Christmas at Biltmore runs Nov. 3, 2026, to Jan. 10, 2027. Candlelight Christmas Evenings tickets start at $135; no evening tours Nov. 17, Nov. 26 or Dec. 24.
Yes, Christmas at Biltmore is on this year. Biltmore House is decorated for the season from Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, to Sunday, Jan. 10, 2027, and the separately ticketed Candlelight Christmas Evenings run Nov. 3 to Saturday, Jan. 9, 2027, with no evening visits Nov. 17, Thanksgiving (Nov. 26) or Christmas Eve, according to Biltmore.
Last checked Oct. 14, 2026. Dates and prices come from Biltmore’s own Christmas page, ticket options and Candlelight Christmas Evenings page. We update this page as the season approaches.
What this means for you
- Book ahead. Biltmore says buying online saves $10 a ticket over the gate and booking at least seven days ahead gets the best price. Prices are “starting at” and vary by date.
- Evenings are a separate ticket from daytime Christmas.
- Parking is free; set your GPS to 1 Lodge St., Asheville.
- No evening tours Tuesday, Nov. 17, Thursday, Nov. 26, or Thursday, Dec. 24.
Dates at a glance
| What | Dates | Ticket |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas at Biltmore, daytime | Nov. 3, 2026, to Jan. 10, 2027 | House and Grounds, from $110 |
| Candlelight Christmas Evenings | Nov. 3, 2026, to Jan. 9, 2027 (not Nov. 17, Nov. 26 or Dec. 24) | From $135 |
| Antler Hill Village Illumination | Nov. 3, 2026, to Feb. 15, 2027, 5 p.m. to midnight | Included with admission |
| “Titanic: The Human Story” exhibition opens | Saturday, Dec. 26 | House, Titanic and Grounds, from $105 |
Tickets and prices
These are Biltmore’s published starting prices for the 2026 season. Each ticket includes free parking.
- House and Grounds (daytime): from $110. A daytime Biltmore House visit with an audio guide. Discount for ages 16 and under; ages 9 and under free.
- Candlelight Christmas House and Grounds: from $135. An evening Biltmore House visit with an audio guide, plus free next-day grounds access. Discount for ages 16 and under.
- Candlelight Christmas Exclusive Tour, House and Grounds: from $360. A 90-minute guided tour, “A Vanderbilt Christmas,” a bonus Biltmore House visit with the audio guide and next-day grounds access. Discount for ages 10 to 16.
- Grounds only: from $85. The gardens, Antler Hill Village and the Winery, with a wine tasting; no entry to Biltmore House.
- Biltmore Annual Pass: $299, with free daytime admission for children 16 and under and discounted Candlelight Christmas Evenings tickets.
Buy on Biltmore’s ticket options page. If plans change, a Candlelight ticket must be rebooked for another Candlelight evening before its original date; after that it can only be rebooked as a daytime ticket, Biltmore says.
What Candlelight Christmas Evenings are
Biltmore sets the evenings in 1895, the year of the first Vanderbilt family Christmas at Biltmore House, with candlelight, fires in the fireplaces and live music. The Candlelight ticket also covers the daytime grounds, Antler Hill Village, the Winery, the gardens, shops and restaurants, on the evening’s date or the day after.
Biltmore recommends dinner reservations at the Stable Café, Cedric’s Tavern, the Bistro and Village Social. In November and December, The Dining Room at The Inn is open only to guests staying at The Inn, the Village Hotel or the Cottages.
Getting there and parking
- GPS address: 1 Lodge St., Asheville, NC 28803. Biltmore says other addresses can take you to the wrong entrance.
- From Interstate 40: take Exit 50 (U.S. 25) and turn left at the traffic light after the exit. From Interstate 26 east, take I-240 east to I-40 west, then Exit 50B (U.S. 25 North).
- Parking: free with admission.
- Accessible parking: Park and Ride Lot E has accessible parking for Biltmore House with a free accessible shuttle.
- Estate-wide shuttle: Biltmore Connect is $15 a person a day; Biltmore’s help page gives different free ages for children, so check when you book.
Check our road closures page before you drive, and our downtown parking guide if you are combining the trip with a night downtown.
More Christmas in Asheville
- Holiday lights and Christmas events: Winter Lights at the North Carolina Arboretum, the Grove Park Inn gingerbread houses and Santa.
- Asheville Holiday Parade and tree lighting, Saturday, Nov. 21.
- Nutcracker and holiday shows.
- Biltmore Village neighborhood guide.
Frequently asked questions
When is Christmas at Biltmore in 2026?
Christmas at Biltmore runs Nov. 3, 2026, to Jan. 10, 2027, by daytime ticket. Candlelight Christmas Evenings run Nov. 3 to Jan. 9, 2027, except Nov. 17, Nov. 26 and Dec. 24, according to Biltmore.
How much are Candlelight Christmas Evenings tickets at Biltmore?
Biltmore lists Candlelight Christmas House and Grounds tickets from $135, with a discount for ages 16 and under, and the 90-minute Candlelight Christmas Exclusive Tour from $360. Prices vary by date; booking online at least seven days ahead gets the best price.
Is parking free at Biltmore at Christmas?
Yes. Parking is included with every Biltmore ticket. Use 1 Lodge St., Asheville, in your GPS so it takes you to the right entrance.
Do I need a ticket to see the Antler Hill Village lights?
Antler Hill Village Illumination, 5 p.m. to midnight Nov. 3 to Feb. 15, is included with estate admission, Biltmore says; there is no separate lights ticket.
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