- Adult - $30 / $22 for FWBG members
- Child - $20 / $16 for FWBG members
Lightscape creators aim to build on the success of last year’s inaugural show, bringing back fan favorites such as Bluebonnets, Fire Garden, and the Winter Cathedral, while custom-designing over 15 all-new installations for the 2023 show, with never-before-seen glowing riverbeds, enchanting water displays, dramatic laser shows, twinkling lights, nature-inspired installations, and curated holiday music. New installations for 2023 include:
- Welcome Arch – A 30-foot illuminated holiday wreath and bow greeting visitors at the garden entrance
- Star Walk – Hundreds of suspended twinkling stars create a glowing canopy overhead
- Santa’s Grove – Fort Worth’s-own “12 days of Cactus Christmas” with illuminated cacti and a giant snow globe
- Branch Fireworks + Pealight Trees – Fireworks of light shooting through tree branches, interspersed with colored pea lights, glowing riverbeds, and laser fireflies
- Sea of Light + Star Tree -– A field of 2,000 color-changing lights leading to a 40-foot illuminated Christmas tree wrapped in hundreds of lit stars
- Heart Arches – Six heart-shaped arches funneling attendees down a gloriously romantic red path
- Neon Tree – The leafless branches and trunk of a massive tree are lit with strips of neon colors overlooking the hill of bluebonnets
- Laser Garden – Thousands of slowly rotating-colored beams piercing through fog within a tree canopy
- Candy Lane – A “Candyland-inspired” winding playful path lined with gumdrops, licorice, peppermint, gingerbread, lollipops, chocolate, peanut brittle, and more
- Poleen – Poetic sculptural chandeliers floating on the water expressing the light of a pollen seed
- On the Tide – Water-based floating lightworks using long bespoke floating strands of individually addressable LEDs, creating multiple interventions flowing throughout the Japanese Garden
- Light Lines – Pixel batons create a dynamic light tunnel guiding attendees through a colorful winding path
“With an astonishing 80 percent newly designed displays, this year’s reimagined Lightscape promises an even more immersive and magical experience for guests of all ages,” said Patrick Newman, CEO & president of the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. “From the moment guests step foot into Lightscape, they will be transported into a world of wonder and awe, with an array of stunning light installations expertly designed with our gardens in mind. Every tree, every plant, and every step along the trail will be illuminated with a combination of lights and music to create a breathtaking atmosphere that will mesmerize attendees of all ages.”
Other important details for Lightscape ticketholders include:
- The average tour time from start to finish is 1.5 hours, although there is no time limit.
- Guests should plan to arrive at least 20 minutes prior to their entry time slot, allowing time to park, ride the shuttle (for those parking off-site), and check-in.
- Early entry cannot be accommodated. Late entry is not guaranteed and will be granted at the discretion of the box office.
- Guests should dress appropriately for an outdoor walking experience.
- Food and drink will be available for purchase at the event. Outside food and beverages are not allowed in the Garden.
- The event is rain or shine. If the weather presents a hazard and a risk to safety, the Garden’s decision to cancel the event will be made at 2 p.m. on the day of the event. If Lightscape is canceled, ticketholders will be notified by text message of any cancellation and the re-booking process.
- On-site parking must be purchased in-advance (cost is $20/vehicle). Off-site parking is also available in the yellow lots at Dickies Arena, and a free shuttle transports guests to the FWBG (cost is $15/vehicle). For more information about on-site and off-site parking passes, please visit the website https://fwbg.ticketapp.org/portal/product/38.
- To view more detailed information and other frequently asked questions (FAQs), visit https://fwbg.org/lightscape-faqs/.
“The opportunity for Higginbotham to serve as presenting sponsor of Lightscape is one that fits squarely with our culture of generosity,” said Rusty Reid, chairman and CEO of Higginbotham. "At Higginbotham, we prioritize investing and supporting the City of Fort Worth, and backing local events and nonprofits plays a crucial role in this mission. We are privileged to champion both the Fort Worth Botanic Garden and Lightscape, which has quickly become a must-attend holiday tradition for Fort Worth families. As we celebrate Higginbotham’s 75th anniversary, giving back to our hometown is the perfect way to cap off the year."
Lightscape is produced by the Fort Worth Botanic Garden in association with Sony Music, and creatively produced by Culture Creative.
ABOUT FORT WORTH BOTANIC GARDEN
Located in the heart of the Fort Worth Cultural District, the Fort Worth Botanic Garden offers stunning garden views, exhibits, gift shops, a café, and more within its 120-acre campus. The Garden was established in 1934, is the oldest major botanic garden in Texas, and contains a collection of more than 2,500 species of plants. Long celebrated for its beautiful tropical, rose, and Japanese gardens, the Garden comprises 22 specialty garden spaces, including a tropical conservatory, a public perennial trial garden, and naturalized areas and vistas. For more information, visit
www.fwbg.org.
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ABOUT SONY MUSIC
Sony Music has been delivering illuminated Christmas trails for nine years. Each trail is carefully designed to showcase the natural and unique environment of the individual location. There are currently 30 trails across the UK, Europe, USA, and Australia within the My Christmas Trails and Lightscape portfolios. The chosen partners for national and international heritage brands such as The National Trust; Forestry England; and work with a number of prestigious venues, including Blenheim Palace; The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh; Chicago Botanic Garden; Brooklyn Botanical Garden, San Antonio Botanical Garden and Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, Melbourne, Australia. Learn more at
https://mychristmastrails.co.uk/ | FB @mychristmastrails | Twitter @mychristmastrails | Instagram @mychristmastrails
ABOUT CULTURE CREATIVE
Culture Creative is a creative project and production management company based in England. The company works across a wide range of cultural fields including art, sport, heritage, tourism, festivals, and events, developing projects from concept to delivery. Since 2013 Culture Creative has worked closely with Sony Music to create illuminated trails in various venues across the UK and overseas. Learn more at
culturecreative.co.uk. | FB @culturecreativeltd | Twitter @CCLCreative | Instagram @culturecreativeltd
ABOUT HIGGINBOTHAM
Higginbotham is a single-source solution for insurance, financial, and HR services ranked as one of the largest independent insurance brokerages in the U.S. The employee-owned firm based in Fort Worth, Texas, opened in 1948 and today serves businesses and individuals through locations coast-to-coast. Higginbotham’s approach to finding insurance, employee benefit, and risk management solutions is more individual and less institutional. Visit
higginbotham.com for more information.
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