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North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival

Name: North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival
Start: 2026-11-21
End: 2027-01-11T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Koka Booth Amphitheatre

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When

Nov 21–Jan 10

Sat, Nov 21 – Sun, Jan 10, 2026

Through Jan 10

Where

Koka Booth Amphitheatre

Cary, NC

Ages

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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.

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Last updated October 17, 2026

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Nov 21–Jan 10

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Schedule

North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival runs Sat, Nov 21 – Sun, Jan 10, 2026, See event details.

Getting There

Koka Booth Amphitheatre is at 8003 Regency Pkwy, Cary, Cary, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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