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Christmas Lights in Kannapolis, NC
The top places to see Christmas lights in Kannapolis this season are A Kannapolis Christmas: Celebration of Lights (Nov 13 – Dec 30), Kannapolis Celebration of Lights (Nov 13 – Dec 30) and Light the Knights (Nov 25 – Jan 3). We've mapped 2 displays in Kannapolis and 17 more nearby (6 home displays, 4 tree lightings, 3 walk-thrus). 13 are free. 9 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Kannapolis (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Kannapolis: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Kannapolis?
Popular picks this season include A Kannapolis Christmas: Celebration of Lights (Nov 13 – Dec 30), Kannapolis Celebration of Lights (Nov 13 – Dec 30), Light the Knights (Nov 25 – Jan 3) and Speedway Christmas (Nov 20 – Jan 3). In all, 19 displays are mapped in and around Kannapolis, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Kannapolis?
Free options include A Kannapolis Christmas: Celebration of Lights, Kannapolis Celebration of Lights, Carolina Panthers & Charlotte FC Tree Lighting Festival and UCity Lights Winter Celebration. 13 of the 19 displays near Kannapolis are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Kannapolis?
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 Kannapolis?
Yes. A Kannapolis Christmas: Celebration of Lights, Light the Knights and Speedway Christmas (tune to 101.3 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 Kannapolis?
The earliest Kannapolis-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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