Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular is Charlotte's favorite Christmas light show, open select nights November 27 – December 30, 2026 at Ballantyne's Backyard in Charlotte, NC.
Live music, ballerinas, elves, Santa, and rotating food trucks — something different every night. Open November 27 through December 30, 2026.
Open select nights November 27 – December 30. Closed Mon–Wed the first two weeks and Christmas Day.
Live entertainment is included with every ticket — no extra charge. All performances subject to availability and may change without notice. 2026 schedule coming soon.
The Real Santa is here every night through December 23 — for photos, for letters, and for a little one-on-one Christmas magic. After Dec 23, Carol-oke with Mr. Snow Christmas takes the stage nightly through December 30.
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Coming soon. The final night of the 2026 season.
Yes — all live entertainment is included with every ticket. Ballerinas, live musicians, elf entertainers, snow globe performances — no extra charge. Santa appears nightly through December 23.
Live entertainment runs 6:00pm – 9:00pm on open nights. Gates open at 5:30pm. VIP guests enter at 5:00pm. Last ticket sold at 9:00pm. We close at 9:00pm.
Yes — food trucks are on-site every night. The lineup rotates, so check back on this page or follow us on social for same-day updates. Hot chocolate and seasonal beverages available every night. Cocktails for guests 21+.
Santa's last night is December 23. After that, Carol-oke with Mr. Snow Christmas takes over nightly through December 30 — the final night of the season.
Christmas Eve (December 24): last entry 7:30pm, lights off at 8:00pm. Plan accordingly — it's a shorter night. The show is closed Christmas Day (December 25).
Tickets from $10. Buy in advance — prices increase at the gate and dates sell out.
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