All New Lights. All New Memories.
How did we celebrate winning ABC-TV’s The Great Christmas Light Fight? By designing an all-new battleship light experience, of course! We’ve completely reimagined Winterfest. New displays, new lights, new memories. Join us this season – you’ve never seen anything like it.
New for 2026!
Introducing Christmas in Neverland
Take flight through an immersive dreamworld where fairies dance, mermaids splash, and pirates play. Christmas in Neverland is an enchanting NEW holiday journey and a timeless tale of imagination, magic, and fairy dust. Away we go!
Winterfest Great Light Sweepstakes. Coming July 15.
Last season, Nauticus’ Winterfest was crowned national heavyweight champion on ABC-TV’s The Great Christmas Light Fight. This year, we’re sharing the holiday magic with our community.
Introducing the Winterfest Great Light Sweepstakes — your chance to win a professionally designed and installed holiday light display for your home, courtesy of Winterfest’s award-winning lighting partner, Blue Steel Lighting.
No purchase is necessary to enter.
Simply complete the online entry form and share it on social media for extra entries!
Grand Prize Includes:
- Professional custom holiday light installation by Blue Steel Lighting ($2500 credit)
- Winterfest “Golden Ticket” providing complimentary admission for four guests throughout the entire 2026 Winterfest season
One lucky winner will be selected this fall, just in time to shine all season long.
Tickets & Prices
Day of tickets incur an additional $3 fee per ticket.
| Ticket Type | Value Night | Peak Night |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (13+) | $23 | $27 |
| Child (3-12) | $21 | $23 |
| Child (2 and under) | FREE | FREE |
| Military Adult | $21 | $25 |
| Military Child | $19 | $21 |
| Member Adult | $18 | $22 |
| Member Child | $16 | $18 |
| Adult Group | $20 | $24 |
| Child Group | $18 | $20 |
Purchase your tickets online in advance and SAVE $3 per ticket.
*Ticket reservation still required.
Terms & Conditions: Tickets are non-refundable, resale is prohibited. In the event of inclement weather or closures, you will be contacted by the Nauticus team with further information.
Bring Your Group to WINTErFEST!
Groups of 15 or more (ages 3+) save when purchasing tickets online in advance —
perfect for families, teams, and holiday celebrations!
Want More Flexibility?
Winterfest Anytime Tickets
Skip the scheduling stress! The Anytime Ticket offers total flexibility —
valid for any night and any entry time.
Winterfest is open (Nov. 13 – Jan. 2).
Perfect for corporate teams, clients, or large families who want to plan ahead without locking in a date.
$35 per person | Minimum purchase: 25 tickets
All requests must be submitted at least 7 days in advance.
Please note: Group ticket discounts + anytime ticket purchases close on December 18 at 12PM. Please contact groups@nauticus.org with questions.
Bringing WinterFest to Life
Winterfest wouldn’t be possible without the support of our community. These generous partners help us create unforgettable holiday memories for families across Hampton Roads and beyond.
Interested in joining them?
Be part of the story and help us light up the town this holiday season.
Contact Rehn West, Director of Development & Marketing at Development@nauticus.org to explore sponsorship opportunities