North Carolina Lantern Festival Returns | Fayetteville News

Fayetteville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 6, 2026 · 1m

Get ready for the North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival’s 11th dazzling year—running from Nov 21, 2026, to Jan 10, 2027, with just Christmas Day closed. Feast your eyes on jaw-dropping, giant lanterns made by Chinese artisans and enjoy nightly cultural performances under the stars. Last year’s record-breaking crowd of over 249K from every U.S. state and 8 countries proves this is a must-see. With Tianyu Arts & Culture locked in through 2034, this magical tradition is here to stay. Tickets are now on sale—with prices varying by day and time—so snag yours before it’s gone. Listen in…