Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza

Overview

During the month of December, a multi-colored canopy of 1,00,000+ twinkling lights covers the streets of downtown Macon. The lights, spanning 5.5 city blocks, move in time to music by Macon Pops during nightly shows that have quickly made the Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza Middle Georgia’s newest holiday tradition. Now in its eighth year, the Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza offers an entire month of family-friendly fun in the beautiful setting of downtown Macon. The Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza kicks off with a live concert featuring Macon Pops on Friday, November 28, 2025 at 6pm. Shows occur nightly November 28, 2025 through January 4, 2026 from 6pm to 10pm at the top of each hour. The lights will stay on nightly from 10 to 11pm. The Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza is completely free and open to the public.

The light show features 31 original songs arranged, produced, and recorded by Macon Pops. Each song features a local artist from Macon, offering a unique soundtrack that can’t be found at other light shows. Show 1 takes place at 6pm and 8pm, and Show 2 takes place at 7pm and 9pm. Each show lasts for about an hour. Stick around to catch both shows to hear all the merry sounds of the season!

During the Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza, Maconites and visitors come together and celebrate the hope and wonder inspired by the holiday season. Merry-makers are encouraged to exit their vehicles and walk among the lights in our spacious city lights so they can fully experience downtown Macon and discover our diverse array of independently-owned eateries, shops, and attractions.

The holiday season in downtown Macon is truly merry and bright.