Atlanta’s favorite holiday tradition is back — and it’s shining brighter than ever! The Atlanta Botanical Garden’s Garden Lights, Holiday Nights returns for its 16th year, lighting up the night every evening from November 14, 2026 through January 10, 2027.
This year brings exciting new touches: expanded displays along the Flower Walk, the return of the beloved Imaginary Worlds mosaiculture dragon to the Skyline Garden, and brand-new choreography for Nature’s Wonders, the world’s largest curtain of light and sound. It’s no wonder this spectacular show won ABC-TV’s “The Great Christmas Light Fight: Heavyweights Edition.”
Garden Lights now stays open until midnight, with last entry at 11 p.m., so there’s plenty of time to stroll the glowing paths after dinner. Night Light tickets after 9:30 p.m. offer a way to save, and the new Premium Plus experience adds a private Holiday Hideaway with s’mores kits, fire pits, hologram glasses, and express entry.
Garden members get $5 off every ticket all season plus an invitation to the exclusive member premiere on November 12. With flexible Flex Tix rescheduling for weather surprises, it’s easy to plan the perfect night under the lights. Grab your family and friends — this is one Atlanta holiday tradition you won’t want to miss!
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