Peabody Tree Lighting Ceremony
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time
- Friday, Nov 28, 2025 3pm - 6pm
Location
The Peabody Memphis
149 Union Ave
Details

This annual event kicks off the Christmas season at the “South’s Grand Hotel.”The spirit of the season fills the sounds of Grand Lobby with live jazz classics and Christmas carols, the scent of sweet gingerbread spice and hot chocolate, and warm glow of twinkling lights. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive to light the Peabody Christmas Tree and greet families. Opera Memphis’ Holiday Carolers join the entertainment lineup this year with Victorian carolers singing holiday classics***The Tree Lighting Ceremony is Open to Hotel Guests only***
Book your room today!Schedule:
3pm – Entertainment by The Jeremy Schrader Trio
4:45pm – Duck March ceremony begins
5pm – arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus and lighting of the Peabody Christmas Tree (immediately after Santa lights the tree)
5:15pm – 6:15pm – Entertainment by Opera Memphis Holiday Carolers. Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus.