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Luminere at Biltmore

Experience Biltmore in a whole new light

Inspiring nightscapes. Unforgettable memories.

As day turns to dusk, sunset mountain views and stunning landscapes set the stage for unforgettable evenings of light, sound, and wonder. You await the magic of nightfall, immersed in the beauty of our grounds, savoring artisan picnics and beverages crafted just for this moment.

Under starlit skies, Biltmore House becomes a canvas that illuminates its remarkable story, and our renowned gardens dance before you with breathtaking artistry.

Inspiring and completely unforgettable… you’ve never seen Biltmore like this!

Select evenings starting March 26, 2026.

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Explore Luminere packages

Available at all three of our distinctive overnight properties—Village Hotel, The Inn, and Cottages on Biltmore Estate™—our packages include unlimited length-of-stay admission to Biltmore House by day and Luminere by night.

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Experience Biltmore at golden hour—sunset mountain views, stunning landscapes—as you await the magic of nightfall.

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Step into Biltmore’s historic gardens as they come alive with breathtaking artistry and a signature musical score.

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Watch in wonder as the stories of the family who called Biltmore home unfold before you…

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…and the visionary design and rich details of Biltmore House come to light.

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Every garden path invites you deeper into the dreamscape of Luminere, a captivating experience you’ll never forget.

FAQs

  • Will Luminere be inside Biltmore House?

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    This all-new evening experience takes place outside of Biltmore House and throughout our gardens. Select admission tickets include the new exclusive guided Biltmore House tour, Artistic Legacies.

  • How often will Luminere be available in the evenings?

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    Luminere will be held select evenings every week from March 26 through October 18, 2026.

  • When does Luminere begin and end each evening?

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    Start and end times of the illuminations will vary nightly depending on sunset. Approximate start and end times will be provided when you book your tickets.

    We recommend arriving early to enjoy Antler Hill Village and Winery, explore our gardens and grounds during golden hour, and savor culinary delights such as special menus at estate restaurants, craft beverages, and artisan picnic options.

  • Do Biltmore Annual Passholders receive discount admission to Luminere?

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    Yes. As part of their extensive list of exclusive benefits, Passholders enjoy special discount pricing for Luminere.

    Passholders may purchase discounted admission for themselves and discounted estate admission (includes Biltmore House access) for their guests via their exclusive  Passholder dashboard. Not a Passholder?  Become one today.

  • How do I redeem my FREE Luminere admission tickets?

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    If you purchased Fall, Christmas, or Candlelight Christmas Evenings tickets between September 16 and October 16, activate your VOUCHER code(s) by selecting your preferred Luminere visit date, adding your number of tickets, entering your VOUCHER code(s), and following the prompts to complete your transaction.

    If you purchased a new Biltmore Annual Pass between September 16 and October 16, redeem your PROMO code(s) by selecting your preferred Luminere visit date, adding your number of tickets, entering your PROMO code(s), and following the prompts to complete your transaction.

  • How do I use the Daytime portion of my Luminere ticket?

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    In addition to Evening admission to estate grounds, ALL Luminere tickets also include Daytime admission to estate grounds: Antler Hill Village & Winery, gardens, shops, and restaurants.

    With a Luminere & Grounds ticket, you can enjoy the Daytime portion of your ticket on the same day of your Evening visit OR the day after:

    Same Day

    Guests who enter the estate prior to 4:30 p.m. will use the Daytime estate grounds visit portion of their Candlelight ticket on that same day as their Evening visit.

    Day After

    Guests who enter the estate at or after 4:30 p.m. will use the Daytime estate grounds visit portion of their ticket the day after their Evening visit.

    With a Luminere, House & Grounds ticket, you will enjoy both the Daytime and Evening portions of your ticket on the same date.

    With a Luminere, Exclusive Tour & Grounds ticket, you can enjoy Daytime estate grounds admission BOTH days: on the same day as your Evening visit AND the day after. Simply present your ticket at the Admissions Gate on BOTH days.

  • What happens if Luminere is cancelled due to inclement weather?

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    Luminere is a “rain or shine” evening event, and Luminere tickets are non-refundable.

    • If light rain occurs, the show will go on.
    • If rain is such that it impedes the video productions, or if there is lightning, Biltmore will either cancel or delay the show.
    • If the show is cancelled for the evening due to inclement weather, you may use your ticket (or gift it to another guest to use) on a different Luminere evening. When ready to reschedule your visit, you (or the guest to whom you gifted your ticket) can simply call 800-411-3812 with the ticket’s confirmation number.

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