Is Cheekwood Holiday Lights worth it?

It's one of Nashville's best-rated holiday events (Google 4.7 from 6,000+ reviews): a garden light trail plus a decorated mansion, not just a drive-by. Book an early entry slot on a weeknight.

How much does Cheekwood Holiday Lights cost?

In 2025 adult tickets were about $26–$32 depending on the date, children 2 and under free, plus $5 parking for non-members.

What time is Cheekwood Holiday Lights?

In 2025 entry was timed every 30 minutes from 4:30 to 8:30 pm, and the grounds closed at 10 pm.

Which neighborhoods in Nashville are best for seeing Christmas lights?

Our Nashville page lists the free neighborhood displays alongside Cheekwood, Gaylord Opryland and the Dancing Lights of Christmas.

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Garden · Cheekwood Estate & Gardens · Ticketed

Cheekwood Holiday Lights 2026 (Nashville)

The Cheekwood estate's gardens and Georgian mansion decorated for Christmas, with a light trail through the grounds, a model train, holiday cocktails and s'mores.

2026 dates not announced yet — last season below, marked by year

Google 4.7 ★ · 6,157 reviews

At a glance

2026 dates: Not announced yet. 2025: Nov 21 – Jan 4 (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day)
Entry (2025): Timed, every 30 minutes from 4:30 to 8:30 pm; closes 10 pm
Tickets (2025): About $26–$32 adults; 2 and under free
Parking: $5 per car for non-members (2025)
What's there: A light trail through the estate's gardens, the decorated Georgian mansion, a model train, holiday cocktails and s'mores

Is it worth it?

Nashville's best Christmas date — start at the mansion and finish with a mule in the garden.

What visitors say

Visitors call it magical and thoughtfully done — the adult drinks get special praise, and one Nashville native brought his wife to show her the city at its most beautiful. A few felt it was pricey and the garden lights less elaborate than expected. Tip: start at the mansion early, before the line builds.

Decorated mansion
Light trail through the gardens
Holiday cocktails
Model train display

Getting there and getting in

Parking is $5 per car for non-members. Some nights use remote parking with a shuttle.

Worth knowing

Under-2s are free.
Buy for a weeknight — weekends sell out early.

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Questions people ask

Is Cheekwood Holiday Lights worth it?: It's one of Nashville's best-rated holiday events (Google 4.7 from 6,000+ reviews): a garden light trail plus a decorated mansion, not just a drive-by. Book an early entry slot on a weeknight.
How much does Cheekwood Holiday Lights cost?: In 2025 adult tickets were about $26–$32 depending on the date, children 2 and under free, plus $5 parking for non-members.
What time is Cheekwood Holiday Lights?: In 2025 entry was timed every 30 minutes from 4:30 to 8:30 pm, and the grounds closed at 10 pm.
Which neighborhoods in Nashville are best for seeing Christmas lights?: Our Nashville page lists the free neighborhood displays alongside Cheekwood, Gaylord Opryland and the Dancing Lights of Christmas.

Checked 2026-09-30. Sources: Cheekwood — Holiday LIGHTS. Last season's numbers are labelled with their year until the organiser publishes 2026.

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