# Cheekwood Christmas Lights 2026

> Cheekwood Christmas Lights in Nashville, Tennessee: Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027, with hours, ticket prices and what is nearby. Checked against the organizer.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/nashville-cheekwood-holiday-lights/

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](https://cheekwood.org/holiday-lights/), 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.

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