Ocean Drive Beach Music Festival 2026 (North Myrtle Beach, SC)

Get ready for one of the biggest beach music events on the Grand Strand. The Ocean Drive Beach Music Festival returns Saturday, May 2, 2026, bringing a full day of live music, sunshine, dancing, and Ocean Drive energy to North Myrtle Beach.

Gates open at 10:00 AM, so plan to arrive early, grab your spot, and settle in for a day built for beach music fans. This is an outdoor event in the Ocean Drive area—close to Main Street—where friends meet up, DJs keep the momentum going, and the music doesn’t stop.

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What to bring (and what to know)

• Bring your chairs and a cooler (coolers are allowed).
• No glass of any kind.
• Cooler size limit: 48 quarts max.
• No pets and no weapons.
• Chair umbrellas are allowed in specified areas.

Why people love OD Music Fest

This festival is a favorite kickoff to May in North Myrtle Beach, drawing locals and visitors who want an easy, daytime festival vibe: great live bands, plenty of dancing, and a classic Ocean Drive setting. It’s also been recognized as a Carolina Beach Music Awards (CBMA) “Event of the Year” winner—one more reason it stays on so many calendars.

Tickets + festival info

Tickets, rules, updates, and any entry/traffic notes are posted on the official OD Music Fest site. If you’re coming with a group, check the festival rules before you go so you know what’s allowed inside the gates.

Make a day of it

Turn it into a full Ocean Drive weekend—park once, walk to nearby spots around Main Street, and keep the party going after the last song. If you’ve never done Ocean Drive in early May, this is the day to start.