Glittering Lights, a quintessential drive-through experience shines brighter than ever with three miles of merriment, featuring over six million lights and a sleigh load of things to do in Vegas via its special nights all season long.
The light show opens tonight through Jan. 3, 2027, at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Tickets start at $39 per carload and can be purchased at glitteringlights.vegas. A portion of each ticket sold benefits Speedway Children’s Charities.
Free Admission Nights
Glittering Lights is getting into the Christmas spirit by giving back to the community with special free nights for those who serve and inspire. From veterans and military personnel to teachers and first responders, these nights offer complimentary admission as a thank-you for their dedication.
11.11 – Veterans Appreciation Night, presented by Precision Window Tinting
In recognition of Veterans Day, Glittering Lights will offer free admission to veterans on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Veterans can show their valid veteran identification at the entrance to receive complimentary entry and enjoy an evening surrounded by the holiday spirit.
11.16 – Military Appreciation Night, presented by Olive Branch Psychiatrics
Veterans and active-duty military personnel can enjoy complimentary admission with valid ID.
11.18 – ATV/UTV Powersports Night powered by Precision Window Tinting
Bring your ATV, UTV, or any powersports vehicle and a $15+ new, unwrapped toy for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots toy drive to receive complimentary entry to Nevada’s largest holiday drive-thru light show.
11.19 – First Responders Night presented by Findlay Subaru of Las Vegas
First responders including EMTs, firefighters, and police officers are welcome to drive through Glittering Lights free of charge. For admission, guests must show proof of service ID.
11.24 – Teacher Appreciation Night presented by BlvdHome
Teachers and their families receive complimentary entry with valid ID.
1.3.27 – Teachers Back-to-School Bash presented by Academica Nevada
Teachers and their families receive complimentary entry with valid ID.
Special Ticket Nights
Get ready for Christmas events filled with dazzling fun at Glittering Lights with special ticket nights that bring added magic to the experience. From kindness and festive Santa photo ops to unique bicycle nights and an early New Year’s celebration, these events are perfect for everyone looking to enjoy the holiday spirit.
11.13 – World Kindness Day presented by Bless-ED Day Academy
It’s cool to be kind with Glittering Lights! The first 200 paid vehicles entering the experience will receive a free ticket for future use in honor of the day of kindness. This gifted ticket has no restrictions and guests are encouraged to pass it on and share the love!
11.12, 11.27-12.23 – Living Nativity
Local churches, organizations, and family/friend groups, bring the story of the first Christmas to life through the Living Nativity.
11.15 – PJ 5K hosted by Speedway Children’s Charities Las Vegas Chapter
The 5K Run and 1-mile Walk through Glittering Lights is from 4-6 p.m. Please note the show lets vehicles drive-thru through starting at about 6 p.m.
11.27 – Santa Tram & Free photos with Santa
Santa Tram, driven by the A’s, is an open-air tram ride through the holiday lights. Guests are dashed to the front of the line while snuggled up close to family and friends. With a decked-out Santa Tram station, guests will enjoy the festive décor and access to Santa Claus for all the family holiday photos, play a few games like the new mini-golf area, ride the mini-train and chill out in the new fire pit area courtesy of Oasis Fireplace. Santa Tram will also be available 11.28, 12.4-12.5, 12.11-12.12, 12.17-12.23
12.5 – Bicycle Night at Lights
Grab your two-wheeled bike and pedal your way through the lights. Tickets, $15 for adults, $10 for children, must be bought online by 3:30 p.m. on Dec. 5. All cyclists must enter gates by 4:30 p.m., no entry will be allowed after this time.
12.31 – Ring in 2027 lit up by Garden State Fireworks
Close out 2026 with a bang, 9 p.m. East Coast celebration!
Pet Nights
Glittering Lights is going gaga for fur babies with Monday Pet Nights sponsored by Findlay Subaru of Las Vegas. A gift for pets will be provided to the first 100 vehicles with pets on Mondays – 11.9, 11.16, 11.23, 11.30, 12.7, 12.14, 12.21, and 12.28.
Promo Nights
Enjoy giveaways from our partners, while supplies last, in most cases the first 200 vehicles visiting. The full calendar of events for the season is available at glitteringlights.vegas.
- 11.28, 12.5, 12.12, 12.19 – The Richard Harris Law Firm – receive free custom cookie cutter with a delicious holiday recipe
- 11.20, 12.11, 12.18 – Loyalty Plumbing and Air – pick up a special goodie bag and say hello to Buddy, the Golden Retriever, who will be on-site to greet guests!
- 12.1 – Southern Nevada Water Authority – air fresheners and winter water schedules
- 12.2 – Vay lights up the carline with Christmas bulb necklaces!
- 12.9 – Grimaldi’s Pizza – a $10 gift card
- 12.10, 12.16, 12.22 – Take 5 Oil Change – the team will be onsite handing out goodies and washing windows so our guests can have the clearest view possible of the lights!
- 12.12 – Nathan Adelson Hospice – free gift bag
- 12.13 – National Hot Cocoa Day courtesy of Chick-fil-A – free chicken sandwich cards
- 12.14 – BlvdHome – a special holiday gift for one’s Ho-Ho-Home
- 12.17 – Goodwill Southern Nevada – a free $10 gift card
- 12.20, 12.31 – Adventure Smiles Dentistry for Children onsite with a little fun, a little surprise, and a goodie bag to go!
- 12.21 – Olive Branch Psychiatrics onsite with a special treat!
- 12.28-1.3 – Family Week – free T-Shirt from Circus Circus for the first 200 cars and on our last day first 200 vehicles receive a goody bag.
Glittering Lights is open daily, from 5-9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 5-10 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and holidays. Santa Tram driven by the A’s and FastPass powered by Diamondback Land Surveying opens on select dates starting Friday, Nov. 27. For ticket packages and group buyout information, visit glitteringlights.vegas.
- Car or Truckload Any Day Ticket $39
- Season Pass $149 for two vehicles
- Fast Pass $64 per car or truckload
- Date Night $69 per car or truckload
- Santa Tram starting at $25 per person
Discount vouchers are available at local Port of Subs, Goodwill of Southern Nevada, Grimaldi’s, Del Taco, Create Credit Union, Chick-fil-A, Sports Clips, Take 5 Oil Change, and also available to subscribers of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Biscuit’s Golden Ticket
All vehicles entering our show will receive a scratch off ticket where each one has a winning free item they could redeem with the participating vendors. Here’s a few highlights: a $10 Goodwill of Southern Nevada gift card, Adventuredome passes from Circus Circus Hotel & Casino, Live Nation concert tickets, a three month digital subscription from Las Vegas Review Journal, groceries from LaBonita Supermarkets, a 2-hour short team car rental from Vay and one grand prize of suite tickets to Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Ticket Tuesdays
Every Tuesday the first 100 vehicles will receive two show tickets from one of following performers: Steve Falcon’s Comedy Hypnosis Hour at MGM Grand, Tape Face at MGM Grand or Punk Rock Brunch at The Venue inside Rio Hotel & Casino.
Ho Ho Radio to Feature Debbie Gibson’s New Holiday Single
The holiday soundtrack at Glittering Lights is getting a star-powered upgrade! Ho Ho Radio, the attraction’s very own holiday radio station produced by Sunny 106.5, will feature pop icon Debbie Gibson’s latest holiday single, “Lit Up,” from her new Winterlicious D’Luxe album. Adding an extra dose of holiday cheer, Gibson has also recorded a special message just for Glittering Lights guests, making the festive drive-through experience even more memorable. Guests can tune in, sing along and enjoy a soundtrack filled with holiday favorites as they cruise through a dazzling wonderland of lights. Ho Ho Radio is sparked by Loyalty Plumbing & Air.
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Glittering Lights Directions
Merriest way to arrive: take Interstate 15, exit 54 (Speedway BLVD)
Half mile to attraction entry. TIP: don’t follow GPS which routes you to an entrance that is not open.
About Glittering Lights presented by The Richard Harris Law Firm
Jingle that sleigh to Las Vegas Motor Speedway – only 10 minutes north of Downtown Las Vegas – for the holiday drive-through spectacular, Glittering Lights. The dazzling array of festive Christmas lights and sounds features more than 6 million LED lights that intertwine throughout a three-mile course through the speedway. The 2026 season shines Nov. 6, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027.
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