St. Augustine Nights of Lights 2026
Dates checked 4 Nov 2026
More than 3 million small white lights cover the streets and rooftops of the nation's oldest city every night for two months, a free festival now in its 33rd year that National Geographic has ranked among the world's top holiday light displays. It is about 40 miles south of Jacksonville and best seen on foot.
| Dates | November 21, 2026 to January 18, 2027 |
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| Open Days | Every night of its run |
| Hours | Not published yet The lights come on at dusk and stay lit into the early morning. Light-Up! Night on Nov 21 starts at 4 pm at City Hall, with the lighting at 6:30 pm in the Plaza de la Constitución. |
| Tickets | Free; no tickets needed |
| Type | Neighborhood lights |
| Where | Historic downtown St. Augustine, centered on the Plaza de la Constitución, St. Augustine, Florida |
| Parking | Downtown parking is limited: the city's free Park & Ride shuttle runs 1 to 11 pm on Fridays, Saturdays and most Sundays from Nov 21 to Jan 2, and daily Dec 18 to Jan 2 (not Christmas Day), from the St. Johns County Health Department, Broudy's Lot and the San Marco Lot. |
Checked on St. Augustine & Ponte Vedra (Florida's Historic Coast), November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.
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Questions About St. Augustine Nights of Lights
When is St. Augustine Nights of Lights open in 2026?
November 21, 2026 to January 18, 2027.
How much are tickets for St. Augustine Nights of Lights?
Free; no tickets needed.
Is St. Augustine Nights of Lights a drive-through?
No: it is a street of decorated houses that you see on foot.