Allentown, Pennsylvania (August 3, 2026) – The Lehigh Valley IronPigs are excited to announce that tickets for the third year of the region’s best new holiday tradition, Illumination, are on sale now!
Presented by Service Electric, Illumination will begin on November 13th and will run until January 2nd, 2027. The 41-night event will take place nightly from 6-9pm (5-9pm on Nov. 21, 27, 28 & Dec. 5,12,19) and will now feature nearly TWO MILLION holiday lights. Every 15-20 minutes, a dazzling synchronized music and light show will take place featuring a breathtaking display where the stadium lights come alive in harmony with the holiday music.
All your favorite Illumination attractions, amusements, and characters are back. Also returning for their second year are the traditional Carousel Ride and our famous Hayride with Mrs. Claus. For those with a competitive side, or even those looking for a truly unique experience, curling lanes are back and are available for rent.
Guests will still be able to roast s'mores at fire pits located around the ballpark concourse and enjoy special holiday food creations and winter cocktails. Children will have the opportunity to meet and have their photos taken with Santa and Elsa. In addition, kids can write letters to Santa, participate in coloring games and visit Santa’s Workshop. Kids can also ride Santa's Polar Express train or visit the playground while adults visit our Holiday Marketplace to holiday shop or visit the heated Winter Oasis bar for a holiday cocktail, hot toddy or any of our seasonal specials. The popular Scavenger Hunt also returns as well as the sELFie Trail with new scenes and backdrops. Holiday Hall, Illumination’s large heated dining tent with new nightly entertainment, returns for 2026 as well.
In addition to Santa, Mrs. Claus, Elsa, Cousin Eddy and the Grinch, new characters have been added to Illumination this year including: Flicker the Elf, a serenading Dickens Caroler, the Sugar Plum Fairy, Toy Soldier, and Jack Frost himself! Plus, Flicker the Elf will be distributing free books to children attending nightly.
Illumination will also continue to have numerous areas available for groups, families and companies of any size to celebrate the holidays together including on-field heated Igloos (two additional Igloos added this year!), private Cabanas each with its own fire pit, Nutcracker Suites (heated indoor suites), the PNC Club and more! Featuring a holiday-themed menu, guests can enjoy an indoor all-you-can-eat buffet and enjoy touring the holiday lights and activities on the same night. For more information on group outings visit IlluminationLV.com or call (610) 841-PIGS. Birthday parties are also available and on sale.
Tickets for Illumination are on sale now and may be purchased at IlluminationLV.com. Ticket prices for 2026 remain the same as the prior two seasons. Pre-purchased admission is $11 for select November Illumination dates (Nov 13, 14, 15, 25 & 26) and $13 for all other Illumination dates. Tickets purchased during the same day for that night’s show are $2 additional. A limited number of tickets are available for each Illumination event – advance purchases are encouraged. Tickets may also be purchased in person at the Provident Bank Ticket Office or by calling (610) 841-PIGS.
Don’t know what dates you or your crew want to come? Don’t fret, undated Illumination vouchers are available for $15 each. These make the perfect stocking stuffer, corporate gift, or Secret Santa prize! Groups of 20 or more can purchase undated Illumination vouchers for $14 each.
Illumination will run nightly on the following dates (41 total dates):
November 13-15
November 20-22 (November 21 will be 5-9pm)
November 26-39 (November 27, 28 will be 5-9pm)
December 1-6 (December 5 will be 5-9 pm)
December 8-24 (December 12, 19 will be 5-9pm)
December 26-31 (December 31 will be 5-8pm)
January 2
Unless noted above, on all other dates Illumination will be open nightly from 6-9pm.
Guests are reminded that Coca-Cola Park is a cashless venue. Heated Igloos, Cabanas, Santa’s Polar Express, the Carousel, Hayrides with Mrs. Claus, Curling Lanes and all food/beverage items require additional purchases (advance purchases highly suggested as some activities will sell out in advance). All other activities and experiences – including visits with Santa Claus and all holiday characters - are included in the ticket price.
Illumination guests are allowed to put themselves in the middle of the light show by circling the field’s warning track and allowing for an immersive lights experience, including the popular light tunnel. However, guests with mobility concerns may not be able to access the playing field or the train and curling lane located on the ballpark’s field level. The stadium’s concourse is mobile- and wheelchair-friendly, however, and all lights are visible from the concourse – as well as access to all other activities.
Carolers will fill the ballpark with holiday favorites on select nights! If your group is interested, contact the IronPigs Group Sales team at 610.841.7447.
A full event and promotional schedule will be posted to IlluminationLV.com and announced soon. However, returning events will include Einstein the Snow Camel, Goat Snuggling, the Holiday Bagpiper, Ice Sculpting, and Fire Dancing. The popular “Lights and Leashes” nights will also return allowing dog-lovers to bring their pets to Illumination.
Any business looking to showcase their items as a vendor, or to advertise, please reach out to the IronPigs at 610-841-7447 or illumination@ironpigsbaseball.com for more information.
Illumination is presented by Service Electric. For over 75 years, Service Electric has been an industry leader providing internet, tv and video streaming services. A third-generation local company, Service Electric is Illumination’s presenting sponsor for the 3rd consecutive season.
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The IronPigs are presented by Capital Blue Cross.
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