Garden Lights,
Holiday Nights
Garden Lights, Holiday Nights presented by Invesco QQQ shines nightly Nov. 18, 2023 - Jan. 14, 2024.
Member Tickets
Garden members save $5 on each Garden Lights ticket purchased throughout the season and get exclusive access to the exclusive Nov. 16 member premiere.
Member Premiere Tickets
Member Tickets
Member Premium Plus Tickets
Non-member Tickets
Buy Garden Lights tickets early to secure the preferred date of your visit, especially if you plan to see the show around Thanksgiving and any weekend in December.
About the Exhibition
Timed tickets are on sale now to Garden members and the public for Garden Lights, Holiday Nights presented by Invesco QQQ. Guests are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance, as most dates are likely to sell out quickly.
See our frequently asked questions.
This year’s exhibition shines with several new installations including:
- A 144-foot-long wintery white skynet by Patrick Shearn of Poetic Kinetics, whose work was featured during 2021’s SUPERnatural exhibition.
- A larger flock of illuminated metal birds and deer by Cédric Le Borgne in the Anne Cox Chambers Garden.
- The return of White Rabbit to the Skyline Garden pond, the first glimpse of the Garden’s Alice’s Wonderland mosaiculture exhibition, which returns with new installations in 2024.
Garden Lights, Holiday Nights is presented with support from:
Member Premiere
Garden members enjoy a special exhibition premiere on Nov. 16, when tickets are at the lowest price of the season: $19.95 for adults and kids 3-12 years of age. Tickets purchased online in advance are required for this special evening. Guest passes not accepted.
Save with Value Night Tickets & Membership
Get the best deal on Garden Lights tickets by visiting on one of the 12 value nights throughout the season. Value night tickets start at $27.95 for adults, $24.95 for kids 3-12.
Garden members also save $5 on every Garden Lights tickets, in addition to many great year-round benefits.
Garden Lights Admission Prices
Choose Your Tickets
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 and a holiday treat.
- 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.
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.
General Admission Ticket
General Admission tickets are the year’s best value (on value nights) and are valid only for the date and time of purchase. They are not transferable to another night.
No rain checks for inclement weather. Purchase online.
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 January 14, 2024.
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.
What are timed tickets? Does it mean I only have 30 minutes in the Garden?
Garden Lights tickets (with the exception of 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.
Timed tickets ensure the best experience for all guests.
Can I purchase tickets on site?
Garden Lights, Holiday Nights sells out frequently. Purchase in advance online, by phone or in-person to ensure you get 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, so parking will be 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. Alternate means of transportation, including rideshare apps, taxis and MARTA are strongly encouraged when possible.
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.
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 are complimentary and may be requested as your tickets are scanned in the Hardin Visitor Center. Quantities are limited.
Scooters are $25+tax and must be purchased by credit card at Garden Admissions. Scooters may not be rented in inclement weather. Quantities are limited.
A photo I.D. must be left with our Guest Experience team while wheelchairs or scooters are rented.
I'm bringing a big group to Garden Lights. Does the Garden offer group discounts? Can we park our oversized vehicle there?
No. The Garden does not offer group discounts on tickets to Garden Lights, Holiday Nights. There is no onsite parking for oversized vehicles, which include buses, large vans and limos.
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.
Exhibition Sponsors
