The main attraction · Salem, Illinois
The Yates FamilyChristmas Lightshow
Christmas Magic. Music. Lights.
The Yates Family Christmas Lightshow is our family's gift to the season: a display of Christmas lights paired with holiday music, made for families, neighbors and anyone who wants a little more magic in December.
01 · The Experience
What to expect
Arrive, settle in, and let the lights and music take over. The show is made to be watched together, whether it's your first visit or a tradition you come back to every year.
Get your free ticket on Eventbrite before you come, and check Plan Your Visit for the latest details.
02 · Lights
A night lit in red, white and gold
Warm whites, deep reds and every color of the season. The display is designed to be seen at night, when the lights come alive against the dark.
03 · Music
Christmas music, brought to life
The lights move with Christmas music, from the classics everyone sings along to, to new favorites. You can even request a song for the show from your phone on our song request page.
04 · Bring the Family
Memories you'll talk about all year
The show is family-friendly from start to finish. Bring the kids, the grandparents and the friends who are in town for the holidays. It's the kind of night people talk about on the way home.
05 · Community atmosphere
Shared with our neighbors
Every visit is shared with neighbors and visitors from around Salem. We ask everyone to be kind, patient and considerate so the show stays a joy for the whole community.
Official tickets
Get your tickets
Tickets for The Yates Family Christmas Lightshow are issued only through our official Eventbrite event.
- Dates
- December 1–31, 2026
- Show times
- See the official Eventbrite event page for current show times.
- Location
- Salem, Illinois. See the official Eventbrite event page for location details.
- Admission
- Free general admission ticket, reserved on Eventbrite.
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06 · Plan Your Visit
Before you go
Practical details are kept up to date on our Plan Your Visit page and the official Eventbrite event.
Event information
The Yates Family Christmas Lightshow runs December 1–31, 2026 in Salem, Illinois. The official Eventbrite event page is always the most up-to-date source for times and location details.
What to expect
- The music plays from speakers at the house, together with the lights.
- Park where it's safe, then roll your windows down.
- Turn your headlights off so everyone can see the show.
- Want to hear a favorite? Request a song from your phone on our song request page.
- Be a good neighbor: don't block driveways, mailboxes or the road, keep noise down, stay off lawns and decorations, and take your trash with you.
December 1–31, 2026 · Salem, Illinois
Make it part of your Christmas
Reserve your free ticket for The Yates Family Christmas Lightshow on Eventbrite.