HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL LANTERN CARNIVAL

The Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnival 2026 in Hong Kong runs through October 4, 2026, with the lighting installation at the Cultural Centre extending until October 11, 2026. Event Schedule & Venues • Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnival (Victoria Park, Causeway Bay) • Dates: September 17 – October 4, 2026 (extended from September 27 due to popularity) • Lighting Hours: 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM daily • Lighting Installation (Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza, Tsim Sha Tsui) • Dates: September 17 – October 11, 2026 • Lighting Hours: 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM daily Key Highlights • World Lantern Boulevard (Victoria Park): Features over 3,000 international lanterns from 20 countries and regions, including South Korean silk lanterns, Brazilian patchwork designs, and Polish folk art displays. • Banyan Tree Main Lantern: An 8-meter-tall walk-in banyan tree installation ("Shade and Light") crafted by Nanjing artisans. • Hong Kong Lantern Galleria: Nostalgic and playful traditional handmade lanterns shaped like local delicacies such as egg waffles, milk tea, and curry fishballs. • Admission: Free for all locations.