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 at Zoo Halle 

Halle Zoo, Halle

Fantasy comes alive at Zoo Halle’s Magical Worlds of Light!
From 12 December 2025 to 1 March 2026, explore seven fantasy realms filled with glowing dragons, elves, and mythical creatures. Over 1,000 illuminated sculptures and 15,000 lights make this one of Germany’s most enchanting winter experiences.

Opening time: 12-12-2025 to 01-03-2026

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China Lights in Kölner Zoo

Kölner Zoo, Cologne

Experience the return of China Lights at Cologne Zoo, where thousands of lanterns and LEDs illuminate animals, dragons, and mythical worlds. From 12 December 2025 to 1 February 2026, walk through glowing pathways and enjoy a night of culture, colour, and creativity — perfect for the whole family.

Opening time: 12-12-2025 to 01-02-2026

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Les Animaux de Lumière

Brittany, Pont-Scorff, France

Step into a glowing adventure at Les Terres de Nataé in Brittany (Bretagne)! From 16 October 2025 to 4 January 2026, Les Animaux de Lumière returns for its 3rd edition with an entirely new theme: Odyssée Sauvage. Explore luminous animals across water, earth, and air in a breathtaking night-time journey for the whole family.

Opening time: 16-10-2025 to 04-01-2026

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Magic ocean – Zoo Antwerpen

Antwerpen zoo

Step into the magical underwater world of Magic Ocean at Zoo Antwerp! From glowing water dragons and graceful mermaids to a giant octopus with colossal tentacles, this light festival transforms the zoo into a dazzling deep-sea adventure. A breathtaking experience for families, friends, and visitors of all ages.

Opening time: 24-10-2025 to 04-01-2026

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China Lights Festival at Zoo Cleves

Kleve, Germany

Step into a glowing wonderland at Tiergarten Kleve! From illuminated animals to mystical creatures and legendary dragons, this festival brings magic to the Lower Rhine. Thousands of handcrafted lanterns and LEDs transform the zoo into an unforgettable night-time experience for the whole family.

Opening time: 10-10-2025 to 30-11-2025

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Return of the Giants

Halle, Germany

Travel back 65 million years and witness the rise of giant mammals and birds after the dinosaurs. With 300 life-sized replicas, including mammoths and marsupials as big as rhinos, this exhibition brings to life the giants of a prehistoric tropical Europe and beyond. A must-see for any time traveler!

Opening time: 2024-12-12 to 2025-03-09.

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Latest blogs

From animal park to after-dark destination: how Les Terres de Nataé and CLF are rewriting Brittany’s off-season 

Three editions. A tripling of visitors. And a fourth edition already on the horizon. Here's how a partnership between Les Terres de Nataé and China Light Festival became one of Europe's most compelling light festival success stories. 

From tradition to innovation: how China Light Festival designed Magic Ocean in Antwerp

Behind every China Light Festival lies a world that is imagined, designed and brought to life. For the 2025 edition in Zoo Antwerp, our Design and R&D teams aimed to go beyond the traditional lantern festival. The goal: create an immersive underwater world that feels magical, interactive and alive!

China Light Festival 2025 recap: A season of light across europe 

As the lanterns dim and the season comes to a close, we reflect on an extraordinary year for China Light Festival. Across Europe, we brought illuminated storytelling, cultural artistry, and unforgettable visitor experiences to more than 300.000 guests.

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