BADLANDS LIGHTFEST

 November 8 to December 7

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  •  November 23:  Sweet Winter Memories – Cancellation notice. 

NOTICE: NOVEMBER 23: for the safety of our guests, volunteers, performers, and staff, tonight’s event SWEET WINTER MEMORIES has been cancelled due to weather conditions. All ticket holders have been notified.

We hope to see you at Journey to Bethlehem, our interactive nativity experience, taking place on November 30, December 1, and December 6 & 7.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

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A five-weekend celebration of light at the spectacular Badlands Amphitheatre.

Themed weekends featuring:

  • Trail of Lights walk – over 40,000 lights as you walk through a lit-up Badlands Amphitheatre
  • Light installations
  • Live Music
  • Activities including games and crafts
  • Weekend 1: Story of the Land | Weekend 2: Aurora Night & Globalfest Fireworks | Weekend 3: Sweet Winter Memories | Weekend 4 & 5: Journey to Bethlehem – Interactive Nativity

Tickets range from $5 (children) to $16 (adults)
This event is supported by Travel Alberta.

FIREWORKS IN THE BADLANDS

WEEKEND 2: BADLANDS LIGHTFEST
November 16
6 PM to 8 PM 

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Get your tickets for Badlands Lightfest: Fireworks on Saturday November 16, 2024. GlobalFest Calgary returns to the Badlands Amp with an unforgettable pyro-musical fireworks show. Get your tickets today!
Featuring: Live music by Bottle Rock-It and Pyro-musical Fireworks by GlobalFest along with a complimentary hot drink & cookie.

TICKETS:
Adults: $16
Youth: (10-17 years) $12
Child: (3-9 years) $6

Schedule:
6:00 PM Gates Open, Concession, Pub Service, Music, and Pre-Show Activities Open
6:30 PM Live music with Bottle Rock-it
7:30 PM LightFest Fireworks with GlobalFest
8:00 PM End of Events

AURORA NIGHT

WEEKEND 2
November 15
7 PM to 9 PM 

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Join us for Aurora Night at the Studio Space at the Badlands Amphitheatre—an 18+ experience that blends live music, stunning visuals, and exquisite flavours. Immerse yourself in a mesmerizing projection show that brings the beauty of the aurora to life, set against a backdrop of live music with the Dan Goldstein Trio. Purchase handcrafted drinks from Drumheller Distillery Co. paired with delicious small bites. It’s an unforgettable evening of art, sound, and culinary delights. TICKETS: Adults: $57 Tickets.BadlandsAmp.com or call 403-823-2001

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GUIDED HIKES

The Badlands Amphitheatre is located on 400 acres of Canadian Badlands dedicted to nonprofit arts and culture. 

Join us for a hike into our ancient hills and a special way to connect with the Badlands. 

2025 Badlands Passion Play

July 4-21, 2025

The 30th Season of  Badlands Passion Play returns to the Badlands Amphitheatre in 2025. Join us for this epic story of faith, hope & love based on the life of Christ and portrayed on Canada’s outdoor stage.

For a limited time, our early bird special is $30 per seat plus fees.

SUPPORT THE BADLANDS AMP

Supporting the Badlands Amphitheatre in Drumheller, Alberta
We are a non-profit charitable arts and culture  society. 

Your donation of $30 or more is eligible for a tax receipt and will show your support for arts and culture.

Donate:

  • using the button below
  • by calling 403-823-2001
  • or by email: info at BadlandsAmp.com

Each year,  we aim  to nurture and cultivate the artistic and cultural growth that takes place on our 400 acre site.

 

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WEEKEND 4
JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM
an interactive theatre experience

NOVEMBER 30 & DECEMBER 1
DECEMBER 6 & DECEMBER 7

TICKETS – Scheduled Entry:
Adults: $16
Youth: (10-17 years) $12
Child: (3-9 years) $6

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Featuring: a guided walk and theatre experience on Canada’s largest outdoor stage. Join the magi, follow a mysterious star, and meet the characters in this interactive nativity story.

Step into an immersive theatrical journey as the Badlands Amphitheatre transforms into the world of the nativity story. Walk through our iconic stage, follow the guiding star, and meet the characters in this live retelling that captures the wonder of the nativity.

Your ticket includes a 20-minute interactive theatrical experience, a take-home craft, a studio space projection show, and a complimentary hot drink and cookie to enjoy after your experience. 

Schedule: Limited tickets for this event.

Click the button below and then choose event day and then your entry time. Please watch this website, our social channels and your email for any updates related to possible changes due to weather or other factors.

 

LIghtfest: Trail of Lights – Bring your pup!
November 22
Entry by donation

It’s another great collaboration at Badlands Lightfest. On Friday, November 22nd, bring your pup to walk the Trail of Lights at the Badlands Amphitheatre (Drumheller, Alberta) from 6 PM to 8 PM.

Entry is by donation. We will have some complimentary hot chocolate, dog treats for your puppy, and fire pits in the Big Tent frame. And feel free to come on by to walk the Trail of Lights and enjoy our fire pits even if you don’t have a puppy.

Dogs must be on leash at all times and stay on the trails. See you there!

 

LIghtfest: Fireworks in the Badlands returns!
November 16

The 2024 Badlands Lightfest is a multi-themed celebratory event which includes Globalfest fireworks, a pyrothechnical music show for the whole family.  This event includes live music and a complimentary hot drink and cookie.

Get those tickets now at tickets.badlandsamp.com or by calling 403-823-2001.

Lightfest: Aurora Night (18 +)
November 15

Get those tickets now at tickets.badlandsamp.com or by calling 403-823-2001.

Join us for Aurora Night at the Studio Space at the Badlands Amphitheatre—an 18+ experience that blends live music, stunning visuals, and exquisite flavours. Immerse yourself in a mesmerizing projection show that brings the beauty of the aurora to life, set against a backdrop of live music with the Dan Goldstein Trio. Purchase handcrafted drinks from Drumheller Distillery Co. paired with delicious small bites. It’s an unforgettable evening of art, sound, and culinary delights. TICKETS: Adults: $57 

Badlands Lightfest: 5 Weekends / Four Themes

The 2024 Badlands Lightfest is a multi-themed celebratory event which includes Globalfest fireworks, a pyrothechnical music show for the whole family.  Five weekends of themed events ensure there is something for everybody.

The Badlands Amphitheatre in Drumheller, Alberta, is renowned for its stunning natural setting and exceptional acoustics, making it a prime location for concerts and cultural events. This venue, surrounded by the dramatic landscapes of the Canadian Badlands, has hosted numerous notable performances and festivals.

Get those tickets now at tickets.badlandsamp.com or by calling 403-823-2001. 

 

2024/2025

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BADLANDS LIGHTFEST | LIGHT UP THE AMP 

  • BADLANDS LIGHTFEST
    November 8 – December 7
    A five-weekend celebration of light at the spectacular Badlands Amphitheatre (Drumheller, Alberta).
    Tickets range from $5 to $16

    Themed weekends featuring:
    Trail of Lights with over 40,000 lights – walk through a lit-up Badlands Amphitheatre / Light Installations / Fire pits / Crafts / Live Music

    • Weekend 1: November 8 & 9 –  Story of the Land with Four Winds Powwow ShowcaseFeaturing: Lit Up Teepees,  Powwow showcase by Four Winds, Light Installations by Gabs, a guided craft time (by donation while supplies last), and the Trail of Lights.  Bannock available by our fire pits.
    • Weekend 2: Aurora Night (November 15) and Fireworks in the Badlands (November 16)
      – Aurora Night: Join us for Aurora Night at the Studio Space in Badlands Amphitheatre—a captivating 18+ experience that blends live music, stunning visuals, and exquisite flavours.
      – Fireworks in the Badlands: Live music by Bottle Rock-It and Pyromusical Fireworks by GlobalFest along with a complimentary hot drink and cookie. This show sells out each time so get your tickets early. 
      These events are perfect for holiday parties and group celebrations. 
    • Weekend 3: Sweet Winter Memories – Saturday, November 23 Live music , a specially sweet Trail of Lights, GingerBread Competition, bake sale, and crafts.
    • Weekend 4 & 5: Journey to Bethlehem – a guided walk and theatre experience on Canada’s largest outdoor stage. Join the magi, follow a mysterious star, and meet the characters in this interactive nativity story.

    This event is supported by Travel Alberta.

    COMING IN 2025:

  • 2025 Banff Film Festival – April TBA
  • 2025 Badlands Passion Play – July 5-21 – Celebrate our 30th Season!

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