# Milwaukee Christmas Lights 2026

> Milwaukee Christmas Lights in Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Nov 19, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027, with hours, ticket prices and what is nearby. Checked against the organizer.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/milwaukee-holiday-lights-festival/

Dates checked 4 Nov 2026

For six weeks downtown Milwaukee's parks and Wisconsin Avenue are dressed in lights: a forest of more than 100 decorated trees and a Singing Tree in Cathedral Square Park, gingerbread scenes in Pere Marquette Park and chandeliers over the avenue. A festival Jingle Bus tours the displays.

| Dates | November 19, 2026 to January 1, 2027 |
| --- | --- |
| Open Days | Every night of its run |
| Hours | Not published yet |
| Tickets | Not published yet |
| Type | Walk-through light show |
| Where | Downtown parks and Wisconsin Avenue, centered on Cathedral Square Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin |

Checked on [Milwaukee Downtown, BID](https://www.milwaukeedowntown.com/signature-events/milwaukee-holiday-lights-festival/), November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.

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## Other Light Shows Near Milwaukee

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## Questions About Milwaukee Christmas Lights

### When is Milwaukee Christmas Lights open in 2026?

November 19, 2026 to January 1, 2027.

### Is Milwaukee Christmas Lights a drive-through?

No: it is a walk-through show that you see on foot.

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