Best Christmas Markets

Riverside Festival of Lights 2026

Dates checked 4 Nov 2026

For its 34th year, the Mission Inn in downtown Riverside is covered in more than 10 million lights, with holiday decor, dining, a holiday marketplace and seasonal events through the hotel. The season starts with a switch-on ceremony and fireworks.

DatesNovember 21, 2026 to January 3, 2027
Open DaysEvery night of its run
HoursNot published yet
The opening ceremony on Nov 21 has the switch-on, fireworks, Santa and a concert by Gavin DeGraw. Guided Lights & Delights tours run at 5, 7 and 9 pm from Nov 23.
TicketsNot published yet
TypeLight show at an attraction
WhereThe Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, the historic hotel in downtown Riverside, 3649 Mission Inn Ave, Riverside, CA 92501

Checked on The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.

Where Is Riverside Festival of Lights?

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Questions About Riverside Festival of Lights

When is Riverside Festival of Lights open in 2026?

November 21, 2026 to January 3, 2027.

Is Riverside Festival of Lights a drive-through?

No: it is a light show at an attraction that you see on foot.

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