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Dates & Times
December 12, 2026
3:30-9:30 p.m.
Location
Tryon Palace
529 S. Front St.
New Bern, NC 28560
Cost
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Join us for the holiday magic of Candlelight, Tryon Palace’s famed winter event showcasing the beautifully decorated Palace illuminated by the glow of candlelight. On this special tour, you’ll visit rooms throughout the Palace where costumed interpreters present an engaging story celebrating the earliest days of our statehood.
Beyond the Palace tour, your Candlelight ticket also includes tours of the historic Stanly and Dixon Houses and access to the activities and entertainment on the Palace grounds, including the Tryon Palace Fife and Drum Corps, North Carolina Continental Line camp, entertainment performers, and the Tryon Palace Museum Shop! You’ll also find snacks, hot beverages, and of course our tavern!
Food will be available to purchase from several food trucks located outside the Palace gates along with places to sit and eat; ticket holders can enjoy their meal with a drink on the grounds at the tavern!
Around 9:30 p.m., guests will be treated to a spectacular show of black powder fireworks!
This year, gates open to all ticket holders at 3:30 p.m. Your Palace tour time is indicated on your ticket, but plan time before and after your tour to enjoy all that Candlelight has to offer. Candlelight is a holiday tradition that you will not want to miss!
An additional Candlelight Christmas Celebration at Tryon Palace takes place on Dec. 19.
Beyond the Palace tour, your Candlelight ticket also includes tours of the historic Stanly and Dixon Houses and access to the activities and entertainment on the Palace grounds, including the Tryon Palace Fife and Drum Corps, North Carolina Continental Line camp, entertainment performers, and the Tryon Palace Museum Shop! You’ll also find snacks, hot beverages, and of course our tavern!
Food will be available to purchase from several food trucks located outside the Palace gates along with places to sit and eat; ticket holders can enjoy their meal with a drink on the grounds at the tavern!
Around 9:30 p.m., guests will be treated to a spectacular show of black powder fireworks!
This year, gates open to all ticket holders at 3:30 p.m. Your Palace tour time is indicated on your ticket, but plan time before and after your tour to enjoy all that Candlelight has to offer. Candlelight is a holiday tradition that you will not want to miss!
An additional Candlelight Christmas Celebration at Tryon Palace takes place on Dec. 19.
