Bellingrath Gardens & Home: 2026 Gulf Coast Chinese Lantern Festival
Date/Time
Date(s) - April 16, 2026 - June 21, 2026
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Bellingrath Gardens & Home
Categories
Join Bellingrath for the 2026 Gulf Coast Chinese Lantern Festival, an all new show filled with all new lanterns. As night falls, the Gardens glow with more than 40 towering, handcrafted light sculptures that transform the landscape into a vivid world of color and scale. Inspired by traditional Chinese lantern artistry and brought to life with modern design, dazzling plants, animals, and imaginative creatures illuminate every path. Interactive displays invite you to move, play, and step into the experience. Explore the Gardens after dark and discover an unforgettable night of light, energy, and wonder for all ages, with stunning photo moments at every turn.
Want to see it before it opens to the public? Check out the Preview Party!