Natchitoches Christmas Lights 2026
Dates checked 4 Nov 2026
The Natchitoches Christmas Festival, held since 1927, lights the historic riverfront of Natchitoches and Cane River Lake for six weeks; 2026 is its 100th season. The riverbank is free to enter Sunday to Friday and ticketed on Saturday festival days.
| Dates | November 21, 2026 to January 6, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Open Days | Every night of its run |
| Hours | Not published yet The season opens on Saturday, Nov 21 with Turn on the Holidays, a drone show and fireworks at about 7 pm. |
| Tickets | Ticket needed. No admission to the riverbank Sunday to Friday; Saturday festival days are ticketed (opening day Nov 21: $20 after 1 pm, ages 6 and under free). Cashless in 2026 |
| Type | Walk-through light show |
| Where | Front Street and the downtown riverbank on Cane River Lake, in the historic district, Natchitoches, Louisiana |
Checked on Natchitoches Christmas Festival, November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.
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Questions About Natchitoches Christmas Lights
When is Natchitoches Christmas Lights open in 2026?
November 21, 2026 to January 6, 2027.
How much are tickets for Natchitoches Christmas Lights?
Ticket needed. No admission to the riverbank Sunday to Friday; Saturday festival days are ticketed (opening day Nov 21: $20 after 1 pm, ages 6 and under free). Cashless in 2026. Prices as published by the organizer for 2026.
Is Natchitoches Christmas Lights a drive-through?
No: it is a walk-through show that you see on foot.