# Mozart's Festival of Lights on Lake Austin

> Event for families in the Austin–Round Rock–San Marcos area (TX). Times are Central Time.

- When: Nov 21 – Jan 3 · 6:00 PM
- Where: Mozart's Coffee Roasters, 3825 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
- Ages: All ages; children under 18 months free; Santa's Tavern is 21+
- Price: General admission $8 (early-bird $7 October 6 – November 20, 2026); children under 18 months free; reserved tables, private decks and boat cruises cost extra
- Organizer: Mozart's Coffee Roasters
- Official page: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/lakeaustincalm/items/date/2026-11-21/2026/11/?flow=1719732&full-items=yes
- Last checked: Tue, Oct 27

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## About

Mozart's Coffee Roasters turns its waterfront campus on Lake Austin into a holiday light show for the 16th year, with more than 2 million lights synchronized to holiday music across the main building, the archway and six other areas, including the general-admission area. A Broadway-style live holiday revue hosted by singer McKenna Michaels mixes sing-along Christmas classics with 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. For children there is an interactive, touch-sensitive LED dance floor, a snow-globe igloo photo spot and a giant Austin-themed LED photo wall, and Santa and Mrs. Claus appear on select nights. Families can also book separately sold donut-boat or holiday boat cruises to see the lights from the water, and a Toys for Kids drive collects gifts for families in need. Santa's Tavern on site is a 21+ area. Tickets are for a specific date, so check the online festival calendar for that night's showtimes before you go.

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