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AUSTIN'S BELOVED HOLIDAY TRADITION

Mozart’s
Festival of Lights

The 16th Annual Festival of Lights at Mozart’s Coffee Roasters
November 21, 2026 – January 3, 2027
3825 Lake Austin Blvd. · Austin, TX
Austin’s beloved holiday tradition returns for its 16th annual celebration, transforming Mozart’s on the shores of Lake Austin into a spectacular winter wonderland. With synchronized light shows, live holiday entertainment, more than 2 million lights, and festive experiences for all ages, it’s a magical evening you won’t want to miss.
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THE TRADITION CONTINUES

The Synchronized
Light Show Returns

The tradition is back.

For 2026, Mozart’s traditional synchronized light show returns, bringing holiday music and more than 2 million lights together across the Mozart’s waterfront campus.

Shows Begin at 6 PM
Nightly through 9 or 10 PM
Check the calendar
for nightly showtimes.

Experience synchronized lights across the Main Building, Archway and six additional synchronized areas, including our General Admission area — a Mozart’s first.

The 2026 experience brings holiday favorites together with a Broadway-style live holiday revue, featuring Christmas classics and the timeless story of ’Twas the Night Before Christmas.

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MUSIC BRINGS US TOGETHER

Live Holiday
Entertainment

Hosted by McKenna Michaels,
Light Show Host & Songstress

The Festival of Lights brings live music and holiday favorites to the shores of Lake Austin. Enjoy a Broadway-style holiday revue featuring McKenna’s live musical performances and sing-along Christmas classics, all inspired by ’Twas the Night Before Christmas.

Lights. Music. Christmas classics.
Holiday magic on Lake Austin.
YOUR NIGHT. YOUR WAY.

Choose Your Festival Experience

There’s more than one way to experience the magic. Choose the Festival of Lights experience that’s right for your family, date night, group, or holiday celebration.
General Admission at Mozart's Festival of Lights

General Admission

Experience the Festival of Lights, synchronized displays, live entertainment, interactive experiences, and holiday atmosphere throughout the Mozart’s campus.

Early Bird General Admission — $7
Available October 6 – November 20, 2026
Regular General Admission — $8
Begins November 21, 2026
Children under 18 months are free.
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Reserved Tables at Mozart's Festival of Lights

Reserved Tables

Want to settle in and enjoy the show from your own dedicated space?

Reserve a table with stage and synchronized light-show views, complete with service attendants so you can relax and enjoy the lights and live entertainment.

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Premium Private Deck at Mozart's Festival of Lights

Premium Private Deck

Up to 16 Guests

Host an unforgettable holiday gathering with a premium private deck rental for up to 16 guests.

Design your own celebration while enjoying the very best of the Festival of Lights. Your experience includes bottomless hot cocoa and a dedicated server.

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Boat Experiences on Lake Austin

See the lights from a whole new perspective with our festively decorated boat cruises on beautiful Lake Austin.

Guests with hot cocoa aboard a lit Mozart’s donut boat on Lake Austin

A 45 Minute Experience

Holiday Donut Boat Cruise

Cruise Lake Austin aboard a festive, decorated donut boat with a captain and bottomless hot cocoa — the perfect way to go see the Lake Austin Lights event lights from the water.

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Decorated Mozart’s pontoon boat passing the lit tunnels on Lake Austin

A 45 Minute Experience

Lake Austin Lights Boat Cruises

Set out on an Austin Rental Boats holiday cruise to see the Lake Austin Lights event, taking in the spectacular lights along Lake Austin and their famous Light Up Tunnels while enjoying hot cocoa along the way.

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Mozart's two-deck party boat wrapped in garland and lights on Lake Austin at night

An Unforgettable Holiday Celebration

Company & Private
Party Packages for Light ShowAll inclusive Land & Floating Experiences

2.5 Hours

Celebrate the season on the water with a private, all-inclusive holiday boat gathering designed for your company, friends, family, for the most memorable holiday event. Boat capacities are 30 people and 40 people.
Private Deck Area Packages for up to 150 people.

Boat Capacities

  • 30People
  • 40People
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Limited # of Packages Available

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Holiday Excitement for Everyone

From live entertainment and interactive attractions to treats, photos, and holiday cheer - there's something for the whole family at Mozart's Festival of Lights.

McKenna Michaels singing under holiday lights Live music

Live Holiday Entertainment

Enjoy a Broadway-style holiday revue featuring McKenna’s live musical performances and sing-along holiday favorites.

Kids playing on a glowing LED dance floor For kids

Interactive LED Dance Floor

Kids can step, move, and play on an interactive touch-sensitive LED dance floor.

Family inside a lit snow globe igloo Photo op

Snow Globe Igloo Experience

Step inside a magical snow-globe-inspired setting and capture the perfect holiday photo.

Santa’s Tavern sign with spiked hot cocoa Ages 21+

Santa’s Tavern — 21+

A festive adults-only holiday experience for guests looking to celebrate the season with a little extra cheer and some spiked hot cocoa.

Bavarian pretzels, brownies and cookies Treats

Bavarian Bakeshop

Enjoy our famous Bavarian giant pretzels, Mozart's decadent brownies and cookies along with new fresh baked Hill Country kolaches.

Giant illuminated ATX letters with the Austin skyline Photo op

Giant ATX Instagram LED Memory Wall

Capture your best Festival of Lights memories against our larger-than-life Austin-inspired holiday massive 210 sq ft LED wall.

Lit-up red Toys for Kids truck Give back

Toys for Kids Giving Campaign

Look for our Light Up Big Red Truck, this Year's Annual Giving Campaign will add a Special Toy Drive for Families in Need.

Santa and Mrs. Claus waving Select nights

Santa & Mrs. Claus

Santa and Mrs. Claus will make special guest appearances on select nights throughout the festival for some epic photo memories.

A BRIGHTER AUSTIN TOGETHER

Make This Holiday Season Unforgettable

More than 2 million lights • Live music • Synchronized shows • Holiday experiences on Lake Austin
November 21, 2026 – January 3, 2027
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YOUR NIGHT. YOUR WAY.

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Festival of Lights?

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November 21, 2026 • The magic begins