Candlelight Christmas Evenings at Biltmore
Visitors are welcomed by pathway luminaries and a majestic Norway spruce before stepping inside Biltmore House to see thousands of ornaments glowing by candlelight and crackling fireplaces. In the bedecked Winter Garden, live musicians fill the halls with Christmas songs, while the Banquet Hall showcases two decorated trees beneath vaulted ceilings. Outside, guests can walk among illuminated trees on the Front Lawn and explore the holiday lights, shops, and displays in Antler Hill Village.
Nov 3, 2026 – Jan 9, 2027 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
Candlelight Christmas House & Grounds starts at $135, with a discount for ages 16 and under. It includes an evening Biltmore House visit with audio guide and free next-day grounds access. Candlelight Christmas Exclusive Tour, House & Grounds starts at $360, with a discount for ages 10–16. It includes an exclusive 90-minute Biltmore House tour: A Vanderbilt Christmas, and a bonus Biltmore House visit with audio guide. Biltmore Annual Passholders receive discounted tickets.
Food & Drink
Admission includes a complimentary wine tasting.
Parking
Complimentary parking is included with Biltmore tickets.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Reserve your Biltmore House entry time when buying tickets, since reservations are required for every House visit.
- Arrive at the House at your reserved entry time; late arrivals may not be accommodated.
- Book well in advance to secure your preferred date and entry time, and choose another date if your first choice is sold out.
- Arrive on the estate before your House entry time to explore the gardens, grounds, shops and restaurants.
- Consider the Exclusive Tour option if you want a guided 90-minute House tour and a bonus House visit with audio guide.
Special Events & Promotions
- Guests ages 16 and under receive discounted Candlelight Christmas House & Grounds tickets.
- Guests ages 10–16 receive discounted Candlelight Christmas Exclusive Tour tickets.
- Biltmore Annual Passholders receive discounted Candlelight Christmas Evenings tickets.
- The House & Grounds ticket includes free next-day grounds access.
- The Exclusive Tour ticket includes an exclusive 90-minute Biltmore House tour and a bonus Biltmore House visit with audio guide.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to reserve an entry time for Biltmore House?
Yes. Reservations are required for everyone entering Biltmore House, and you choose your entry time when purchasing a ticket.
Should I book ahead, and what if my preferred date is sold out?
Book in advance to secure your preferred date and entry time. If your date is sold out, choose another date.
What is included with the Candlelight Christmas House & Grounds ticket?
It includes an evening Biltmore House visit with an audio guide and next-day grounds access.
What does the Exclusive Tour option include?
It includes an exclusive 90-minute Biltmore House tour, A Vanderbilt Christmas, and a bonus Biltmore House visit with an audio guide.
Can I find food and drink during the visit?
Antler Hill Village has places to snack and dine, and special holiday menus are available at estate restaurants. Biltmore tickets include a complimentary wine tasting.
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