# Natchitoches Christmas Lights 2026

> Natchitoches Christmas Lights in Natchitoches, Louisiana: Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 6, 2027, with hours, ticket prices and what is nearby.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/natchitoches-christmas-festival-of-lights/

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](https://www.natchitocheschristmas.com/), 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.

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