Austin Trail Of Lights Music Lineup Revealed

AUSTIN, TX — Organizers of the 55th annual Trail of Lights on Thursday revealed the music lineup and other programming details for the upcoming holiday venue.

The Austin Trail of Lights will remain open from Dec. 10 - 23 with gates open nightly from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., and will feature live music performances each night with additional programming including the nightly Holiday Market, a Night Photography Class on Dec. 17, and the inaugural “Trail of Flights” for the 21+ crowd.

Officials said in a press advisory that Live at the Trail will offer music from two stages at Zilker Park, The Zilker Stage and the Lobby Stage, in addition to a Caroling Corner. Each night will feature a different entertainment lineup along with Storytelling from headlining musicians, Emily Gimble, Alesia Lani, Croy Baum, at times ranging from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Through partnerships with Mother Falcon Music Lab, Band Aid School of Music, and other music education programs, the Austin Trail of Lights supports young performers by offering opportunities for emerging student musicians to open for celebrated Austin bands.

For the full nightly lineup, visit https://liveatthetrail.com/full-lineup.

The Live at the Trail program will consist of more than 50 performances including Jackie Venson, Alesia Lani, Wood & Wire, 36th Infantry Division Band, Croy and the Boys, Emily Gimble, Nakia, Funky Uncle Santa featuring Greyhounds, Snizz + other Austin All-Stars, and many more.

This year, the Austin Trail of Lights will welcome the inaugural “Trail of Flights,” presented by Coravin, offering guests a variety of wine flights featuring premium wines. The new, beautifully designed and intimate wine bar will be located inside Zilker Village and will be open every night from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. In addition to premium wine flights from brands such as Napa Valley’s Italics Winemakers, HALL Winery, Calmére Estate Winery and Peju Family Provence, guests are able to buy wine by the glass.

On Dec. 17, Precision Camera will be onsite at the Austin Trail of Lights hosting a night photography workshop. The class welcomes photographers of all experience levels to take part in an exclusive guided tour through the Austin Trail of Lights with instruction and tips for best capturing the moment. For more information on the night photography class, please visit https://austintrailoflights.org/night-photography-workshop. Tickets can be purchased here.

For last minute gifts or festive holiday shopping, guests can stroll through the Holiday Market which will be open each night inside Zilker Village. The 2019 vendors include Performance Marketing, Inca Wasi, Desk Plants, Light Up Guys, The Wild Susan Company, Barking Bad Boutique and Bakery, Creative Metals & Stones, Bethlehem Handicrafts, Shop Cosette Boutique and The Good Hippie. For those interested in applying to be a 2019 vendor, please visit https://austintrailoflights.org/all-forms/holiday-market-retail-application.

Access to the Austin Trail of Lights is free for the public on seven out of the 14 nights and admission for children 11 and under is always free. For general information on the 2019 Austin Trail of Lights, visit www.austintrailoflights.org, https://www.facebook.com/austintrailoflights or follow along on Instagram, @ATXLights. For more information about hosting a Holiday Party at the 2019 Austin Trail of Lights, visit www.austintrailoflights.org/holiday-parties.

Austin Trail of Lights officials also announced that Hilton Hotels will be the preferred hotel partner of Austin Trail of Lights. "Hilton Hotels is excited to welcome friends and family to stay at their properties while they ‘Celebrate the Magic!’ " officials wrote. As an added bonus, when guests book with Hilton they will receive 10 percent off their 2019 Austin Trail of Lights ZIP tickets. Book now.

Operating entirely with support from sponsors, donations and funds from ticket sales, the Austin Trail of Lights welcomes the return of title sponsor H-E-B for the 8th year. Additional support comes from partners including Ascension / Dell Children’s, Vista Equity Partners, Keller Williams Realty, Inc., Cirrus Logic, Austin Parks Foundation, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin Convention Center Department, Austin Community Foundation, Silicon Labs, Lori & Tito Beveridge, SHI, Samsung Austin Semiconductors, Coravin and Humana.

About the Trail of Lights Foundation

The Trail of Lights Foundation is an independent nonprofit corporation dedicated to producing and maintaining the Austin Trail of Lights as an authentically Austin community celebration. The organization raises funds from donations by individuals and the business community to produce and ensure the long-term sustainability of Austin's largest community celebration. It is curated in close conjunction with its long-time partner, Forefront, who provides turn-key production, programming, sponsorship, and marketing services to the foundation. The Austin Trail of Lights has remained in the top three largest Austin events since the Trail of Lights Foundation adopted the event in 2012.