Cheekwood Christmas Lights 2026
Dates checked 4 Nov 2026
Cheekwood's walk through its lit gardens and grounds in west Nashville, open seven nights a week from late November to early January with timed entry every half hour. It closes on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
| Dates | November 20, 2026 to January 3, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Open Days | Closed Thu, Nov 26, Fri, Dec 25 |
| Hours | Every open night 4:30 pm to 10 pm Timed entry every 30 minutes from 4:30 am to 8:30 pm; the gardens close at 10 pm. Closed New Year's Day by day, open that night. |
| Tickets | Ticket needed. Timed tickets: adults $26 to $32, youth $20 to $26, children 2 and under free, plus a $2 fee per ticket; parking $5 a car for non-members (2026) Timed tickets: you book an arrival time. |
| Type | Botanical garden lights |
| Where | Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, in west Nashville, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville, TN 37205 |
| Parking | $5 per car for non-members. |
Checked on Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.
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Questions About Cheekwood Christmas Lights
When is Cheekwood Christmas Lights open in 2026?
November 20, 2026 to January 3, 2027. Closed Thu, Nov 26, Fri, Dec 25. Hours: Every open night 4:30 pm to 10 pm.
How much are tickets for Cheekwood Christmas Lights?
Ticket needed. Timed tickets: adults $26 to $32, youth $20 to $26, children 2 and under free, plus a $2 fee per ticket; parking $5 a car for non-members (2026). Prices as published by the organizer for 2026.
Is Cheekwood Christmas Lights a drive-through?
No: it is a light trail in a garden that you see on foot.