Night Lights Preview Party: Friday 12/4/2026 ~ Austin Trail of Lights

The Ultimate Early Look at the Trail

Kick off the holiday season with an exclusive night at the Austin Trail of Lights. The Night Lights Preview Party gives you an early look at the Trail before opening night, with all the extras that make the evening feel a little more special.

Enjoy complimentary bites from some of Austin's favorite restaurants, festive drinks, live music (lineup coming soon) and unlimited rides on the Ferris Wheel and Carousel, all while exploring the Trail before it officially opens to the public.

Night Lights Preview Party Pass Includes:

• An exclusive sneak peek of the Trail before Grand Opening
• Complimentary bites from favorite Austin restaurants
• Complimentary beverages (must be 21+ to consume alcohol)
• Complimentary Ferris Wheel and Carousel rides
• Live music on Zilker Stage
• $85 Advance Purchase (limited quantities); Regular Price $100

Want to make it an even more elevated VIP night? Upgrade to the Premium Pass for a new experience, including everything above plus:

• (1) Valet Parking for your group
• Access to an exclusive Lounge in Zilker Square
• Complimentary craft cocktail bar
• Elevated sweet and savory bites
• $185 Advance Purchase (limited quantities); Regular Price $225

And because its more than just a night out: your ticket helps support the Trail of Lights Foundation and its work to keep this Austin tradition shining for generations to come.

ADDITIONAL PARKING OPTIONS

Public parking will be available around Zilker Park on a first-come-first-served basis. Individual parking passes will not be sold online in advance or onsite for the Night Lights Preview Party.

PROMO CODES

If you have a special access promotional code, enter it in the "promotional code" box on the right, and click apply. Once the code is accepted, the box turns green and the page will refresh and reveal your special offer. Then enter the desired amount of tickets next to the special offer and follow the prompts to complete the transaction.

Pets are not permitted. No refunds outside of park closures.

WEATHER GUARANTEE™

You can purchase a Weather Guarantee™ during checkout. If the forecast calls for rain to exceed the Guarantee threshold, you’ll receive an automatic reimbursement even if you still attend the event—no need to cancel or file a claim.

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Terms & Conditions: Access to the 2026 Trail of Lights is pedestrian only. No types of transportation are permitted on the Trail of Lights (such as bikes, scooters, vehicles, golf carts, etc.). Self-provided wheelchairs welcome. No Refunds or Exchanges. This event is Rain or Shine barring any extreme weather or city park closures. Trail of Lights makes every effort to remain open throughout Texas’s varying winter weather conditions. Rains and storms could result in park closures. In the event of park closures due to extreme weather, ticket buyers will receive options to refund and/or exchange tickets impacted by the closure. Pets are not permitted. Road closures and specific driving directions must be followed to properly access the Trail of Lights Parking. This ticket grants a revocable license to the bearer and bearer may be removed at any time for any reason. Your event ticket is a revocable license for the event date/time listed. Management reserves the right without the refund of any portion of the ticket purchase price, to refuse admission or to eject any person who fails to comply with the rules of the venue, local, state or federal law or whose conduct is deemed illegal, disorderly, or offensive by management. Persons entering the facility are subject to search for contraband, alcohol, controlled substances, weapons, firearms, fireworks, video equipment, or professional recording devices, all of which are expressly forbidden, and subject to confiscation. No refunds/exchanges. By completing this purchase and visiting the Austin Trail of Lights, you, on behalf of yourself, any invitees, and ticket users, voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19, or any other disease, and personal injury incidental to the event, whether occurring before, during, or after the event. Ticket purchaser/user bears all risks, including cancellation of the event, of inclement weather. passes lost or stolen cannot be replaced. The resale or attempted resale of this ticket at a price higher than that appearing on the ticket is prohibited and if discovered will result in the ticket being voided without refund. This ticket may not be used for advertising, promotion (including contests and sweepstakes) or other trade purposes without the express written consent of Management. Rain policy: passes for outdoor events are purchased at risk of inclement weather. In general, this ticket will not be replaced, refunded, or exchanged unless the event is canceled or postponed or there is an unforeseen city park closure. Attendee acknowledges and understands pets/dogs are not permitted.

As a condition of my ticket purchase and attendance participation for each ticket holder/user in the Event, you hereby grant Austin Trail of Lights, the event director and host organizations a limited license to use my name, likeness, image, photograph, voice, video, biographical and other information (collectively, “Likeness”), in any media platform or format whatsoever, and to distribute, broadcast and exhibit these without charge, restriction or liability, but only for the purposes of advertising or promoting the Event. The foregoing grant, however, does not constitute consent for any third party to use my Likeness in an endorsement of any product or service without my specific written consent.