Ticket Information
Tickets on Sale October 1 at noon!
We look forward to welcoming you back to Winter Lights! Join us November 13, 2026 through January 3, 2027 for Asheville’s favorite walk-through light show!
Classic Per-Car Tickets
Standard Size Personal Vehicles
Everyone in your car gets in for one price! Tickets for Winter Lights are available in three different tiers: Value, Standard and Peak. These tiers are based on demand and allow visitors to save by choosing less popular dates.
*Additional fee will apply for tickets purchased at the gate on the night of the event. Tickets subject to availability. Advance ticket purchase is recommended.
*Please note: Taxes and fees apply to advance ticket purchases.
Large Vehicle Tickets
New this year! Purchase tickets for your large vehicle online.
- Vehicles with 9–14 seats
- Priced at $85 for VALUE (pink) dates
- Priced at $110 for STANDARD (blue) dates
- Priced at $135 for PEAK (gold) dates
Extra Large Vehicle Tickets
The more the merrier! Visit Winter Lights with your whole crew. For more information and to purchase tickets, please call (828) 412-8570 beginning October 1 at noon.
- Buses/Motorcoaches (15+ passenger seats)
- Priced at $400 for VALUE (pink) dates
- Priced at $500 for STANDARD (blue) dates
- Priced at $600 for PEAK (gold) dates
Please note, Member and other discounts do not apply.
Specialty Tickets
Winter Lights Trolley Tickets
Winter Lights is excited to provide a premium trolley experience, in partnership with Biltmore Park Town Square and Gray Line Trolley Tours! Skip the lines and ride the Winter Lights Trolley! Learn more here.
Gift Tickets
Give the gift of Winter Lights! Undated ticket vouchers can be purchased over the phone – give us a call at (828) 412-8570. Already know the date they want to visit? Tickets purchased through Eventbrite can be emailed to gift recipients.
Corporate Group Tickets
Gift your employees with an inspiring experience they’ll treasure this holiday season by ordering Winter Lights group tickets for your business.
TNCA Guest Services will provide unique promo codes that will cover your specified amount for Winter Lights ticket purchases, which can be used one time between November 13, 2026 and January 3, 2027. In early January 2026 TNCA will invoice your business for total tickets purchased using these codes. To order corporate group tickets, contact eadams@ncarboretum.org.
Member Discount
Arboretum Society members receive a $5.00 discount on tickets when they buy in advance.
To use your member discount, enter the promo code you received in your email into the promo box when choosing your tickets. For assistance, please contact (828) 412-8570.