Mozart's Lake Austin Festival of Lights
Visitors experience more than two million holiday lights synchronized across Mozart’s waterfront campus. The festival features live musical entertainment, including a Broadway-style holiday revue with classic Christmas sing-alongs inspired by 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. Guests can stroll through multiple synchronized display zones or relax at dedicated reserved spaces overlooking the stage.
What to Expect
Synchronized holiday light displays and live music on Lake Austin
Event Details
Ages
All Ages
Neighborhood
Lake Austin
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Mozart's Coffee Roasters
Food & Drink
Private deck rentals for up to 16 guests include bottomless hot cocoa; the pages don’t specify other event food or drink options.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families, couples, and holiday groups
Vibe
Festive and musical
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Regular General Admission is $8, beginning November 21, 2026. Children under 18 months are free. The page also offers Reserved Tables and a Premium Private Deck but gives no prices for them. – Get tickets
- Hours: Shows begin at 6 PM; nightly through 9 or 10 PM.
Tips & Advice
- Buy Early Bird General Admission tickets before November 21 to get the lower early price, because regular pricing starts on opening night.
- Book a Reserved Table if you want your own spot with stage and light-show views and service attendants for the whole evening.
- For a holiday get-together of up to 16, rent the Premium Private Deck, which comes with bottomless hot cocoa and a dedicated server.
- Children under 18 months get in free, so babies don't need a General Admission ticket when the family comes to see the lights.
- Walk the whole campus, because the lights sync across the Main Building, the Archway and six more areas, including the new General Admission area.
Special Events & Promotions
- New for 2026: the General Admission area has its own synchronized lights, a first for Mozart's.
- Early Bird General Admission tickets are sold until November 20.
- Reserved Tables with stage and light-show views and service attendants are booked separately.
- The Premium Private Deck rental for up to 16 guests includes bottomless hot cocoa and a dedicated server.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Festival of Lights good for kids?
Yes. It's built for all ages, and children under 18 months get in free.
What's the live entertainment like?
McKenna Michaels hosts a Broadway-style holiday revue with live music and sing-along Christmas classics, all inspired by 'Twas the Night Before Christmas.
Where are the synchronized lights?
The lights sync to holiday music across the Main Building, the Archway and six more areas. One of those is the General Admission area, a first for Mozart's.
What are the ways to experience the festival?
General Admission covers the lights, live entertainment and interactive experiences across the campus. Reserved Tables give you your own space with stage and light-show views and service attendants. The Premium Private Deck holds up to 16 guests.
Is hot cocoa included with any ticket?
Bottomless hot cocoa and a dedicated server come with the Premium Private Deck rental.
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