# Riverside Festival of Lights 2026

> Riverside Festival of Lights in Riverside, California: Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027, with hours, ticket prices and what is nearby. Checked against the organizer.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/riverside-mission-inn-festival-of-lights/

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.

| Dates | November 21, 2026 to January 3, 2027 |
| --- | --- |
| Open Days | Every night of its run |
| Hours | Not 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. |
| Tickets | Not published yet |
| Type | Light show at an attraction |
| Where | The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, the historic hotel in downtown Riverside, 3649 Mission Inn Ave, Riverside, CA 92501 |

Checked on [The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa](https://missioninn.com/festival-of-lights/), November 4, 2026. Buy tickets from the organizer's own site.

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## Other Light Shows Near Riverside

[Enchant Christmas Los Angeles  Arcadia, California  Nov 20 to Dec 27, 2026  Walk-through light show · 40 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/holiday-lights/arcadia-enchant-christmas/)

## 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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