Texas Premiere
THE MOST WONDERFUL NIGHTMARE YOU'LL EVER EXPERIENCE!
Texas Performing Arts will light up the grounds of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center with the Texas premiere of Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail from September 25 – November 30. Inspired by the timeless 1993 Disney film Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, this immersive nighttime experience transports visitors to the magical worlds of Halloween Town and Christmas Town with captivating scenes, music, and visuals.
A wonderland of moonlit magic awaits as Austin is one of only two cities in the country selected to host Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail innovative walk-through experience; the other is New York City. As the only location in Texas, this limited engagement gives fans a rare chance to step inside the world of the beloved film.
Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail is created by Adventurelive, the producing team behind Broadway’s Hamilton, and LETSGO, the Madrid-based creative team behind Tim Burton’s Labyrinth and Lights in Nature, and is presented by special arrangement with Buena Vista Theatrical.
“I want to make an experience that surprises people — that is both visually stunning and sonically cool. This is going to be a thrilling new way to experience both Tim Burton’s story, and it’s going to look amazing in The Wildflower Center,” said Jeffrey Seller, Adventurelive Founder.
Bringing the film’s distinctive characters to life, the outdoor adventure includes more than 8,300 square feet of dazzling light installations created by cutting-edge technology, including interactive video projection, intelligent LED lighting, and 3D printed sculptures of the film’s iconic characters. The experience ignites the senses and invites audiences deep into the world of Jack Skellington.
Guests of all ages are invited to join Jack Skellington, Sally, and Zero for a frightfully fun frolic of wonders, where beloved characters, scenes, and songs from the iconic film come to life along the trails of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. This first-of-its-kind experience illuminates the art of the classic movie against a stunning Texas backdrop—a must-see Central Texas event for fans of all things seasonal, festive, and fun.
Additional information, including parking, food and beverages, merchandise, and more, will be available September 1.
CREDITS
Presented & Produced By: Letsventure Entertainment
Based on a Story and Characters By: Tim Burton
Music By: Danny Elfman
By Special Arrangement With: Buena Vista Theatrical
The Wildflower Center and Texas Performing Arts are committed to protecting the environment. The Nightmare Before Christmas installation will go dark at 11 p.m. each night following the migratory bird guidelines set by Audubon Texas.
