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Christmas Lights in Concord, NC
The top places to see Christmas lights in Concord this season are Speedway Christmas (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Speedway Christmas at Charlotte Motor Speedway (Nov 20 – Jan 3) and Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (Nov 27 – Dec 30). We've mapped 7 displays in Concord and 20 more nearby (11 home displays, 4 tree lightings, 4 walk-thrus). 20 are free. 13 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Concord (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Concord: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Concord?
Popular picks this season include Speedway Christmas (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Speedway Christmas at Charlotte Motor Speedway (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (Nov 27 – Dec 30) and Light the Knights (Nov 25 – Jan 3). In all, 27 displays are mapped in and around Concord, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Concord?
Free options include Kannapolis Celebration of Lights, A Kannapolis Christmas: Celebration of Lights, Festival of Trees and Concord 29th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. 20 of the 27 displays near Concord are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Concord?
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 Concord?
Yes. Speedway Christmas (tune to 101.3 FM), Speedway Christmas at Charlotte Motor Speedway (tune to 101.3 FM) and Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Concord?
The earliest Concord-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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