The North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2024.
The popular holiday event will feature 40 new displays and enhanced programming.
The festival will run from November 16, 2024, to January 12, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. each evening. The attraction is not open on December 25.
“Any Night Tickets” are on sale now. These tickets are the more expensive option, but they offer the flexibility of not having to choose a date. They make a good gift, too. Purchase now.
Date-specific tickets and “Twilight” tickets (which get you in at 4:30 p.m.) will go on sale August 2, 2024.
![Water feature at North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival](https://triangleonthecheap.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/chinese-lantern-festival-2-ss-of-b-roll.jpg)
The prices mentioned below do not include taxes and fees.
Any Night Tickets
Any night tickets offer the greatest flexibility, but also cost the most. They are $31 per person for ages 3 and older. The price goes up to $36 on November 16. Children 2 and under are admitted free and do not need a ticket.
![Large illuminated lanterns of birds at North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival](https://triangleonthecheap.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/chinese-lantern-festival-4-ss-of-b-roll-1024x566.jpg)
Date Specific Tickets to the Chinese Lantern Festival
- Friday, Saturday and holidays: Check back soon for prices.
- Sunday to Thursday: Check back soon for prices.
- Tickets are more at the gate.
Discounts
- From Sunday to Thursday, there are discounts available for military members, seniors (55+), and college students. Check back soon for the discounted prices.
- Groups of 20 more can get a discounted rate from Sunday to Thursday, but not on holidays and a black out period from December 16 to January 1. Email groups@boothamp.com for information.
![Large illuminated dinosaurs at North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival in Cary](https://triangleonthecheap.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/chinese-lantern-festival-1-ss-of-b-roll.jpg)
Sensory Friendly Night
Check back soon to see if there’s a Sensory Friendly Night this year. On Sensory Friendly Night, the music is quieter, capacity is decreased, and there is no strobe or flashing lights. There is a quiet area available for those who need to decompress.
More to know about North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival
- The festival is rain or shine
- No refunds or exchanges
- “Any night” tickets can be used only once
- The walkways are paved and are wheelchair accessible.
- Venue concession stands will be selling a variety of food, beverages and holiday treats
![Large illuminated ornaments at North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival](https://triangleonthecheap.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/chinese-lantern-festival-3-ss-of-b-roll.jpg)
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