Get Up and Glow!

Opening Celebration is Thursday, Dec. 3, 2026 | The Yard at Cal Plaza | 350 S. Grand Avenue, DTLA

Celebrate Downtown’s brightest night of the year with Grand Performances and the DTLA Alliance, as Grand Illuminations lights up The Yard at Cal Plaza with a dazzling display of color, motion, and magic. From the ever-changing hues of the Electric Dandelions to new interactive light displays, come see DTLA glow starting Thursday, Dec. 3.

Kick Off the Holidays Thursday, Dec. 3

Join us for Downtown LA's biggest switch-flipping ceremony!

Holiday Market: 12 PM - 8 PM | Tree Lighting: 5 PM | Live Band: 6 PM | DJs: 7 - 9 PM

Free RSVP

Dec. 3 Event Highlights

The fun starts at lunchtime with a Holiday Market curated by The Goddess Mercado. In the evening, stay for a full lineup of live entertainment: a holiday variety show, the tree lighting, a live band, and DJ sets to close out the night.

Support local artisans and makers at The Goddess Mercado's Holiday Market, on Thursday, Dec. 3, from noon to 8 pm.

Holiday Market

Acclaimed LA guitarist Luis Villegas brings holiday classics to life with a festive blend of flamenco, Latin rhythms, and jazz, delivering a spirited musical celebration filled with warmth and tradition.

Luis Villegas' Guitarras de Navidad

Sweet Nectar, the husband-and-wife DJ duo, Rolland Colón & Liz Favini, bring people together through their shared love of house music and a passion for building community.

Sweet Nectar Music

Celebrate the sounds of the season with the Colburn School’s talented young vocalists as they fill California Plaza with beautiful harmonies.

The Colburn Concert Choir

Preview The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker, a vibrant, modern musical reimagining of Tchaikovsky’s classic holiday ballet, featuring a high-energy Candy Canes hip-hop routine.

Debbie Allen Dance Academy

Experience the magic of the holidays with LA's beloved Bob Baker Marionette Theater, bringing its whimsical puppetry, colorful characters, and timeless charm to the celebration.

Bob Baker Marionette Theater

Over 100 unique light sequences resemble a vibrant fireworks display.

Electric Dandelions

A mesmerizing 25-foot custom-designed LED tree is at the center of the display.

Holiday Tree

Towering light columns synchronize to illuminate the plaza in rhythm and color.

Lumiverse