The largest and longest running electronic dance music festival in Texas, Lights All Night, is preparing for its 11th edition this weekend. The New Year's Eve celebration will be held on December 30th and 31st at the Dallas Market Hall, a spacious and innovative warehouse-style space just minutes outside of downtown Dallas.
We're here to help you learn everything you need to know to navigate the festival all weekend, including COVID-19 logs, daily schedules, travel, and more.
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COVID-19 PROTOCOLS
The organizers have asked that the participants get vaccinated. Legally, they cannot ask for proof of vaccination to enter the venue, but they strongly recommended vaccination to follow health guidelines.
"LAN needs every event visitor to make their contribution and, above all, to be respectful of others and to do the right thing," says a statement on the festival website. “The current health situation offers a challenging backdrop for the 11th edition of LAN. Of course, we would love everyone to come to the festival this year and carry on the great end-of-year traditions that make the event special for so many, but we understand some will hesitate. We ask those who attend to do this because they are willing to follow our health guidelines – not because it is required, but because it is the right thing to do. "
LAN organizers also ask attendees to bring their own mask, but if you forget they will have a supply at the gates.
You can find more information about the COVID-19 guidelines for Lights All Night here.
HOW TO GET TO THE LIGHTS ALL NIGHT 2021
Lights All Night is located in the Dallas Market Hall just outside of downtown Dallas. If you are driving from downtown Dallas, you can take the Stemmons Freeway on I-35E N. If you're looking to stay in one of the many hotels near Dallas Market Hall, most are within walking distance of the venue.
Lights all night address:
2200 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75207
ARRIVAL
The doors open at 6 p.m. On arrival, like any other major music festival concert, there will be a security check. This year Lights All Night added more lanes and more metal detectors to its entrance to get you there faster. You can expect to wait in line for around 30-45 minutes.
The peak arrival times are from approximately 9:00 p.m. to midnight on both days. So we recommend arriving around 90 minutes before the time set by your first desired artist to take into account the traffic and safety process of the event. The festival ends at 2 a.m.
PARK
If you plan to park your car at the venue, there will be a $ 25 per night parking fee charged only on credit card. If you're planning on taking an Uber, you can use code LAN21 for $ 5 off your ride.
LIGHTING ALL NIGHT SET TIMES
Lights All Night has a large selection of popular EDM artists who play all weekend. The huge lineup includes SLANDER, ILLENIUM, Above & Beyond, deadmau5, DJ Snake and SVDDEN DEATH. There is something for everyone on both days.
Discover below the official lights the night set times.
Lights all night 2021 day 1 set times.
Lights all night 2021 day 2 set times.
FOOD AND DRINK OPTIONS AT LIGHTS ALL NIGHT
There will be a variety of food and drink options throughout the event. Bars will also be scattered around the venue, serving a variety of alcoholic beverages for guests who present valid ID showing they are 21 or older.
In addition to food and drinks, you will also find official event items such as shirts, hoodies, hats, glasses, lighters, water bottles, posters and more. Various handicraft vendors will also line up on the site.
LIGHTED ALL NIGHT OFFICIAL PRE-PARTY
For everyone who would like to start their New Year's Eve celebration weekend a day earlier, the LAN organizers have organized a big pre-party on Wednesday, December 29th in the Bottled Blonde with Born Dirty and Party Shirt. Tickets and further information can be found here.
Lights All Night 2021 pre-party address:
505 North Good Latimer Expressway, Dallas, TX 75204
Lights All Night 2021 pre-party flyer
Lights all night ticket exchange
If you're still looking for a ticket even though Lights All Night is 100% sold out, there is a chance. The festival has partnered with Lyte.com to offer you a verified fan-to-fan ticket exchange option. Remember, this is the only safe way to buy tickets from fans. So if you choose to purchase another ticket, beware of scammers. More information about the Ticket Exchange program can be found here.
First aid stations
If you need help, there are first aid stations close to each station. They are marked with a red cross.
If you see something, let me know
If at any point during the event you feel unsafe, visit any of the medical tents, bars, vendors, or the staff for help. If you see something, let me know.
FOLLOW THE LIGHTS ALL NIGHT
Facebook: facebook.com/LightsAllNight
Instagram: instagram.com/lightsallnight
Twitter: twitter.com/LightsAllNight
Website: lichternacht.com