The South’s biggest drive-thru light show returns for the holidays: Speedway Christmas presented by Atrium Health lights up Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord from Friday, November 20, 2026 through Sunday, January 3, 2027, open nightly from 6:00 to 10:00 PM ET. Looking for more seasonal fun? See our guide to Charlotte events this weekend.
Event Details
- Dates: Friday, November 20, 2026 – Sunday, January 3, 2027
- Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM ET nightly
- Venue: Charlotte Motor Speedway
- Address: 5500 Concord Parkway South, Concord, NC 28027
- Tickets: From $46 per vehicle via Charlotte Motor Speedway
Five Million Lights, Four Miles of Track
Speedway Christmas turns the famous 1.5-mile superspeedway into a four-mile drive-thru course wrapped in more than five million lights. You stay in your car and cruise the illuminated route at your own pace, and on Village Nights the infield Christmas village opens with extra holiday attractions. Opening night, November 20, is a Village Night.
Know Before You Go
Admission is priced per vehicle, not per person. General admission runs $46 on Value Nights, while Village Nights are $60 for general admission or $95 for the Express Lane. Buying your pass in advance online is the easiest way to roll straight to the gate.
Tickets
Per-vehicle passes are on sale now through Charlotte Motor Speedway. Also at the speedway this fall: see our guide to the World of Outlaws World Finals, November 4-7.