Capistrano Lights Tickets On Sale Now ~ Now Featuring The Story of the Mission

DECEMBER 18-30, 2026 (select days)
Now Featuring
"The Story of the Mission:
In Sound and Light"

Join us this December for all the family fun favorites including the nightly Christmas tree lighting, visits with Santa, performances by Dickens era carolers and much more! Mission Members receive highly discounted rates up to 50% OFF ticket prices. Capistrano Lights runs from December 18-23, December 26-27 and December 29-30.

NEW THIS YEAR! Experience the all-new digital projection light show on the Ruins of the Great Stone Church. "The Story of the Mission ~ In Sound and Light" takes you on a visual journey through its history as the American Acropolis becomes the canvas for this new permanent nighttime exhibit.

BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW FOR GREATEST SAVINGS!

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ADMISSION

Public Pricing

Adults: $23, Seniors: $19, Youth/Students: $16

Children (4 and Younger): FREE

Discounted Member Pricing

Adults: $10, Seniors: $10, Youth/Students: $10

Children (4 and Younger): FREE
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Includes Daytime Admission and Free Audio Tours

Mission Grounds Open at 10:00 a.m.

Holiday Programming 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

2026 Event Schedule:

Capistrano Lights Opening Night: Friday, Dec. 18th

City’s Tree Lighting: Saturday, Dec. 5 (sanjuancapistrano.org)

Mission grounds close at 7:00 p.m. during Capistrano Lights

Last day for Selfies with Santa is December 23

NEW THIS YEAR!

Experience the all-new digital projection light show on the
Ruins of the Great Stone Church. "The Story of the Mission
In Sound and Light" takes you on a visual journey through its history as the American Acropolis becomes the canvas for this new permanent nighttime exhibit.
~ Now Playing at Capistrano Lights ~

Immersive Storytelling.

Awe-Inspiring Visuals.

250 Years of History Brought to Life.

Experience the Mission like never before.

NIGHTLY SHOWS AT 6:15PM
Included as part of Capistrano Lights programming