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Gulf Coast Chinese Lantern Festival

APRIL 17 – JUNE 15, 2025

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April 22 – June 27, 2027 | Thursday – Sunday, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Tickets Available for Purchase in 2027

 
 

Join us for the 2027 Gulf Coast Chinese Lantern Festival, an all new show filled with all new lanterns. As night falls, the Gardens glow with more than 40 towering, handcrafted light sculptures that transform the landscape into a vivid world of color and scale. Inspired by traditional Chinese lantern artistry and brought to life with modern design, dazzling plants, animals, and imaginative creatures illuminate every path. Interactive displays invite you to move, play, and step into the experience. Explore the Gardens after dark and discover an unforgettable night of light, energy, and wonder for all ages, with stunning photo moments at every turn.

Ticket Information

  • Purchase online in advance. Limited on-site tickets available
  • Tickets are non-refundable
  • Group rates not available
  • Daytime general admission and evening Lantern Festival tickets are sold separately. No combined ticket option
  • Last Home tour at 7:30 PM during Festival. The historic Bellingrath Home is not wheelchair accessible.

Festival Hours & Access

  • Thursday–Sunday, the Gardens close from 4:00–5:00 PM during the Festival
  • Last daytime general admission ticket sold at 3:00 PM
  • Thursday–Sunday, The Magnolia Café is open from 5:00–8:00 PM

Events

Host your event in the Gardens, and share the beauty of the Gulf Coast Chinese Lantern Festival with your guests. Customized party packages include full access to the show.

To learn more about the rental options or to get started party planning, please email Lyn Acocella-Medina at [email protected], or call at 251-459-8868.

 
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Know Before You Go

    • We are encouraging guests to purchase tickets online in advance. Limited on-site ticket sales will be available. Flex tickets provide added flexibility, allowing guests to attend on any show night.
    • Tickets are non-refundable.
    • Group rates are not available.
    • General admission (daytime) and Lantern Festival (evening) tickets are sold separately. No combined ticket option.
    • Parking is complimentary. Allow extra time for parking and entry.
    • Wheelchairs ($20) and wagons ($6) available for rent on a first-come, first-served basis.
    • Members receive 10% off with a valid membership card at the Gift Shop.
    • Gnats and mosquitoes can be present in warm, humid Gulf Coast weather. Bring bug spray.