LA KINGS HOLIDAY ICE FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY COCA-COLA DEBUTS AT L.A. LIVE, TRANSFORMING DOWNTOWN L.A. INTO A PREMIER HOLIDAY DESTINATION
Expanded holiday experience features the city's largest outdoor ice rink, a 21,000-square-foot Holiday Village, holiday market, Santa experiences, immersive light displays, festive food and beverages, and more
LOS ANGELES (October 1, 2026) – The LA Kings, L.A. LIVE and Bucket Listers are reimagining a beloved Los Angeles holiday tradition with the debut of the LA Kings Holiday Ice Festival Presented by Coca-Cola, an immersive seasonal destination that transforms Downtown Los Angeles into a festive winter wonderland.
Opening November 27, 2026, and running through January 3, 2027 at L.A. LIVE's Peacock Place (800 W. Olympic Blvd.), the expanded experience combines the city's largest outdoor ice-skating rink with an all-new 21,000-square-foot Holiday Village featuring holiday shopping, festive food and beverage offerings, family activities, visits with Santa, immersive light displays, seasonal entertainment, and unforgettable photo opportunities.
Building on more than a decade of LA Kings Holiday Ice at L.A. LIVE, the LA Kings and L.A. LIVE have partnered with Bucket Listers for the first time to expand the annual rink into a full-scale holiday festival designed for families, friends and visitors of all ages. As a longstanding AEG partner and supporter of LA Kings Holiday Ice, Coca-Cola has helped bring the holiday tradition to life at L.A. LIVE for years. This year, Coca-Cola will continue and expand its involvement as presenting partner of the newly reimagined festival experience.
Designed as a choose-your-own-adventure holiday destination, the LA Kings Holiday Ice Festival allows guests to plan their perfect visit with advance timed ticket options for skating and the Holiday Village, as well as tickets to LA Kings games.
"We are thrilled to once again create a holiday destination for Angelenos that is second to none," said Luc Robitaille, President, LA Kings. "Now with a new, added festival experience to go along with our iconic ice rink, we look forward to an enhanced and memorable Holiday Season at L.A. LIVE and Crypto.com Arena. This will be the ultimate destination for fans and visitors alike. "
"The LA Kings Holiday Ice Festival Presented by Coca-Cola represents the next evolution of one of Los Angeles' favorite holiday traditions," said Andrew Simon, General Manager of L.A. LIVE. "For years, Holiday Ice has welcomed families and visitors to Downtown Los Angeles during the holiday season. This year, we're transforming it into a true destination experience where guests can skate, shop, dine, celebrate, and create lasting memories all in one place. Together with the LA Kings and Bucket Listers, we're building what we believe will become a signature Southern California holiday tradition for years to come."
"We couldn't be more excited to partner with the LA Kings and L.A. LIVE to bring this vision to life," said Derek Berry, President of Bucket Listers. "The LA Kings Holiday Ice Festival Presented by Coca-Cola combines everything guests love about the holiday season into one immersive experience. From skating and holiday shopping to Santa visits, festive food, holiday entertainment, and unforgettable photo moments, we've created an experience designed to become a must-visit destination for Southern California families each holiday season."
Alongside the expanded 9,660-square-foot outdoor ice rink and L.A. LIVE's iconic 62-foot Christmas tree, guests can explore a vibrant Holiday Village inspired by traditional European holiday markets. Featuring more than 20 curated vendors, festive décor, seasonal food and beverages, and holiday-themed attractions, the village invites visitors to spend an entire afternoon or evening exploring, celebrating, and creating memories.
What was once a single attraction has evolved into a multi-experience destination centered around skating, shopping, dining, entertainment, and holiday cheer.
New this year, guests can stroll through a spectacular 30-foot Dream Wonderland Light Tunnel illuminated by thousands of twinkling lights, visit Santa's Workshop, pose for photos in Santa's sleigh, participate in holiday-themed activities and crafts, and discover picture-perfect moments throughout the festival grounds. Santa Claus will make daily appearances throughout the season, offering guests the opportunity to meet the jolly man himself and capture cherished holiday memories.
Whether planning a family outing, holiday gathering, festive date night, or Downtown Los Angeles staycation, visitors can skate beneath the holiday lights, enjoy seasonal treats, shop for unique gifts, and celebrate the season in one of Southern California's most iconic entertainment destinations.
As presenting partner, Coca-Cola will have a significant brand presence throughout the festival, with opportunities to engage with guests throughout the season, as part of the partnership brokered by AEG Global Partnerships. LA Kings partners Blue Shield of California, Iron Bow Technologies, Big Bear Mountain Resorts, Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, Six Flags Magic Mountain and Burke Williams will also support the ice rink this year.
For the 17th year, American Sports Entertainment Company will build and operate the rink through a partnership with the LA Kings and L.A. LIVE.
The LA Kings Holiday Ice Festival Presented by Coca-Cola will be open daily through January 3, 2027. Tickets will be available exclusively through Bucket Listers beginning October 14th.
Guests are encouraged to join the waitlist now to receive advance notification when tickets become available. Additional details regarding hours of operation, vendors, special programming, entertainment, and holiday experiences will be announced in the coming weeks.
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