Jones Beach State Park has announced that on November 22, Magic of Lights drive-through light show is returning for the holiday season. The event lasts from Nov 22 to Jan 4.
Magic of Lights, the family-friendly, drive-through holiday lights festival, is celebrating the grandest holiday of the year with a dazzling, sparkling, and twinkling series of magical light displays in a 2.5-mile drive-through experience, the longest and brightest ever, at Long Island’s Jones Beach State Park beginning on November 22 and running nightly through January 4. Inside the comfort of their own vehicle, guests will enjoy Magic of Lights’ classic holiday favorites including Winter Wonderland, the 12 Days of Christmas, Toyland, festive Elves and Reindeer Road. In addition to the 200 foot long Enchanting Tunnel of Lights, there will also be other new light tunnels to delight and amaze.
Other illuminated displays include the 32-foot-tall, animated Mattel’s Waving Christmas Barbie®, Prehistoric Christmas featuring life sized dinosaurs celebrating the season, and the legendary BIGFOOT® Monster Truck. Created with over two million sparkling lights, Magic of Lights is a nostalgic and festive event everyone will enjoy. The Toyota Holiday Village, which allows guests to walk through a magical out-of-car area featuring Santa Photos, refreshments, and other holiday activities, will also return at both locations. A new augmented reality feature will be introduced this year as well to make the magical experience even more interactive, with details set to be released in November.
The Magic of Lights uses the latest CAD technology and is hand-crafted at the Magic of Lights warehouse in Medina, OH, then, transported to Long Island. The displays combine for more than 10 miles of LED lighting across all presentations, in the trees, and on the buildings. There are 10 different colors of LED bulbs used. The highest scene is 32-feet tall, and the longest is several hundred feet long.
The steel displays are designed, bent, cut, and welded into about 800 frames combined in different configurations to create each show’s giant winter holiday scenes. Magic of Lights is open Sunday through Thursday from 5 p.m. (dusk) until 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. (dusk) until 11 p.m. Admission is $30 in advance or $35 at the gate on weekdays and $30 in advance or $40 at the gate on weekends through November. Price is based per car. Special pricing is available for limousines and buses.
Group ticket rates are available and can be purchased online. For dates, times, and ticket availability, visit magicoflights.com.
This summer, Wantagh, Long Island, will be hosting a wide variety of concerts at their iconic Jones Beach Theater. The season’s biggest and most notable events include music festivals and show-stopping headliners from all genres, for all ages.
OUTLAW Music Festival – Willie Nelson & Bob Dylan with Robert Plant & Alison Krauss & Celisse – June 29, 2024 at 4:00 PM
OUTLAW Music Festival hosts some of country and rock and roll’s biggest names this summer at Jones Beach Theater, with headlining performances by Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan.
Maroon 5 & Maren Morris – July 3, 2024
Maroon 5 and their opener, Maren Morris, will be performing on July 3 for their New York stop on their East Coast Tour before returning to Las Vegas to continue their residency.
Dave Matthews Band – July 9, 2024
The Dave Matthews Band will perform at the Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh on July 9, 2024. This is the third and final New York stop on their 2024 tour, the others being in Saratoga Springs on July 5 and 6.
Alanis Morissette with Joan Jett & The Blackhearts – July 10, 2024
Alternative rock legends Alanis Morissette and Joan Jett will be touring together this summer, making Jones Beach their second New York event on July 10, following a performance in Bethel. They are joined by country singer Morgan Wade, the opener for their upcoming “Triple Moon” Tour.
Jason Aldean + Hailey Whitters, Chase Matthew, Austin Snell & Dee Jay Silver – July 12, 2024
Country music star Jason Aldean continues his wildly successful 2023 “Highway Desperado” Tour this summer at the Jones Beach Theater, his second New York stop alongside Syracuse and two shows in Buffalo. Aldean is joined by special guests and country singer-songwriters Hailey Whitters, Chase Matthew, Austin Snell, and Dee Jay Silver.
Third Eye Blind with Yellowcard + A R I Z O N A – July 18, 2024
American alternative rock band Third Eye Blind, with special guests Yellowcard and A R I Z O N A, will perform at Jones Beach Theater on July 18 for their “Summer Gods” tour.
Slightly Stoopid with Dirty Heads + the Elovaters – July 20, 2024
Join Slightly Stoopid with special guests Dirty Heads and the Elovators at Jones Beach Theater for a night of funk, reggae, and rhythm & blues on July 20.
Santana & Counting Crows – July 21, 2024
GRAMMY Award-winning artists Santana and Counting Crows will be performing their biggest hits together at Jones Beach Theater on July 21, before continuing their “Oneness” tour.
The Commodores with The Pointer Sisters & The Spinners – July 25, 2024
An entire night dedicated to funk and soul will be brought to Jones Beach on July 25 by the Commodores and the Pointer Sisters on their joint limited-run tour “An Evening of Icons,” in which they will perform their biggest hits.
Train with REO Speedwagon & Yacht Rock Review – July 27, 2024
Following their performance of “Drops of Jupiter” and “Keep on Loving You” on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Train and REO Speedwagon make their way to New York on July 27 for their “Summer Road Trip” tour with special guest Yacht Rock Review.
Earth, Wind, and Fire & Chicago – July 28, 2024
The third rendition of Earth, Wind and Fire and Chicago’s famous “Heart and Soul” Tour comes to Jones Beach on July 28. Join the two acts for mashups and live performances of their biggest hits from the 1970s.
Imagine Dragons – August 2, 2024
Following the release of their latest album, Indie-alternative band Imagine Dragons arrives at Jones Beach on August 2 for their 2024 “LOOM” World Tour.
KIDZ BOP Live – August 3, 2024
Kidz Bop Live makes a return to Jones Beach Theater for another family-friendly performance of the year’s biggest hits on August 3, 2024.
New Kids on the Block with Paula Abdul & DJ Jazzy Jeff – August 4, 2024
A night of nostalgia comes to Jones Beach Theater on August 4, with performances from pop superstars New Kids on the Block and Paula Abdul on their upcoming “Magic Summer” Tour.
The Beach Boys with Mike Love & Dave Mason of Traffic – August 8, 2024
The Beach Boys are joined by Mike Love, and Dave Mason of the indie band Traffic, for their upcoming “Endless Summer Gold” Tour. They will be performing at Jones Beach Theater on August 8.
DAN + SHAY with Jake Owen & Dylan Marlowe – August 10, 2024
Country duo DAN + SHAY arrive at Jones Beach for their “The Heartbreak on the Map” Tour with special guests Dylan Marlow and Jake Owen on August 10.
Barbie: The Movie – Live in Concert – August 18, 2024
The soundtrack of the hit movie Barbie is performed live by a full orchestra alongside a screening of the blockbuster film at Jones Beach on August 18, 2024.
Lynyrd Skynyrd & ZZ TOP – August 22, 2024
Rock and roll nostalgia comes to Jones Beach once more near the end of the summer. Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top will be headlining a 36-show tour, making a stop at Jones Beach on August 22.
Avril Lavigne with Simple Plan & Girlfriends – August 27, 2024
Alternative rock icon Avril Lavigne teams up with Simple Plan and special guest Girlfriends on their upcoming joint Greatest Hits Tour, coming to Jones Beach on August 27.
James Taylor and his All-Star Band – August 31, 2024
Summer 2024 comes to a close when An Evening with James Taylor and His All-Star Band returns to Jones Beach this summer on August 31, 2024.
Taylor is known for his covers, such as “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)” and “Handy Man”, as well as originals such as “Sweet Baby James”. The singer is also known for playing the leading role in Monte Hellman’s 1971 film Two-Lane Blacktop.
As a recording and touring artist, James is known for touching fans with his warm baritone voice and distinctive style of guitar-playing for more than 50 years, while setting a precedent to which countless young musicians have aspired. Since the release of his self-titled debut album in 1968, he has sold more than 100 million albums during the course of his successful songwriting and performing career, earning gold, platinum, and multi-platinum awards.
In early 2020, the songwriters hall of famer (2000) released “Break Shot”, a deeply personal and authentic audio-only memoir detailing his first 21 years. In addition, he also dropped American Standard, his 19th studio album, which made him the first musician to have a Billboard Top 10 album in each of the previous six decades and won him the 2021 Grammy Award for best traditional pop vocal album.
James has done a lot of touring in Europe, Canada, and the US in recent years. This summer, he will be joined by his All-star band; Kate Markowitz on vocals, Dorian Holley on vocals, Andrea Zonn on vocals and fiddle, Jimmy Johnson on bass, Steve Gadd on drums, Dean Parks on guitar, and Kevin Hays on keyboards.
James Taylor and his All-Star Band will perform at the Darien Lake Amphitheater, Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater and the Broadview Stage at SPAC. Tickets are exclusively available here.
James Taylor and His All-Star Band Tour Dates:
Apr 06,2024 –Tokyo Garden Theater, Tokyo, Japan
Apr 08, 2024 – Mall of Asia, Manila, Philippines
Apr 12, 2024 – Kings Park (Outdoor) Perth, Australia
Apr 13, 2024 – Kings Park (Outdoor) Perth, Australia
Apr 16, 2024 – Margaret Court Arena Melbourne, Australia
Apr 17, 2024 – Margaret Court Arena Melbourne, Australia
Apr 19, 2024 – Entertainment Centre Adelaide, Australia
Apr 21, 2024 – A Day On The Green at Sirromet Winery (Outdoor) Mt. Cotton, Australia
Apr 23, 2024 – Aware Super Theatre Sydney, Australia
Apr 24, 2024 – Aware Super Theatre Sydney, Australia
Apr 27, 2024 – A Day On The Green at Bimbadgen (Outdoor) Hunter Valley, Australia
Apr 28, 2024 – A Day On The Green at Centennial Vineyards (Outdoor) Bowral, Australia
Apr 30, 2024 – Spark Arena Auckland, New Zealand
May 01, 2024 – T.S.B. Bank Arena, Wellington, New Zealand
May 04, 2024 – Neal Blaisdell Center Honolulu, HI, United States
May 05, 2024 – A&B Amphitheater at Maui Arts & Cultural Center Maui, HI, United States
May 29, 2024 – Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA, United States
May 31, 2024 – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre Salt Lake City, UT, United States
Jun 02, 2024 – Red Rocks Amphitheatre Morrison, CO, United States
Jun 03, 2024 – Red Rocks Amphitheatre Morrison, CO, United States
Jun 05, 2024 – Starlight Theatre Kansas City, MO, United States
Jun 06, 2024 – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre St. Louis (Maryland Heights), MO, United States
Jun 08, 2024 – Ravinia Highland Park , IL, United States
Jun 09, 2024 – Ravinia Highland Park , IL, United States
Jun 11, 2024 – Ruoff Music Center Noblesville, IN, United States
Jun 12, 2024 – Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN, United States
Jun 14, 2024 – Simmons Bank Arena North Little Rock, AR, United States
Jun 15, 2024 – Lucas Oil Live at WinStar World Casino and Resort Thackerville, OK, United States
Jun 23, 2024 — Pine Knob Music Theatre Clarkston, MI, United States
Jun 25, 2024 – Darien Lake Amphitheater Darien Center , NY, United States
Jun 26, 2024 – Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview Syracuse, NY, United States
Jun 28, 2024 – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Bethel Woods , NY, United States
Jun 30, 2024 – Maine Savings Amphitheater Bangor, ME, United States
Jul 01, 2024 – Bank of New Hamphshire Pavilion Gilford, NH, United States
Jul 03, 2024 – Tanglewood Lenox, MA, United States
Jul 04, 2024 – Tanglewood Lenox, MA, United States
Aug 30, 2024 – The Mann Philadelphia, PA, United States
Aug 31, 2024 – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater Wantagh, NY, United States
Sep 02, 2024 – Broadview Stage at SPAC Saratoga Springs, NY, United States
Sep 04, 2024 – Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater Bridgeport, CT, United States
Sep 05, 2024 – Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater Bridgeport, CT, United States
Sep 07, 2024 – The Pavilion at Star Lake Burgettstown, PA, United States
Sep 09, 2024 – MGM Music Hall at Fenway Boston, MA, United States
Sep 10, 2024 – MGM Music Hall at Fenway Boston, MA, United States
Sep 12, 2024 – Wolf Trap Filene Center Vienna, VA, United States
Sep 14, 2024 – Wolf Trap Filene Center Vienna, VA, United States
Sep 15, 2024 – Wolf Trap Filene Center Vienna, VA, United States
