“Dazzling Nights” returns to Orlando's Leu Gardens bringing awe-inspiring Holiday Magic Nov. 20 – Jan. 3

Tickets are on sale for Central Florida’s annual hit holiday spectacular featuring new Immersive environments, larger-scale light installations and more live entertainment.

Exciting news for the holidays as Orlando’s 50-acre Harry P. Leu Gardens will once again transform into a stunning, winter wonderland during “Dazzling Nights” – a holiday adventure that gives guests of every age the opportunity to embark on an unforgettable, mile-long, interactive holiday experience and make memories that last a lifetime! 

More than a light show, Dazzling Nights features world-class live music, immersive worlds, interactive experiences, unique play areas and fantastic food and beverage.  Dazzling Nights continues to wow, and 2026 brings more holiday magic to Harry P. Leu Gardens in Orlando from November 20, 2026 - January 3, 2027, including new immersive environments, large-scale light installations and more live entertainment throughout the journey, including a brand-new, high-energy dance show.

Created by Creative City Project, the trusted team behind the IMMERSE Festival and many more epic, immersive events and presented by AdventHealth, Dazzling Nights is an awe-inspiring, annual holiday event. 

Read on for all the dazzling new highlights for this year's exciting holiday spectacular.

Guests will love new highlights this year:

• Experience the music of the holidays in front of a 50-foot Snowman in the Rose Garden 

• Shop, sip and eat while you enjoy a light show at the Twinkle Market 

• Dance the night away under reflective disco balls hanging from the treetops 

• Enjoy a high-energy acrobatic dance performance in the wintry Driftlands

• Spin through swirling snow and play among towering Yetis in the Crystal Kingdom

• Journey through a forest of choreographed Christmas Trees at Polar Nights

• Stroll through the beauty of “The Poinsettia Promenade” – a 60 foot long, immersive tunnel of illuminated Poinsettias

• Step into a magical meadow alive with illuminated forest creatures like deer, foxes and bears

• Experience the Chilly Celebration with a giant mural of tens of thousands of points of light

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Dazzling Nights Sparkling Express Shuttle returns – convenient transportation direct to and from the Gardens from offsite parking.  Featuring a light show choreographed to music, guests can hop aboard and begin their Dazzling Nights experience before they even reach the Gardens.

Sweet treats, holiday (and adult) beverages also continue every night, along with live entertainment made possible through the support of Massey Services.

"Dazzling Nights has become so much more than a light show,” says Cole NeSmith, Founder of Creative City Project and The Memoir Agency.  “As our community’s annual holiday tradition has grown, we’ve made it an experience where memories are made.  Our team works hard and spares no expense in creating things audiences can’t experience anywhere else in the world.  This year, we feature some of the best singers in the world in front of a 50-foot tall illuminated snowman.  Guests can play an interactive game on snowy mountain walls in “The Driftlands”… and stick around for a high-energy acrobatic dance performance.  And I can’t wait for kids to get a chance to race through our obstacle course in the new ‘ Yeti Mine Adventure.’  Whether guests come with family, a date night or a group of friends, there’s no question that Dazzling Nights 2026 is going to be special."

“The holiday season is a meaningful time to celebrate the connections that bring our community together,” says Sharon Line Clary, Senior Vice President of Community Impact and Partnership Engagement at AdventHealth.  “Dazzling Nights brings families together through the arts, creating opportunities to pause, reconnect and share in the wonder of the season.  We’re honored to be a part of this experience that nurtures well-being in body, mind and spirit - helping our community feel whole.”

“We’re delighted to welcome the return of holiday magic to the Gardens this winter with Dazzling Nights,” says Jennifer D’hollander, Executive Director of Harry P. Leu Gardens.  “This enchanting experience invites residents, visitors and families to celebrate the season together while seeing our botanical collections in a whole new light.  It’s a magical way to experience the Gardens and create lasting holiday memories.”

2026 Dazzling Nights Orlando

LOCATION:  Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 North Forest Avenue, Orlando, FL 32803

DATES:  November 20, 2026 to January 3, 2027.  Timed entry will take place from 5:30pm-9:15pm.

TICKETS:  Tickets start at $35 for adults and $33 for kids 4-12 (prices listed include fees, plus tax).  Children 3 and under enter free.  Tickets are purchased in advance for a specific time and date.  Get the best available tickets by purchasing early at www.dazzlingorlando.com.

PARKING:  All on-site parking this year is valet ($49).  Guests can also ride the complimentary Sparkling Express Shuttle to and from Dazzling Nights and the off-site parking lot – complete with a brilliant light show set to music.

LEARN MORE:  www.dazzlingorlando.com

Check out the latest Christmas and Holiday News from throughout Central Florida. From the theme parks, to the attractions, shopping malls and resort hotels, you will be dazzled with holiday cheer, including the most spectacular events at the theme parks and attractions, glittering community events and parades, plus, magical parties, eats and treats, and so much more!

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