December 10 at 7:00 PM
Austin Trail of Lights 2026
Plan a holiday walk through the lights at Zilker Park, December 10-23.
When
Thursday, December 10
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Date range
Dec 10 - Dec 23
December 10-23; general admission 7-10 PM; premium entry varies
Venue
Zilker Park
Address
2100 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX
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Free and paid nights; check the official calendar for passes and parking.
Phone
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What this event is about
Austin Trail of Lights returns December 10-23, 2026. Select your night on the official calendar and compare general admission with premium passes. Parking and shuttle options are separate planning decisions; review what each ticket includes before buying. Our guide compares published prices, free nights, family totals and arrival options. This event is separate from the Zilker Holiday Tree lighting on November 29.
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Family plans, weekend itineraries, and Austin trip building.
Price point
Free and paid nights; check the official calendar for passes and parking.
Phone
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Recurrence
December 10-23; general admission 7-10 PM; premium entry varies
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Thursday, December 10
Free and paid nights; check the official calendar for passes and parking.