Concord Christmas Tree Lighting
- Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 6:00–9:00 PM ET; fireworks end the night
- Downtown Concord (Courthouse Plaza / Union & Church St stages)
- Free / not listed
- Hosted by City of Concord
Concord, Cabarrus County
2026 Christmas events in Concord, North Carolina.
Concord holiday events
Concord opens the season with the downtown Christmas Tree Lighting — a 6–9 PM event with fireworks ending the night — followed the next afternoon by the 98th annual Concord Christmas Parade. The Speedway Christmas drive-through light course at Charlotte Motor Speedway runs nightly through early January.
Parades & tree lightings
4 verified events for 2026.
Tree Lighting
Concord Christmas Parade (98th annual)
- Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · 2:30 PM ET
- Starts Church St N & Lake Concord Rd → Church St, Buffalo Ave, Union St; ends Union St & Corban Ave
- Free spectators
- Hosted by City of Concord
City of Concord Tree Lighting Ceremony
- Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM
- Downtown Concord
- Cost: check link
Concity Logan's Lit Christmas Parade
- Sat, Nov 28, 2026 · 1:00 PM
- Concord, NC
- Cost: check link
Lights & house displays
3 verified events for 2026.
Speedway Christmas (drive-through lights)
- Fri, Nov 20, 2026 – Sun, Jan 3, 2027 · Nightly 6:00–10:00 PM ET (closed Christmas Eve, Dec 24)
- Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Pkwy S
- Value Nights starting at $46; Village Nights starting at $60; Express Lane ~$80+ (confirm the live ticket total)
- Hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway (presented by Atrium Health)
- ~4-mile course with over 6 million lights synchronized to 101.3 FM. Christmas Village open Thursday–Sunday. Dynamic pricing per vehicle (up to 15 people); Season Pass $120 + fees.
Hard Family Christmas Lights
- 2026 season
- 1641 Shadow Creek St NW, Concord
- Cost: check link
- Hosted by Tacky Light Tour
- Verify hours on Facebook before driving (2026 Tacky Light map).
Baystone Lights
- 2026 season
- 11423 Baystone Pl, Concord
- Cost: check link
- Hosted by Tacky Light Tour
- Verify hours on Facebook before driving (2026 Tacky Light map).
Markets & shopping
3 verified events for 2026.
5th Annual Christmas Extravaganza
- Fri, Nov 27, 2026
- Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, Concord
- Cost: check link
10th Annual Christmas At Cabarrus Holiday Market!
- Sat, Nov 28, 2026 · 10:00 AM
- Concord, NC
- Cost: check link
Cabarrus Christmas Festival
- Sat, Dec 5, 2026
- Concord, NC
- Cost: check link
Shows & theater
1 verified event for 2026.
Nutcracker Paint Night at Percent The Nook Concord
- Wed, Nov 18, 2026 · 6:00 PM
- Concord, NC
- Cost: check link
Kids & family
7 verified events for 2026.
Santa's Arrival
- Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 5:00 PM
- Concord Mills, Concord
- Cost: check link
A VERY GRINCHY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR
- Sun, Dec 6, 2026 · 12:30 PM
- Cabarrus Brewing Company, Concord
- Cost: check link
Toys for Tots Toy Drive
- Sun, Dec 6, 2026 · 12:00 PM
- Concord, NC
- Cost: check link
Santa Mickey's Winter Wonderland Meet and Greet Event!
- Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 9:30 AM
- Cabarrus Brewing Company, Concord
- Cost: check link
The Boger Children's Christmas Program
- Sun, Dec 20, 2026 · 5:00 PM
- Concord, NC
- Cost: check link
Kid Krafters (CON) — holiday ornaments
- Thu, Dec 10, 2026 · 4:30 PM–5:30 PM ET
- Concord Library
- Free
- Hosted by Cabarrus County Public Library
- No registration.
Polar Express Pajama Party! (CON)
- Wed, Dec 16, 2026 · 4:00 PM–5:30 PM ET
- Concord Library
- Free
- Hosted by Cabarrus County Public Library
- No registration noted.