Celebrate the long days of summer during a special evening at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Attendees can enjoy live music, delicious food, and participate in a glowing river of paper lanterns through Storza Woods—an experience unique to this event.
Pricing is per person. Tickets are required for all guests and members. Cash bars are available throughout the Garden. The Garden and its parking facility are card-only.
Premium Admission
$100 Adult member
$105 Adult non-member
$30 Child member (ages 3-12)
$35 Child non-member (ages 3-12)
Premium ticket holders receive benefits that include express entrance at Garden Admissions, exclusive access to the Premium Lounge in Mershon Hall with a private cash bar, a complimentary cool treat, exclusive restrooms, and enhanced lantern craft materials. Premium ticket holders also enjoy general admission perks: one drink ticket (cocktail or non-alcoholic beverage), complimentary face painting, a small Boxed Water, and commemorative photos.
Non-Member premium tickets
Member premium tickets
General Admission
$65 Adult member
$70 Adult non-member
$20 Child member (ages 3-12)
$25 Child non-member (ages 3-12)
Each ticket includes: One drink ticket (cocktail or non-alcoholic beverage), complimentary face painting, a small Boxed Water, commemorative photos, and a paper lantern (while supplies last).
Non-Member tickets
Member tickets
Parking: $15 per vehicle. (SAGE cards not accepted)
Live Music
The Atlanta Skyline Brass Band will open the evening with vibrant jazz and lead the lantern parade in an energetic Second Line procession through the woods. The Atlanta Community Symphony Orchestra will feature brass and string ensembles in Storza Woods. The Dave Bass Ensemble will deliver a soulful blend of jazz, blues, and funk, while Amp’d Entertainment will spin popular dance hits throughout the evening.
Lanterns Light the Way
As night falls, large puppet lanterns by Chantelle Rytter and the Krewe of the Grateful Gluttons will appear amidst the old-growth trees in Storza Woods. Attendees can join a glowing river of light with their own paper lanterns, or they can create one during the visit. Surprises await!
For the Kids
Children can purchase a cold treat, explore the Children’s Garden, have their faces painted in whimsical designs by Pixie and Luna, and interact with giant wood stork puppets featured in the lantern parade.
Niki in the Garden
Attendees can view groundbreaking works by Niki de Saint Phalle alongside stunning horticultural displays, both in daylight and illuminated in the evening.
Fresh Bites
A variety of sweet and savory bites will be available from:
Simply Done Donuts – little donuts, big flavor
Sunnyside Pizzeria – wood-fired pizzas
Vanilla Crepes – sweet and savory crepes
Travelin Tom’s Coffee Truck – beverages hot, cold, calm, or invigorating
Kona Ice – tropical-flavored Italian ice
YOM Ice Cream – ice cream push pops made locally with real ingredients
Longleaf Restaurant – limited seating and an elevated seasonal menu (event ticket required to dine)
Tandoori Pizza & Wing Co by Bhojanic – traditional Indian flavors with a modern twist
Longleaf Restaurant – the Garden’s full-service restaurant, open until 9 p.m. with its Quick Café open until 9:30.
Know Before You Go
Chairs, pets, tobacco and vape products, smoking of any kind, and outside food and drinks are not permitted in the Garden. Food and beverages will be available for purchase while supplies last. Tickets are non-refundable. No rain checks. Only guests 21 and older may purchase alcohol; ID required. Last entrance is at 9 p.m., and bars close at 9:30 p.m.
