Visitor information
Plan Your Visit
Everything you need before you come to The Yates Family Christmas Lightshow.
At a glance
- 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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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.
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Tickets
Tickets are reserved through our official Eventbrite event page only. General admission is listed on Eventbrite as free. You can reserve right here on our website or on Eventbrite.
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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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where do I get tickets?
Tickets for The Yates Family Christmas Lightshow are available only through our official Eventbrite event. You can also reserve right on our Christmas Lightshow page. General admission is listed on Eventbrite as free.
Where can I find official event information?
On this website and on our official Eventbrite event page. For the latest dates, times and location details, the Eventbrite event page and our Plan Your Visit page are the official sources.
Do tickets cost anything?
General admission for the 2026 lightshow is listed on Eventbrite as free. The Eventbrite event page always shows the current ticket options.
Can I request a song?
Yes. Use our song request page to search for a song and add it to the line. Requests open December 1. It's a family show, so we play clean versions only.
How do I hear the music?
The music plays from speakers at the house, together with the lights. You can also listen on Yates Family Radio.
Ready for the lights?
Reserve your ticket
Free general admission tickets are available through our official Eventbrite event.
Get Tickets (opens the official Eventbrite event page)