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Christmas Lights in Belmont, NC

The top places to see Christmas lights in Belmont this season are Holidays at the Garden (Nov 28 – Dec 30), Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (Nov 27 – Dec 30) and Light the Knights (Nov 25 – Jan 3). We've mapped 2 displays in Belmont and 25 more nearby (9 home displays, 4 walk-thrus, 3 events). 19 are free. 13 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 12, 2026

Festival of Trees

Event · Belmont, NC · Free

Opens soon

Dec 1 – Dec 30

Holidays at the Garden

Walk-thru · Belmont, NC · Ticketed (2025 adults $24-$28, children $18-$20)

Opens soon Music

Nov 28 – Dec 30

Near Belmont (within 25 miles)

Christmas Town U.S.A.

Neighborhood · McAdenville, NC · Free

Opens soon

4.0 miDec 1 – Dec 26

McAdenville Yule Log Parade

Parade · McAdenville, NC · Free

Opens soon

4.0 miDec 10 – Dec 10

WinterFest at Carowinds

Event · Charlotte, NC · Included with park admission; food and extras separate

Opens soon Music

9.1 miNov 27 – Jan 3

Carolina Panthers & Charlotte FC Tree Lighting Festival

Tree lighting · Charlotte, NC · Free

Opens soon

11 miNov 17 – Nov 17

Light the Knights

Light show · Charlotte, NC · $12 admission in 2025 ($40 with sledding and skating)

Opens soon Music

11 miNov 25 – Jan 3

Fourth Ward Holiday Sip & Stroll

Event · Charlotte, NC · Ticketed (price not listed)

Opens soon

12 miDec 3 – Dec 5

Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular

Walk-thru · Charlotte, NC · From about $10; varies by date (2025: $10-$25)

Opens soon Music

15 miNov 27 – Dec 30

Kings Mountain Christmas Lights

Walk-thru · Kings Mountain, NC · Free

Opens soon

17 miNov 20 – Jan 1

UCity Lights Winter Celebration

Tree lighting · Charlotte, NC · Free

Opens soon

18 miNov 21 – Nov 21

Lighting of Birkdale Village

Tree lighting · Huntersville, NC · Free

Opens soon Music

19 miNov 21 – Nov 21

Speedway Christmas

Drive-thru · Concord, NC · Per-car ticket (2025 was about $46 per car)

Opens soon Music

23 miNov 20 – Jan 3

Speedway Christmas at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Drive-thru · Concord, NC

Opens soon Music

23 miNov 20 – Jan 3

High Flying Lights

Home display · Waxhaw, NC · Free

Music

22 mi

Schweitzer's Winter Wonderland

Home display · Clover, SC · Free

Music

8.2 mi

Hillside Avenue, Myers Park

Neighborhood · Charlotte, NC · Free (cash or food donations for Loaves and Fishes)

12 mi

Michaud Family Christmas

Home display · Charlotte, NC · Free

Music

12 mi

Harbin Family Lights

Home display · Charlotte, NC · Free (Make-A-Wish donations)

Music

13 mi

Queen Family Christmas

Home display · Charlotte, NC · Free (donations via QR codes)

14 mi

Sherwood Forest Drive (Miller family display)

Home display · Charlotte, NC · Free (St. Jude donations)

Music

15 mi

Stafford Park Christmas Light Show

Neighborhood · Rock Hill, SC · Free (donations of canned food, toys and cash)

16 mi

Lake Norman Lighted Christmas Boat Parade

Parade · Huntersville, NC · Free

17 mi

Winterlight Wander Trail

Walk-thru · Huntersville, NC · Free

18 mi

Christmas on the Hill

Home display · Mint Hill, NC · Free

Music

23 mi

Nikita's Christmas Wonderland

Home display · Indian Trail, NC · Free

24 mi

4895 Bentridge Dr home display

Home display · Concord, NC

24 mi

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Christmas lights in Belmont: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Belmont?

Popular picks this season include Holidays at the Garden (Nov 28 – Dec 30), Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (Nov 27 – Dec 30), Light the Knights (Nov 25 – Jan 3) and Kings Mountain Christmas Lights (Nov 20 – Jan 1). In all, 27 displays are mapped in and around Belmont, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Belmont?

Free options include Kings Mountain Christmas Lights, Festival of Trees, Christmas Town U.S.A. and Carolina Panthers & Charlotte FC Tree Lighting Festival. 19 of the 27 displays near Belmont are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Belmont?

Yes. Speedway Christmas (Per-car ticket (2025 was about $46 per car)) and Speedway Christmas at Charlotte Motor Speedway. 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 Belmont?

Yes. Holidays at the Garden, Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular and Light the Knights. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.

When do Christmas lights start in Belmont?

The earliest Belmont-area displays turn on Nov 17, 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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