proudly presents
Nature Nights 2024
An Immersive Outdoor Light, Art, and Music Experience
3rd Season - Only 15 Evenings for the Holidays!
Gates open at 5:00pm
Event closes at 8:00pm
Treat yourself and the entire family to a magical evening at the SLO Botanical Garden for Nature Nights!
LIVE MUSIC every night + local artists.
The San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden presents Nature Nights, an immersive outdoor holiday light, art, and music experience. Visit the gardens to enjoy this beloved holiday event.
The event will feature lighting exhibitions and art throughout eight acres of the Garden. Guests can enjoy live music each night. Local culinary treats, regional wine and beer will also be available. Last year over 9,000 people visited Nature Nights and our third year will be even more spectacular.
Nature Nights will open to the public on select nights from November 22, 2024, through December 28, 2024, at the SLO Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405.
This year Nature Nights will feature the very best in live, local music with performances from B & the Hive (duo), Pete Pigeon / Arcoda, Joy Polloi, Deuces Wild, Hakeem, PTFS!, Toan Chau, Professor S and the Stress, Kevin Sean, Gary Wooten, and more! They’ll also have seasonal holiday performances from Bellisima Handbells, the Jingle Belles, and The Uncommonne Carolers. In addition, there will be 2 visits from Santa!
Ticket Prices (includes all service fees):
- ADULTS (18+) - $28
- YOUTH (6-17) - $18
- CHILDREN: (0-5) - FREE
The opening night benefit celebration will be on Friday, November 22, from 5-8 pm. Guests will enjoy a festive evening filled with wine from Harmony Cellars appetizers from Carolyn's Kitchen and LouLou the Cheese Girl, music from Cal Poly's acapella group That's the Key, and a grand reveal of this year’s lights. We'll also have a coffee bar from The Human Bean and a dessert table featuring the Brown Butter Cookie Company, Bijoux Bakery, and more. Tickets for opening night are $100 per person and all proceeds support the Garden.
Dates and Live Entertainment Lineup:
- NOVEMBER 22 OPENING NIGHT • That's the Key
- NOVEMBER 27 WEDNESDAY • Pete Pigeon/Arcoda • Toan Chau
- NOVEMBER 29 FRIDAY • B & The Hive (duo) • Kevin Sean
- NOVEMBER 30 SATURDAY • B & The Hive (duo) • Kevin Sean
- DECEMBER 6 FRIDAY • Joy Polloi • Gary Wooten
- DECEMBER 7 SATURDAY • B & The Hive • Gary Wooten
- DECEMBER 13 FRIDAY • Deuces Wild • Kevin Sean
- DECEMBER 14 SATURDAY • Deuces Wild • Kevin Sean
- DECEMBER 20 FRIDAY • Uncommonne Carolers • Professor S and the Stress
- DECEMBER 21 SATURDAY • Jingle Belles • Bellissima Handbells
• SANTA VISITS!
- DECEMBER 22 SUNDAY • Jingle Belles • Bellissima Handbells
- DECEMBER 23 MONDAY • Jingle Belles • Professor S and the Stress • SANTA VISITS!
- DECEMBER 26 THURSDAY • PTFS!
- DECEMBER 27 FRIDAY • Hakeem • Bellissima Handbells
- DECEMBER 28 SATURDAY - CLOSING NIGHT • Hakeem • Toan Chau
Your ticket is valid for the entire event time each evening: 5:00 p.m – 8:00 p.m.
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ABOUT US:
The San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden is midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles and emphasizes education, horticulture, art, resource conservation, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. Nature Nights is the event that exemplifies all that they stand for and ticket sales directly benefit the Garden! The highly creative and experienced team ensures a not-to-be-missed experience. We look forward to seeing you!