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Book Your Branson Christmas Lights Tickets
Pick your night, pay online, and drive straight in. Instant confirmation and your tickets go right to your phone.
- $25–$30 per carload
- Open nightly 5–11 PM
- Tax included
Simple, Honest Pricing
Lights of Joy Ticket Prices: One Price Per Carload
No per-person math and no surprise fees at the window. Every price below includes tax, and one ticket covers your vehicle and everyone in it.
Carload
Carload
Do the Carload Math
What One Carload Actually Costs Per Person
Same one price per carload, tax included. Monday and Tuesday value nights drop it to $25, so every number above gets smaller.
Cars, Trucks & SUVs
Carload Admission
Wednesday – Sunday$30 / car
Monday – Tuesday value nights$25 / car
Tax included. As many people as fit safely in your vehicle.
Groups & Special Vehicles
Limos, Minibuses & Motorcoaches
Limousines Ask at gate
Minibuses Ask at gate
Motorcoaches (second same-night pass free) Ask at gate
Planning a group trip? See our group & motorcoach info or call (417) 336-2744.
Stack the Savings
Discounts on Branson Christmas Lights Tickets
Four easy ways to pay less at the gate — pick whichever fits your night.
$3 Off
Canned Food Drive
Bring 3 cans of food for Christian Action Ministries and take $3 off your carload at the gate. Feed families, save money.
$2 Off
Christmas Map Coupon
Every free Branson Christmas Map printed around town carries a $2 off coupon — present it at the gate or use the promo code online.
$5 Off
Value Nights
Most Mondays and Tuesdays are $25 per carload instead of $30 — same lights, quieter roads, tax still included.
Free
Program Book
Every car receives a free program book packed with savings on Branson shows — one show coupon can cover more than your admission.
Discounts can’t be combined with each other or other offers. One discount per vehicle.
Easy as One, Two, Glow
How Paying at Lights of Joy Works
01
Drive In
Turn onto Expressway Lane from Shepherd of the Hills Expressway, just north of Sight & Sound Theatre. Free displays light the way in.
02
Pay at the Booth
The ticket booth is about a quarter of the way in. Cash or credit card, tax already included — or show your pre-order confirmation.
03
Tune In & Glow
Open the free Tune2 app, enter show code LOJC, and cruise 1.25 miles of displays with Christmas music through your own speakers.
Included With Admission
Santa Photos in Branson at No Extra Charge
On select nights, typically Friday and Saturday, your carload ticket also gets you a visit with Santa at the end of the drive. Photos are free; we welcome donations to a local youth ministry. Hot cocoa and Santa’s Gift Shop round out the stop.
Plan Your Night
Find the Lights of Joy Ticket Booth in Branson, MO
700 Expressway Lane, at the corner of Shepherd of the Hills Expressway, just north of Sight & Sound Theatre. The booth sits about a quarter of the way along the drive.
Address
700 Expressway Lane
Branson, MO 65616
Get directions
Season & Hours
November 1 – January 3
Open every night, 5–11 PM
Closed only for ice or unsafe conditions
Contact
Good to Know
Branson Christmas Lights Ticket Questions, Answered
How much are Lights of Joy tickets in Branson?
Admission is one price per carload with tax included: $30 on Wednesday through Sunday nights and $25 on most Monday and Tuesday value nights. One ticket covers your vehicle and everyone in it.
Is tax included in the ticket price?
Yes. Every posted price includes tax. The price you see is the price you pay at the gate: $30 Wednesday through Sunday, $25 on most Monday and Tuesday value nights.
How many people can ride on one carload ticket?
As many people as fit safely and legally in your vehicle. A full minivan pays the same one price as a couple on a date night, which often works out to just a few dollars per person.
Do I need to buy Branson Christmas lights tickets in advance?
No. Just drive in any night of the season and pay at the ticket booth with cash or a credit card. Online advance tickets are also available if you prefer to pre-order.
Which nights are value nights at Lights of Joy?
Most Mondays and Tuesdays during the season are value nights at $25 per carload, tax included. Wednesday through Sunday nights are $30 per carload.
What discounts are available on Lights of Joy tickets?
Bring 3 cans of food for Christian Action Ministries for $3 off at the gate, or use the $2 off coupon on the free Branson Christmas Map found around town. Value nights on most Mondays and Tuesdays save $5 per car, and every car receives a free program book with savings on Branson shows.