The Carolina Opry Christmas Special

The Carolina Opry Christmas Special, often called “The Christmas Show of the South,” will open its 39th season of enchanting holiday performances on November 1. Each year, the Christmas special brings stunning changes, beautifully blended with time-honored tradition to create a family experience that is second to none as new talent mingles with acclaimed rotating artists and long-standing Opry favorites. According to CNBC, it is called the “Top attraction in Myrtle Beach” and has been a holiday tradition for over thirty years. 

Among the award-winning cast, you’ll also see the renowned All That! Clogging Group, seen on NBC’s American’s Got Talent, Tangena Church, Christie Templeton, Chas Croft Sorrells, Nashville recording artist Brad Long, champion fiddler Trent Wideman, a bonus seasonal brass section, and 35 of the nation’s most talented vocalists and musicians—all accompanied by the Calvin Gilmore orchestra, led by Kevin Hughes with the Margaret Rice dancers in the holiday-embellished Carolina Opry Theater.

The Carolina Opry Theater is known throughout the Southeast for its extravagant holiday decor—an attraction in and of itself. In a dramatic one-week shutdown, the transformation into a winter wonderland begins as the crew spends all night and the entire following week preparing over 35 Christmas trees, 75 wreaths, five miles of tree lighting wire, countless tree ornaments, and mounds of Christmas snow, all presided over by the stunning 30-foot tree with more than 25,000 lights. House photographers are available for family photos in front of the splendid tree—many end up on family Christmas cards. 

Seats begin selling a year in advance, and early reservations are strongly recommended. For tickets or more information, click here. 

Riga Tony's Branson's Best Murder Mystery Christmas Dinner Show

Murder Under The Mistletoe

Riga-Tony’s Christmas Murder Mystery Dinner Show is a yearly attraction coming to the Myrtle Beach area. With a 1930s mobster theme, Italian food, and a show to “die” for, you’ll be sent back in time for a fully immersive experience! The family-friendly show includes music, a meal, and the opportunity to try to figure out 'Who dunnit.'

What's included: Immersive Experience: During your experience, you will witness a few comical crimes that you’ll have to solve. We can’t wait to see you for some “killer” fun…at Riga-Tony’s you come for the show but stay for the murder. 

Dining: We invite you to dine on a crisp salad to start, followed by a hearty portion of traditional Italian entrée (vegetarian, gluten-free, and vegan options are also available) and a deliciously creamy Italian dessert. Dinner comes with water and your choice of sweet or unsweetened iced tea; optional craft sodas and selected cocktail pairings are available.

For tickets or for more information, click here.