November 17, 2023  – January 1, 2024

Tickets on sale now! Another dazzling year of Lightscape is just around the corner! Featuring exciting new installations along with returning fan favorites, this one-mile loop has been reimagined to surprise and delight visitors. Merging nature and art, the Garden will come to life at night with festive sights and sounds for all to enjoy.

Most nights sold out in 2022, so purchase your tickets and parking now to secure your preferred dates!

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Lightscape installation, pea-lights strung up a tree, completely covering all branches in white lights

Members Get First Pick!

Members will also receive discounted tickets to Lightscape as part of our Member Perks, with General Admission going out later this month. Please Note, all current and new Members will need to activate their account in our new system to access benefits. Please find step-by-step instructions HERE

Member Lightscape Tickets

Become a Member and receive Lightscape discounts along with so much more: free daytime admission, free Member programs, discounted pricing on events and classes, free weekly children’s programs, and complimentary guest passes.  

Dates & Times

Nov. 17, 2023 – Jan. 1, 2024 (5 – 10 p.m., last entry at 9 p.m.)
Due to high demand, ticket types are categorized by Regular, Peak and Off-Peak pricing. 

Regular Dates:

  • November 17-19, 22, 24-26
  • December 1-3, 8-10, 15, 31
  • January 1

Peak Dates:

  • December 16-23, 26-30

Off-Peak Dates: 

  • November 29-30
  • December 6 – 7
  • December 13 – 14

*Closed Nov. 23, Dec. 24 and 25

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Tickets

Member
Adult Peak: $29 Regular: $26 Off-Peak: $23
Child (3-12yrs) Peak: $17
Regular: $15
Off-Peak: $13

Non-Member
Adult Peak: $32 Regular: $29 Off-Peak: $26
Child (3-12yrs)Peak: $20
Regular: $18
Off-Peak: $16

Military (active, combat-disabled) & family with ID
Adult Peak: $29 Regular: $26 Off-Peak: $23
Child Peak (3-12yrs): $17
Regular: $15
Off-Peak: $13

 

One discount per transaction, Member discount applied at check out. No refunds. Exchanges accepted through November 1, for $10 per transaction and increases to $20 starting November 2-21. $3 Service Fee per ticket is added to all transactions (online and in-person). Ticket prices increase $5 for adults and $2 for children the day of the event (online and in-person). Ages 2 and under are free.

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Lightscape installation, fire lanterns on metal post in open field

Flex Tickets


Anytime Flex (flat rate, no Member discount)

Ticket holders may enter Lightscape anytime between 5-8:30pm on the date they have selected
Price: $60 per person
Includes parking

 

No Member discounts applicable. No refunds. Exchanges accepted through November 1, for $10 per transaction and increases to $20 starting November 2-21. $3 Service Fee per ticket is added to all transactions (online and in-person). Ticket prices increase $5 for adults and $2 for children the day of the event (online and in-person). Ages 2 and under are free.

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Lightscape installation. lite up lily in bamboo pond with colorful spotlights

Parking

Parking is paid and required for all vehicles parking onsite at San Diego Botanic Garden. Book your parking now and save!

Be sure to choose the same day as your Lightscape ticket when you reserve!

Prices: Advanced parking is $10 per vehicle. Day of and onsite purchase parking is limited, and if available, is $20 per vehicle, due upon arrival.

Groups arriving in multiple cars must drive in together in order to park together in one of several lots being used for Lightscape guests. 

Tips for Your Visit


Purchase admission tickets and parking ahead of time, pricing increases the day of the event!

✓ If your group is arriving in separate cars, drive in together (caravan style) and let the parking attendants know that you are doing so in order to park in the same lot and begin at the same trail entrance.

✓ Wear comfortable shoes – the outdoor walking trail is 1-mile long on paved and dirt paths and occasionally hilly.

✓ Dress for the weather as this is an outdoor event and will be held rain or shine.

 

View full list on our Frequently Asked Questions page.