Bringing world-class light festivals to life

Large scale light exhibitions
China Light Festival creates large-scale light exhibitions that transform venues into immersive nighttime worlds. By combining centuries-old Chinese lantern craftsmanship with contemporary design and engineering, we deliver spectacular seasonal events where art, culture, and storytelling meet.
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Illuminating the world
Across Europe, our festivals illuminate zoos, botanical gardens, and cultural institutions — attracting millions of visitors and turning autumn and winter into true highlight seasons. Each exhibition is fully tailored to its location and goals.
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All produced in-house
With in-house production, dedicated research and development, and European-based project management, we provide complete, turn-key light experiences from concept to installation.
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Your full-service partner for light festivals

China Light Festival is more than a supplier of lanterns. We are a full-service event partner for venues looking to create a high-impact seasonal attraction.

We combine traditional Chinese craftsmanship with modern design, in-house production, and European project management to deliver fully tailored light festivals from start to finish.

We manage the entire process so you can focus on welcoming visitors.

  • A fully customised concept that fits your location and audience

  • Complete production in our own factory and R&D centre

  • International logistics and on-site installation handled by our team

  • Technical support and maintenance during the event

  • Smooth dismantling and restoration after closing

We manage the entire process so you can focus on welcoming visitors.

Experience our festivals

Magical worlds of light

Halle Zoo - Halle

Explore some of Earth’s last untouched worlds at Zoo Halle’s Magical Worlds of Light!
From 4 December 2026 to 27 February 2027, journey through the Antarctic, Serengeti, Borneo rainforest and spectacular mountain regions. More than 1,000 glowing figures, illuminated plants, music and special effects transform the zoo into a celebration of the planet’s extraordinary wildlife and ecosystems.

Opening time: 04-12-2026 to 27-02-2027

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Journey around the world

Cologne Zoo - Cologne

Travel around the world in one evening at China Lights at Cologne Zoo!
From 11 December 2026 to 31 January 2027, discover famous landmarks, wildlife and fantasy figures from every continent. More than 1,000 illuminated figures transform the zoo into a spectacular journey from the Eiffel Tower and Statue of Liberty to the Pyramids, Forbidden City and Sydney Opera House.

Opening time: 11-12-2026 to 31-01-2027

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Dino nights

Zoo Planckendael - Mechelen

Travel millions of years back in time at Dino Nights at ZOO Planckendael!
From 30 October 2026 to 3 January 2027, journey from the fiery birth of our planet into the mysterious age of the dinosaurs. Spectacular light installations, prehistoric creatures and immersive scenes transform the zoo into a colourful adventure through a world that disappeared millions of years ago.

Opening time: 30-10-2026 to 03-01-2027

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Animaux de Lumière

Les Terres de Natae - Brittany

Dive into the mysteries of the ocean at Festival des Animaux de Lumière!
From 15 October 2026 to 3 January 2027, explore a glowing underwater world filled with giant marine creatures, legendary beings and magical scenery. Completely renewed for its fourth edition, the festival transforms Les Terres de Nataé into an immersive journey through the myths and wonders of the ocean.

Opening time: 15-10-2026 to 03-01-2027

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La Barben Festival des Lumières

Parc Animalier de la Barben

Nature comes alive after sunset at La Barben’s Festival des Lumières!
From 17 October 2026 to 3 January 2027, follow a spectacular illuminated route through giant flowers, glowing insects, majestic birds and monumental animals. Hundreds of light creations, interactive experiences and immersive scenes transform the park into a colourful celebration of the natural world.

Opening time: 17-10-2026 to 03-01-2027

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Lumigny Safari de Lumières

Lumigny Safari Reserve

Step into an extraordinary world of illuminated wildlife at Safari de Lumière!
From 15 October 2026 to 3 January 2027, Lumigny Safari Reserve transforms into three glowing worlds filled with thousands of lanterns. Journey from colourful marine life to animals from across the globe and fantastic creatures, all brought to life through light, sound and monumental installations.

Opening time: 15-10-2026 to 03-01-2027

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Latest blogs

A New Season of Light: A First Look at 2026/2027

Behind the scenes at China Light Festival, preparations for the new season are already well underway. New concepts are being developed, production has started, and our teams are preparing eight new festival editions across Germany, France and Belgium. This is our first look at the season of 2026/2027

From traditional craft to interactive light: the technological evolution of lantern festivals

Lantern festivals have always been built around light, colour and craftsmanship. But the way visitors experience them is changing. Today, a lantern can do much more than simply glow. Colours can travel across a sculpture, animals can move, environments can respond to sound or touch. At China Light Festival, these developments are part of an ongoing evolution.

Designing wonder: how China Light Festival creates worlds that come alive after dark 

Every China Light Festival begins long before the first lantern lights up. Behind every illuminated festival stands a team of highly skilled artisans whose craft has been passed down through generations. Their work combines centuries-old traditions with modern creativity to transform zoos, botanical gardens, and cultural venues across Europe into immersive worlds of light.

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