# Grotto Christmas Lights Portland 2026

> Grotto Christmas Lights Portland in Portland, Oregon: Nov 27 to Dec 30, 2026, with hours, ticket prices and what is nearby. Checked against the organizer.

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

Dates checked 4 Nov 2026

A long-running Portland holiday tradition at The Grotto, a Catholic shrine and garden, where lit paths wind past the grounds while school and church choirs sing in the Chapel of Mary. Puppet shows and carolers perform every hour in the plaza tent, and hot chocolate and donuts are sold on site.

| Dates | November 27 to December 30, 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Open Days | Closed Fri, Dec 25 |
| Hours | Nightly 5 pm to 9:30 pm The grounds close at 10 pm. Value nights with lower prices are Nov 30 to Dec 3 and Dec 7 to 10. |
| Tickets | Ticket needed. Online $17.95 for ages 12 and up, $8.95 for ages 3 to 11; at the gate $19.95 and $9.95 (no cash); ages 2 and under free; value nights from $15.95 online (2026) |
| Type | Walk-through light show |
| Length | About a quarter mile on foot; most visits take 60 to 90 minutes |
| Where | The Grotto, the National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother, a Catholic shrine and garden in Northeast Portland, 8840 NE Skidmore St, Portland, OR 97220 |
| Parking | Free parking in the main lot and on nearby streets; on busy nights a free shuttle runs from the Parkrose/Sumner Park & Ride overflow lot. |
| Transit | TriMet bus 12 runs along NE Sandy Blvd to the entrance; from the MAX Red Line, get off at Parkrose/Sumner and take the free shuttle. |

Checked on [The Grotto](https://thegrotto.org/christmas-festival-of-lights/), November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.

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## Questions About Grotto Christmas Lights Portland

### When is Grotto Christmas Lights Portland open in 2026?

November 27 to December 30, 2026. Closed Fri, Dec 25. Hours: Nightly 5 pm to 9:30 pm.

### How much are tickets for Grotto Christmas Lights Portland?

Ticket needed. Online $17.95 for ages 12 and up, $8.95 for ages 3 to 11; at the gate $19.95 and $9.95 (no cash); ages 2 and under free; value nights from $15.95 online (2026). Prices as published by the organizer for 2026.

### Is Grotto Christmas Lights Portland a drive-through?

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

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