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Water Lantern Festival 2026

Water Lantern Festival

Water Lantern Festival is an incredible experience where thousands of family, friends, and strangers celebrate life together. Water Lantern Festival brings together individuals from all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life to join in one emotional and memorable night.

At the Water Lantern Festival, we cherish these moments and will do our best to help you have a memorable experience that you'll never forget as you witness the beauty of the lanterns reflecting upon the water.

Pre-sale tickets available now, and each ticket includes festival access, lantern kits and more. Ticket sales on the day may be limited. See link for details.

Food Vendors

  • Paddock to Pete
  • Bubble Waffles
  • Tasmania Little Red Coffee & Mexican
  • Famished Food Co
  • Amore Ice Cream

Before the launch of the lanterns at sunset, attendees will enjoy a musical performance by singer and acoustic guitarist and Darren Lloyd at 6 PM, followed by lantern stories and meditation at 7 PM, then the lanterns will be launched between 7.30-8.30 PM

Saturday 21 March 4.30 PM

Royal Park, 78 Paterson Street, Launceston

Royal Park, 78 Paterson Street, Launceston
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