The sweet sounds of the Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art are back for 2026, 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 1st at 7 p.m. with its 26th 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. This event is now sold out.
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:
Trouble Man: A Tribute to Marvin Gaye
October 2, 7 p.m. – L. Young and Crystal Starr perform 20 of Marvin Gaye’s greatest hits. The two powerhouse vocalists bring the magic to songs like “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” “I Heard it Through the Grapevine,” “You’re All I Need to Get By,” and so many others.
Girl Named Tom – The Trio Tour
October 3, 7 p.m. – Girl Named Tom was the first group to ever win on NBC’s hit show, The Voice, and have been performing for audiences around the nation. The siblings have been seen on The Ellen Show and performed at The Grand Ole Opry and the Indianapolis 500.
The Landsharks – Jimmy Buffett Tribute
October 8, 7 p.m. – The Landsharks bring the best of beloved Jimmy Buffett songs back to life as they take the stage in Pawleys Island. The band has performed with the legend himself who was quoted as saying “they knew the songs better than I did.”
Trial By Fire – Tribute to Journey
October 9, 7 p.m. – Trial By Fire was inspired when Steve Perry reunited with Journey in 1996. They aim to perform as a tribute to that album that was created more than a decade after the band was formed in this one-night show.
The Kings of Queen
October 10, 7 p.m. – As one of the top Queen tribute bands in the world, The Kings of Queen, will rock you! Relive your favorite hits with the band who has performed on the top tribute stages across the country.
“The Good Life” Tony Bennett Tribute featuring Joe Gransden Orchestra
October 15, 7 p.m. – Gransden celebrates the life and career of the legendary Tony Bennett through his smooth voice. See the show he wrote himself with your whole family.
Seals & Crofts 2
October 16, 7 p.m. – Brady Seals and Lua Crofts will perform the best of their relatives’ songs like “Diamond Girl,” “Summer Breeze,” “Hummingbird” and so many other classic tunes.
Tabled Event – CeCe Teneal’s Divas of Soul
October 17, 7 p.m. – CeCe Teneal brings the soul to this amazing show covering some of the most famous songs by the likes of Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Gladys Knight, and Chaka Khan.
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.
