Name: Las Noches de las Luminarias
Start: 2026-11-27T17:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-11-27T21:30:00-07:00
Location: Desert Botanical Garden

More Lights. More Music. More Holiday Cheer.

The biggest and brightest Las Noches de las Luminarias yet!

This holiday season, experience the Garden like never before. Wander through thousands of glowing luminarias, discover spectacular light displays, enjoy an expanded lineup of live music and entertainment and make unforgettable memories together.

More Music

The Garden comes alive with an expanded lineup of live music and entertainment!
Catch performances from:

Simply Three
Traveler
Mariachis
King’s Carolers
HarpSynergy
Vinyl Station

And other fan favorites!

More Lights

Follow glowing pathways through the Garden. From the warm glow of traditional luminarias to spectacular Winter Garden After Dark light installations, experience the desert in an entirely new light with more than 200,000 lights on display.

Festive Food & Drinks

S’mores, Hot Cocoa, Churros and More! Make your Luminaria experience even more delicious with festive bites, seasonal sips and plenty of treats along the way.

During Luminaria, reservations for Gertrude’s by Tarbell’s are recommended through OpenTable.

More Holiday Cheer

Discover festive winter décor and 21 illuminated installations from Super Bloom throughout the Garden that bring a little extra cheer to the Sonoran Desert.

More Holiday Memories with Sonoran Santa and Mrs. Claus

Nov. 27-29, Dec. 18-23

Gather the family, strike a pose and capture a festive photo you’ll treasure all season long.

Members Weekend

Dec. 4-6

Thank You to our Members Weekend Sponsor, Lexus
Members, this one’s for you. Celebrate your Garden with an extra dose of festive fun during Members Weekend. Enjoy special moments, member perks and plenty of reasons to bring your favorite people along for the glow.

Also Stop By Garden Shop Pop-Ups
Meet with makers Brenda Schodt, Verano Soaps and Monica Mauro. See more information below.

Purchase a Luminaria Tribute Bag

Honor a loved one or celebrate a special occasion with a personalized message on a special luminaria bag that will be displayed at the Ottosen Entry Garden Terrace during Luminaria. On sale through Dec. 9.

Brenda Schodt’s artwork captures the beauty and spirit of the Southwest through vibrant colors and inspiring landscapes. Her work celebrates the magic of Arizona’s deserts, sunsets and iconic scenery, transforming special places into meaningful works of art. Check out her exclusive hand-painted ornaments.

Verano Bathery is a family-founded, Phoenix-area small business specializing in handcrafted, cold-process soaps in delightful scents inspired by botanicals, fruits and the beauty of the desert. Made with nourishing oils and butters like olive, coconut, avocado, shea and jojoba.

Monica Mauro is a jewelry designer whose handcrafted pieces are inspired by nature, travel and the beauty of diverse cultures. Originally from Mexico, Monica creates unique, artful designs that blend natural elements with effortless style. Discover her beautiful collection of one-of-a-kind pieces and find something special to treasure.

Season for Sharing

Season for Sharing is the annual charitable giving campaign sponsored by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com that supports the incredible work of local non-profit agencies, like Desert Botanical Garden! If you would like to donate to this year’s Season for Sharing campaign, click here.

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