Moody Gardens Festival of Lights 2026
Dates checked 4 Nov 2026
Moody Gardens' light trail, long known as the Festival of Lights, is a mile-long walk past more than two million lights set to music along Offatts Bayou. It is part of the resort's Holiday in the Gardens season, which also has the ICE LAND ice-sculpture show and a skating rink, about 50 miles south of Houston.
| Dates | November 21, 2026 to January 2, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Open Days | Every night of its run |
| Hours | Every night 6 pm to 10 pm The trail opens at dusk, about 6 pm. |
| Tickets | Ticket needed. Holiday Lights Trail from $24, including the outdoor ice rink; lowest prices on Sunday to Thursday Value Nights, Nov 30 to Dec 17; parking free (2026) |
| Type | Walk-through light show |
| Length | A mile-long trail with more than two million lights |
| Where | Moody Gardens on Offatts Bayou, Galveston Island, 1 Hope Blvd, Galveston, TX 77554 |
Checked on Moody Gardens, November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.
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When is Moody Gardens Festival of Lights open in 2026?
November 21, 2026 to January 2, 2027. Hours: Every night 6 pm to 10 pm.
How much are tickets for Moody Gardens Festival of Lights?
Ticket needed. Holiday Lights Trail from $24, including the outdoor ice rink; lowest prices on Sunday to Thursday Value Nights, Nov 30 to Dec 17; parking free (2026). Prices as published by the organizer for 2026.
Is Moody Gardens Festival of Lights a drive-through?
No: it is a walk-through show that you see on foot.