This was by far my favorite event from 2024. I bought my ticket for the Friday December 19th at 7pm slot, You can get yours here(https://www.eventbrite.com/e/solstice-2025-tickets-1542212241329). If you are driving please read the parking instructions for the event at Mount Auburn's website.
Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with the event organizers in any way. All attendees are responsible for purchasing their own tickets, preferably in advance, to ensure entry. Please make sure to check the official event page for ticket availability and details.
From the organizer
Join us for SOLSTICE: Reflections on Winter Light at Mount Auburn Cemetery, as the landscape activates with large-scale light and sound art.
SOLSTICE: Reflections on Winter Light is an annual event at Mount Auburn Cemetery that includes an outdoor journey through large-scale light and sound artworks, created by MASARY(https://www.masarystudios.com/), a Lantern Walk, and an indoor experience with candle lighting and live music. For the 2025 event, there will be four new artworks!
For Your Safety: We strongly encourage attendees to dress warmly and wear suitable footwear. SOLSTICE is, primarily, an outdoor event and the route includes small hills, some stairs, pavement, and uneven terrain. Attendees must follow all instructions and guidance from Event Staff and stay on the illuminated path/inside the chapels. Please help us preserve Mount Auburn's beauty and respect the families of those buried here and do not stray from the paved areas.
TICKET CLARIFICATIONS
Adult - $35
Elevated Ticket Experience- $85
The Elevated Ticket Experience (ETE) provides guests with an enhanced SOLSTICE experience, including complimentary parking, curated food and beverage offerings, access to a heated indoor space, private restrooms, and additional amenities. Guests may choose from one of three available ETE timeslots: 5:30 PM, 7:00 PM, or 8:30 PM.
Please note: your Elevated Experience includes one hour of access to the indoor space in the Administration Building during your selected timeslot. While you're not required to stay for the full hour, we recommend starting your visit at the Admin Building to enjoy the amenities before continuing outside on the main SOLSTICE walk. You are also welcome to return to the indoor space at any point during your reserved time.
There are no refunds or exchanges for SOLSTICE except in the case of a weather cancellation.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Mount Auburn Cemetery, 580 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, us
