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Speedway Christmas

Friday, November 20, 2026 - Sunday, January 3, 2027 6:00 PM 10:00 PM

The Southeast’s largest drive-thru holiday light show features more than 5 million lights on a four-mile course circling the iconic oval, pit road and infield road course. The show is open 6-10 p.m., rain or shine, and features synchronized lights-to-music on 101.3 FM, plus drive-in movies on the gigantic Speedway TV!

Traffic Tip: Friday and Saturday nights in December are traditionally the busiest nights and guests may experience extended wait times for entry. Consider Sunday/Thursday nights for quicker entry and arrive early.

Choose Your Experience

Value Nights: Enjoy the drive-through Christmas light show at a lower price! (Note: Christmas Village activities are not available on these nights)

Village Nights:
Enjoy the full Speedway Christmas experience, including the drive-through lights show and access to the Christmas Village as well as additional holiday activities.

Click below to start your Speedway Christmas adventure!

Calendar | List

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Village Night Value Night (Village Closed)

Promotions

Coca-Cola $5 Off Admission

Valid any day of show; Speedway Christmas closed Dec. 24
Coca-Cola $5 Off Admission

Show any Coca-Cola product and get $5 off admission to Speedway Christmas presented by Atrium Health!

Ticket Discounts

Ticket Discounts

General Admission & Express Lane Discounts:

  • Active or retired military: Show your Military ID & get $5 off
  • First responders: Show your badge & get $5 off
  • Educators: Show your badge & get $5 off

Free Admission For Atrium Health Employees

Free Admission For Atrium Health Employees

Atrium Health Employees get in FREE on Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays at Speedway Christmas!* On all other nights, teammates receive a $5 discount on entry to Speedway Christmas.

*Free entry does not apply on Dec. 21-23.

Free Entry Info

For free entry, you must attend the light show on one of the dates listed above & show your physical Atrium Health, Wake Forest Baptist Health, Cabarrus College, Harbin Clinic, Hugh Chatham Health, Alleghany Health or Charlotte Neurosurgery & Spine Associates badge.

BCBS Drive Out Hunger Night

Tuesday, Dec. 1
BCBS Drive Out Hunger Night

Drive out hunger with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC on Dec. 1! Guests who donate four canned goods, boxed stuffing or boxed potatoes will receive free admission for one vehicle.