Walk-through lantern installation
FinishedPhiladelphia Chinese Lantern Festival
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
June 5, 2026 – August 30, 2026
Last verified · 3 official sources
At a glance
Quick facts
- Season dates
- June 5, 2026 – August 30, 2026
- Venue
- Franklin Square
- Usual hours
- The 2026 festival began at 6 p.m. each night. The next season’s hours have not been announced.
- Format
- Walk-through lantern installation
Status & verification
Event status and verification
Finished The last verified season ran June 5, 2026 – August 30, 2026. Check the official event site for a future season announcement.
Last verified · 3 official sources
Philadelphia festival website ↗Visit Philadelphia 2026 festival guide ↗Dates & hours
June 5, 2026 – August 30, 2026
The 2026 festival began at 6 p.m. each night. The next season’s hours have not been announced.Visit Philadelphia 2026 festival guide ↗
Location & directions
Parking & transportation
- Franklin Square lists limited paid street parking nearby and recommends arranging other parking in advance.Historic Philadelphia Franklin Square visit guide ↗
- Franklin Square is near PATCO Franklin Square Station and can be reached from SEPTA’s 5th Street, 8th Street, or Jefferson Station stops.Historic Philadelphia Franklin Square visit guide ↗
What to expect
- The 2026 festival filled Franklin Square with large illuminated lantern installations, live cultural performances, and family activities.Visit Philadelphia 2026 festival guide ↗
- Franklin Square remained free to enter during the day; the lit evening festival required a separate ticket.Visit Philadelphia 2026 festival guide ↗Historic Philadelphia Franklin Square visit guide ↗
Kids & family
- Children age 2 and under were admitted free to the 2026 evening festival when accompanied by an adult.Visit Philadelphia 2026 festival guide ↗
Food & drinks
- The 2026 festival included food and drink vendors. The next season’s offerings have not been published.Visit Philadelphia 2026 festival guide ↗
Tips before you go
- Do not use the park’s daytime free-entry policy as an evening festival ticket; the two admission arrangements differ.Visit Philadelphia 2026 festival guide ↗Historic Philadelphia Franklin Square visit guide ↗
Frequently asked questions
Is the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival open now?
No. The official festival website says the 2026 season has ended. No next-season dates were published at this check.
Philadelphia festival website ↗Are Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival tickets on sale?
The 2026 season has ended. The official event website did not list tickets for a future season when this guide was verified.
Philadelphia festival website ↗Where was the 2026 festival held?
At Franklin Square, 200 N 6th Street in Philadelphia.
Visit Philadelphia 2026 festival guide ↗Historic Philadelphia Franklin Square visit guide ↗Official sources
These pages were checked on September 26, 2026. Follow the organizer’s current instructions if anything changes.
- Philadelphia festival website ↗Official event schedule · official name, 2026 season ended
- Visit Philadelphia 2026 festival guide ↗Official tourism guide · extended 2026 dates, 6 p.m. opening, festival format, 2026 admission and family rules, food
- Historic Philadelphia Franklin Square visit guide ↗Venue directions and parking · venue address, transit, parking, daytime park admission
Update history
- — Confirmed that the 2026 season ended August 30 after an extension; next-season details are not yet published.Philadelphia festival website ↗Visit Philadelphia 2026 festival guide ↗
Last verified · 3 official sources
Event details can change. Check the official event page before your visit.