Thursday, December 1 · 7:00pm - 10:00pm  The Driskill

The Driskill Tree Lighting Ceremony & Official 125th Anniversary Celebration!
7 p.m.
Grand Lobby
The Legendary Driskill Hotel’s 12 Days of Driskill will commence with the lighting of more than 10,000 lights illuminating the 16-foot tree in the Grand Lobby. Guests will enjoy live music from Ruby Jane, McNeil High School and Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Church Gospel Choir, along with holiday sweet & savory treats from our award-winning 1886 Café & Bakery, apple cider, hot chocolate & coffee. No charge for admittance.

Come toast The Driskill and all its legendary history! We’ll toast the night with complimentary champagne and cake!

Following the annual tree lighting ceremony, a few of Austin’s legendary musicians are taking the stage for one night only at The Driskill Bar, commemorating The Driskill’s storied past and toasting 125 years of memories! Join us for this once-in-a-lifetime evening in celebrating…Austin, The Live Music Capital of the World®. No charge for admittance.

7:15 p.m. Dale Watson
7:50 p.m. Tje Austin
8:20 p.m. Betty Soo
8:50 p.m. Erin Ivey
9:20 p.m. Sahara Smith
10 p.m. The Carper Family

If you can’t make the tree lighting, be sure to check out the other legendary festive events at The Driskill at www.driskillhotel.com