Lighting Up the Bluffwalk
Bright Nights
The official kickoff for the Bright Nights light installation — and the start of the holiday season in Downtown Lynchburg.
Sunday, November 22, 2026 · Commerce Street
When
Sunday, November 22, 2026
Where
Commerce Street · Downtown Lynchburg
On the Bluffwalk
Lights up for the season
Bright Nights is the official kickoff celebration for the Bright Nights light installation on the Bluffwalk, bringing Downtown Lynchburg to life for the holiday season.
Join us on Sunday, November 22, 2026, on Commerce Street in Downtown Lynchburg as we celebrate the start of Bright Nights and illuminate the Bluffwalk for the season. This festive community event invites friends, families, and visitors to come downtown, experience the lights, enjoy local vendors and live music, and kick off the holidays together in the heart of Lynchburg.
Hours, the vendor and music lineup, and the full Bluffwalk schedule will be announced closer to the date. Check back, or follow the Downtown Lynchburg Association for updates.
What to Expect
The Lights Come On
The official kickoff for the Bright Nights light installation — the moment the Bluffwalk is illuminated for the holiday season.
Local Vendors
Holiday makers and downtown small businesses line Commerce Street with gifts, food, and drinks.
Live Music
Local musicians play through the evening as the street fills up and the season gets going.
For the Whole Family
Friends, families, and visitors of every age come downtown to kick off the holidays together.
From Last Year
Get Involved
Become a Sponsor
Put your brand behind the kickoff celebration, or light up a single installation on the Bluffwalk for the whole season.
Sponsorship OptionsVolunteer
Bright Nights runs on volunteers. Sign-ups open closer to the event — see what else is coming up downtown in the meantime.
Volunteer With UsQuestions?
Reach out to the Downtown Lynchburg Association for anything about Bright Nights.
info@downtownlynchburg.com