Syracuse Christmas Lights 2026
Dates checked 4 Nov 2026
Onondaga County's drive-through light show runs along the shore of Onondaga Lake in Onondaga Lake Park, with a holiday music channel on the radio as you drive. It welcomes over 40,000 vehicles a year and is open every night from late November to early January.
| Dates | November 21, 2026 to January 4, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Open Days | Every night of its run |
| Hours | Nightly 5 pm to 10 pm Open every night of the run, holidays included. Each night's ticket sales are capped, and the show stays open until the line clears. |
| Tickets | Ticket needed. Per vehicle (up to 16 seats): $10 Monday to Thursday, $20 Friday to Sunday, $5 on charity nights (Nov 23, Nov 24, Jan 4); tickets online only, for a chosen night |
| Type | Drive-through light show |
| Where | Onondaga Lake Park, on the east shore of Onondaga Lake just north of Syracuse, 106 Lake Dr, Liverpool, NY 13088 |
| Parking | Onondaga Lake Park closes to other visitors at 4:30 pm each day during the show. |
Checked on Lights on the Lake (Onondaga County Parks), November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.
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Questions About Syracuse Christmas Lights
When is Syracuse Christmas Lights open in 2026?
November 21, 2026 to January 4, 2027. Hours: Nightly 5 pm to 10 pm.
How much are tickets for Syracuse Christmas Lights?
Ticket needed. Per vehicle (up to 16 seats): $10 Monday to Thursday, $20 Friday to Sunday, $5 on charity nights (Nov 23, Nov 24, Jan 4); tickets online only, for a chosen night. Prices as published by the organizer for 2026.
Is Syracuse Christmas Lights a drive-through?
Yes: you stay in your car and drive the route.