Nights before Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes

Enjoy an old fashioned Christmas during our 44th Annual Nights Before Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes. You’ll see multiple public historic sites, private homes and a local church most of which are in Madison's National Historic Landmark District. All of the sites capture the spirit of the holidays, each in their own unique way.

Back to back weekends, the 2026 Tour dates are November 27th & 28th and December 4th & 5th. Tickets are GOOD for ANY Day of the tour. Tour hours are 5-9 pm on Fridays and 3-9 on Saturdays.

Exclusive to Nights ticket holders: get your HOLLY JOLLY TROLLEY wristband for an additional $10 at checkout for heated rides on the Madison Trolley Line to each site! Open to the public with a price increase starting November 2nd.

Donations are now accepted through Madix at a minimum of $5.00. All proceeds go to the participating Historic Sites on the Tour.

Tickets are non-refundable.