# Virginia Beach Holiday Lights 2026

> Virginia Beach Holiday Lights in Virginia Beach, Virginia: Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027, with hours, ticket prices and what is nearby.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/virginia-beach-holiday-trail-of-lights/

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 |
| --- | --- |
| 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](https://beacheventsvb.com/event/holiday-lights-at-the-beach/), November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.

## Where Is Virginia Beach Holiday Lights?

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## Other Light Shows Near Virginia Beach

[Norfolk Botanical Garden Lights  Norfolk, Virginia  Nov 6, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027  Botanical garden lights · 13 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/norfolk-botanical-garden-of-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.

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