Winter is Coming: Austin Trail of Lights Tickets ON SALE NOW and Backed with a Weather Guarantee

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Austin Trail of Lights tickets are now on sale and come backed with an opt-in weather warranty when purchased through Ticketbud, ensuring Mother Nature lives up to event goers' standards during their visit—or their money back. 

The optional Weather Guarantee ensures up to 100% reimbursement if the forecast on event day fails to meet pre-set expectations of temperatures or conditions, allowing event goers to plan their visit to Austin's premier holiday light show with confidence months in advance. The service is only available if purchasing tickets through the Austin Trail of Lights' official ticketing site, powered by Ticketbud.

Austin Trail of Lights runs December 10-23, 2025 at Zilker Park. Tickets are on sale now at https://austintrailoflights.org/.

"It may still be 90-degrees in Austin, but people are already planning through the holidays; and for many around here, Austin Trail of Lights is at the top of that list, " said Kayhan Ahmadi, CEO of Ticketbud and proud Austinite. "We know the feeling; walking through a giant lighted tunnel; being transported into a wonderland where everything twinkles, feels like magic, and you can't help but look up. Our job is to make sure nothing gets in the way of those plans."

Featuring more than 2 million lights, 90 lighted trees, and 70 displays, Austin Trail of Lights draws in hundreds of thousands of visitors to the park each year. Parking and Zip Passes  — which ensure speedy entry and access to VIP cocoa lounges and bathrooms  — are typically the first tickets to sell out, especially during weekend nights, Ahmadi explained.

"Beat the chill – and the crowds! Snag your Austin Trail of Lights tickets now and guarantee a perfect night, no matter what Mother Nature throws at us," Ahmadi said, adding that those planning their December 2025 visits can do so today with confidence by opting in to a Weather Guarantee.

Come event day, Sensible Weather will monitor the forecast, issuing text alerts and automatic refunds to ticket holders if the forecast indicates the pre-set threshold — be it snow, ice, or even Texas heat — ticket holders keep a valid ticket along with their refund.

"The holidays are about creating memories, not stressing over the weather," said Nick Cavanaugh, PhD, CEO of Sensible Weather. "Our Weather Guarantee makes sure that rain or an unexpected Texas snow never gets in the way of enjoying the magic of Austin Trail of Lights."

Event reimbursements are covered 100% through Sensible Weather and are processed within 3-5 days via Paypal or bank transfer.

About Austin Trail of Lights
Ranked among the top U.S. holiday light displays by U.S. News & World Report and USA Today, the Austin Trail of lights is the most cherished and longest-running holiday tradition in Texas' capital city. What started as Yulefest in 1965 with a single yule log has since grown into a massive event that attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors from Central Texas and around the globe each year.

About Sensible Weather
Sensible Weather is the leading Weather Guarantee provider for the travel and hospitality industries, with a unique Weather Guarantee product that proactively reimburses hotel guests, golfers, skiers, and those visiting outdoor attractions and campsites when weather – rain and high temperatures – negatively impacts their experience. The Weather Guarantee is available through Sensible's travel and hospitality partners, helping them provide a differentiated value to guests that increases peace of mind and offers tangible experience benefits, while increasing revenue and booking conversion. Founded in 2019, Sensible has sold over 500,000 Weather Guarantees and is backed by some of the biggest names in hospitality, climate, and technology, including the National Science Foundation, Infinity Ventures, Amex Ventures, and the PGA of America.

About Ticketbud
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