Martini Town at Christmas

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

In 2026 Merry & Bright runs from November 20th until December 31st. It’s a wonderfully magical event and highly recommended.

Visit the Merry & Bright website for tickets and full details.

This article contains the following information about Merry & Bright:

Fairy Princess at Martini Town

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 property resembles a small North American town. 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.

Visit the Merry & Bright website for tickets and full details.

Santa and Mrs. Claus at Martini Town

Dates and Hours

In 2026 Merry & Bright runs from November 20th until December 31st. It’s open from Wednesday to Sunday between 3:00 and 10:00 pm each day. It’s also open on the Mondays and Tuesdays of December 21st, 22nd, 28th and 29th, but closed on Christmas Day.

The last entry time slot is between 8:00 and 9:00 pm, but guests can stay until 10:00 pm.

Merry & Bright Admission

You can purchase tickets for Merry & Bright in advance online. Entry timeslots are staggered with most of them 30 minutes apart, but once you attend, can stay for as long as you like. Prices for the 2026 holiday season (before taxes) are as follows:

Adults (ages 18 to 64) – $24
Seniors (65+) – $20
Youth (ages 13 to 17) – $18
Children (ages 6 to 12) – $12
Little Kids (ages 0 to 5) – Free

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

Note: You need to buy your tickets in advance online. They are not available on the day at the gate.

Visit the Merry & Bright website for tickets and full details.

Gingerbread Alley at Martini Town

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 around up until Christmas!

Performers include different local musicians as well as a couple regular groups. Santa usually visits between 3:30 and 8:30 pm up until December 24th. The live music happens on pretty much the same schedule. The exact details for 2026 are to be confirmed as of early August.

Merry & Bright Video

Check out the video below for an idea of what to expect at Martini Town’s Merry & Bright event. In the video you’ll see scenes of the attraction from a previous year.

As you’ll 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.

There were a couple more covered areas last holiday season, which were great for rainy days. In fact, Town Square was covered with a clear tent and the market was inside a heated enclosure. We’re guessing it will likely be similar this year.

Visit the Merry & Bright website for tickets and full details.

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!

Martini Town Merry & Bright