Dazzling Nights to Return to Harry P. Leu Gardens With New Immersive Experiences
Creative City Project and The Memoir Agency return with AdventHealth to produce the mile-long walkthrough event.
Orlando's 50-acre Harry P. Leu Gardens will transform once again 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 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.
New Highlights
- 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
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.”
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