Petra by Night at a glance
The evening event is a group walk from the Visitor Center through the Siq, lined with candles, to the Treasury. At the Treasury there is music and, since May 2025, projections on the facade, according to the operator. Afterwards you walk back the same way. It runs from 20:30 to 22:30.
The event is separate from the day ticket and from the Jordan Pass. Neither includes it, but you need a day ticket or a pass to be allowed to buy the night ticket. Children under 10 are free.
Price and days: sources differ, check before you go
The event operator and the Petra authority give different information. We show both.
| Source | Days | Price | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Event operator, announcement of 13 September 2026 | Sunday to Thursday | JOD 30 per person | 20:30 to 22:30 |
| Petra authority, FAQ page | Monday, Wednesday, Thursday | JOD 17 | 20:30 to 22:30 |
The operator announced the price of JOD 30 from 1 May 2025, along with the projections. On 13 September 2026 it announced a return to the full Sunday to Thursday schedule. The authority's FAQ still shows JOD 17 and three nights a week. We cannot tell which is current. The operator is the one running the event, so its schedule is the more specific, but confirm at the Visitor Center on the day.
The normal weekly program does not include Friday or Saturday, though a special event on those nights is possible. Prices are listed without the day ticket, which you also need.
Petra tours and evening options
Guided Petra visits and day trips from Amman and Aqaba, with live prices and availability. Check each listing for evening add-ons.
How to buy tickets
According to the operator's September 2026 announcement, tickets are bought in person on the day of the event at the Petra Visitor Center. Online and advance booking are not currently available. We cannot confirm online availability for a future date. If you hold a Jordan Pass or a day ticket, bring it, because it is needed to buy the night ticket.
Because you cannot book ahead, build the evening into a stay of at least a night in Wadi Musa. Staying overnight also keeps you in the cheaper day ticket category, see Petra tickets and where to stay.
What to expect and the rules
The authority's event page sets these rules.
Arrive early
You are asked to arrive about 10 minutes before the start. The group walks together to the Treasury.
No flash, no drones
Flash photography and drones are not allowed. Smoking, open flames and littering are also banned.
Not free roaming
The night event is a separately regulated activity. It is not permission to stay in Petra freely at night, and visitors are otherwise asked to leave the park before sunset.
Walk back on foot
The way back is on foot. Wear sturdy shoes, because the walk through the Siq is on natural ground.
Carts, access and weather
The operator states that carts are managed by the Petra authority and the Horse Local Association. At night they are for older people and people with disabilities only, with a maximum of three vehicles, subject to availability. Do not count on a cart or on step-free access.
The event can be cancelled for weather. The operator announced one such cancellation on 10 December 2025. Heavy rain also brings a flash flood risk in winter, see best time to visit. The length of the show at the Treasury is not published to the minute, so allow the full two hours.
See also the Monastery and the hiking trails for daytime walks.
Petra by Night: frequently asked questions
How much is Petra by Night in 2026?
Sources differ. The event operator lists JOD 30 and the Petra authority's FAQ lists JOD 17. Confirm the price at the Visitor Center before you go.
Which nights does Petra by Night run?
The operator says Sunday to Thursday from 13 September 2026. The authority's FAQ says Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Check on the day.
What time does Petra by Night start?
The group event runs from 20:30 to 22:30. Arrive about 10 minutes early.
Can I book Petra by Night online?
The operator says online and advance booking are not available at present, and tickets are bought on the day at the Visitor Center.
Is Petra by Night included in the Jordan Pass?
No. You need a day ticket or a Jordan Pass first, and then a separate night ticket. See the Jordan Pass page.
Are children allowed?
Yes, and children under 10 are free. The daytime limit is different: children under 12 are free during the day.