13 Feb - 16 Feb 2025

BNZ Auckland Lantern Festival

Free - Tickets Required

Manukau Sports Bowl

Cultural

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BNZ Auckland Lantern Festival returns in 2025 to celebrate the Year of the Snake!

Join us at the Manukau Sports Bowl on 13 – 16 February for this FREE TICKETED and family-friendly event.

Don’t miss out on the hundreds of handmade Chinese lanterns, food, retail & craft stalls, and more!

 

Not to be missed highlights

  • Hundreds of Lanterns - Over 500 handmade lanterns will be on display across four days including a brand-new lantern commissioned to celebrate the Year of the Snake in 2025.
  • Performances - Watch traditional and contemporary performances come to life in the cultural courtyard and on our main stage.
  • Food & craft stalls - 40+ street stalls will be on-site selling delicious food from many cultures, supported by a range of retail stalls including craft and gift merchandise.
  • Amusement Rides - Entertain the kids with the various amusement rides on offer.
  • Fireworks on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night - On 14, 15, and 16 February, the festival will close with a spectacular fireworks display from the centre of the park at approximately 9:50pm.

 

Top Tips to enjoy Auckland Lantern Festival

  • Plan your travel in advance: Make sure you don’t get caught out by busy traffic, delays, and train line closures when you make your way to the Manukau Sports Bowl.
  • Visit www.aucklandnz.com/lantern/festival-information for more information

 

Bring with you:

  • Cash - while some food stalls have eftpos, some only take cash. Be prepared so you can skip the cash-out queues
  • Only bring what is necessary - travel light for ease of movement amongst the crowd. Auckland’s weather can be unpredictable – bring layers and protection from rain 
  • Your friends and family – it’s a great group outing, and a family-friendly event with something for all ages

 

Don’t Bring:

  • While accessibility dogs are welcome, we advise that other pets be left at home 
  • The event is smoke-free and alcohol free  
  • Tables and chairs – these will be provided. Picnic blankets are welcome 

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