Nature Lights 2026

proudly presents

Nature Lights 2026
An Immersive Outdoor Light and Music Experience 
 
5th Season - Only 15 Evenings for the Holidays!
Gates open at 5:00pm
Event closes at 8:00pm

Treat yourself and the entire family to a magical evening at the SLO Botanical Garden!

LIVE MUSIC on 2 stages every night!

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The San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden presents Nature Lights, an immersive outdoor light-and-music experience. Visit the garden to enjoy this beloved holiday event.

The event will feature lighting exhibitions across five acres - including many new displays. Guests can enjoy live music on two stages each night.  Wine, beer, food, and hot cocoa bar will be available.  We'll also be bringing back our Holiday Art Market on select dates where you can shop for gifts from local makers and artists!
More than 20,000 have experienced Nature Lights since we opened in 2022 - and we look forward to welcoming you in 2026!

Nature Nights will open to the public on select nights from November 25, 2026, through December 27, 2026, at the SLO Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. 

This year, Nature Lights will feature the very best in live, local music with performances from B & the Hive (duo), Gary Wooten, Jamie Pennelly, Sarah Blick String Trio, Keys and Strings Duo, Kevin Sean, PTFS!, Noach Tangeras, That's the Key, Nataly Lola, Teddy Oldham, Kevin Sean, Keilo Smith, and more! They’ll also have seasonal holiday performances from Bellissima Handbells and The Jingle Belles. In addition, there will be 2 visits from Santa!

Ticket Prices (includes all service fees):

• ADULTS (18+) - $28
• YOUTH (6-17) - $18 
• CHILDREN (0-5) - FREE

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The opening night benefit celebration will be on Friday, November 20.  Guests will enjoy a festive evening filled with wine and botanical-inspired cocktails from Marcerro, appetizers from Carolyn's Kitchen and LouLou the Cheese Girl, live music, and a grand reveal of this year’s lights. We'll also have a coffee and cocoa bar and a dessert table featuring treats from some of the Central Coast's sweetest bakers!  Tickets for opening night are $100 per person, and all proceeds support the Garden.

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Dates and Live Entertainment Lineup: 

Wednesday, November 25, 2026
Main Stage: Jamie Pennelly       
Kitchen PopUP:  Trumpet Vine       

Friday, November 27, 2026       
Main Stage: Jamie Pennelly
Acorn Stage:  Kielo Smith
Kitchen PopUP:  Trumpet Vine                

Saturday, November 28, 2026  
Main Stage: Gary Wooten
Acorn Stage: Sarah Blick String Trio
Kitchen PopUP:  Trumpet Vine                

Friday, December 4, 2026
Main Stage: That’s the Key
Acorn Stage:  Gary Wooten       
Kitchen PopUP:  TBD

Saturday, December 5, 2026    
Main Stage: That’s the Key
Acorn Stage:  Gary Wooten       
Kitchen PopUP:  TBD

Friday, December 11, 2026       
Main Stage: Keys and Strings Duo      
Acorn Stage: Kevin Sean
Kitchen PopUP:  TBD

Saturday, December 12, 2026  
Main Stage: B & Hive Duo
Acorn Stage: Kevin Sean
Kitchen PopUP:  TBD

Friday, December 18, 2026       
Main Stage: B & Hive Duo
Acorn Stage: Bellissima Handbells     
Kitchen PopUP:  Trumpet Vine       

Saturday, December 19, 2026  
Main Stage: Kielo Smith    
Acorn Stage: Holly Ann Lewis
Kitchen PopUP:  Trumpet Vine                

Sunday, December 20, 2026     
Main Stage:  PTFS!    
Acorn Stage: Jamie Pennelly
Kitchen PopUP:  Trumpet Vine                

Monday, December 21, 2026   
Main Stage: Jingle Belles   
Acorn Stage: Jamie Pennelly
Kitchen PopUP:  Sichuan Kitchen SLO

Tuesday, December 22, 2026   
Main Stage: Sarah Blick     
Acorn Stage: Noach Tangeras    
PLUS – Santa Visits! 
Kitchen PopUP:  Sichuan Kitchen SLO

Wednesday, December 23, 2026
Main Stage: Sarah Blick     
Acorn Stage: TBD      
PLUS – Santa Visits!
Kitchen PopUP:  Sichuan Kitchen SLO         

Saturday, December 26, 2026  
Main Stage:  Nataly Lola   
Acorn Stage: Kielo Smith   
Kitchen PopUP:  Sichuan Kitchen SLO

Sunday, December 27, 2026     
Main Stage: Nataly Lola
Acorn Stage:  Noach Tangeras
Kitchen PopUP:  TBD

Your ticket is valid for the entire event time each evening: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
We encourage you to arrive by 7:15, so you have time to visit the entire Garden.

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Members save 20% on Nature Lights tickets!
Look for an email with the code. 

Not a member? Sign up at checkout and start enjoying all the benefits of membership, including a 20% discount on your tickets. 

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ABOUT US: 
The San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden is midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles and emphasizes education, conservation, and community engagement. Nature Lights is the event that exemplifies all that they stand for, and ticket sales directly benefit the Garden! The highly creative and experienced team ensures a not-to-be-missed experience. We look forward to seeing you!