Atlanta Botanical Garden’s ‘Garden Lights, Holiday Nights’ begins this weekend

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — More than 2 million light bulbs will brighten up the Atlanta Botanical Garden starting this weekend as the 16th annual “Garden Lights, Holiday Nights” show begins. More than 150 trees and shrubs will be lit up during the show. The centerpiece is the “Nature’s Wonders” curtain with nearly 266,000 lightbulbs. The garden claims it is the the world’s largest curtain of light and sound. Several displays will be expanded during the show, including giant illuminated displays along the Flower Walk and a returning giant Dragon from pervious plant sculpture exhibits. The Ice Goddess will also return, with more than 15,000 lights. The show will last between Nov. 14, 2026, and Jan. 10, 2027. The show runs from 5 p.m. to midnight each day and features discounted admission after 9:30 p.m.Days are split between peak, regular and value nights. Adult general admission tickets are $30 on value nights, $45 on regular nights and $60 on peak nights. For an extra $10, gue