All About Ticket Fees
One Price, Up Front: How We’re Making Tickets Simpler
If you’ve been to a Night Lights event before, you might remember this dance:
👉 A ticket that starts at one price…
👉 A few added fees at checkout…
👉 Maybe a moment of “Wait, where did that total come from?”
We get it — that process didn’t feel great. And to be honest, it wasn’t our favorite either.
For years, we’ve kept our base ticket prices as low as possible, and added required fees (like extra venue costs, payment processing, local amusement taxes, and overages for risk and liability insurances that change from event to event) later in the checkout process. It made sense when we started. But over time, those behind-the-scenes costs have grown — and it’s become harder to explain what the “real” price is.
So, we’ve made a change.
A big one — and a good one.
You’ll Now See One, Clear Price
Starting now, the price you see on our site is the price you’ll pay (plus sales tax).
We’ve bundled in everything else:
- ✔️ Service + processing fees
- ✔️ Local venue and permitting costs
- ✔️ Your parking fee — already covered
- ❌ No last-minute surprises
We think it’s just easier this way. And way more transparent.
Plus: There’s a New Federal Rule Behind It
This change aligns with the FTC’s new Junk Fees Rule, which requires all live event companies to show full ticket pricing upfront. That means all mandatory fees have to be included in the advertised price — not added later.
Honestly, we’re glad. This is how it should be.
Did Our Prices Go Up?
Nope. For example, “Regular Bird” this year is almost the same all-in cost as last year — you’re just seeing the whole picture now, instead of having it split between base price + added fees.
Same price. More clarity.
It’s all about making the experience smoother for you — before, during, and after the event.
A Quick Reminder on How Our Ticketing Works
Night Lights tickets follow a tiered pricing model — the earlier you buy, the more you save. Here’s the progression:
- Super Early Bird
- Early Bird
- Regular Bird
- Last Call
- Doors Closing
- At The Door
Each tier has limited quantities, and once they sell out, the price moves up. The “all-in” price you see today? It’s likely the lowest you’ll get this season.
Thanks for Lighting Up the Night With Us
We hope this change makes things clearer, easier, and maybe even a little more magical.
Because your experience — from browsing tickets to watching lanterns lift off — should be full of light, not fine print.
