Light the Knights Festival, at Truist Field, 324 S Mint Street, Charlotte, NC, returns for the 2026 holiday season.
It again features a regulation size ice rink on the field and multi-lane, 150-foot snow tubing slope in right field.
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There are typically all kinds of activities on the skating rink, including tournaments, figure skating and chances to learn to play hockey.
As in previous years, Light the Knights features holiday lights, live entertainment, on-field concessions, gift vendors and Santa.
It will run from Wednesday, November 25, 2026, to Monday, January 3, 2027. (See schedule below.)
Santa is typically there every day the festival is open (until Christmas.) There’s no cost (after admission) for pictures with Santa. Bring your own phone/camera for pictures.
Light the Knights Festival Schedule
Light the Knights is open from November 25, 2026, to January 3, 2027, with the following exceptions:
- November 26 (Thanksgiving)
- November 30 to December 2
- December 7 to 9
- December 14 to 16
- December 24 and 25 (Christmas Eve and Day)
The hours vary, as you can see below.
Please check the Lights the Knights page for any updates to the schedule.
Ticket Prices
Admission only is $14.37, and admission + skating + tubing is $44.40. (There is not an option for just skating or just tubing.)
Parking for Light the Knights
Light the Knights’ preferred parking deck is the Mint Street Parking Garage located at 410 S Mint Street, right across from Truist Field. Parking in the Mint Street Parking Garage can be purchased at the same time and on the same page you purchase tickets to Light the Knights by clicking here to purchase Light the Knights Festival tickets.
Additional parking is available within a 1-3 block radius around the ballpark (hourly cost per vehicle will vary and is NOT available for purchase through the Charlotte Knights).
Prices can vary.
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Marnie Adkins says
Is there an age/height requirement for the snow tubing? My grandson is 7.
Shanise Mahoney says
How can I pay for tickets?
Alejandra A Segura says
if I get the package deal for around 60 dollars does that include tubing and ice skating?
DAmontae says
How long does the festival stay open for? I have tickets for today and it says 2:00pm but I want to show up later in the evening. Will I still be able to have access even after 2:00pm?