5th Annual Lantern-Fest
Celebrating its 5th year, LanternFest is an evening dedicated to celebrating arts and culture through “lantern diversity.” The event educates attendees about various lantern festivals celebrated globally, includes lantern-making activities, and showcasing cultural and illuminated art.
Activities Include:
- Lantern Craft
- Lantern History Exhibit
- Face Painting/ Henna
- Caricatures
- Live Entertainment
- Roaming Performers
- Illuminated Art after sunset
New for 2026
- Cultural performances, allowing attendees to engage with performers and learn about their cultural significance.
- Food Trucks on site
- Lantern Exhibit
- Ice Skating- free skate rentals
- Fireside chats, pending
By taking part, you support local artists in our Artist in Residence program, art hives, and creative opportunities for youth and community partners.
The event is free to attend, we ask participants to register for a complimentary ticket to assist us in tracking participation numbers for our funding reporting purposes.
2026 Sponsors & Supporters
- International Avenue BRZ
- Southview Community Association
- Alberta Culture Days
- City of Calgary- Arts & Culture Microgrant
- Ward Community Event Fund – Ward 9
If you would like to help support this event, sponsorships and donations are available.
Volunteer Opportunity
If you would like to join the fun, we are looking for volunteers to help with setup, activities, ushering the lantern walk and cleanup.
Contact finance@iaacc.ca for more information