Martini Town Merry & Bright

Merry & Bright is a unique holiday event hosted by Martini Town in Langley where an outdoor film set is transformed into a Christmas attraction in December.

The holiday attraction debuted in 2023 and it’s back again this winter! This season Merry & Bright runs from December 4th, 2024, until January 5th, 2025.

For tickets and full details, visit the Martini Town Events website.

This article contains the following information about Merry & Bright:

Merry & Bright at Langley’s Martini Town

Martini Town is a film backlot used by a variety of movies and television shows. Built in 2020, the 16-acre property resembles a small town somewhere in North America. Some of the set design looks like New York architecture. Exterior facades include a movie theatre, coffee shop, diner, alley and other locations.

For about one month during the holiday season, Martini Town becomes a Christmas wonderland. The large outdoor set is decorated with lights and Christmas displays for the Merry & Bright event. There’s also a small artisan market with local vendors, along with live music and food trucks. Adding to the holiday festivities, Santa Claus is on-site on the pre-Christmas days as well.

Martini Town’s address is 1123 272 Street in Langley. It’s just south of downtown Aldergrove, about an hour’s drive from Vancouver.

For tickets and full details, visit the Martini Town Events website.

Dates and Hours

Merry & Bright runs five days a week from December 4th, 2024, until January 5th, 2025.

It’s open from Wednesday to Sunday each week, except on the Wednesday of December 25th. The place operates from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm every day.

Merry & Bright Admission

You can purchase tickets for Merry & Bright in advance online. Entry timeslots are staggered 30 minutes apart, but once you attend, can stay for as long as you like. Prices for the 2024/2025 holiday season are listed below.

Adults (ages 13 to 64) – $22
Seniors (65+) – $18
Children (ages 6 to 12) – $12
Families (2 adults and 2 children) – $60

A portion of the proceeds are donated to the Langley Food Bank, which is a great cause!

For tickets to the holiday attraction, see the Martini Town Events website.

Entertainment Schedule

In addition to all of the holiday lights and decorations, Merry & Bright offers live entertainment. There’s at least one musician or group featured daily. Plus, Santa Claus is available from 3:30 pm to 8:30 pm each day until December 22nd.

Performers in 2024 include The Dimes and Victorian Carolers. The first group performs 20-minute sets at 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm each day. The second group also performs 20-minute sets daily at 5:30 pm, 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm and 8:30 pm. Plenty of other local musicians are featured at 3:00 pm, 3:40 pm and 4:20 pm each day.

Merry & Bright Video

For a really good idea of what to expect at Martini Town’s Merry & Bright event, check out the video below. It shows scenes of the attraction from a previous year.

As you can see, the set is full of beautiful lights. The festive decorations are on all of the buildings and trees. There are singers and visits from Santa Claus at set times as well.

During this holiday season, expect to see a couple more covered areas which are great for rainy days. In fact, Town Square is covered with a clear tent and the market is inside a heated enclosure.

For tickets to the Christmas attraction, see the Martini Town Events website.

Tips & Advice

The following tips and suggestions are good to know before going to Merry & Bright.

TIP #1: The location isn’t very accessible by public transit. There’s a bus stop in Aldergrove at 276 Street and Fraser Highway, but it’s far away. If you don’t have a car, call a taxi or a different ride service from the bus stop. If driving yourself, free parking is available, but limited. Organizers recommend carpooling.

TIP #2: Merry & Bright is an outdoor event. It operates rain or shine. Be sure to bring warm jackets, gloves and toques!

TIP #3: The attraction is a real film set. There are so many great photo opportunities. Don’t forget your camera!