Mission Events Schedule

Native American Flute Concert

November 22 | 2:00 pm 

Relax and enjoy the music of Native American flutes and percussions. Faustino Fredericks and Mel Vernon will be creating “music to be in wellness with beauty, harmony and balance. 

15th Annual Christmas Concert and Sing-Along

Friday, December 4, 7:00 pm | Saturday, December 5, 2:00 pm

Join Mission San Luis Rey for the 15th Annual Christmas Concert & Sing-Along on Friday, December 4, at 7:00 PM, followed by a dessert reception in the Sacred Garden, or Saturday, December 5, at 2:00 PM. Explore ticket options for both performances and Choir of Angels sponsorship opportunities.

Lessons and Carols

Thursday, December 10 | 6:30 pm

Join us for a favorite Mission tradition, Lessons and Carols – followed by our annual Tree Lighting on the Mission Steps! You won’t want to miss this! Free event: please register online if you plan to attend.

Remember a Loved One During the Christmas Season

Deadline: December 11, 2026

Would you like your loved one’s grave or niche adorned with a beautiful poinsettia during the Christmas season? Would you like to donate a poinsettia for the grave of someone who doesn’t have one?

Bilingual Christmas-Themed Guided Tour

December 18 | 4:00 pm

Join us at Mission San Luis Rey for a special Christmas-themed guided tour on Friday, December 18, at 4:00 PM. Presented in collaboration with Br. Tito, the tour will include portions in English and Spanish. Reservations are required, and space is limited to 25 attendees.

Christmas-themed Guided Tour

December 19 | 4:00 pm

Join us for our 5th annual Christmas-themed guided tour at Mission San Luis Rey. Learn how the Luiseño commemorated the winter solstice, the origin of our Christmas traditions and the relationship with Saint Francis of Assisi.

Night at the Museum 

December 26 | 4:30 pm

Enjoy the night exploring our expanded museum after hours. For one night only, you will be able to walk through the beautiful display of Christmas lights in the Sacred Garden, see the first California Pepper tree up close, enjoy the beauty of the Historic Church illuminated with hundreds of candles at night.