Festival of Lights 2026: Christmas lights at Adelanto Stadium, near Victorville, CA
Dec 11–13 & 18–20, 2026
6 – 11 PM each night at Adelanto Stadium, Adelanto
Lights on in
presale$10+ $2 fee
See the magic
Last year’s festival in under a minute. This year it’s even bigger.
What’s on
Six nights of lights, games and Christmas fun for the whole family. Tap an ornament… careful, they’re glass!
250,000+ lights
Walk through tunnels, arches and trees covered in light.
Stop the Grinch
Help save Christmas by catching the sneaky Grinch.
Live Christmas wrestling
Holiday-themed matches from Valor Pro Wrestling.
Santa’s Workshop
Hands-on crafts for the kids.
Christmas Village
A little festive town to wander through.
Nightmare Before Christmas
Find your way through the Jack Skellington maze.
Photos with Santa
Get this year’s Christmas photo with the big man himself.
Vendors and treats
Food, drinks, gifts and local makers.
Tickets and visiting
Pick your night when you buy. Each ticket is for one night only.
- FriDec 116 – 11 PM
- SatDec 126 – 11 PM
- SunDec 136 – 11 PM
- FriDec 186 – 11 PM
- SatDec 196 – 11 PM
- SunDec 206 – 11 PM
Prices are per ticket. A $2 fee per ticket is added at checkout. Tickets are sold through MyTixFlow.
- When
- December 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20, 2026
6 – 11 PM each night - Where
- Adelanto Stadium
12000 Stadium Way, Adelanto, CA 92301
Christmas lights near you
The Festival of Lights is at Adelanto Stadium, just off US-395 in the High Desert. It’s an easy drive from anywhere in the Victor Valley, so bring the whole family for a night out this Christmas.
- Victorvilleabout 15 min
- Adelantoright here
- Oak Hillsabout 20 min
- Hesperiaabout 25 min
- Apple Valleyabout 25 min
- Phelanabout 25 min
- Helendaleabout 25 min
- Barstowabout 45 min
- San Bernardinoabout 50 min
Drive times are approximate and depend on traffic.
From last year
Tap a photo to see it bigger.
A high desert tradition
The Festival of Lights is back at Adelanto Stadium for another year, bigger and brighter than before.
It’s put on by Market760, who bring local families together for events across the Victor Valley. Come for the lights, stay for the games, the food and a photo with Santa.
- 250,000+ lights
- 6 nights
- 8 things to do
Questions
When is the Festival of Lights 2026?
Six nights over two weekends: Friday to Sunday, December 11, 12 and 13, and Friday to Sunday, December 18, 19 and 20, 2026. The lights are on from 6 to 11 PM each night.
Where is it?
At Adelanto Stadium, 12000 Stadium Way, Adelanto, CA 92301, in the High Desert just off US-395 near Victorville.
How much are tickets?
Early Elf tickets are $10 and VIP tickets are $25, plus a $2 fee per ticket. VIP includes VIP parking, VIP entrance, a festival t-shirt and an IslaExpress ride. Tickets are sold online through MyTixFlow.
Can I come on any night?
You pick one night when you buy, and your ticket works on that night only. Nights are December 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20.
Who gets in free?
Kids 3 and under get in free.
Is there parking?
Yes, there’s parking at the stadium. VIP tickets include VIP parking close to the entrance.
Is everything included with my ticket?
Most activities are included. A few, like some vendor experiences, cost extra.
Is it good for kids?
Yes. The whole event is built for families, with activities for little ones and entertainment for all ages.
Can I bring my own food?
Outside food is not allowed. There are plenty of food vendors on site.
What should we wear?
Dress warmly. Desert nights in December get cold and you’ll be outside the whole time.
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