NC's Chinese Lantern Festival returns to light up 2024 - RALtoday

Each lantern is created by hand with silk fabric.

Photo via Liz Condo Photography

Alexa, play Diamonds by Rihanna. The Triangle’s brightest festival is nearly here and we couldn’t be more excited.

NC Chinese Lantern Festival returns for its ninth year at Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary on Saturday, Nov. 16 and will run until Sunday, Jan. 12. Amassing hundreds of thousands of attendees each year, the self-guided walking tour displays 50+ large lantern displays and features nightly performances.

Tickets are currently on sale and some of the event’s special nights have already been announced.