North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival
Date: Sat, Nov 21, 2026
Time: 6pm-10pm
Venue: Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Cary
Price: Free
Category: Family
Experience the magic of the North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival, returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary for its eleventh year, Nov. 21, 2026 through Jan. 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. Normal Business Hours: Open daily, 6-10pm* (Closed Christmas Day) *Holiday hours may vary. Please see website for additional holiday hours. Tickets: Choose from three options, the Any Night Ticket for flexible admission, the Twilight Session Ticket for early "Golden Hour" entry with smaller crowds and prime photo opportunities, or the Evening Session Ticket for a specific night. Children two and under are always free.
