Virginia Beach Holiday Lights 2026
Dates checked 4 Nov 2026
New for 2026, Virginia Beach's holiday lights move from the Oceanfront drive to a 1.1-mile walking trail at the Virginia Aquarium, with seven themed areas, a light canopy, a lookout tower and Santa photos. It replaces the boardwalk drive-through that ran for 31 years.
| Dates | November 20, 2026 to January 3, 2027 |
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| Open Days | Open days within these dates not yet published |
| Hours | Every night 5 pm to 9 pm Timed entry in three windows: a 5 to 6 pm Twilight Hour, 6 to 7:30 pm and 7:30 am to 9 pm. |
| Tickets | Ticket needed. Value nights $19 adults, $12 children 3-12; premium nights $22 and $15; Twilight Hour $25-$28 adults; Military Mondays $16 and $10; plus fees, and $10 more per ticket at the door (2026) Timed tickets: you book an arrival time. |
| Type | Walk-through light show |
| Length | 1.1 miles round trip |
| Where | The nature trail at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, 717 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 |
| Dogs | Pets are on the list of items not allowed. |
Checked on Virginia Beach Events, November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.
Where Is Virginia Beach Holiday Lights?
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Questions About Virginia Beach Holiday Lights
When is Virginia Beach Holiday Lights open in 2026?
November 20, 2026 to January 3, 2027. Open days within these dates not yet published. Hours: Every night 5 pm to 9 pm.
How much are tickets for Virginia Beach Holiday Lights?
Ticket needed. Value nights $19 adults, $12 children 3-12; premium nights $22 and $15; Twilight Hour $25-$28 adults; Military Mondays $16 and $10; plus fees, and $10 more per ticket at the door (2026). Prices as published by the organizer for 2026.
Is Virginia Beach Holiday Lights a drive-through?
No: it is a walk-through show that you see on foot.