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Autumn Lights Festival 2026
What are the dates of this year’s festival?
Three exciting nights starting on Thursday, October 15th thru Saturday the 17th.
Will there be an admission fee or is the event free to the public?
In appreciation for your continued support, we are making it this year’s Autumn Lights Festival tickets will be:
Sales by Ticket Type
| Ticket Type | Price | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Admission – 6 pm to 11 pm | $25.00 for adults |
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| Youth ticket (ages 6-17) – 6 pm to 11 pm | $10.00 | |||
| 5 & Under | Free |
Friends of the Gardens at Lake Merritt is a small, volunteer-driven nonprofit. Proceeds from the event go to support these volunteers and for garden infrastructure.
Will there be any art for sale?
Yes. There will be an Art Market each night and our festival website includes links to many of the artist websites where you can purchase art. The wonderful artists of Autumn Lights generously donate their time and talent in support of the Gardens at Lake Merritt.
Should you have further questions, please send us an email: [email protected]
Thank you and enjoy the show!