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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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.
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.
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:
Peak Dates:
Off-Peak Dates:
*Closed Nov. 23, Dec. 24 and 25
Purchase Tickets
| Adult Peak: $29 | Regular: $26 | Off-Peak: $23 |
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Child (3-12yrs) Peak: $17
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Regular: $15
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Off-Peak: $13
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| Adult Peak: $32 | Regular: $29 | Off-Peak: $26 |
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Child (3-12yrs)Peak: $20
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Regular: $18
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Off-Peak: $16
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| Adult Peak: $29 | Regular: $26 | Off-Peak: $23 |
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Child Peak (3-12yrs): $17
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Regular: $15
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Off-Peak: $13
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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.
Purchase 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.
Purchase Tickets
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.
✓ 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.