Last Updated on August 24, 2024
On a dark, cool night, under the glow of the moon…The New York Botanical Garden comes alive with the magic of Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Light Trail inspired by the classic 1993 film from Disney, Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. The light trail will make its worldwide debut on Friday, September 27, 2024.
Join Jack Skellington, Sally, and Zero on a walk of wonders, as your favorite characters, scenes, and songs from the immortal film come to life amongst the leaves of New York’s most treasured garden. You’ll marvel at this first-ever spectacle that illuminates the art of the classic film against a backdrop of botanical beauty—a must-see New York event for anyone who loves all things seasonal, festive and fun. The 9-week limited engagement runs from September 27 through November 30 only!
The Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail is created by Adventurelive, the producing team behind Broadway’s Hamilton, and LETSGO, the Madrid-based creative team behind Tim Burton’s Labyrinth and Lights in Nature, and presented by special arrangement with Buena Vista Theatrical. Bringing Burton’s distinctive characters to life, the outdoor adventure will feature over 8,300-square-feet of dazzling light installations forged by cutting-edge technology including interactive video projection, intelligent LED lighting, and 3D printed sculptures of the film’s iconic characters.
The experience will ignite the senses and invite audiences deep into the imagination of the story’s visionary creator, Tim Burton.
Tickets are on sale now at TheNightmareBeforeChristmasLightTrail.com. Tickets start at $39 (Jack’s 4-pack for 4 or more tickets), $49 for adults and $39 for children (Timed Entry), or $55-59 (Flexible Entry adult/child).
“I want to make an experience that surprises people – that is both visually stunning and sonically cool,” Jeffrey Seller, Adventurelive Founder, said. “This is going to be a thrilling new way to experience both Tim Burton’s story and one of the greatest gardens on Earth.”
Operating hours for Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail are from dusk to 10PM every Thursday through Sunday beginning September 27 through November 30. A full schedule can be found at TheNightmareBeforeChristmasLightTrail.com.
“After creating Tim Burton´s Labyrinth and Lights in Nature in several cities, we are excited to arrive in New York with a magical an unforgettable journey,” Iñaki Fernández, LETSGO Founder, said. Visitors will be able to take the best photos they have never imagined and have an experience that they will remember for years.”
About The New York Botanical Garden
The New York Botanical Garden has been a connective hub among people, plants, and the planet since 1891. The gardens are rooted in the cultural fabric of New York City, in the heart of the Bronx—its greenest borough. For more than 130 years, it has invited millions of visitors to make the Garden a part of their lives, exploring the joy, beauty, and respite of nature.
NYBG’s 250 acres are home to renowned exhibitions, immersive botanical experiences, art and music, and events with some of the most influential figures in plant and fungal science, horticulture, and the humanities. The facility also stewards of globally significant research collections, from the LuEsther T. Mertz Library collection to the plant and fungal specimens in the William and Lynda Steere Herbarium, the largest such collection in the Western Hemisphere.
NYBG’s—dedicated horticulturists, enthusiastic educators, and scientific adventurers—are committed to helping nature thrive so that humanity can thrive. It believes in its ability to make things better, teaching tens of thousands of kids and families each year about the importance of safeguarding our environment and healthy eating.
The Garden’s expert scientists work across the city, the nation, and the globe to document the plants and fungi of our world—and find actionable, nature-based solutions to our planet’s dual climate and biodiversity crises. NYBG trains the next generation of botanists, gardeners, landscape designers, and environmental stewards, ensuring a green future for all. NYBG knows that it’s nature—or nowhere.
