The sweet sounds of the Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art are back for 2025, as the longstanding event continues to live on in the hearts and souls of locals and visitors for nearly three decades along the South Strand. If you’re lucky enough to be visiting the Myrtle Beach or North Myrtle Beach area, get your tickets and head down to Pawleys Island for a wonderful musical experience.
Festival Details
Pawleys Island Wine & Food Gala
This year’s much-loved Pawleys Island music festival is set to strike up the band, so to speak, on October 2nd at 7 p.m. with its 25th annual Wine & Food Gala at the Reserve Golf Club of Pawleys Island. Attendees of this benefit that supports the nonprofit charity festival will have the opportunity to sample more than 65 wines from around the globe, dine on hors d’oeuvres crafted by eight of the area’s finest chefs, plus indulge in a dessert tasting and a silent auction featuring a wealth of luxurious prizes. It’s one of the most popular Pawleys Island events! General Admission tickets are available for $100/person.
But that’s not all the festival has to offer – there are two more weeks of harmonious performances scheduled to take place under the Performance Tent at the Reserve Golf Club of Pawleys Island:
ARRIVAL from Sweden: The World’s Greatest ABBA Tribute Band
October 3, 7 p.m. – Bring your dancing shoes for your Dancing Queen as you listen to the best hits of ABBA from this phenomenal tribute band. The group has been together since 1995 and croons out favorites like “Thank You For The Music,” “SOS,” “Mamma Mia,” and so many other beloved songs.
Big Swing & the Ballroom Blasters
October 4, 7 p.m. – Bringing you the best music from past and present, Big Swing and the Ballroom Blasters will have your dance shoes tapping all night long. The band is a mix of Swing, Motown, Soul, Rock, and dance music, and each member has a long list of accolades and performances with some of the best artists of our time.
Mandy Barnett: Walk on By – The Burt Bacharach Songbook
October 9, 7 p.m. – Mandy Burnett is a member of the Grand Ole Opry and has a classic country sound. She’s performed solo with the Nashville Symphony, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, and the Ulster Orchestra.
September in the Park – Earth Wind & Fire, Chicago Tribute Band
October 10, 7 p.m. – Combining the Sounds of Earth Wind and Fire with Chicago sounds impossible but this band makes it happen. They’ve performed to sold-out crowds and now they’re bringing their wildly popular voices to Pawleys Island.
The New York Bee Gees Tribute Show
October 11, 7 p.m. – This Long Island band includes present and former members of huge acts like Meatloaf, Blue Oyster Cult, Enrique Iglesias, and more and are here to perform the classic 70s hits from the Bee Gees.
How Sweet It Is! Steve Leslie sings James Taylor
October 16, 7 p.m. – Steve Leslie is a Grammy Award winner and will bring his enormous talents to the Pawleys Island Festival of Music. Hear your favorite James Taylor songs like “How Sweet It is,” Carolina In My Mind,” “Shower the People,” and so many more.
The Hit Men Ultimate Classic Rock
October 17, 7 p.m. – This show is said to be “like seeing 10 rock legends for the price of one.” They’ll perform hits from bands like Journey, Cheap Trick, Cream, The Who, and so many other legendary rock bands.
Tabled Event – Uptown: A Celebration of Motown and Soul
October 18, 7 p.m. – Don’t miss your chance to see “the most electrifying show you’ll see this decade” at the Pawleys Island Festival of Music. These talented singers and dancers bring contemporary pop and soul music for an unforgettable night of music and entertainment.
Nearby Resort: Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort
You can choose to stay at one of the beautiful resorts in Myrtle Beach when you attend Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art. A short drive away from the event venue is Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort, a peaceful, private retreat for your family. Choose from one- to five-bedroom oceanfront condos, homes, or fairway-view villas. The onsite amenities will not disappoint, from the three golf courses to the day spa and wellness studio to the Play Pool Plaza, indoor pools, sauna, and so much more.
