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2026 Illumination Tickets on Sale Now!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nightly Walk-Thru Holiday Lights Festival at Coca-Cola Park<\/strong><\/p>\n

Returns this Winter with Nearly Two Million Lights!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Illumination will run November 13 thru January 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Allentown, Pennsylvania (August 3, 2026)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The Lehigh Valley IronPigs are excited to announce that tickets for the third year of the region\u2019s best new holiday tradition,\u00a0Illumination,\u00a0<\/strong>are on sale now!<\/p>\n

Presented by Service Electric, Illumination will begin on November 13th and will run until January 2nd, 2027. The 41-night event will take place nightly from 6-9pm (5-9pm on Nov. 21, 27, 28 & Dec. 5,12,19) and will now feature nearly\u00a0TWO MILLION<\/strong>\u00a0holiday lights. Every 15-20 minutes, a dazzling synchronized music and light show will take place featuring a breathtaking display where the stadium lights come alive in harmony with the holiday music.<\/p>\n

All your favorite Illumination attractions, amusements, and characters are back. Also returning for their second year are the traditional Carousel Ride and our famous Hayride with Mrs. Claus. For those with a competitive side, or even those looking for a truly unique experience, curling lanes are back and are available for rent.<\/p>\n

Guests will still be able to roast s’mores at fire pits located around the ballpark concourse and enjoy special holiday food creations and winter cocktails.\u00a0 Children will have the opportunity to meet and have their photos taken with Santa and Elsa.\u00a0 In addition, kids can write letters to Santa, participate in coloring games and visit Santa\u2019s Workshop. Kids can also ride Santa’s Polar Express train or visit the playground while adults visit our Holiday Marketplace to holiday shop or visit the heated Winter Oasis bar for a holiday cocktail, hot toddy or any of our seasonal specials. The popular Scavenger Hunt also returns as well as the sELFie Trail with new scenes and backdrops.\u00a0 Holiday Hall, Illumination\u2019s large heated dining tent with new nightly entertainment, returns for 2026 as well.<\/p>\n

In addition to Santa, Mrs. Claus, Elsa, Cousin Eddy and the Grinch, new characters have been added to Illumination this year including: Flicker the Elf, a serenading Dickens Caroler, the Sugar Plum Fairy, Toy Soldier, and Jack Frost himself! Plus, Flicker the Elf will be distributing free books to children attending nightly.<\/p>\n

Illumination will also continue to have numerous areas available for groups, families and companies of any size to celebrate the holidays together including on-field heated Igloos (two additional Igloos added this year!), private Cabanas each with its own fire pit, Nutcracker Suites (heated indoor suites), the PNC Club and more! Featuring a holiday-themed menu, guests can enjoy an indoor all-you-can-eat buffet and enjoy touring the holiday lights and activities on the same night. For more information on group outings visit\u00a0IlluminationLV.com<\/a>\u00a0or call (610) 841-PIGS. Birthday parties are also available and on sale.<\/p>\n

Tickets for Illumination are on sale now and may be purchased at\u00a0IlluminationLV.com<\/a>. Ticket prices for 2026 remain the same as the prior two seasons.\u00a0 Pre-purchased admission is $11 for select November Illumination dates (Nov 13, 14, 15, 25 & 26) and $13 for all other Illumination dates. Tickets purchased during the same day for that night\u2019s show are $2 additional.\u00a0\u00a0A limited number of tickets are available for each Illumination event \u2013 advance purchases are encouraged<\/em>. Tickets may also be purchased in person at the Provident Bank Ticket Office or by calling (610) 841-PIGS.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t know what dates you or your crew want to come? Don\u2019t fret, undated Illumination vouchers are available for $15 each. These make the perfect stocking stuffer, corporate gift, or Secret Santa prize!\u00a0 Groups of 20 or more can purchase undated Illumination vouchers for $14 each.<\/p>\n

Illumination will run nightly on the following dates (41 total dates):<\/p>\n

November 13-15<\/p>\n

November 20-22 (November 21 will be 5-9pm)<\/p>\n

November 26-39 (November 27, 28 will be 5-9pm)<\/p>\n

December 1-6 (December 5 will be 5-9 pm)<\/p>\n

December 8-24 (December 12, 19 will be 5-9pm)<\/p>\n

December 26-31 (December 31 will be 5-8pm)<\/p>\n

January 2<\/p>\n

Unless noted above, on all other dates Illumination will be open nightly from 6-9pm.<\/p>\n

Guests are reminded that Coca-Cola Park is a cashless venue. Heated Igloos, Cabanas, Santa\u2019s Polar Express, the Carousel, Hayrides with Mrs. Claus, Curling Lanes and all food\/beverage items require additional purchases (advance purchases highly suggested as some activities will sell out in advance). All other activities and experiences \u2013 including visits with Santa Claus and all holiday characters – are included in the ticket price.<\/p>\n

Illumination guests are allowed to put themselves in the middle of the light show by circling the field\u2019s warning track and allowing for an immersive lights experience, including the popular light tunnel. However, guests with mobility concerns may not be able to access the playing field or the train and curling lane located on the ballpark\u2019s field level.\u00a0 The stadium\u2019s concourse is mobile- and wheelchair-friendly, however, and all lights are visible from the concourse \u2013 as well as access to all other activities.<\/p>\n

Carolers will fill the ballpark with holiday favorites on select nights!\u00a0 If your group is interested, contact the IronPigs Group Sales team at 610.841.7447.<\/p>\n

A full event and promotional schedule will be posted to\u00a0IlluminationLV.com<\/a>\u00a0and announced soon.\u00a0 However, returning events will include Einstein the Snow Camel, Goat Snuggling, the Holiday Bagpiper, Ice Sculpting, and Fire Dancing.\u00a0 The popular \u201cLights and Leashes\u201d nights will also return allowing dog-lovers to bring their pets to Illumination.<\/p>\n

Any business looking to showcase their items as a vendor, or to advertise, please reach out to the IronPigs at 610-841-7447 or\u00a0illumination@ironpigsbaseball.com<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n

Illumination is presented by Service Electric. For over 75 years, Service Electric has been an industry leader providing internet, tv and video streaming services. A third-generation local company, Service Electric is Illumination\u2019s presenting sponsor for the 3rd consecutive season.<\/p>\n

Follow the IronPigs on Twitter at @IronPigs and like them on Facebook via\u00a0www.facebook.com\/LHVIronPigs<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n

The IronPigs are presented by\u00a0Capital<\/strong>\u00a0Blue Cross<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

–#YourHometownTeam–<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Information provided to TVL by:
\nSam Jellinek<\/p>\n

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