Christmas Returns to Trustmark Park: The Southern Lights Tickets Are On Sale Now!
PEARL, Miss. (November 12, 2026) — It's almost time to trade baseballs for Christmas lights. And for one day only, buying tickets to The Southern Lights will get you a little bit of both!
The Mississippi Mud Monsters announced today that tickets for the 2026 edition of The Southern Lights at Trustmark Park are officially on sale, with General Admission tickets starting at just $18 and All-Inclusive tickets starting at $23.50.
The Southern Lights returns Friday, November 20, and continues through January 2, 2027, transforming Trustmark Park into a holiday destination featuring millions of Christmas lights, real ice skating, train rides, fire pits and plenty of opportunities to make Christmas memories.
After selling out 10 nights during its inaugural season, The Southern Lights is encouraging guests to make their holiday plans early, particularly for popular weekends and dates closer to Christmas.
"We learned a lot during our first year, and I'm really proud of what our team is putting together for year two," said Mississippi Mud Monsters General Manager David Kerr. "Ten sold-out nights in our first season was pretty incredible, and it showed us just how much our community embraced this event. We're adding more lights, making the rink bigger and creating some really fun new experiences. I can't wait for people to see what we've been working on."
A Little Christmas Now. A Little Baseball Later.
We're a baseball team, after all. We couldn't launch Christmas without finding a way to work baseball into it!
To celebrate the first day of Southern Lights ticket sales, we're giving guests something extra to look forward to next summer.
The offer applies to every qualifying All-Inclusive ticket purchased, regardless of which date guests choose to attend The Southern Lights.
There's no drawing, no contest and no lucky winner. Every qualifying ticket purchased during the promotion receives the baseball bonus.
Complimentary ticket codes will be emailed to qualifying purchasers in April 2027, ahead of the upcoming baseball season.
"We're a baseball team, after all. We couldn't launch Christmas without finding some way to work baseball into it. We wanted to do something fun for the people who jump in and get their tickets early. And I love that someone can buy a night of Christmas memories for their family and get another opportunity to come make memories with us during baseball season." — David Kerr
Two Ways to Experience The Southern Lights.
Whether you want to wander through the lights with a hot chocolate or spend your evening ice skating and riding the Christmas train, we've got a ticket for you.
General Admission
$18 starting atCome for the lights, the atmosphere and the chance to spend an evening together.
- Millions of Christmas lights
- Stadium light show
- Illuminated walking trails
- Holiday displays and photo opportunities
- Access to festive food and beverages
- Ice skating available separately
- Train rides available separately
Great for a relaxed night of enjoying the lights at your own pace.
All-Inclusive Admission
$23.50 starting atWant to do it all? One ticket brings together the lights, the ice and the train.
- Everything in General Admission
- Real ice skating
- A Southern Lights train ride
- Stadium light show
- Illuminated walking trails
- All the themed displays and photo spots
Available exclusively in advance. Purchase by 11:55 p.m. the night before your visit.
A couple of things to know: Ticket prices vary by date, with lower prices on select evenings and higher prices during peak and holiday periods. If your schedule is flexible, take a look at the calendar! And remember, All-Inclusive tickets must be purchased by 11:55 p.m. the night before your visit.
"We wanted to give people options. Maybe you just want to walk around, look at the lights, grab some hot chocolate and enjoy being together. That's a great night. Or maybe you've got kids who absolutely have to ride the train and go ice skating. We wanted to make it easy to do that, too. There isn't just one way to enjoy The Southern Lights." — David Kerr
Ten Nights. Completely Sold Out.
Our very first Southern Lights season included 10 sold-out nights, and we couldn't have been more excited about the response from Central Mississippi.
If there's a particular weekend or evening you want to visit this year, especially closer to Christmas, we strongly encourage making your plans early.
Christmas memories are great. Missing your preferred night? Not so much.
More Lights. More Ice. More Christmas.
We've spent the offseason looking for ways to make The Southern Lights even better. Returning guests will recognize plenty of their favorites, but they'll also discover some exciting new additions.
More Room to Skate
+900 sq. ft.Our real ice skating rink is growing by 900 square feet, giving guests more room to enjoy skating beneath the Christmas lights.
A Brand-New Train
All Aboard!A new Southern Lights train will take families on a festive ride through the holiday displays.
Dino Land & More
New WorldsMore lights, new themed areas and additional photo opportunities give visitors even more to discover.
The signature stadium light show returns alongside illuminated walking trails, festive food, beverages, fire pits and s'mores stations throughout the experience.
"One of my favorite things about this event is watching the ballpark become something completely different. People spend their summers here watching baseball, and then suddenly they're walking through Christmas lights on a cold December evening. It's still Trustmark Park, but it's an entirely different experience. And that's pretty special." — David Kerr
Christmas Is Better Together.
Friends, coworkers, churches, schools, nonprofits and families — there's room for everyone at The Southern Lights. We've also created some special group options to make the holidays a little easier on your budget.
Group Admission
$20/personBring 10 or more people and enjoy discounted admission to The Southern Lights.
Every group admission also includes one complimentary Pepsi or beer, with beer available only to guests ages 21 and older.
Fundraising Admission
$20/personTurn a night at The Southern Lights into support for your school, church, nonprofit or community organization.
Your organization receives $4 back from every $20 ticket sold through the program.
Group tickets and fundraising opportunities can be arranged by calling the Mississippi Mud Monsters at 601-664-7600 .
Want to Make a Whole Night of It?
Some Christmas gatherings need a little more than a regular ticket. Maybe it's your company holiday party, a family get-together or eight friends looking for their own cozy place to enjoy the evening.
We've created an entire collection of private experiences for exactly those occasions.
Private VIP Igloos
$600Eight guests, a private two-hour igloo reservation, All-Inclusive admission, hot chocolate, snacks, s'mores and commemorative keepsakes. Only four igloos available.
Surfside VIP Fire Pits
$400A reserved private fire pit for the entire evening, including six All-Inclusive admissions and s'mores.
Private Suites
$700Your own suite overlooking The Southern Lights, with 20 All-Inclusive admissions included. Additional guests may be added.
Frost & Firelight
$1,450A private outdoor celebration on the Mitchell Signs Party Decks for 25 guests, featuring food, fire pits and s'mores.
Festive Feast
$3,500A private catered Christmas celebration in the Farm Bureau Grill for 50 guests, complete with All-Inclusive admission.
Grand Feast
$4,250A premium catered holiday dinner for 50 guests, featuring prime rib, blackened catfish and an entire Christmas experience outside the dining room.
Yes. You Can Rent the Entire Southern Lights.
$14,000 · 200 GuestsOn select Monday evenings, businesses and organizations can have the entire Southern Lights experience to themselves.
Millions of lights. Ice skating. Train rides. A premium catered holiday meal. No general admission crowds.
Just your people enjoying the whole holiday experience together. Additional guests are available for $75 each.
Premium packages include All-Inclusive admission for the guests included in each package. Reservations are limited and can be made by calling 601-664-7600 .
"Whether you're getting eight friends together in an igloo or throwing a Christmas party for 200 people, we've got some really incredible ways to celebrate. I'm proud that we're able to offer everything from an affordable family night out to an entire private Christmas experience. We've put a tremendous amount of work into this, and we want as many people as possible to find a way to enjoy it." — David Kerr
Christmas at Trustmark Park.
The Southern Lights returns for its second season on Friday, November 20, 2026, and continues through Saturday, January 2, 2027.
Friday–Saturday: 5–10 p.m.
Pearl, Mississippi
Free parking
Remember: after selling out 10 nights during the 2025 season, we're encouraging guests to choose their preferred dates and purchase in advance.
Visit thesouthernlightsms.com for information about the event, available dates and ticket options.
Ready to Make Some Christmas Memories?
Tickets are officially on sale! Pick your date, choose between General Admission and All-Inclusive, and get ready for another season of Christmas at Trustmark Park.
And if you're purchasing on November 12, don't forget that each qualifying All-Inclusive ticket comes with two complimentary Mud Monsters tickets for the 2027 baseball season.
Visit thesouthernlightsms.com for complete event details, or use the button below to go straight to our official ticketing page.
First-day baseball promotion ends November 12 at 11:59 p.m. All-Inclusive tickets for each event date go off sale at 11:55 p.m. the night before that visit.