Black Bike Week near Myrtle Beach has almost arrived. Here’s your guide to concerts and events

Eleanor Nash
·2 min read

“Keep on Rollin” singer King George headlines a weekend of free concerts at the Atlantic Beach Memorial Day Black Pearl Cultural Heritage and Bike Festival.

Atlantic Beach Bike Fest, also known as Black Bike Week, will feature music, food and shopping in the heart of the South Carolina town, along with rides and events for attendees with motorcycles.

“Bikers and non-bikers are welcome,” said Atlantic Beach town manager, Benjamin Quattlebaum.

He said he’s looking forward to the variety of music on the main stage, ranging from R&B and hip hop to soul and gospel, with live DJs and bands.

“I think we’ll get a good mix of young patrons to the event and some of the more experienced citizens coming out to enjoy the concert,” Quattlebaum said.

Taking place Memorial Day weekend – May 26 through 29 – Black Bike Week has been held since 1980.

Concert Lineup for Atlantic Beach Bike Fest 2023

Location: 2911 S. Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach

Friday, May 26

  • 4 to 4:15 p.m., welcome to Atlantic Beach, with mayor and town manager

  • 4:30 to 9 p.m., DJs, lineup to be announced

  • 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., “Southern Soul Showcase.” Hosted by J-Ru and Magic 94.3 FM’s Buddha Ratt, the show is headlined by King George and will feature performances by DJ Payme, Gwen Evette and Live in the Flesh Band



Saturday, May 27

  • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., contests, games and DJs on the festival stage

  • 4 to 8 p.m., live performances by independent artists, lineup to be announced

  • 8 to 10 p.m., DJs, lineup to be announced

  • 10 to 11 p.m., hip hop and R&B by DJ Shi-C of 98.5 Kiss FM and WYNN 106.3 FM

  • 11 p.m. to 2 a.m., “Carolina Knows How to Party,” with DJ Cleve and DJ Skillz

Sunday, May 28

  • 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday Services gospel show, with Bishop Darrell McFadden and surprise performances

  • 3 to 8 p.m., Brunch at the Beach, “the ultimate day party,” with performances by DJ Tron, DJ B, DJ Big Boy, DJ Phenom and Level 10 Band

  • 8 to 10 p.m., independent showcase performance

  • 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., The Finale: the Black Pearl Beach Party with DJ Payme and friends