The Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival returns this summer,
Friday, June 5 - Sunday, August 16!

Groups

Group rates available – Group reservations must be made 3 days in advance. Please refer to this information sheet.

For more questions about group rates and bookings please contact fill out the contact form here. 

Festival Pass

Enjoy the festival all summer long with the Festival Pass! Your pass is valid from the date of purchase through the end of the 2026 Festival. Want to bring the young ones along too? A discounted children’s pass (ages 3-13) is also available.

Tickets

Timed tickets are required on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. For tickets with an entry time of 7 p.m. or later, you may enter 15 minutes prior to the time on your ticket or any time after. Last entry is at 10:30 p.m. Once inside, you may stay to enjoy the Festival for as long as you like! It is recommended to enter by 9:30, allowing 90 minutes to enjoy the full festival experience! 

PLEASE NOTE: There is no re-entry once you leave the Festival. Tickets are not valid after the close of the Festival that day.

For admission, we accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and Amex. Please note this transaction will appear on your credit card statement as “HISTORICPHILA”. We do not accept Venmo or Cash App cards.