Longhorn Lights Opening Night Celebration

Name: Longhorn Lights Opening Night Celebration
Start: 2026-11-17T23:30:00+00:00
Location: South Mall

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When: Tuesday, November 17, 20265:30 PM CSTAdd to calendar Google Calendar
Where: South MallOpen in Maps
Hosted by: Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost

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WHAT: President Jim Davis and The University of Texas at Austin present the fourth annual Longhorn Lights, a holiday spectacular for Longhorn Nation.

Students, faculty and staff will light up the Forty Acres together at an Opening Night Celebration on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at the South Mall, with twinkling burnt orange and white lights adorning trees through the end of the year.

WHO: Special guests at this year’s Opening Night Celebration include: Kiera Dixon, Student Government President, Jaden Watt, Student Government Vice President, Bevo, Hook ‘Em,and Texas Spirit and the Longhorn Band. Don’t miss the live performances, holiday treats and more!

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