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November 29 at 5:15 PM
Zilker Holiday Tree Lighting 2026
Join the November 29 tree lighting, with pre-event music at 5:15 PM and the ceremony at 6 PM.
When
Sunday, November 29
5:15 PM
Date range
Nov 29
November 29: music at 5:15 PM; lighting ceremony at 6 PM
Venue
Zilker Park, south side
Address
2100 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX
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The City of Austin lists the 2026 Zilker Holiday Tree lighting for Sunday, November 29. Music by the Austin Civic Wind Ensemble begins at 5:15 PM, followed by the 6 PM ceremony. The tree is on the south side of Zilker Park. Free parking is limited and first-come, first-served; carpool or check CapMetro. Watch the official city channels for weather updates. The tree season runs November 29-January 1, with visiting hours of 6-10 PM. This is not admission to the separate Trail of Lights.
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Free; on-site parking is first-come, first-served.
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November 29: music at 5:15 PM; lighting ceremony at 6 PM
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