Brookgreen Gardens, Murrells Inlet, South Carolina · November 27 to January 3, 2027
Nights of a Thousand Candles
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Nights of a Thousand Candles
When is Nights of a Thousand Candles 2026/27?
Nights of a Thousand Candles 2026/27 runs November 27 to January 3, 2027.
2026/27November 27 to January 3, 2027Confirmed
2027/28November 26 to January 2, 2028By the calendar
How the dates are set: Brookgreen Gardens announces select evenings each year, running from late November into early January.
See every event in November 2026
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Nights of a Thousand Candles schedule
- 2026 season: Select nights from November 27, 2026 through January 3, 2027, 4:00 to 9:00 PM, with the Christmas tree lighting at 6:00 PM.
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Getting to Nights of a Thousand Candles
- Brookgreen Gardens is at 1931 Brookgreen Drive, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576.
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History of Nights of a Thousand Candles
Travel + Leisure magazine named the event the Best Christmas Lights in South Carolina. The 2023 season was the 24th annual.
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Nights of a Thousand Candles: questions people ask
What is Nights of a Thousand Candles?
It is a holiday evening at Brookgreen Gardens with hand-lit candles, millions of sparkling lights and holiday music. Visitors walk the paths with a warm cup of cider.
What time is Nights of a Thousand Candles?
The event runs from 4 to 9 p.m. on its select nights.
Where is Nights of a Thousand Candles?
It is at Brookgreen Gardens, 1931 Brookgreen Drive, Murrells Inlet, South Carolina.
Is there food at Nights of a Thousand Candles?
Harvest Restaurant has been open during the event for ticket holders, and reservations are highly recommended.
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About Nights of a Thousand Candles
Thousands of hand-lit candles and millions of lights among live oaks and sculptures on the South Carolina coast.
Brookgreen Gardens fills its paths with hand-lit candles, string lights and holiday music on select evenings from late November into early January. Visitors walk among the sculptures with a cup of cider. Travel + Leisure named it the best Christmas lights in South Carolina. Tickets are bought in advance and the event is known to sell out.
Know before you go
- Open evenings only, from 4 to 9 p.m., on select nights.
- Harvest Restaurant is open during the event and reservations are recommended.
- Myrtle Beach International (MYR) is the closest airport, roughly a 30 minute drive to Brookgreen Gardens.
Planning the trip
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