# Nightly Holiday Tree Light Show at National Harbor

> Event for families in the Washington–Arlington–Alexandria area (DC / VA / MD / WV). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Nov 7 – Jan 3
- Where: National Harbor Plaza (the Belvedere), Waterfront District, 150 National Plaza, National Harbor, MD 20745
- Ages: All ages
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: National Harbor
- Official page: https://www.nationalharbor.com/holidays-at-national-harbor/
- Last checked: Tue, Oct 27

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## About

From November 7, 2026 through January 3, 2027, National Harbor's 60-foot RGB holiday tree on the Belvedere above National Harbor Plaza comes to life every night in a short light show set to a holiday medley recorded by the United States Air Force Band. Shows run every half hour from sunset until 9 p.m., so families can catch one after dinner on the Waterfront District or between rides on The Capital Wheel without planning around a single start time. On Saturday nights from November 7 to December 26 the 5:30 p.m. show is followed by fireworks over the plaza. The display is outdoors on the waterfront, so dress for the wind off the Potomac.

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