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Christmas Lights in Louisville, KY
The top places to see Christmas lights in Louisville this season are Lights Under Louisville (Nov 13 – Jan 2), Gardens Aglimmer (Nov 27 – Dec 30) and Lights On Main (Nov 20 – Jan 3). We've mapped 17 displays in Louisville and 8 more nearby (6 events, 4 walk-thrus, 4 tree lightings). 16 are free. 4 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Louisville (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Louisville: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Louisville?
Popular picks this season include Lights Under Louisville (Nov 13 – Jan 2), Gardens Aglimmer (Nov 27 – Dec 30), Lights On Main (Nov 20 – Jan 3) and Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom (Nov 21 – Jan 2). In all, 25 displays are mapped in and around Louisville, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Louisville?
Free options include Gardens Aglimmer, Bardstown Road Aglow, Paristown Fete de Noel and Christmas Lights at Wetherby Park. 16 of the 25 displays near Louisville are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Louisville?
Yes. Lights Under Louisville ($42.99 per standard vehicle) and First Baptist Church Middletown Christmas Lights (Free). 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 Louisville?
Yes. Lights Under Louisville, Bardstown Road Aglow and Light & Music Show House (Larkmoor Lane). Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Louisville?
The earliest Louisville-area displays turn on Nov 13, 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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