Smoky Mountain Christmas Light Spectacular

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the 2025 Smoky Mountain Christmas Light Spectacular in Bryson City where every night comes alive with dazzling lights!. The Great Smoky Mountains Event Park will dazzle you with its giant LED displays, including drive-thru arches and holiday-themed exhibits. The all-LED custom-built displays will showcase Christmas and holiday scenes, and some of the exciting drive-through light show displays include the Snowflake Arch, RGB Christmas trees, the Snowflake Express Train, 200 Orb Field, Santa’s Home at the North Pole, Manger Scene, Outdoor Enthusiast Scene, Sweet Tooth Lane, and Tree of Lights Tunnel.

Bring your loved ones, your favorite snacks, and come enjoy an evening of Christmas magic in Bryson City, NC, all from the comfort of your car. The light show is a "rain or shine" event that promises to be a memorable experience.

Event Details:

*November 7 operating date has been cancelled! Tickets purchased for that day can be used ANY other day of the event*

• Open Weds - Sundays, 6pm - 10pm starting Nov 8, 2025 through Nov. 30, 2025**
• Open nightly 6pm - 10pm, Dec. 1, 2025 - Jan 4, 2026**
• General Admission Tickets are good for ANY OPERATING DATE during the event regardless of the day it was purchased for.
• Tickets are validated at the gate upon entry. No re-entry or re use.
• Restrooms are not avaialble.
• This is a drive through light show. Exiting your vehicle during the event is prohibited.
• Event is Rain or Shine

**Closed Thanksgiving Day Nov. 27/ Christmas Day, Dec. 25 & New Years Day Jan. 1. Closing at 8PM Christmas Eve, Dec 24.

All proceeds from the light show go directly to support local non-profit agencies. The Smoky Mountain Christmas Light Spectacular is brought to you by the Swain County Tourism Development Authority

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