Karlovy Vary Lantern Festival: A Night of Light and Wonder

Illuminating the Night with Magic

As autumn settles in, Karlovy Vary invites visitors to its enchanting Lantern Festival, a night of glowing beauty and community celebration. The festival transforms the town’s parks and streets into a luminous wonderland, with thousands of handcrafted lanterns lighting up the night.

Families and artists gather to create stunning lantern designs, from traditional paper lanterns to elaborate illuminated sculptures. The festival includes a lantern-making workshop, where visitors can craft their own glowing masterpieces before joining the grand lantern procession.

Light has the power to guide us, inspire us, and bring us together. This festival is about unity, creativity, and joy.

Event Coordinator Veronika Kučerová

Performances, Fireworks, and a Magical Atmosphere

The festival features mesmerizing performances, including fire dancers, acrobats, and musical ensembles playing by candlelight. Floating lanterns will be released onto the Teplá River, creating a breathtaking spectacle of light reflected on the water.

The evening concludes with a spectacular fireworks display, filling the sky with dazzling colors. Whether you’re young or young at heart, the Karlovy Vary Lantern Festival promises a night of wonder, warmth, and unforgettable memories.

Date: October 20, 2024 / 06:00 PM

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Alexey March 1, 2025

The festival features mesmerizing performances, including fire dancers, acrobats, and musical ensembles playing by candlelight. Floating lanterns will be released onto the Teplá River, creating a breathtaking spectacle of light reflected on the water.

Martin February 27, 2025

The evening concludes with a spectacular fireworks display, filling the sky with dazzling colors. Whether you’re young or young at heart, the Karlovy Vary Lantern Festival promises a night of wonder, warmth, and unforgettable memories.

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