Hartford Christmas Lights 2026
Dates checked 4 Nov 2026
A drive-through light show around the UConn football stadium in East Hartford, with LED holiday scenes and digital animations seen from your car. It runs nightly from the day after Thanksgiving to early January, just across the river from Hartford.
| Dates | November 27, 2026 to January 2, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Open Days | Every night of its run |
| Hours | Daily, Nov 27 to Dec 17 5 pm to 9 pm; Sunday to Thursday, Dec 18 to Jan 2 5 pm to 9 pm; Friday and Saturday, Dec 18 to Jan 2 5 pm to 10 pm |
| Tickets | Ticket needed. Per car: $25.99 online any day ($23.50 Mon-Thu) until Nov 19; November-only tickets $18.99 online, $21 at the gate; season pass $92.99 (2026) |
| Type | Drive-through light show |
| Where | Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field, 615 Silver Ln, East Hartford, CT 06118 |
Checked on Magic of Lights, November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.
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Questions About Hartford Christmas Lights
When is Hartford Christmas Lights open in 2026?
November 27, 2026 to January 2, 2027. Hours: Daily, Nov 27 to Dec 17 5 pm to 9 pm; Sunday to Thursday, Dec 18 to Jan 2 5 pm to 9 pm; Friday and Saturday, Dec 18 to Jan 2 5 pm to 10 pm.
How much are tickets for Hartford Christmas Lights?
Ticket needed. Per car: $25.99 online any day ($23.50 Mon-Thu) until Nov 19; November-only tickets $18.99 online, $21 at the gate; season pass $92.99 (2026). Prices as published by the organizer for 2026.
Is Hartford Christmas Lights a drive-through?
Yes: you stay in your car and drive the route.
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