Step into a glowing wonderland filled with all-new handcrafted lanterns, dazzling light displays, and larger-than-life illuminated sculptures. Wander through radiant trails that wind through the beauty of the Garden, creating unforgettable moments for families, date nights, and holiday outings with friends.

Best price. Brightest nights. Secure your Illuminate tickets at the lowest price of the season before prices increase, beginning September 4, 2026.

Illuminate Presale Tickets: For a limited time.

• Available at a flat rate of $19.99 + applicable fees for SABG Members and Non-Members, Adults and Children. Please note that member discounts are not available during the presale period.

General Admission Illuminate Tickets (Mon – Sun) Full Price:

• Public Ticket Pricing: $29.99 for adults and $26.99 for children (children ages 0–3 are free), plus applicable fees.
• Member Ticket Pricing*: $24.99 for both adults and children (children ages 0–3 are free), with no added fees.

Tickets are sold in 30-minute time slots, which serve as your designated entry time to the exhibition. A limited number of walk-up tickets may be available at the front kiosk, depending on remaining inventory. Ticket prices do not include parking.

All discounts are applied automatically at checkout. Please note that when member fees are waived, the discount is deducted from the ticket price, but the fee line item will still appear in the order summary.

Parking

Parking is available on-site for $20 and must be purchased online in advance. The Garden has taken additional steps to improve your parking and entry experience. Full parking and traffic instructions will be available on the Illuminate webpage.
Reserve your parking up to 15 minutes before your exhibit time for easy entry.

Flex Tickets

Experience the enchantment of Illuminate at the San Antonio Botanical Garden on any day you choose, with no need to commit to a specific date. Great for gift-giving!

2026 Illuminate Flex Any Day Single Ticket:

• Available at a flat rate of $39.99 for both adults and children. Please note that member discounts do not apply to flex tickets.

Tickets are non-refundable. A $10 rescheduling fee applies to all date or time changes. The Garden is closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.

For December 1st only, ticket holders who pick timed entry between 5:30 – 7 p.m. have the choice to enjoy the trail without sound or can bring their own headphones for an individual audio experience. The Garden is also partnering with DisabilitySA to have universal changing stations available.