During the holidays, St. Augustine becomes a truly magical place with millions of tiny white lights adorning the city. This award-winning, annual event – “Nights of Lights” – runs nightly. Holding the distinct honor as one of the 10 Best Holiday Displays In The World by National Geographic, this year celebrating the 30th anniversary of this event.

There are many ways to partake in the Nights of Lights fun, the most popular way is to walk around with good company, enjoying the display and bayfront location! Hot cocoa, a scarf, and a pair of mittens are all you need for a cozy viewing of the Ancient City in all its glory. However, if you are looking for an offbeat tour, St. Augustine offers fantastic tours by Land, Sea, and Air! Regardless of how you spend your night – be sure to take a ride over the Bridge of Lions, from Anastasia Island. The view of the Bayfront lit with thousands of bulbs flickering in the wind is one of St. Augustine’s most memorable images!

Many shops, restaurants, and businesses are adorned with millions of tiny white lights setting downtown St. Augustine aglow.

Enjoy the festive scenery several ways.  Choose from a special sightseeing train tour, carriage ride, water tour, luxury golf cart tour, or tour by air.  Or, just stroll along the streets taking in the magic of it all.

Musical Entertainment at the Visitors Center
Enjoy the Nights of Lights Musical Performances 2023 – sponsored by Old Town Trolleys – while waiting for the trolley … or if you happen to be passing by.  This will surely put you in the Holiday Spirit!

Performances are on select nights from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Old Town Trolley Nights of Lights Guest Queuing Area – Visitor Information Center.

Performance Schedule:

Sunday, November 19  — Beachside HS Chorus
Monday, November 20  — Ponte Vedra HS Sharkapellas
Friday, November 24  — A Swing and A Miss (Jazz Ensemble)
Saturday, November 25 — St. Augustine Hs, SJCCA Musical Theatre

Sunday, November 26  — Pedro Menendez HS Dance Ensemble
Friday, December 1 — Beachside HS Musical Theatre
Saturday, December 2 — Palm Valley Academy Jazz Band

Sunday, December 3 — Ponte Vedra HS Drumline
Thursday, December 7 — Beachside HS Chorus
Friday, December 8 — Bartram Trail HS, Voice of Bartram
Saturday, December 9 — Murray MS, SJCCA Jazz Band and The Jolly Jingling Bulldog Choir

Sunday, December 10 — Fruti Cove MS Flyers Jazz Ensemble
Friday, December 15 — Valley Ridge Academy Jazz Band
Saturday, December 16 — Pedro Menendez HS, Falala Falcons Christmas Cabaret

Sunday, December 17 — St. Augustine HS, SJCCA Jazz Band
Monday, December 18 — Freedom Crossing Academy Musical Theatre
Tuesday, December 19 — St. Augustine HS, SJCCA Band
Wednesday, December 20 — Gamble Rogers MS Chorus
Thursday, December 21 — Pacetti Bay MS Vocal Ensemble
Friday, December 22 — Tocoi Creek HS Jazz Ensemble
Saturday, December 23 — A Swing and A Miss (Jazz Ensemble)

Tuesday, December 26 — Ancient City Brass Band
Wednesday, December 27 — Ancient City Brass Band
Thursday, December 28 — Ancient City Brass Band
Friday, December 29 — Pedro Menendez HS, Falala Falcons Christmas Cabaret
Saturday, December 30 — Ancient City Brass Band
Sunday, December 31 — Gainesville Brass Quartet

Date: Nightly, from November 18, 2023 through January 28, 2024.

Time: Each night the light display turns on at dusk and remains on throughout the night.

Location: Downtown St. Augustine, FL

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