Lightscape Reimagined at San Diego Botanic Gardens! Tickets On Sale Now!

Ticket sales are now on sale! Running select nights from November 17, 2023 – January 1, 2024, Lightscape has been reimagined for its second year at the Garden, offering exciting new installations along with returning favorites. The one-mile walking trail custom designed for SDBG will feature spectacular international artistic installations that come to life after dark with color, imagination, and sound. Most nights sold out in 2022, so purchase your tickets and parking now to secure your preferred dates!

Advanced ticket purchase is required to attend the event. Please note, paid parking is required at an additional cost. We encourage you to purchase discounted $10 parking in advance, as rates increase to $20 the day of the event. Choose your dates and entry times carefully as refunds are not available. For more information, visit our FAQ page.

Garden Members receive a discounted price on tickets. Be sure to create your new account and login in order to access Member benefits. Become a member now!

Purchase Date-Specific Tickets

For further assistance with booking please contact our Lightscape team at Lightscape@sdbgarden.org or 760-436-3036 ext. 0.

DATES & TIMES

Nov. 17, 2023 – Jan. 1, 2024 (5 – 9 p.m.)

Ticket types are categorized by Regular, Peak and Off-Peak.

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

TICKETS Tickets are required for admittance with entry times available every 15 minutes from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Member discount applied at check out.

General Ticketing:

Adult Peak: $32 Regular: $29 Off-Peak: $26

Child (3-12yrs) Peak: $20 Regular: $18 Off-Peak: $16

Member Ticketing:

Adult Peak: $29 Regular: $26 Off-Peak: $23

Child (3-12yrs) Peak: $17 Regular: $15 Off-Peak: $13

Military (Active, Reserve, Retired, and Veteran) & family with ID:

Adult Peak: $29 Regular: $26 Off-Peak: $23

Child (3-12yrs) Peak: $17 Regular: $15 Off-Peak: $13

Parking: Advanced parking is $10 per vehicle. Day of and onsite purchase parking is limited, and if available, is $20 per vehicle, due upon arrival. Go green and use alternative transportation! Bike parking is available at both entrances. Learn more about Ride-share details in our FAQ.

FLEX TICKETS Anytime Flex Tickets

Flex ticket holders may enter Lightscape anytime between 5:00 – 8:30 p.m. on the date they have selected, with no timed entry restrictions.

Price: $60 per person

Includes parking
No Member discounts applicable.

Purchase Date-Specific Tickets

One discount per transaction (excluding Flex Tickets). Lightscape will operate, rain or shine. No refunds are given. 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. See our FAQ page for more information.

Lightscape is a special ticketed event so we are unable to accept guest passes, reciprocal admission passes or Museums for All discounts. San Diego Botanic Garden Members do receive a discount.

San Diego Botanic Garden is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Tax ID number 95-6120581.