February, 2026

This is a repeating event

BNZ Auckland Lantern Festival 2026

2026Thu26Feb4:00 pm10:30 pmBNZ Auckland Lantern Festival 2026Manukau Sports Bowl4:00 pm - 10:30 pm Event TypeCulture, Festival, Free Suitable for AgesAll Ages LocationSouth Auckland

When

Thursday 26 February 2026 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Event Details

NZ Auckland Lantern Festival returns in 2026 to celebrate the Year of the Horse at the Manukau Sports Bowl for this FREE family-friendly event.

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

On Friday, Saturday and Sunday night, the festival will close with a spectacular fireworks display from the centre of the park.

The event is FREE, but is ticketed. Tickets will be available from mid Jan 2026.

The BNZ Auckland Lantern Festival is proudly supported by Auckland Council.

Price

FREE entry

Organiser

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Auckland Council

Auckland Council was established in November 2010 to meet the regional and local needs and to give Auckland the resources...
Auckland Council was established in November 2010 to meet the regional and local needs and to give Auckland the resources it needs to grow and develop. The 21 local boards represent the communities in their area and make decisions on local issues, activities and facilities.

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