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Winter Lantern Festival at Jamestown Settlement (Williamsburg)
November 27, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - November 30, 2025 @ 10:00 pm
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!
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! Purchase tickets here!
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
General Info – Purchase tickets here!
- 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