Water Lantern Festival

⭐ Light up the night and enjoy a magical evening of love and connection at the Water Lantern Festival! Experience an unforgettable moment of reflection, joy, and glowing lanterns on the water. Watch as thousands of illuminated lanterns create a breathtaking spectacle!

Highlights
💖 Design your lantern completely individually and release it onto the water at sunset, creating a sparkling spectacle of light and love
🎶 Relaxing melodies and unique performances providing the perfect atmosphere
🍔 Delicious food and unique local arts and crafts offerings
🔍 Exciting activities to participate in the festival and connect with other visitors
✨ Share stories, laughter, and memories with old friends and new acquaintances

General Info
📅 Dates: August 21 & 22, 2026
🕒 Time: The festival begins at 5:00 PM, and the lantern launch takes place at 8:30 PM
⏳ Duration: approx. 4 hours
📍 Location: MediaPark Cologne
👤 Age requirement: All ages welcome
♿ Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
❓ You can find the FAQ for more info about this experience here
🎫 To actively participate in the ritual, get your tickets via Fever!

Description
Get ready for a night you will remember forever! Whether you want to honor the past, celebrate the present, or dream of the future: the Water Lantern Festival offers a magical backdrop to create memories that last a lifetime. Bring your friends, your family, or come alone. One thing is certain: you will go home with a full heart and an uplifted spirit. Secure your tickets today for the Water Lantern Festival in Cologne!

Our Promise to the Planet
At the Water Lantern Festival, our goal is to leave every location more beautiful than we found it. True to the "Leave No Trace" philosophy, we collect every single lantern after the event and even clear the water of any existing litter. Our lanterns are 100% sustainable: made from biodegradable rice paper, wooden bases, and LED candles which we recycle to minimize our ecological footprint.

Help us protect the environment! For a truly green event, we need your support:

• Use the recycling stations for your personal waste
• Be careful not to leave any litter on the green spaces or near the water