In what has become a beloved holiday tradition, thousands will once again gather beneath Rodeo Drive’s iconic palm trees to celebrate the start of the festive season at the Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting Celebration.

The City of Beverly Hills and the Rodeo Drive Committee are proud to announce the return of one of Southern California’s most beloved holiday traditions – a sparkling and magical program of holiday décor and entertainment including the annual Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting Celebration that will take place on Thursday, November 13 from 5-8 PM.

Thousands are expected to gather under the glittering palm trees on the iconic, palm tree-dotted luxury fashion street for the grand illumination of Rodeo Drive’s holiday lights and décor. This year’s theme, Enchanted Holiday Dreams, takes inspiration from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker Ballet — celebrating imagination, courage, and love through the timeless story of Clara and her magical Christmas Eve adventure. Adorned in shades of gold, blue, red, and white, the center median will feature Nutcracker-inspired and ballerina ornaments set beneath the sparkle of lights cascading from palm to palm. Wrapped tree trunks and glistening white rose bushes will bring a romantic, dreamlike glow to all.

“Our Holiday Lighting Celebration is one of Beverly Hills’ most cherished traditions, a magical night where our community comes together to kick off the season with joy, gratitude, and unity,” said Beverly Hills Mayor Sharona Nazarian. “As Rodeo Drive sparkles with lights, fireworks fill the sky, and music fills the air, we’re reminded of the spirit that connects us and the beauty of celebrating side by side. It’s a night for everyone — kids, parents, neighbors, friends and visitors, to make memories and welcome the holidays in true Beverly Hills style.”

The special evening which is free and open to all, will feature live performances by award-winning local and international artists: Billboard-charting recording artist, and Broadway star Chris Mann, Australian Superstar Hugh Sheridan, James Tormé, the male jazz vocalist also known as “The Prince of Jazz”, and the Internationally acclaimed, award-winning guzheng performer, composer, recording artist and guqin artist Bei Bei.

The street will come alive with a whoosh of Nutcracker-inspired and Sugarplum skaters and the pirouettes of stilt ballerinas. Nutcracker “Mouse King” holiday helpers will be on hand, joined by roaming puppets, animated life-size sweets, and the sound of carolers. Mother Ginger will surprise with performers appearing unexpectedly from under the swathes of large-scale costumes. The celebration concludes with the highly anticipated arrival of Santa Claus and a spectacular fireworks finale lighting up the night sky.

Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting Celebration
Thursday, November 13 2025 | 5-8 PM

Rodeo Drive’s Holiday Lights will be on display until January 5th, 2026.