Skip to content
Cheekwood Holiday LIGHTS runs Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 in Nashville, seven nights a week from 4:30 to 10:00 p.m. Gardens Only tickets start at $26 for adults and $20 for ages 3-17, and every guest needs a timed ticket. Everything below was read on Cheekwood’s own site on 2026-10-29.
At a Glance
| Detail | What the organizer says |
|---|---|
| Dates | Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027, open 7 nights a week; members’ preview night Nov 19 |
| Hours | Timed entry every 30 minutes from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.; guests must leave by 10 p.m. |
| Where | Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville |
| What it is | More than a million lights along a one-mile paved path, with the Peppermint Path, Star Field, a 28-foot Pixel Pine and the Dancing Lights of TRAINS! |
| Closed | Thanksgiving Day and night, Christmas Day and night, and New Year’s Day. Open New Year’s Night. |
| Parking | $5 per vehicle for non-members; members free for one vehicle |
| Fees | $2 per ticket in advance, $3 per ticket at walk-up |
Ticket Prices as Cheekwood Posts Them
| Ticket | Gardens Only, non-peak | Gardens + Mansion, non-peak | Gardens Only, peak | Gardens + Mansion, peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $26 | $29 | $29 | $32 |
| Youth (3-17) | $20 | $23 | $23 | $26 |
| Ages 2 and under | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Member adult | $17 | $20 | $20 | $23 |
| Member youth | $13 | $16 | $16 | $19 |
Late Night LIGHTS (8:30 p.m. entry, select Monday-Thursday, Gardens Only) is $20 for adults and youth, $17 for member adults and $13 for member youth. Military Mondays (Nov 23 and 30, Dec 7 and 28) take 50% off for active-duty and retired military, up to 5 people, with ID. Cheekwood says every guest needs a ticket, including ages 2 and under, and offers no senior or student discount for this event.
What to Know Before You Go
- Timed ticketsArrive about 15 minutes early; the ticket time is entry time, and you may stay until close.
- WeatherRain or shine; the path is not covered. Cheekwood may close for safety and will email ticket holders.
- ChangesTickets are nonrefundable except when closed for weather; one transfer is allowed for $5 per ticket, in advance.
- FoodOutside food is allowed; glass and alcohol are not.
- Not allowedPets (service animals excepted), tripods and drones.
- AccessThe one-mile path is paved and barrier free, and free manual wheelchairs are first come at Admissions.
Still Unconfirmed
- Which nights count as peakCheekwood marks peak pricing only in its price table (its Late Night page names Fridays, Saturdays and the week before Christmas), so check the ticket calendar before you choose a night.
- The Igloo Experience price (Cheekwood lists no price on its event page).
- Stroller and bag rulesNot stated.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Cheekwood Holiday LIGHTS?
Nov 20, 2026 through Jan 3, 2027, seven nights a week, 4:30-10:00 p.m. Cheekwood is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day, but the lights run New Year’s Night.
How much are tickets?
Gardens Only adult tickets are $26 on non-peak nights and $29 on peak nights; youth (3-17) are $20 and $23; ages 2 and under are free. Add the Mansion for $3 more per ticket. There is a $2 per ticket fee in advance.
Can I buy tickets at the gate?
Not for a sold-out date. Cheekwood says a timed reservation is required, and if a date or time is sold out online, no tickets are sold by phone or on site.
How much is parking?
$5 per vehicle for non-members; members park free for one vehicle per visit. Parking is limited and rideshare is encouraged.
Are dogs allowed?
No. Only ADA service animals are allowed, with two Dog Visits with Santa days listed (Dec 13 and Dec 22) in the daytime.
Sources
- Cheekwood Holiday LIGHTS, checked 2026-10-29
- Know Before You Glow, checked 2026-10-29
- Directions and parking, checked 2026-10-29
Coming Up Near Nashville
- Death Becomes Her (Broadway at TPAC)On now through Nov 8 · Nashville
- Vanderbilt Men's Basketball vs Wake ForestNov 5 · Nashville
- A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland (ice! featuring Home Alone, ice tubing, ice skating, Santa photos, POMP SNOW & CIRQUEumstance)Nov 6 – Jan 2 · Nashville
- Sip, Shop & Stroll Downtown After 5: Holiday EditionNov 6 · Murfreesboro · about 30 mi
Places Nearby
- Bicentennial Capitol MallState park · in Nashville
- Radnor Lake State Natural AreaState park · in Nashville
- Tennessee State MuseumMuseum · in Nashville
- Tennessee State CapitolOther · in Nashville
Straight-line distance from the centre of Nashville, not driving miles. Events within 40 miles, places within 25. Dates come from our checked events list and may change; confirm with the organizer.
Cite this page: It's Tennessee, “Cheekwood Holiday LIGHTS 2026-27: Dates and Tickets”, itstennessee.com/cheekwood-holiday-lights-nashville/ (updated ). By the It's Tennessee editorial team. Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page; data and tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.