The whaling village of Sag Harbor welcomes the holidays with Light Up the Harbor, lighting the Long Wharf lighthouse and the village tree to holiday music. The 2026 event, organized by the Sag Harbor Chamber of Commerce, is on Friday, December 4.
Quick Facts
| Date | Friday, December 4, 2026 (late afternoon; recent years started around 4:15 p.m. with lights at 5) |
|---|---|
| Where | Long Wharf and the Bay Street Theater courtyard, Sag Harbor |
| Cost | Free |
Afterward, browse Main Street’s shops and warm up at a village restaurant. See more in Christmas in the Hamptons & North Fork.
About Sag Harbor
Sag Harbor is a historic former whaling village on Long Island’s East End, with a walkable Main Street of shops, galleries and restaurants, a historic movie theater and a busy marina. In December, its storefronts and waterfront are decorated, and Light Up the Harbor marks the start of the village’s holiday season.
What to Expect
- Holiday music at Long Wharf.
- The lighting of the wharf lighthouse and tree at dusk.
- Late shopping and holiday treats along Main Street.
Plan an East End Holiday Weekend
- Stay in Sag Harbor, Greenport or Montauk; many inns offer lower winter rates.
- Pair village lightings with North Fork winery tastings and holiday shopping on Main Streets.
- Allow 2.5–3 hours from Manhattan by car, more on Friday afternoons.
- The LIRR and Hampton Jitney also serve the East End.
More on Long Island
See our Christmas on Long Island guide and Long Island tree lightings.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Sag Harbor Light Up the Harbor 2026?
Friday, December 4, 2026.
