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- NC Chinese Lantern Festival
Cue the lights because the region’s most stunning holiday tradition is back! Cary’s Koka Booth Amphitheatre will once again welcome the North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival when it returns this winter for an 8th year.
Chinese artisans are already busy crafting more than 40 all new displays, each one comprised of hundreds of parts, and thousands of LED lights. These larger-than-life lanterns will captivate visitors at every turn with amazing craftmanship and artistic beauty. Cultural arts performances will take place each night on the main stage..
Cary’s signature festival of light returns with new lanterns, performances, and unique experiences, says William Lewis, Cary’s Cultural Arts Manager. Last year’s festival drew guests from all 100 counties in North Carolina, plus visitors from 50 U.S. states and territories. Cary’s Koka Booth Amphitheatre is proud to host this treasured destination event.
Any Night Tickets
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This ticket offers flexibility. Purchase an Any Night ticket and attend any night you choose (tickets are one time use).
Any Night tickets make the perfect gift.
Not sure when family will be in town or what your schedule looks like, then this is the ticket for you!
Any Night tickets are not valid for VIP Tours or Twilight Experience tickets.
Twilight Ticket Experience
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Enjoy the lanterns during the “Golden Hour”, which is 90 minutes prior to opening. The TWILIGHT TICKET presents the perfect backdrop for memory making photos! Twilight gates open at 4:30pm - 10pm.
This ticket allows you early entry and reduced crowds as you witness the lanterns come to life in the night sky.
Perfect for those that want a little extra time and more room to move around.
Twilight Tickets are offered Tuesday - Sunday only, excluding holidays.
No discounts available. Tickets are date specific.
Limited Availability each night offered.
ANY NIGHT tickets are NOT Valid for this experience.
Sensory Friendly Night is Wednesday, December 6.
Sensory Friendly Night
Sensory Friendly night will take place on Wednesday, December 6th and include lower decibel music, decreased capacity, to allow more space between crowds, no strobe or flashing lights, as well as access to a quiet area to decompress from sensory overload.