Louisville Mega Cavern Christmas Express
Visitors experience an underground holiday light show featuring over seven million points of light and nearly one thousand light and laser displays set to Christmas music. Guests can drive their own vehicle through the cavern's vast tunnels or take a guided tour aboard an open-top vehicle. The subterranean route showcases themed displays, projections, and appearances by holiday characters.
Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 2+
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
Standard Vehicle Pass: starts at $42.99 per vehicle. Priority Pass: starts at $89.99; must be purchased before 2pm on arrival day. Full Size Van/Limo/RV/Small School Bus: starts at $99.99, Sunday-Friday only. Full Size School Bus: starts at $174.99, Sunday-Friday only. Motorcoach: starts at $374.99, Sunday-Friday only.
Hours
Daily: 9am to 10pm; opening day, November 13: 6pm to 10pm; Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day: 5:30pm to 10pm.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Buy tickets online before setting out, since tickets are not sold at the gate.
- Choose a vehicle option that fits your party, or book Christmas Express if you prefer a guided open-top ride.
- If you want a Priority Pass, purchase it by the day of your visit to meet its deadline.
- Allow about 30 minutes for the drive-through ride.
Special Events & Promotions
- Christmas Express is a separately booked guided tour in an open-top vehicle.
- A Priority Pass is available as a separately sold option; it must be purchased by the day of attendance.
- Opening day has a different schedule from the rest of the run.
- Thanksgiving Day has a different schedule from the rest of the run.
- Christmas Day has a different schedule from the rest of the run.
Links & Contact
Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Lights Under Louisville suited to?
The show is described as a family experience for visitors of all ages.
Do I need to buy tickets before arriving?
Yes. Tickets must be purchased in advance; tickets are not sold at the gate.
Can I ride through the show without driving my own vehicle?
Yes. Christmas Express is a separately booked guided tour in an open-top vehicle.
How long does a ride through the light show take?
The drive-through ride takes about 30 minutes.
What can visitors see and hear along the route?
The cavern features themed displays, holiday characters, lasers, and almost 1,000 light and laser displays set to Christmas music.
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