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Christmas Lights in Newport, KY
The top places to see Christmas lights in Newport this season are Cincinnati's Nights of Lights (Nov 20 – Jan 2), PNC Festival of Lights at the Cincinnati Zoo (Nov 19 – Jan 3) and Pyramid Hill Lights (Nov 20 – Jan 3). We've mapped 2 displays in Newport and 22 more nearby (6 events, 5 walk-thrus, 5 tree lightings). 17 are free. 8 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Newport (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Newport: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Newport?
Popular picks this season include Cincinnati's Nights of Lights (Nov 20 – Jan 2), PNC Festival of Lights at the Cincinnati Zoo (Nov 19 – Jan 3), Pyramid Hill Lights (Nov 20 – Jan 3) and Hyde Park Square Fountain Lighting (Nov 21 – Nov 21). In all, 24 displays are mapped in and around Newport, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Newport?
Free options include Hyde Park Square Fountain Lighting, Winter Nights, River Lights at the Purple People Bridge, Duke Energy Light Up the Square and Weaver Christmas Lights Walk-Through. 17 of the 24 displays near Newport are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Newport?
Yes. Cincinnati's Nights of Lights ($30 per carload (up to 8 people) plus a $3 service fee, per 2025 pricing; timed tickets) and Pyramid Hill Lights ($25 per carload). 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 Newport?
Yes. Hyde Park Square Fountain Lighting, Kings Island WinterFest and Duke Energy Light Up the Square. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Newport?
The earliest Newport-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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