Lights All Night 2026 guideFrom official sources · checked Oct 14
at a glance
- Hours
- 6 PM – 3 AM daily
- Age
- 18+. 18+ with valid photo ID. Alcohol requires 21+; a physical passport or U.S. ID is needed for the 21+ wristband.
- Camping
- No camping in parking lots.
- Re-entry
- No re-entry or in-and-out privileges.
- Bags
- Small single-compartment bags and purses up to 12 x 12 in and fanny packs up to 10 x 9 in. Hydration packs must have a removable, transparent bladder and arrive empty.
- Water
- Free water refill stations; water and sports drinks are sold at concessions.
- Parking
- Parking lots open at 17:00 both days. No overnight parking, tailgating or sleeping in vehicles.
hours
| Day | Gates | Music | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, December 30 | 6 PM | — | 3 AM |
| Thursday, December 31 | 6 PM | — | 3 AM |
what to bring
Allowed
- Phones, portable chargers and handheld cameras
- Selfie sticks
- Dust and surgical masks
- Hand sanitizer up to 2 oz
- Factory-sealed wet wipes, eye drops and tampons
- Travel-size, non-aerosol, factory-sealed sunscreen
- Empty reusable aluminum or clear plastic bottles
- One factory-sealed single-serve plastic water bottle
- Hats, sunglasses and goggles
- Glowing costumes and jewelry
- Earplugs
- Misting fans up to 8 in
- Flow toys, LED gloves, poi and hula hoops
- Plastic tarps and blankets
- Totems within the totem guidelines
- Factory-sealed cigarettes and e-cigarettes, and lighters
Not allowed
- Illegal substances, drugs or paraphernalia
- Unsealed over-the-counter medication or vitamins
- Vicks inhalers
- Pets (service animals allowed)
- Massagers and pacifiers
- Aerosol or unsealed sunscreen
- Liquid makeup
- Glass, cans, cups, coolers and open containers
- Outside food, beverages or candy
- Backpacks, multi-pocket bags and bags over 12 x 12 in
- Hydration packs with opaque or non-removable bladders
- Balloons, inflated toys, balls and stuffed animals
- Tents, umbrellas, hammocks, chairs and camping gear
- Markers, pens, spray paint, stickers and flyers
- Laser pointers and walkie-talkies
- Professional recording equipment, tripods and monopods
- Drones
- Large chains, spiked jewelry and tactical gear
- Costumes resembling police, fire, security or medical uniforms
- Musical instruments, including whistles
- Fireworks, explosives and flammable products
- Weapons of any kind, including pocket knives and pepper spray
- Bicycles, scooters, skateboards and hoverboards
getting there
Fair Park
3809 Grand Ave, Dallas, TX 75210
- DFWDallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Parking
- Parking lots open at 17:00 both days. No overnight parking, tailgating or sleeping in vehicles.
- Accessibility
- Elevated accessible viewing platforms at each stage and ADA parking with a valid placard or plate. Request accommodations through the ADA request form; interpreting requests are preferred 60 days ahead.
official faq
Where is Lights All Night held?
Fair Park, 3809 Grand Ave, Dallas, TX 75210. All main stages are indoors and climate-controlled.
Will I get a physical wristband?
Orders placed by December 2 ship as wristbands within the U.S. Later orders are picked up at an off-site location or the box office.
When is the box office open?
The Fair Park box office is open 17:00 to 01:00 on both festival days.
How do I resell or transfer a ticket?
Tixel is the official resale partner. A ticket sold there deactivates the original wristband and the buyer receives a new one.
Are tickets refundable?
No refunds or exchanges.
Which IDs are not accepted?
Expired IDs, school IDs, birth certificates, Social Security cards and photocopies are not accepted.
Are there lockers?
Lockers of about 8 x 11 x 17 in and phone-charging lockers are reserved through Eventim and redeemed on site with ID.
Does it happen in bad weather?
The festival runs rain or shine, except in life-threatening weather.
Is there medical help on site?
First aid tents staffed by medical practitioners operate throughout the festival.
sources
- Lights All Night guide
- Lights All Night location
- Lights All Night tickets
- Lights All Night ADA accessibility
Collected from these pages on Wednesday, October 14. Festivals change policies close to the date, so check the official site before you travel.
plan lights all night
Pick your sets, see what clashes, and build one schedule with your crew. Works offline at the festival.
