Yuletide: A Starlight Celebration with The Byrne Bros.

Celebrate the magic of the Winter Solstice weekend with Yuletide: A Starlight Celebration, an enchanting evening of music, light, and tradition at Bok Tower Gardens. The night begins with a lively holiday ceilidh concert featuring The Byrne Brothers, the incomparable Celtic family band and beloved Bok Tower Gardens favorites. Their spirited tunes and joyful energy will set the perfect festive tone for the evening.
After the concert, take a magical stroll along a candlelit luminary path, accompanied by the stirring sound of powerhouse piper Ben Pugh, filling the night air with traditional melodies.
The celebration concludes in luminous serenity with a moonlight sacred music concert by Geert D’hollander, performed among the gentle glow of twinkling yule logs. It’s a night that blends high-spirited festivity with peaceful reflection—perfect for welcoming the season’s longest night in true holiday style.
Arrive early to enjoy a holiday carillon concerts with Geert D’hollander, filling the Gardens with the shimmering sounds of the Singing Tower. Then, sip rich hot chocolate and savor seasonal treats from the Blue Palmetto Café, and browse The Shop at Bok for unique gifts to complete your holiday shopping.

Event Date & Time

Saturday, December 20, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Carillon Concert begins at 8:30 p.m.
Entrance Gate Closes at 8 p.m.

Location

Oval Lawn and the Singing Tower

Price

Free to members/ $20 for non-member adults, and $10 for non-member children ages 6 – 17, free for Children 5 and under (Includes Admission)
No Registration required

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Please Note:

To assist Bok Tower Gardens with the rising costs of online transactions, a small processing fee is required for to confirm your registration.

Ticket price includes general admission to the Gardens. Tickets are available for purchase at boktower.org, in person at the Visitor Center or by phone at 863-734-1222. All programs and classes promptly begin at stated time and visitors are encouraged to arrive at least 10 minutes before class begins for check-in. Check-in begins 30 minutes prior to the class start time. Culinary events are demonstration based and late arrivals may not be accommodated. For classes held after 5 pm, the entrance gate will stay open for an additional 30 minutes after the start time. Once the gate closes, late arrivals will not be admitted. Due to the nature of culinary events held at the Outdoor Kitchen, Bok Tower Garden may attempt, but cannot guarantee, to accommodate food allergies. Dogs are not permitted at any educational program.