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.
Member Tickets
Member Sales Begin Sept. 1: Be among the first to see the country’s best holiday lights spectacular. In addition to an early purchase period, Garden members are invited to a members-only premiere on Nov. 14, 5 – 10 p.m., last entry at 9 p.m. Tickets to this exclusive evening are just $19.95 for adults and $16.95 for children ages 3-12. Premium upgrades are available as well.
Members also 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 through 2025.
Member Sales begin Sept. 1
Non-member Tickets
Non-member sales begin Oct. 1: Buy Garden Lights tickets early to secure the preferred date of your visit, especially if you plan to see the show between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Non-member Sales begin Oct. 1
Ways to SAVE!
Purchase in advance: Tickets are a better value before the day of your visit. Value Nights: Save up to $20 per ticket by visiting on one of the 13 Value Nights throughout the season. Nightlight 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.
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.” Expect new music and choreography with more vertical lights than ever.
Also 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 Chess Set as well as the Cheshire Cat perched on Alston Overlook.
Thank you, sponsors!
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Garden Lights Admission Prices
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.
Member TICKETS ON SALE Sept. 1
Non-member TIckets on Sale Oct. 1
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.
Member TICKETS ON SALE Sept. 1
Non-member TIckets on Sale Oct. 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 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.
Member TICKETS ON SALE Sept. 1
Non-member TIckets on Sale Oct. 1
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.
Member TICKETS ON SALE Sept. 1
Non-member TIckets on Sale Oct. 1
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.
Member TICKETS ON SALE Sept. 1
Non-member TIckets on Sale Oct. 1
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 essentially required 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.
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.
PREVIEW Menu COMING SOON
Please note: Selections are subject to change.
Longleaf Quick Café
Nightly, 5 – 11 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 45 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 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.
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.