Dollywood Christmas Lights 2026
Dates checked 4 Nov 2026
Dollywood's Christmas festival lights the Smoky Mountain theme park with more than six million lights and towering trees, with holiday shows and seasonal food alongside the rides. The festival runs from early November to the first weekend of January.
| Dates | November 6, 2026 to January 3, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Open Days | Open days within these dates not yet published |
| Hours | Not published yet |
| Tickets | Ticket needed. Theme park ticket needed; season-pass buyers can get a $45 Bring-A-Friend ticket valid Nov 6 to Dec 13 (2026) |
| Type | Light show at an attraction |
| Length | Over six million lights |
| Where | Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, about 30 miles southeast of Knoxville, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee |
Checked on Dollywood, November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.
Where Is Dollywood Christmas Lights?
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Questions About Dollywood Christmas Lights
When is Dollywood Christmas Lights open in 2026?
November 6, 2026 to January 3, 2027. Open days within these dates not yet published.
How much are tickets for Dollywood Christmas Lights?
Ticket needed. Theme park ticket needed; season-pass buyers can get a $45 Bring-A-Friend ticket valid Nov 6 to Dec 13 (2026). Prices as published by the organizer for 2026.
Is Dollywood Christmas Lights a drive-through?
No: it is a light show at an attraction that you see on foot.