Magic of Lights is bringing its massive holiday display to Edmonton, surrounding guests with enchanting animations, seasonal decorations, and over two million LED lights illuminating the area.
During the winter holiday season, Edmonton’s RAD Torque Raceway lights up with loads of stunning lights and displays for its epic Magic of Lights event. This drive-through holiday event invites guests to hop in their vehicles and enjoy the dazzling decorations throughout. From long light tunnels to colorful Christmas scenes, you’ll get the full spectrum of the holiday experience.
What to expect at the Magic of Lights
This month, the annual holiday display will be running every day beginning Thursday, Nov. 19, all the way until Saturday, Jan. 2. You’ll be able to check out everything they have in store from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 5 to 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
According to the event’s website, Magic of Lights is a 2.7-kilometer drive-through experience, giving guests the opportunity to gaze upon over two million LED lights and their striking holiday displays. This includes scenes like:
- Twas The Night Before Christmas
- Santa’s Mountain
- Winter Wonderland
- 12 Days of Christmas
- Toyland
- Festive Elves
- Reindeer Road
- Waving Christmas Barbie
- BIGFOOT Monster Truck
- Back-flipping Santa
- Alberta’s longest light tunnel and so much more.
From the privacy of your own vehicle, you’ll be able to stay warm and take in the magic of the holiday season.
How much are tickets?
Tickets are available online, and prices vary depending on the ticket type you’re looking to purchase. You are also able to purchase tickets at the gate, with $5 off gate admission Monday through Friday.
According to the ticketing website, there are multiple pass types:
- Car Flex Pass – currently 20 per cent off and available for $27.20 plus fees and taxes (will raise to $34 on Nov. 19)
- This ticket covers up to eight people and has flexible entry, meaning you can use your ticket any day and time during the event this year. You do not need tickets for each person, just one for the whole vehicle.
- Car Dash Pass – currently 20 per cent off and available for $43.20 plus fees and taxes (will raise to $54 on Nov. 19)
- For only a few dollars more per vehicle, this Dash Pass allows you to bypass traffic and enter through the special Dash Pass lane (and it includes your entry fee as well).
- Limo Dash Pass – $85 plus fees and taxes
- With this pass, you can bypass the traffic and use the special Dash Pass Lane with the Limo Dash Pass. Load up your limo with nine to 16 passengers and enjoy the ride.
- Bus Dash Pass – $140 plus fees and taxes
- The Bus Dash Pass allows vehicles holding 17 or more passengers to skip the line using the special Dash Pass lane.
- Season Pass – $110.25 plus fees and taxes
- You can enjoy Magic of Lights unlimited times throughout the 2026 season with this pass (provided you are using the same vehicle all season).
So, if you’re looking to take a trip through this spectacle of lights this season, look no further. Magic of Lights will be back soon, and it’ll be awaiting your arrival!
When: Thursday, Nov. 19, to Saturday, Jan. 2, 2027
Time: 5 to 9 p.m. from Sunday to Thursday; 5 to 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays
Where: Edmonton International Airport— 50342 Range Rd. 253, Alta.
Cost: Tickets starting at $34 plus taxes and fees ($27.20 tickets available for a limited time)
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Alyssa Gallardo
Alyssa is a Staff Writer for Dished and Curiocity Edmonton. She’s a big fan of everything entertainment, and can always be seen running around the city going from concert to concert.
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