 and charter buses $100.
Can I buy tickets online?
No. The organizer says there are no online or advance sales; buy at the entrance gate before entry.
Is Santa’s Village free?
Entry to the village, visits with Santa, the petting zoo and photo ops are free. Fire pit kits, the train ride and the slide cost extra.
What is not allowed in the drive-through?
Golf carts, attached pull-behind trailers, boats and flatbeds.
Keep planning
- Pee Dee and Grand Strand events
- Pee Dee and Grand Strand state parks
- Myrtle Beach events in December
- All South Carolina events
Sources
- City of North Myrtle Beach: The Great Christmas Light Show, checked 2026-10-17
Everything above was read on the organizer’s own pages and last checked 2026-10-17. Organizers change dates, prices and rules, so confirm on the linked page before you go. See our editorial standards, verification log and corrections.
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Straight-line distance from the centre of North Myrtle Beach, not driving miles. Events within 40 miles, places within 25. Dates come from our checked events list and may change; confirm with the organizer.
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