Experience the magic of the North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival, returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary for its eleventh year — November 21, 2026 through January 10, 2027. Wander through all-new, larger-than-life lantern displays created by Chinese artisans, each composed of hundreds of individual pieces and illuminated by thousands of LED lights, and enjoy nightly cultural arts performances on the main stage.