Lighting the Lighthouse marks the start of the holiday season at Montauk Point with music, family activities and the lighthouse illumination.
November 28, 2026
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At a glance
Date
November 28, 2026
Time
Program begins 4 p.m.; lighting about 5:15 p.m.
Location
Montauk Point Lighthouse · 2000 Montauk Highway, Montauk, NY 11954
Admission
Check the Historical Society for tickets and parking
Three-year record
Recent history is more useful than an unsupported guess. Cancellations, venue changes and unannounced dates remain visible rather than being rewritten as if they never happened.
| Year | Date, time and location | Outcome | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | November 30 from about 4 p.m.; lights around 5:15. | held | 2024 source |
| 2025 | November 29, 4–7:30 p.m. | held | 2025 source |
| 2026 | November 28 at 4 p.m.; lights at 5:15. | scheduled | 2026 source |
Planning notes
Montauk Point can be cold and windy after sunset; dress for exposed winter conditions.
Review the organizer’s parking and shuttle instructions before driving to the lighthouse.
The ceremonial lighting time is later than the program start.
What changed
The event has followed the Saturday-after-Thanksgiving pattern.
The public program begins before the lighthouse lights are switched on.
Source standard
East End Seasonal is an independent editorial publisher, not the organizer or a sponsor. This guide was last reviewed on July 30, 2026. The organizer’s current announcement controls if a detail changes.
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