Get your tickets online starting November 1
We highly recommend buying tickets in advance to save money, skip the line, and secure your spot.
There is a maximum number of online tickets available each night and we are likely to sell out from December 15 to 24.
A limited number of tickets will also be available at the gate. The best time for walk-up entry is after 8pm.
Hours of operation
| Dates | Hours |
| December 1 to December 20 | 4:30pm – 9pm |
| December 21 to 24 | 4:30pm – 10pm |
| December 25 | Closed |
| December 26 to January 1 | 4:30pm – 10pm |
| January 2 to 6 | 4:30pm – 9pm |
- Ticket prices
- Festival highlights
- Food and beverage
- Washrooms, weather, accessibility
Festival of Lights tickets make a great stocking-stuffer for friends, family, co-workers, and clients.
Prices from December 1 to 20 and from December 27 to January 6
| Age | Online price | At the gate |
| Adult
19 – 64 years |
$18.50 | $20 |
| Senior
65 years and up |
$14.25 | $15.50 |
| Youth
13 – 18 years |
$14.25 | $15.50 |
| Child
4 – 12 years |
$11 | $12 |
| Garden (VBGA) members
With valid card |
$14.25 | $15.50 |
Prices from December 21 to 26
| Age | Online price | At the gate |
| Adult
19 – 64 years |
$21.25 | $23 |
| Senior
65 years and up |
$16.50 | $17.75 |
| Youth
13 – 18 years |
$16.50 | $17.75 |
| Child
4 – 12 years |
$12.50 | $13.75 |
| Garden (VBGA) members
With valid card |
$16.50 | $17.75 |
- Free for children ages 3 and under
- Parties of 25 adults or more can receive a group discount
- Listed prices include GST and/or Tickets Tonight service fees
- Coupons, discount offers, and admission vouchers are valid for regular daytime garden admission, but not for special events including VanDusen Festival of Lights. These include the Tourism Challenge Privilege Pass, Vancouver Inspiration Pass, Leisure Access Pass, and Entertainment Book coupons, Viator vouchers, and VanPass vouchers
- VBGA member rates are available online only for those with current memberships
- Hard copy tickets are priced at gate admission rates and are available for purchase from admissions at VanDusen Botanical Garden during regular day time garden hours. They are valid for any event night except from December 21 to 26. Tickets for December 21 to 26 are only available online and at the gate on event nights, space permitting.
Corporate sales and groups
Are you planning a party of 25 or more? We offer adult group rates! Tickets go on sale November 1, 2018.
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