Garden Lights,
Holiday Nights
Garden Lights, Holiday Nights presented by Invesco QQQ, winner of The Great Christmas Light Fight 2023 on ABC TV, shines nightly Nov. 16 - Jan. 12.
Non-member Tickets
Purchase Garden Lights tickets well before your intended visit to secure your preferred, especially if you plan to see the show between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Member Tickets
Members save $5 on every Garden Lights ticket purchased throughout the season. Join today for Garden Lights perks and enjoy unlimited complimentary admission during regular, daytime hours.
About the Exhibition
Back for its 14th year, Garden Lights, Holiday Nights presented by Invesco QQQ shines brighter than ever with an upgrade to the world’s largest curtain of synchronized light and sound, “Nature’s Wonders.”
Look for several of the giant plant sculptures from Alice’s Wonderland Returns dramatically lit, including the Skyline Garden’s towering White Rabbit and nearby Cheshire Cat overlooking the Chess Set.
Thank you, sponsors!
Garden Lights, Holiday Nights is presented with support from:
New! Invesco QQQ Lights the Way Mobile Experience
Navigate the exhibition with an interactive GPS map, get fun facts and preview the show’s soundtrack, no download required.
Every night, Garden Lights ticket purchasers receive an informative “Know Before You Glow” email. Use the link to the mobile experience there on the day of your visit to enjoy location-based updates and parking info as you approach the Garden.
Ticketing Options
Best Experience: Premium+ Ticket
Experience the benefits of the best Garden Lights ticket package ever offered!
- Includes FLEX TIX: Choose your preferred date and enjoy the ability to change if needed.
- NO TIME RESTRICTIONS: Arrive whenever you’d like on the scheduled date of your visit.
- Each ticket comes with a lighted bulb necklace, holiday treat and exclusive holiday photo op.
- Also includes hologram glasses, drink ticket and express entry.
No rain checks for inclement weather. Purchase online. Premium drink tickets are not valid at Longleaf Restaurant. Admission tickets are limited to 12 per order. Children 2 years old or younger do not require a ticket for admission.
A Great Night: Premium Ticket
Enjoy Garden Lights, Holiday Nights with a complimentary drink ticket and hologram glasses. Premium ticket holders also enjoy express entry.
Valid only for date selected at time of purchase and not transferable to another night. No rain checks for inclement weather. Purchase online. Premium drink tickets are not valid at Longleaf Restaurant. Admission tickets are limited to 12 per order. Children 2 years old or younger do not require a ticket for admission.
The Holiday Tradition: General Admission Ticket
General Admission tickets are valid only for the date and time of purchase. They are not transferable to another night.
General Admission tickets must be purchased in advance before the day of your visit. Limited Premium tickets may be available for same-day purchase. General Admission tickets are not available the day of your visit.
No rain checks for inclement weather. Purchase online. Admission tickets are limited to 12 per order.
Plan for Weather: Flex Tix
Flex Tix allows you to change the date of your visit due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. It can be purchased with General Admission or Premium tickets. Premium+ tickets include Flex Tix. Contact the Garden for an easy exchange to a different night at the same level. Flex tix value expires Jan. 12, 2025.
Exchanges must be made by phone at the number provided in your emailed ticket confirmation. Upgraded date changes (Value Night to Peak Night, for example), require payment of the difference in ticket level. FLEX Tix cannot be transferred to sold-out nights.
Admission tickets are limited to 12 per order.
Best Value: Night Light Tickets
Admission after 9:30 p.m. on non-peak nights starts at just $19.95 for adults. Availability is limited. Premium and FLEX upgrades are available. Refer to the price charts for applicable dates.
Dining at the Garden
Longleaf Restaurant
5 – 10 p.m. Last seating at 9:45 p.m.
Enjoy table service in the dining room each night.
During this popular holiday tradition, reservations are highly recommended to dine at Longleaf. Walk-in seating is extremely limited, and on many nights, may be unavailable. A timed admission ticket is required to enter the Atlanta Botanical Garden in advance of your dining reservation time.
Please note: Selections are subject to change.
Tables may only be reserved for parties of eight or fewer. Groups of 16 or more guests must reserve via the Garden’s Special Events team. Parties of larger than eight that attempt to make multiple reservations with the hopes of sitting together will be split up and subject to the pace of the restaurant during this high-traffic event. For questions, or to work directly with the Longleaf team to book your reservation, email longleafreservations@atlantabg
Here are the steps to take to ensure your visit and reservation:
- Purchase your Garden Lights, Holiday Nights tickets, making note of your date and arrival time.
- Book your dinner reservation for any available time AFTER your Garden admission time.
- Arrive to the Garden at your ticketed time, then head to Longleaf at the time of your reservation, earlier if possible.
Reservations are held for 15 minutes before they are released. Please plan accordingly for potentially extreme parking delays at the Garden entrance during this popular event. Guests who do not claim their reservation within the 15 minute grace period will be moved to a waitlist, or be allowed to secure a new reservation, pending availability.
The host team will call guests to confirm their reservation and the time of their admission within 48 hours of the reservation date.
Longleaf Quick Café
Nightly, 5 – 10:30 p.m.
Light bites and beverages.
Snack Bar, Garden Bars & S’Mores
Nightly, 5 – 10:30 p.m.
Purchase light festival fare and beverages from the Snack Bar near the cone tree by the Great Lawn, or roast your own s’mores with kits available in the Skyline Garden. Garden bars offer beer, wine, soft drinks, hot chocolate and cider – spiked if you like!
Please note: The Garden is card-only. Cash is not accepted. Garden Admission is required for dining at Longleaf, the Quick Café and the Snack Bar.
What are timed tickets? Does it mean I only have 30 minutes in the Garden?
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.
Can I purchase tickets on site?
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.
Where do I park? How much does parking cost?
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.
What if it rains or snows?
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.
I didn't buy Flex Tix. Can I change my date?
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.
My Child is 2 years old. Do they need a ticket?
No. Children 2 years old or younger do not require an admission ticket.
Does my membership include tickets to Garden Lights?
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.
Do you offer wheelchairs or electric scooters?
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.
Does the Garden offer group discounts? Can we park our oversized vehicle there?
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.
Other Garden Policies
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.