Texas Trust Festival Grounds
Tianyu Lights Festival Dallas 2025 | Grand Prairie
Overview
Tianyu Lights Festival Dallas 2025 brings an enchanting Chinese lantern experience to Texas Trust CU Theatre Festival Grounds in Grand Prairie, featuring 19 immersive art installations inspired by "Koda's Adventure to the Magical Forest." This interactive light festival blends traditional Chinese lantern craftsmanship with modern technology, inviting visitors to help Koda find his missing memory fragments while exploring breathtaking illuminated scenes that celebrate nature and conservation.
Produced by Tianyu Arts & Culture, Inc.—North America's leading creator of Chinese lantern festivals with over a decade of experience—this Dallas debut showcases stunning displays that transport guests through magical rainforest landscapes. Beyond the visual spectacle, the festival features live cultural performances including Bianlian acrobatics and The Peacock Dance, diverse food vendors, a marketplace of handcrafted souvenirs, and interactive photo opportunities. 
Highlights
19 Immersive Installations: Explore 19 breathtaking art exhibitions that transform the festival grounds into an enchanted landscape inspired by Koda's journey through the Amazon rainforest. Each illuminated display combines traditional Chinese lantern craftsmanship with modern interactive technology.
Interactive Memory Hunt: Help Koda recover his missing memory fragments by locating and photographing four "Memory Shard" locations throughout the festival. Complete the scavenger hunt to receive a special gift from Koda at the Marketplace.
Live Cultural Performances: Experience authentic entertainment including Bianlian face-changing acts, acrobatics, and The Peacock Dance performed by live artists throughout the evening. These cultural performances showcase traditional Asian artistic traditions.
Diverse Food & Marketplace: Enjoy local and traveling food vendors offering diverse cuisines, plus hot drinks to keep you warm during winter evenings. Browse a massive marketplace featuring handcrafted souvenirs and unique gifts from the festival.
Family-Friendly Amenities: The festival includes an interactive playground with photo ops, making it perfect for visitors of all ages. Children under 3 enter free, and family pack discounts are available for groups.
Extended Season: The festival runs for over two months from November through mid-January, providing plenty of opportunities to experience this limited-time event during the holiday season.
Know Before You Go
Tianyu Lights Festival operates at Texas Trust CU Theatre Festival Grounds, located at 1150 Pollock Place in Grand Prairie, TX 75050. The festival is open Tuesday through Sunday from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, with extended hours on major holidays including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's. Children under 3 years old enter free. Parking is $10 per car when purchased online in advance as an add-on with tickets, or $15 per car on-site (card payments only). General Admission tickets are $23 on weekdays and $26 on weekends for ages 12 and above, while children ages 3-11 are $16 on weekdays and $20 on weekends. Group discounts apply automatically for 20 or more attendees. Follow signs on S. Belt Line Road and enter through the Lone Star Park entrance.
Hot Tip
Arrive at least 30-45 minutes early during weekend and holiday periods to secure convenient parking and bypass entrance lines, allowing more time to experience all 19 installations and enjoy the live performances without feeling rushed.
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