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Lantern Festival 2026 (Oakland)

Sunday, March 1, 2026 - 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP on Eventbrite
Pacific Renaissance Plaza Fountain | 9th Street & Franklin Street, Oakland, CA
East Bay

Event Details

Oakland Bloom
Join us at the Lantern Festival 2026 in Oakland Chinatown for a magical night of food, performances, maker market and all ages fun!

Lantern Festival 2026 in Oakland Chinatown

Date: Sunday, March 1, 3-8PM

Location: Pacific Renaissance Plaza

Don’t miss our exciting 4th Annual Lantern Festival – bringing an incredible line-up of performances, DJ + dance party, family-friendly arts & crafts, community healing activities, artists, plus local vendors and night market featuring over 20 amazing makers.

The Year of the Fire Horse represents a time of action, passion and exploration. As with each year, our programming invites community members across Oakland and the Bay Area to come to Oakland Chinatown for an evening of celebration, toward a bright future for the neighborhood and the town.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*RSVP on Eventbrite
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, Community, Eating & Drinking, Fairs & Festivals, Fun & Games, In Person, Lunar New Year, Outdoors, Theater & Performance
Address: 9th Street & Franklin Street, Oakland, CA

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