# Albuquerque River of Lights 2026

> Albuquerque River of Lights in Albuquerque, New Mexico: Nov 28, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027, with hours, ticket prices and what is nearby.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/albuquerque-river-of-lights/

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](https://riveroflights.org/), 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.

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