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North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival

Name: North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival
Address: 8003 Regency Pkwy, Cary, NC, 27518, US
Telephone: +19194622025
Price range: $
Rating: 4.6

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North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival A holiday tradition transforming Booth Amphitheatre into a magical setting of illuminated lanterns. The N.C. The festival takes place nightly, rain or shine.
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Chinese Lantern Festival is open nightly during the holiday season, from Nov. 17, 2023 thru Jan. 14, 2024, transforming Cary’s Booth Amphitheatre into a magical setting of illuminated lanterns. The Festival includes all-new lanterns and fun interactive displays for kids young and old! Enjoy the festival's many surprises this year, which are sure to mesmerize visitors. The Booth Amphitheatre box of

fice is open Wednesdays thru Fridays, 12:00pm to 6:00pm, until Oct. 29. During the festival, the box office opens daily from 4pm to 9pm. We encourage visitors to purchase tickets in advance. Your ticket includes Chinese cultural performances on the venue stage at 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 each night. Free parking is available at Booth Amphitheatre onsite lots.

01/29/2025

01/16/2025

What an incredible season! Thank you to the 249,000 visitors who attended this year from all 50 states and six countries! We are grateful to be an annual family tradition for so many of you.

01/14/2025

What was your favorite lantern experience from the festival this season? We’re not ready to say goodbye to you, so share your favorite memories below!

01/13/2025

01/12/2025

Tonight we take a bow for the final night of the season! Wow, the ‘24-’25 festival has flown by! If you haven’t visited yet, last chance!

01/11/2025

We’re back open tonight for our LAST weekend of the season!

01/09/2025

Thank you for including us in your family’s fun holiday activities this season! What are some of your favorite memories from the festival? Share below…

01/08/2025

Dance to your own tune & get playful with our interactive lantern displays!

01/07/2025

The NC Chinese Lantern Festival is among the state’s largest events of the year! Don’t miss your chance to enjoy this family tradition!

01/06/2025

Visit us during our final week! After 8p crowds tend to taper off. With hundreds of lanterns, plenty of rest areas & food options, you can bring the whole family.

01/06/2025

Today begins our LAST WEEK of the festival (we’re open thru 1/12). Enjoy our enchanting display of Chinese lanterns & authentic cultural performances with family & friends.

01/05/2025

Venture into a colorful world under the sea & learn about aquatic life in ancient times.

01/03/2025

Our final week is near & we’re expecting large crowds. It never hurts to come a little later – try after 8p as the crowd thins out.

01/03/2025

Our classically trained performers showcase their talents every half-hour on stage! Grab some hot chocolate & enjoy the show!

01/02/2025

Best wishes for a happy & prosperous New Year! Thank you to those who chose to celebrate with us! What’s your New Year’s resolution?

12/31/2024

Welcome in 2025 right! Here is our NYE celebration guide:
Avoid the lines with pre-purchased ticket.
Grab some tasty food from a food truck or the Crescent Cafe.
Performances on stage every half hour.
Find your Chinese Zodiac.
Summon a T-Rex.
Dance on the stars.
Make a New Year's resolution (you will ditch in Feb).

12/31/2024

We are approaching the final two weeks of our festival! Visit while you still can! Tickets >> http://boothamphitheatre.com

Address

8003 Regency Pkwy
Cary, NC
27518

Opening Hours

Monday	6pm - 10pm
Tuesday	6pm - 10pm
Wednesday	6pm - 10pm
Thursday	6pm - 10pm
Friday	6pm - 10pm
Saturday	6pm - 10pm
Sunday	6pm - 10pm

Telephone

+19194622025

Website

https://tianyuculture.us/events/

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Enter our 2025-2026 ticket giveaway! 1. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook & TikTok; 2. Share your favorite photo from the festival & tag us; 3. Tag someone you want to take with you in the comments! Open thru Feb. 5, 2025. Good luck! #TownofCary #NCChineseLanternFestival #CaryNC #RaleighNC #Festival #DurhamNC #ApexNC #HolidaySeason #ChineseCulture #caryncgov #booth_amp #boothamp #abc11wtvd #carymagazinenc

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The NC Chinese Lantern Festival is among the state’s largest events of the year! Don’t miss your chance to enjoy this family tradition! #TownofCary #NCChineseLanternFestival24 #CaryNC #RaleighNC #Festival #DurhamNC #ApexNC #HolidaySeason #TraditionalChineseArt #InteractiveArt #caryncgov #booth_amp #boothamp

Our classically trained performers showcase their talents every half-hour on stage! Grab some hot chocolate & enjoy the show! #TownofCary #NCChineseLanternFestival24 #CaryNC #RaleighNC #Festival #DurhamNC #ApexNC #HolidaySeason #TraditionalChineseArt #InteractiveArt #caryncgov #booth_amp #boothamp

Remember to check out our breathtaking stage shows, including acrobatics and other talented performers! Nightly on the main stage on the half hour – 5:30p, 6:30p, 7:30p, 8:30p. #TownofCary #NCChineseLanternFestival24 #CaryNC #RaleighNC #Festival #DurhamNC #ApexNC #HolidaySeason #TraditionalChineseArt #InteractiveArt #caryncgov #booth_amp #boothamp

Enjoy the festival at your own pace. Check out our video of the many rest areas throughout w/ Benches, Crescent Cafe Deck, Gazebo, Tables, Swings. Tickets >> http://boothamphitheatre.com #TownofCary #NCChineseLanternFestival24 #CaryNC #RaleighNC #Festival #DurhamNC #ApexNC #HolidaySeason #TraditionalChineseArt #InteractiveArt #caryncgov #booth_amp #boothamp

We’re back with more festival tips. Let’s talk food! Options at the festival range from our Crescent Cafe to food trucks on weekends! Take a look… Tickets >>https://www.boothamphitheatre.com/events-tickets/events/chinese-lantern-festival #TownofCary #NCChineseLanternFestival24 #CaryNC #RaleighNC #Festival #DurhamNC #ApexNC #HolidaySeason #TraditionalChineseArt #InteractiveArt #caryncgov #booth_amp #boothamp

Take a look as we cover the basics of our bag policy. The get your tickets to come visit us! >> http://boothamphitheatre.com #TownofCary #NCChineseLanternFestival24 #CaryNC #RaleighNC #Festival #DurhamNC #ApexNC #HolidaySeason #TraditionalChineseArt #InteractiveArt #caryncgov #booth_amp #boothamp

Don’t miss Liu Yan’s melodic performance on the guzheng, a traditional Chinese string instrument! Nightly performances included with your ticket. Experience the sounds at 5:30p, 6:30p, 7:30p & 8:30p. #TownofCary #NCChineseLanternFestival24 #CaryNC #RaleighNC #Festival #DurhamNC #ApexNC #HolidaySeason #TraditionalChineseArt #InteractiveArt #caryncgov #booth_amp #boothamp

Visit our fab new dino display at this year’s N.C. Chinese Lantern Festival located at Koka Booth Amphitheatre! #carygovnc #ncchineselanternfestival24 #raleighnc #carync #thingstodoinraleigh #chinese #lanternfestival #dinosaur #jurrasicpark #townofcary #apexnc

Don’t forget to follow us on TikTok @ncchineselanternfestival as we prepare for this year’s festival. #TownofCary #NCChineseLanternFestival24 #CaryNC #RaleighNC #Festival #DurhamNC #ApexNC #HolidaySeason #TraditionalChineseArt #InteractiveArt

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An illuminating family night

Visit the 5th annual N.C. Chinese Lantern Festival during our final week. We’re wrapping up a 7-week run at Cary’s Booth Amphitheatre. We are open Sunday night (1/5), then closed for one night Monday (1/6), followed by a final week run open thru January 12, 2020. The festival has transformed Booth Amphitheatre into a magnificent setting of holiday lights, lanterns, and cultural acrobatic performances. The Festival includes ALL-NEW lanterns, each one comprised of hundreds of parts, and thousands of LED lights. With a special all-new giant lantern on Symphony Lake to delight visitors! Plus, we've got many surprises to mesmerize visitors and create family memories to start your new year. Each larger-than-life lantern will wow visitors with its amazing craftsmanship, cultural significance and artistic beauty. We have all-new cultural performances and artisan crafts this season, including Chinese juggling, dance, acrobats, martial arts, contortion and more! MAKE THE CHINESE LANTERN FESTIVAL A FAMILY OUTING EVENT DATES/TIMES: November 22, 2019 – January 12, 2020 Tuesdays – Sundays: 6pm – 10pm Closed Monday, Jan. 6 TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW! Kids 2 and under free

ANY NIGHT TICKETS ARE $20.00 for ages 3 and over. We’re offering a ticket that can be used on any night of your choosing! Give Festival tickets as a holiday gift with more flexibility.

DATE-SPECIFIC TICKETS PURCHASED IN ADVANCE: Ages 3 – 12: $10 Advance Ages 13+: $15 Advance https://www.boothamphitheatre.com/chinese-lantern-festival

Tickets may be purchased online through Etix.com & by phone at 1-800-514-3849.