Albuquerque River of Lights 2026
Dates checked 4 Nov 2026
New Mexico's largest walk-through holiday light show, with more than 800 hand-welded light sculptures, animated displays and millions of twinkle lights along a mile of the BioPark Botanic Garden. It runs nightly from Thanksgiving weekend to early January, closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
| Dates | November 28, 2026 to January 3, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Open Days | Closed Thu, Dec 24, Fri, Dec 25 |
| Hours | Every open night 5 pm to 10 pm Last timeslot entry at 8 pm. |
| Tickets | Ticket needed. Timed tickets; on sale to the public from Nov 6 Timed tickets: you book an arrival time. |
| Type | Botanical garden lights |
| Length | A 1-mile path with over 800 light displays |
| Where | ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden, by the Rio Grande, 2601 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 |
Checked on New Mexico BioPark Society, November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.
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Questions About Albuquerque River of Lights
When is Albuquerque River of Lights open in 2026?
November 28, 2026 to January 3, 2027. Closed Thu, Dec 24, Fri, Dec 25. Hours: Every open night 5 pm to 10 pm.
How much are tickets for Albuquerque River of Lights?
Ticket needed. Timed tickets; on sale to the public from Nov 6.
Is Albuquerque River of Lights a drive-through?
No: it is a light trail in a garden that you see on foot.