Winter Lantern Festival (Williamsburg, VA) - Waitlist

⭐ After 5 successful years with over 650,000 attendees, Winter Lantern Festival returns! This unforgettable experience celebrating traditional Chinese lantern festivals will be stopping by Williamsburg, VA on its latest tour through the US. Don’t miss it!

The Experience
🎫 Waitlist for Winter Lantern Festival
✔️ Join the waitlist and get exclusive access to pre-sale tickets before they are released to the public

🚨 Tickets go on public sale on October 14th at 10am ET!

Highlights
🌟 Winter Lantern Festival returns with its incredible immersive lantern festival!
🤸 Enjoy world-class acrobatic performances from award-winning Chinese artists (live shows are included in the ticket price)
🏮 Visit a dazzling world of light with hundreds of Chinese lanterns made by artisans with decades of experience
🤩 Explore interactive experiences and cultural heritage booths
✨ Witness interactive light swings, see-saws, tunnels, and many majestic creatures composed of artisan lanterns
🚀 Enjoy a stunning event that over a million guests have attended in the past 3 years

General Info
📅 Dates: Thursdays through Sundays starting November 13, 2025
🕒 Opening hours: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m, last entry at 9 p.m.
⏳ Duration: the visit will take approx. 1 hour
📍 Location: Jamestown Settlement Museum - 2110 Jamestown Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185
👤 Age requirement: all ages welcome! Children ages 0-3 enter free of charge
♿ Accessibility: the venue is ADA accessible
💰 Price: ticket prices will start at $17.99
❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here

Description
Winter Lantern Festival returns to present another unforgettable outdoor experience! Walk through a world full of lights and lanterns lovingly handmade by artisans—some with over 20 years of experience—and learn about the culture and craftsmanship of traditional Chinese lantern festivals. Every detail, from the traditional Chinese silk cloth to the painted designs, will be illuminated as creatures made of lanterns come to life before your eyes. Celebrate a beautiful tradition: join the waitlist for Winter Lantern Festival in Willamsburg, VA!