November 21–January 10 | NC Chinese Lantern Festival
CARY, NC—The North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival returns to Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary for its eleventh year — November 21, 2026 through January 10, 2027. Wander through all-new, larger-than-life lantern displays created by Chinese artisans, each composed of hundreds of individual pieces and illuminated by thousands of LED lights, and enjoy nightly cultural arts performances on the main stage.
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival
November 21, 2026 through January 10, 2027
Hours: Open daily, 6:00–10:00 pm (Closed Christmas Day. Hliday hours may vary.)
Tickets: Pricing varies. (See web site for details.) Attendees may choose from three options.
- Any Night Ticket for flexible admission
- Twilight Session Ticket for early "Golden Hour" entry with smaller crowds and prime photo opportunities,
- Evening Session Ticket for a specific night.
- Children 2 and under are always free.
Koka Booth Amphitheatre
8003 Regency Parkway
Cary, NC 27518
boothampitheatre.com
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