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Zilker Park

Zilker Park

Zilker Park, Stratford Drive, Austin Texas 78754

CALL TIME: Zilker Holiday Tree Lighting

Sunday, November 30, 2025, 4:01 - 5:15pm

Zilker Park

Zilker Park, Stratford Drive, Austin Texas 78754

Event Schedule:

5:15 pm    Pre-event Music by the Austin Civic Wind Ensemble 

6:00 pm    Tree Lighting Ceremony.  Featuring local entertainment, food, and live music. 

Bring a music stand. Wear weather-appropriate clothing and dress for the occasion.

Location: Zilker Park, 2100 Barton Springs Road (on the south side of the park)

Parking: Free parking. Carpool to the event or take Cap Metro (trip planner).  Free parking on site first-come first-served.  Entry suggested via eastbound Barton Springs Road.  Watch official social media accounts for information in case of inclement weather.

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Zilker Holiday Tree Lighting

Picture of the Zilker Holiday Tree on its 50th anniversary
Sunday, November 30, 2025, 5:15 - 7pm

Zilker Park

Zilker Park, Stratford Drive, Austin Texas 78754

Event Schedule:

5:15 pm    Pre-event Music by the Austin Civic Wind Ensemble 

6:00 pm    Tree Lighting Ceremony.  Featuring local entertainment, food, and live music. 

Location: Zilker Park, 2100 Barton Springs Road (on the south side of the park)

Parking: Free parking. Carpool to the event or take Cap Metro (trip planner).  Free parking on site first-come first-served.  Entry suggested via eastbound Barton Springs Road.  Watch official social media accounts for information in case of inclement weather.

Sponsors and Production Team

The tree is installed, produced and managed by City of Austin Departments.  They include Austin Energy, Austin Parks and Recreation Department, Austin Resource Recovery and Austin Police Department who provide services that keep the display available to the citizens of Austin. 

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CALL TIME Zilker Tree Lighting

Sunday, December 1, 2024, 4:15pm

Zilker Park

Zilker Park, Stratford Drive, Austin Texas 78754
WEAR: Dress in holiday attire according to the weather, as we will be under cover but outdoors. BRING: Stand, instrument, music

58th Annual Zilker Tree Lighting

Sunday, December 1, 2024, 5:15pm

Zilker Park

Zilker Park, Stratford Drive, Austin Texas 78754
The Austin Civic Wind Ensemble kicks off its traditional holiday season with the annual lighting of the Zilker Holiday Tree. For more information, see the following link austintexas.gov

CALL TIME Zilker Tree Lighting

Sunday, November 26, 2023, 4:15pm

Zilker Park

Zilker Park, Stratford Drive, Austin Texas 78754
WEAR: Dress in holiday attire according to the weather, as we will be under cover but outdoors. BRING: Stand, instrument, music  

CALL TIME Zilker Tree Lighting

Sunday, November 27, 2022, 4:30pm

Zilker Park

Zilker Park, Stratford Drive, Austin Texas 78754
Wear: Dress in holiday attire according to the weather, as we will be under cover but outdoors. Bring: Stand, instrument, music  

CALL TIME: 53rd Annual Zilker Holiday Tree Lighting

Sunday, December 1, 2019, 4:30 - 5:30pm

Zilker Park

Zilker Park, Stratford Drive, Austin Texas 78754
  • Bring your music stand, and a stand light
  • Wear dark colored clothes suitable to the weather. Festive holiday accessories or decorations are encouraged.
  • Call time: 4:30PM
  • Start playing around 5:30PM.  This can be variable, so be alert.
Around 6:00PM there will be some speeches, a kids choir, possibly other stuff.  Then the tree will be lit and we immediately play "Joy to the World"  Be ready! After that we will play some more music.  It is uncertain for how long. This event is crowded with thousands of people. Carpooling is highly encouraged.  Parking can be difficult, so it is good to plan for plenty of time to get in and get parked.  Getting there early will get you a parking space closer to where we play.  Please also try to help with setting up the stage or moving percussion. Many hands make light work.  
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