Garden Lights,
Holiday Nights
Garden Lights, Holiday Nights presented by Invesco shines nightly Nov. 14, 2026 - Jan. 10, 2027.
Tickets Coming Soon!
Member tickets on sale Sept. 1.
Non-member tickets on sale Oct. 1.
Garden Members save $5 on every Garden Lights ticket throughout the season, enjoy an early purchase period to secure their preferred date and receive an invitation to an exclusive member premiere on Nov. 12, offered at the lowest admission price of the season.
Join today for Garden Lights perks and more, including unlimited complimentary admission during regular hours, guest passes for friends and family, and reciprocal privileges at gardens and arboreta around the country.
New This Year
In addition to expanded displays along Flower Walk and the return of the beloved Imaginary Worlds mosaiculture dragon to the Skyline Garden, Garden Lights 2026-27 offers new VIP perks, extended hours and more opportunities to save.
New Premium Plus Perks
In addition to flexible scheduling and arrival times, Premium Plus tickets now grant access to the Holiday Hideaway, a retreat from the crowds that includes s’mores kits, private fire pits, private restrooms and secluded seating. Also new this year: Get 25% off in the Garden Gift Shop and receive a daytime guest pass to the Garden in 2027, a $39.95 value!
Extended Hours
Garden Lights now shines nightly until midnight, with the last entry at 11 p.m. – plenty of time to join us late, skip the rush and see the show.
More Night Light Nights
Save on admission by joining us after 9:30 p.m. with Night Light Tickets, now available every night of the show.
Garden Lights Admission Pricing
Ticketing Options
Best Experience: Premium+ Ticket
Experience the flexibility and benefits of the best Garden Lights ticket package ever offered!
- NEW! Holiday Hideaway: Enjoy an exclusive retreat hidden from the holiday hustle that includes:
One s’mores kit
Private fire pits
Private restrooms
Secluded seating
Music and lawn games
Holiday ambiance
- 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.
- Express entry
- Drink ticket + hologram glasses
- NEW! 25% off purchases in the Garden Gift Shop
- NEW! One daytime guest pass to the Garden in 2027
No rain checks for inclement weather. Purchase online. Premium drink tickets are not valid at Longleaf Restaurant. Admission tickets are limited to eight per order. Children 2 years old or younger do not require a ticket for admission. Please note that there is a $5 processing fee for all orders made online or by phone.
Member tix on sale sept. 1
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.
Member tix on sale sept. 1
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 eight per order. Children 2 years old or younger do not require a ticket for admission. Please note that there is a $5 processing fee for all orders made online or by phone.
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.
Member tix on sale sept. 1
Valid only for date selected at time of purchase and not transferable to another night. No rain checks for inclement weather. Purchase online. Admission tickets are limited to eight per order. Children 2 years old or younger do not require a ticket for admission. Please note that there is a $5 processing fee for all orders made online or by phone.
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. Rebooking Flex Tix is available online. Flex Tix value expires Jan. 10, 2027. 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.
Member tix on sale sept. 1
Purchase online. Admission tickets are limited to eight per order. Children 2 years old or younger do not require a ticket for admission. Please note that there is a $5 processing fee for all orders made online or by phone. Flex Tix must be rebooked by the original ticket purchaser. When rebooking, if the tickets you select cost more than the original tickets you purchased, the initial payment will be refunded to the original payment method, and you will be charged the full price for the new tickets.
Best Value: Night Light Tickets
Admission after 9:30 p.m. starts at just $19.95 for adults. Availability is limited. Premium and FLEX upgrades are available.
Member tix on sale sept. 1
Valid only for date selected at time of purchase and not transferable to another night. No rain checks for inclement weather. Purchase online. Admission tickets are limited to eight per order. Children 2 years old or younger do not require a ticket for ad
Dining at the Garden
Longleaf Restaurant
5 – 10 p.m., last seating at 9:15 p.m.
Enjoy table service in the dining room or enclosed patio
Reservations are highly recommended to dine at Longleaf. Walk-in seating is extremely limited and may be unavailable on many nights. All guests must have a Garden Lights admission ticket to dine at Longleaf.
To ensure a great visit and reservation:
- Purchase your Garden Lights, Holiday Nights tickets, making note of your date and arrival time.
- Book your dinner reservation for at least 15 minutes AFTER your Garden admission time.
- Confirm your reservation by responding to a text sent three days prior to your visit.
- Consider potential parking delays when planning your arrival. Reservations have a 15-minute grace period. If your arrival is delayed, message the Longleaf team via OpenTable, or call 404-585-2061. We will do what we can to prioritize those who keep us updated on their arrival. Guests who do not claim their reservation within the 15-minute grace period will be placed on a waitlist or allowed to secure a new reservation, pending availability.
- Enter the Garden at your ticketed time and head to Longleaf at the time of your reservation.
Reservations for up to 12 guests may be made via OpenTable. Parties of 13-16 guests require management approval and must be booked by phone at 404-585-2061. Parties of more than 16 guests must be booked as a private event. Checks for parties of eight or more include a 20% gratuity. Outside food and beverage are prohibited.
For questions or to work directly with the Longleaf team to book your reservation, email General Manager Alexis McDonald.
Reservations Coming soon
Longleaf Quick Café
Nightly, 5 – 11 p.m.
Light bites and beverages.
Magnolia Bistro, Garden Bars & S’Mores
Nightly, 5 – 11:30 p.m.
Purchase light festival fare and beverages from the Magnolia Bistro 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 Magnolia Bistro.
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 your visit date 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.
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. Please note that there is a $5 processing fee for all orders made online or by phone.
Where do I park? How much does parking cost?
Parking in the SAGE Parking facility is $20 per vehicle, debit/credit card only. Cash is not accepted.
The clearance for the parking garage is 6’8”, and large vehicles and vans may not fit. Parking for large vehicles is extremely limited. Guests with large SUVs may be asked to seek legal street parking.
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.
If the main entrance at Piedmont Avenue is experiencing entry delays, head to our Monroe Drive entrance. Our interactive GPS map includes a marker that may be used for navigation, or you may navigate on your own to 1320 Monroe Drive.
Guests may also pay to park at Colony Square, approximately a 20-minute walk from the Garden.
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.
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 eight tickets per order. Any group larger than eight 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. Parking for large vehicles is extremely limited. Guests with large SUVs may be asked to seek legal street parking.
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.
Invesco 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 on the day of your visit to enjoy location-based updates and parking info as you approach the Garden.
