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Christmas Lights in Bristol, CT
The top places to see Christmas lights in Bristol this season are Magic of Lights Connecticut (Nov 27 – Jan 2), Tree Lighting at Lighthouse Point Park (Fantasy of Lights replacement) (Nov 19 – Nov 19) and Holiday Lights at Lake Compounce. We've mapped 1 display in Bristol and 24 more nearby (10 tree lightings, 6 events, 3 walk-thrus). 9 are free. 4 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Bristol (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Bristol: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Bristol?
Popular picks this season include Magic of Lights Connecticut (Nov 27 – Jan 2), Tree Lighting at Lighthouse Point Park (Fantasy of Lights replacement) (Nov 19 – Nov 19), Holiday Lights at Lake Compounce and New Haven Green Tree Lighting (Dec 3 – Dec 3). In all, 25 displays are mapped in and around Bristol, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Bristol?
Free options include New Haven Green Tree Lighting, Festival of Silver Lights, Festival of Silver Lights at Hubbard Park and Quigley Road Lights. 9 of the 25 displays near Bristol are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Bristol?
Yes. Magic of Lights Connecticut (From $18.99 per standard car online (Nov); $25.99 any day; season pass $92.99) and Holiday Light Fantasia (Per car (amount not confirmed)). Drive-thru shows usually charge per car, and buying tickets online ahead of time is often faster.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Bristol?
Yes. Magic of Lights Connecticut, Saint Mary's Hospital Celebration of Lights and Michael's Light Show (tune to 104.5 FM). Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Bristol?
The earliest Bristol-area displays turn on Nov 19, and most are running by the weekend after Thanksgiving. Many stay lit through New Year's; check each display's page for its exact dates and nightly hours.
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