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Visiting Variety shows at the Carolina Opry and Alabama Theatre
Myrtle Beach is known for family variety shows of country, pop, comedy and dance, staged in large theatres such as the Carolina Opry on Kings Highway and the Alabama Theatre at Barefoot Landing.
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Quick answer
Variety shows at the Carolina Opry and Alabama Theatre is an experience in Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach. Allow 2–2.5 hours; it is mid-priced. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Experience
- Area
- Grand Strand
- Time needed
- 2–2.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- kids, after dark and rainy day
- Best months
- June–August
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About Variety shows at the Carolina Opry and Alabama Theatre
Myrtle Beach is known for family variety shows of country, pop, comedy and dance, staged in large theatres such as the Carolina Opry on Kings Highway and the Alabama Theatre at Barefoot Landing. Dinner-theatre shows such as Medieval Times and Pirates Voyage add jousting and pirate battles.
Tip: Christmas shows from November are a local tradition and sell out early.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 2–2.5 hours.
- Cost: Mid-priced.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Grand Strand.
Best time to visit Variety shows at the Carolina Opry and Alabama Theatre
Variety shows at the Carolina Opry and Alabama Theatre is indoors, which makes it a good plan for the wettest months:
- August: 31°C (88°F) highs, about 12 rainy days, busy crowds.
- July: 32°C (90°F) highs, about 12 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- June: 30°C (86°F) highs, about 10 rainy days, very busy crowds.
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Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Myrtle Beach itinerary visits Variety shows at the Carolina Opry and Alabama Theatre on day 3, together with Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach and Brookgreen Gardens.
- No. 13 of the 15 sights in our Myrtle Beach things-to-do list.
- Day 2 of the 2-day plan.
- Day 3 of the 5-day plan.
Near Variety shows at the Carolina Opry and Alabama Theatre
Also in Grand Strand, so you can walk between them:
- Golf on the Grand Strand — 4–5 hours, expensive
If you like Variety shows at the Carolina Opry and Alabama Theatre
- Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade — Central Myrtle Beach and the Boardwalk, 1–2 hours
- SkyWheel Myrtle Beach — Central Myrtle Beach and the Boardwalk, 30 minutes
- Family Kingdom Amusement Park — Central Myrtle Beach and the Boardwalk, 2–4 hours
- Mini golf on Kings Highway — Central Myrtle Beach, 1 hour per course
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Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Variety shows at the Carolina Opry and Alabama Theatre?
Plan 2–2.5 hours. With Golf on the Grand Strand nearby, it fits a half-day in Grand Strand.
+Is Variety shows at the Carolina Opry and Alabama Theatre free?
No, it is mid-priced. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Variety shows at the Carolina Opry and Alabama Theatre?
June–August, the wettest months, when an indoor sight is most welcome. Christmas shows from November are a local tradition and sell out early.
+Do I need to book Variety shows at the Carolina Opry and Alabama Theatre in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.