Celebrate the long days of summer at the Garden’s most luminous evening. Vibe to live music, savor great food and join a glowing river of paper lanterns through Storza Woods – a Garden glow you won’t find any other night of the year.
Pricing is per person. Tickets are required for all guests and members. Cash bars are available throughout the Garden. The Garden and its parking facility are card-only.
Premium Admission
$100 Adult member
$105 Adult non-member
$30 Child member (ages 3-12)
$35 Child non-member (ages 3-12)
Premium ticket holders enjoy an express entrance at Garden Admissions, exclusive access to the Premium Lounge in Mershon Hall with a private cash bar, a complimentary cool treat, exclusive restrooms and enhanced lantern craft materials. Premium ticket holders also enjoy the perks of general admission: one drink ticket (cocktail or non-alcoholic beverage), complimentary face painting, a small Boxed Water and commemorative photos.
Non-Member premium tickets
Member premium tickets
General Admission
$65 Adult member
$70 Adult non-member
$20 Child member (ages 3-12)
$25 Child non-member (ages 3-12)
Included in every ticket: One drink ticket (cocktail or non-alcoholic beverage), complimentary face painting, a small Boxed Water, commemorative photos and a paper lantern (while supplies last).
Non-Member tickets
Member tickets
Parking: $10 per vehicle. (SAGE cards not accepted)
Live Music
The Atlanta Skyline Brass Band opens with vibrant jazz before leading the lantern parade in an energetic Second Line procession through the woods. The Dave Bass Band carries the night with a soulful blend of jazz, blues and funk, and Amp’d Entertainment spins crowd-favorite dance hits well into the evening.
Lanterns Light the Way
As night falls, large puppet lanterns from Chantelle Rytter and the Krewe of the Grateful Gluttons emerge from the shadows of old-growth trees in Storza Woods. Join a glowing river of light with your own paper lanterns. Surprises await! Bring your own lantern or make one during your visit.
For the Kids
Purchase a cold treat, explore the Children’s Garden, have your face painted in a whimsical design by Pixie and Luna, and “feed” the giant wood stork puppets featured in the lantern parade.
Niki in the Garden
See groundbreaking works by Niki de Saint Phalle blooming alongside stunning horticultural displays, both in daylight and illuminated in the evening.
Fresh Bites
Purchase sweet and savory bites by:
Simply Done Donuts – little donuts, big flavor
Sunnyside Pizzeria – wood-fired pizzas
Vanilla Crepes – sweet and savory crepes
Travelin Tom’s Coffee Truck – hot, cold, calm or kickstart beverages
Kona Ice – tropical-flavored Italian ice
YOM Ice Cream – ice cream push pops made locally with real ingredients
Longleaf Restaurant – limited seating and an elevated seasonal menu (event ticket required to dine)
Know Before You Go
Chairs, pets, tobacco and vape products, smoking of any kind, and outside food and drinks are not permitted in the Garden. Food and beverages offered for purchase while supplies last. Tickets are non-refundable. No rain checks. Only guests 21 and older may purchase alcohol, ID required. Last entrance is at 9 p.m. Bars close at 9:30 p.m.