The 67th Annual Carol of Lights
Sunday, December 7, 2025
The 67th Annual Carol of Lights®
Texas Tech University will celebrate the 67th Annual Carol of Lights® on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The ceremony takes place in front of the sciences building, located in the Science Quadrangle, just west of Memorial Circle. This annual event features the Texas Tech University Combined Choirs, Trombone Choir, the Masked Rider, High Riders, and Saddle Tramps. With the flip of a switch, more than 30,000 lights will illuminate the most beautiful campus in the nation and officially usher in the holiday season at Texas Tech.
Times
Sunday, December 7, 2025
6:30 p.m. // Carillon Concert
7:00 p.m. // Carol of Lights
Featured Entertainment
Founded in 2014 by the husband-and-wife duo Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter, The War And Treaty has emerged as one of the most electrifying new acts in American music. They were nominated for the Best New Artist and Best American Roots Song at the 2024 GRAMMY Awards, and have also been nominated for Duo of the Year at the CMA Awards two years in a row and for Vocal Duo of the Year at the ACM Awards. They have won two Americana Music Awards (both for Duo/Group of the Year) and have received additional nominations and recognition from CMT Music Awards, Folk Alliance International, People’s Choice Country Awards, as well as from the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and the Grand Ole Opry.
Fireworks Display
A dazzling fireworks display will light up the night sky as we usher in the holiday season at Texas Tech.
Ticket Information
This is a free event and tickets are not required.
Broadcast Information
The 67th Annual Carol of Lights® will be televised live in Lubbock and El Paso through Texas Tech Public Media. Red Raiders outside of the Lubbock and El Paso viewing areas can tune-in via livestream on Texas Tech’s YouTube channel.
Television
KTTZ – PBS - Lubbock
KCOS – PBS - El Paso
Safety & Security
For your safety and for the benefit of law enforcement, a clear bag policy will be in effect for the 67th Annual Carol of Lights®.
- Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVS and do not exceed 12"x6"x12".
- One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziplock bag or similar).
- Small clutch bags, approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap will be allowed.
- Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items.
Please do not bring purses larger than a clutch, backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags, briefcases, computer bags, diaper bags, etc.
Strollers, wagons, and lawn chairs are permissible but are subject to search by security personnel.
Parking
Public and ADA parking (Lot R2) is available on campus and maps below outline what parking lots are allocated for event parking. This printable parking map is a great resource to bring with you as you make your way to campus for Carol of Lights®.
Campus Events
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Address
1701 Indiana Ave. Room 2119 -
Phone
806.742.3352 -
Email
campusevents@ttu.edu