North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival Back This Winter, Tickets on Sale Soon

A Tar Heel State tradition, the North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Ampitheatre in Cary, North Carolina.

For many families, this 9th annual Chinese Lantern Festival has become a favorite holiday tradition.

The dates for this year's festival are November 16, 2024 through January 12, 2025. Tickets will go on sale at 10:00am on Friday, August 2, 2024. To purchase tickets and to get more information, click here.

You will have the choice of "Any Time" tickets or "Twilight" tickets. When you buy the "Any Time" ticket, you may attend any night you choose. The "Twilight" ticket or the Golden Hour ticket will alllow you access to Koka Booth Ampitheatre beginning at 4:30pm.

When buying tickets, please know that there are Group discounts offered along with discounts if you are Military, Seniors ages 55 and up and also for college students.

Koka Booth Amphitheatre is conveniently located at 8003 Regency Parkway in Cary, North Carolina.

For those attending, prepare to be amazed at this super-colorful one-of-a-kind experience that you will never forget.

Please allow a minimum of 2 hours to enjoy this incredible festival. Also, make sure the batteries on your mobile device are fully charged. There are hundreds of selfie opportunities for individuals and for families.

Also, when buying tickets, please remember that the festival will be closed on Christmas day December 25, 2024.

Did you know that the journey from Zigong, China to Koka Booth Ampitheatre takes 40 days? For more facts on the amazing Chinese Lantern Festival, click here.

You will learn the amazing story of how these lanterns are made along with the history of the festival.

Tickets go on sale at 10:00 a.m. on August 2, 2024. Click here to purchase yours.

Tickets can also be purchased through ETIX.com or by calling (800) 514-3849. ETIX hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. and also on Sunday from 12 noon until 8:00 p.m.

Don Chase and his wife Debbie attended the 2021 Chinese Lantern Festival in Cary, N.C.  I hope you enjoy these pics.