Cambridge Botanic Lights 2026

Come and explore the Garden after dark with a spectacular trail of light, colour and sound, celebrating the amazing world of plants. Get ready for an unforgettable evening!

The trail is open from 27 November to 23 December for 17 nights (please see below for a list of event days). Doors open 4.30pm, with entry every 15 minutes until the final entry slot at at 7pm. Once you are in the Garden, you can take your time to explore and enjoy. The Garden will start to close at 8.15pm and gates will shut at 8.30pm.

You can choose the date and time that suit you best when you click through to buy tickets.

There are standard and off peak ticket prices – this year the off peak tickets offer even better value and there are more off peak tickets than ever before, including two evenings (3 and 10 December) that are all off peak.

If you book for a group of 6 or more, you will receive a 10% discount. Friends of the Garden enjoy a special discounted ticket price for Cambridge Botanic Lights – a great way to enjoy the trail while supporting the Garden’s future.

Off-Peak Ticket Prices:
Adult: £18.15
Friend/Corporate Friend/CU student: £16.50
4-15 years of age: £13.50
3 and under: Free
Carer of a disabled person: Free

Standard Ticket Prices:
Adult: £24.75
Friend/Corporate Friend/CU student: £22.55
4-15 years of age: £17.00
3 and under: Free
Carer of a disabled person: Free

Prices include ticket office booking fee.