Tianyu Lights Festival

Tianyu Arts & Culture, Inc.—the leading producer of larger-than-life lantern festivals in North America and the trailblazers who introduced authentic Chinese lantern traditions to the U.S. and Europe—will return this winter to the festival grounds of Texas Trust CU Theatre, located at 1150 Pollock Pl, Grand Prairie, Texas.

Back by popular demand for a second holiday season in North Texas, the Tianyu Lights Festival will transform the festival grounds of Texas Trust CU Theatre into a glowing wonderland of art, culture, and family fun. Visitors can explore two dazzling themed displays straight from 7-year-old boy,  Koda’s imagination. Starlit Farm captures the peaceful beauty of summer nights in the countryside, while Magic Ocean dives deep into an illuminated undersea world of reefs and dreamlike creatures.

Each evening, live cultural performances add to the magic, featuring the dramatic mask-changing art of Face Changing (Bianlian), breathtaking acrobatics, and the graceful Peacock Dance. Shows are scheduled at 6:45pm, 7:50pm, and 9pm, weather permitting.

Guests are invited to shop, snack, and stroll through the festival grounds. The marketplace showcases handcrafted treasures like traditional Chinese lanterns and intricate inner-bottle paintings, while the food court offers hot drinks, sweet treats, and meals from both local and traveling vendors.

Families will especially enjoy the illuminated playground with interactive displays and photo-ready backdrops. New this year, kids can hop aboard glowing Magic Car Rides (available until 9pm for a separate fee).

This year’s festival features 19 immersive scenes with larger-than-life lantern sculptures crafted from metal, fabric, and LED lights by skilled artisans. With twinkling displays, rich cultural traditions, and activities for all ages, the Tianyu Lights Festival is sure to become a holiday tradition for neighbors and families across North Texas.

The Tianyu Lights Festival runs November 7, 2025, through January 18, 2026, open Tuesdays–Sundays from 6 to 10pm, and will be shining bright through all the major winter holidays.

Pricing:

Weekdays: Tickets purchased online will be:
• General Admission – $23 (age 12 and older)
• Children – $16 (age 3–11)
• Four Pack (for any four people) – $76

Weekends: Tickets purchased online will be:
• General Admission – $26 (age 12 and older)
• Children – $20 (age 3–11)
• Four Pack (For any four people) – $88

Holiday tickets will be the same as tickets purchased online for weekends. Infants and small children under 3 years old are free to enter.

Group discounts are available for groups of 20 people or more and apply only to General Admission tickets. Discounts will be applied automatically when the number of tickets reaches 20 or more.

Find more family fun events every day of the week at dfwchild.com/calendar.