Biltmore’s unforgettable nighttime tradition
November 3–January 9, 2027
A majestic Norway spruce and pathway luminaries greet you as you approach Biltmore House. Inside, you behold thousands of ornaments reflecting the soft glow of candles, fireplaces, and twinkle lights. Your enchantment continues in Antler Hill Village, where festive lights, ornaments, and displays dazzle and delight. This is Candlelight Christmas Evenings™ at Biltmore.
Gracious hosts welcome you into Biltmore House for your Candlelight Christmas Evenings experience.
Kids of all ages delight in darting among the illuminated Christmas trees that adorn the Front Lawn—it’s also an ideal setting for taking selfies and Christmas card photos.
Simply stunning: Biltmore House and the Front Lawn Christmas trees are aglow with twinkle lights, luminaries, and holiday wonder.
Gathered in the beautifully bedecked Winter Garden, talented musicians fill the halls of Biltmore House with the sounds and songs of Christmas.
This view from the Organ Loft showcases the Banquet Hall’s stately features: vaulted ceiling, graceful chandeliers, magnificent fireplace, its ornate mantel adorned with garland, and two picture-perfect Christmas trees.
As day fades into night, Antler Hill Village becomes a glittering wonderland where Biltmore guests can stroll, snack, shop, and dine.
Stay over on Biltmore Estate
Our charming Village Hotel, four-star Inn, and private Cottages invite you to explore all the estate has to offer—savor each experience, every exquisite detail—then relax into your own mountain retreat.
Make the most of your visit
Your ticket includes all-day estate access: dine, wine, tour, explore.
FAQs
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Can I arrive to the estate earlier than my reservation time on my ticket?
Yes! We encourage you to arrive on the estate early on the date of your admission to explore the gardens, grounds, shops, restaurants, and more. We recommend checking current hours of operation for helpful information on planning a full day or longer at Biltmore.
The reservation time on your admission ticket is your Biltmore House entry time. Please arrive at Biltmore House no later than your reserved Biltmore House entry time. If you arrive late, we will do our best to accommodate you, but we may be unable to do so.
NOTE: On Christmas Day, estate entry begins at:
- 1 p.m. for Passholders and overnight guests
- 4 p.m. for non-Passholders with Candlelight tickets
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Is Candlelight Christmas Evenings different than Christmas at Biltmore during the day?
Yes! By day, the elegant rooms of the house shimmer, adorned with Christmas trees, ribbons, garlands, and thousands of lights. In the evenings, the addition of flickering candlelight, cozy flames in the fireplaces, and live music invite you to imagine yourself as a guest at the first Vanderbilt family Christmas in 1895.
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How do I use the daytime portion of my Candlelight ticket?
In addition to Evening admission to Biltmore House, ALL Candlelight tickets include Daytime admission to estate grounds: Antler Hill Village & Winery, gardens, shops, and restaurants.
With Candlelight Christmas House & Grounds and Candlelight Christmas Exclusive Tour, House & Grounds tickets, you can enjoy the daytime portion of your ticket on the same day of your evening visit OR the day after.
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Should I make dining reservations for my Candlelight visit?
Yes. Reservations are available and highly recommended for ticketed Candlelight Christmas Evenings guests at the following estate restaurants:
NOTE: During November and December, dining reservations for The Dining Room at The Inn on Biltmore Estate® are exclusively available to guests staying at The Inn, Village Hotel, or Cottages on Biltmore Estate.
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Are there any dates Candlelight is not available?
Candlelight Christmas Evenings is not available November 17, November 26, or December 24.
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A most magical nighttime tradition
Make it yours: join us for Candlelight Christmas Evenings.
