Garden Lights,
Holiday Nights

Garden Lights tickets (except Premium+ Tickets) are only valid AFTER the purchased time slot. For example, if your tickets are for 7 p.m., they cannot be scanned until 7 p.m. 

Guests are kindly asked to arrive within 15 minutes of the scheduled ticket time, though accommodations will be made for guests who arrive after the scheduled window.

Once you arrive, you may explore the Garden for as long as you’d like, which usually takes 1.5 – 2 hours. Dress appropriately for this outdoor walking experience.

Children 2 years old or younger do not require a ticket for admission. 

Garden Lights, Holiday Nights sells out frequently. Purchase in advance online, by phone or in-person to secure your preferred night and time. There are no processing fees to purchase online or by phone.

Parking in the SAGE Parking facility is $10 per vehicle.

The Garden’s on-site parking deck is shared with Piedmont Park. Parking is extremely limited on most nights. If the deck is temporarily full when you arrive, return 10-15 minutes later, as the facility fills and empties in waves. Should you experience entry delays – sometimes up to 30 minutes during this popular holiday tradition – your timed tickets will be honored after your designated time slot.

Alternate means of transportation is strongly encouraged. Guests who arrive via rideshare, taxis and public transportation typically enjoy a better Garden Lights experience.

Multi-Visit SAGE Parking Passes are not accepted. The Garden no longer offers a carpool discount. Oversized vehicles, buses and limos are not permitted to park on-site.

Garden Lights, Holiday Nights is rain or shine. No rain checks are given for inclement weather.

Purchase Flex Tix to change the date of your visit in the event of rain.

General Admission and Premium tickets are date- and time-specific. If you did not purchase Flex Tix, you may contact our ticket office to change your tickets to a new day or time. There is a $10 per ticket rebooking fee for each change.

No. Children 2 years old or younger do not require an admission ticket. 

No. All members must purchase tickets to Garden Lights. Garden members save $5 on every Garden Lights ticket.

At the beginning of every Garden Lights exhibition, members enjoy an exclusive, one-night-only preview when tickets are offered at the lowest price of the season.

Guest passes and reciprocal benefits are not accepted for this special event.

Yes. Wheelchairs and electric mobility scooters are available on a first-come, first-served basis and may not be reserved.

Wheelchairs: Complimentary, available upon request as tickets are scanned at the Hardin Visitor Center. Quantities are limited.

Scooters: $30 plus tax (Garden members save $5). Payment must be made by credit card at Garden Admissions. Scooters may not be rented in inclement weather, and quantities are limited. You must be at least 21 years old and have a valid driver’s license to rent a scooter.

A photo I.D. must be left with our Guest Experience team while wheelchairs or scooters are rented.

Due to high demand and limited space, the Garden does not offer group discounts or bus/shuttle parking during Garden Lights, Holiday Nights. Buses and shuttles may drop off guests but must depart the Garden’s property immediately after.

There is a limit of 12 tickets per order. Any group larger than 12 must call the ticket office at 404-671-3043 to coordinate their visit. The Ticket Office is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please inform the ticket office if you plan to arrive by bus or shuttle. Please note that the Garden has an on-site parking garage with limited space. The clearance for the parking garage is 6’8”, and large vehicles and vans may not fit.

Bus/shuttle loading and unloading is available from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Buses will not be allowed to drop off before 5 p.m. or pick up after 10 p.m.

Please be aware that the Garden’s facility is not conducive to bus/shuttle drop-offs. Your experience will be impacted as you will enter through an alternate entry. For the best experience, we highly recommend arriving by car and entering through the main entrance.

No outside food or drink.
No weapons of any kind.
No smoking or vaping of any kind.

For all guests’ safety, wagons are not permitted during this exhibition. Strollers are welcome.

Purchasing beer, wine and spirits requires a 21+ valid photo I.D. Last call at Garden bars is 10:30 p.m. Purchases are limited to two drinks per person. Single-servings only.