The traditional Danish holiday celebration starts on Nov. 28 with more than a month of parades, music, lights, and more in Solvang.
“Julefest’s fun festivities provide entertaining options for all ages, for our locals and our visitors, with new daytime events and extra evening magic,” Solvang City Manager Randy Murphy said in press materials.
One of the new highlights is Craft House at Corque’s holiday cocktail pop-up bar, Miracle. The pop-up bar is known for taking up shop at restaurants and bars across the U.S. and internationally.
“Our limited-time Miracle pop-up delivers Christmas magic like you’ve never seen before, complete with collectible glassware, over-the-top holiday vibes, and a playlist that’ll have you singing all night long,” according to the restaurant’s website.
Nightly shows with music, lights, and snow will be held on the corner of Mission Drive and First Street. The 10-minute shows start on the hour between 5 and 9 p.m. and each ends with falling snow. Drop by from Dec. 26 to Jan. 4 for a New Year’s version.
Don’t miss the iconic tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the park. Also, make sure to keep track of how many nisser you spot hiding around town. When you spot one of the elves, head to the visitor center for a prize.
Visit solvangusa.com for a full list of Julefest events, running from Nov. 28 to Jan. 4.
This article appears in Nov 20 – Nov 27, 2025.