Winter Lantern Festival (Williamsburg, VA)

4.5

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4.5

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⭐ After 5 successful years and 650,000+ attendees, Winter Lantern Festival is lighting up Williamsburg! Wander through hundreds of stunning lanterns, enjoy live shows, tasty food, and festive fun for all ages. Here for a limited time — don’t miss it!

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Highlights
🏮 Walk through hundreds of beautiful hand-crafted lanterns powered by vibrant LED lights
📖 Learn more about Chinese legends and lore as each lantern tells a unique story
🤸 Enjoy world-class acrobatic performances from award-winning Chinese artists (live shows are included in the ticket price)
🍴 Refuel with delicious food and drink from local vendors while you explore
📷 Snap stunning, Instagrammable photos at every turn
👪 Perfect for date nights, family outings, or peaceful evening strolls under the stars
🎁 Gift memories to someone special! Purchase a gift card for Winter Lantern Festival (Williamsburg, VA) here

General Info
📅 Dates and times: select your date & time directly in the ticket selector
🕒 Opening hours: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. (last entry at 9:30 p.m.)
⏳ Duration: approx. 1 hour
📍 Location: Jamestown Settlement Museum - 2110 Jamestown Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185
👤 Age requirement: all ages are welcome! Kids under 3 can attend for free
♿ Accessibility: the venue is ADA compliant
🌧️ The festival remains open come rain or shine, with flexible rescheduling for extreme conditions
❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here

Description
Brighten up your evenings with Winter Lantern Festival! This limited-time outdoor experience is a beautiful celebration of Chinese culture, packed with fun for all ages. Stroll through a stunning display of larger-than-life lanterns, watch jaw-dropping live performances from award-winning Chinese acrobats, treat yourself to delicious food and drink from local vendors, and bask in the magic of the season. Whether you’re looking for the perfect date, a fun family outing, or a peaceful evening escape, Winter Lantern Festival is Virginia’s number one destination for festive fun this fall. Get your tickets for Winter Lantern Festival in Williamsburg, VA!Black Friday

User reviews

4.5 /5

based on 278 reviews

Genevieve S.

Nov 2025

Beautiful lanterns in a perfect setting!
Bruce B.

Nov 2025

Great installations! Super cool ambiance
Terry B.

Nov 2025

Beautiful, not what I expected. Was a nice walk through. Vibrant colors
Christina T.

Nov 2025

It was great fun. Much cooler than I had anticipated.
Claudia B.

Nov 2025

Loved the under the tent entertainment. Incredible talent!
Patricia B.

Nov 2025

Spectacular sites. A very unique experience. Acrobat show was fun, engaging and very professional. Worth a visit for sure.
Elvis C.

Nov 2025

Absolutely amazing!!! The acrobats were phenomenal and the light designs were nothing short of spectacular!!! Will be coming back!!
Cheryl W.

Nov 2025

Beautiful. The Chinese acrobat show was a surprise and was very entertaining.
Virginia B.

Nov 2025

Beautiful event
Ariadne R.

Nov 2025

For the next time, some hot drink please
Rebecca M.

Nov 2025

Absolutely gorgeous lanterns! And the show was amazing! My family and I loved every second of it
Laurie S.

Nov 2025

Was so excited to go and it far exceeded our expectations! The acrobats were wonderful and very engaging. The lanterns amazing.
Humberto Z.

Nov 2025

Great various lanterns and lighting the performance informative.
Renee S.

Nov 2025

Beautiful experience and loved the experience. Very nice walk. Had not been to the Jamestown Settlement area before and the path it was on was so well cared for. The hand made laterns were amazing, to pain stakingly hand paint all of those with the vibrant colors. We will definately go again.

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About the venue

Jamestown Settlement

Jamestown Settlement in Virginia, recreates a 17th-century English settlement in North America, James Fort, a Powhatan Native American town, and settlers' ships.