Mansfield Lantern Festival 2026

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Create a magical lantern for the parade on Saturday.  All materials provided.  Children 10U must be accompanied by an adult.

The Welcome to Country and firelight ceremony takes place at the Mansfield Botanic Park stage, at the eastern end of the park - a beautiful and fitting setting to open the festival weekend as darkness falls on the first night of the winter solstice celebrations.

There is no fixed seating, so please bring a fold-up chair or picnic blanket to make yourself comfortable. The park has low lighting, so a torch or headlamp is recommended.

Parking is limited at the park, but Mansfield town centre is an easy walk away. We'd encourage you to stroll in as the evening begins - it sets the tone perfectly.

Expect quiet and calm with acoustic music, a meaningful Welcome to Country, and a firelight ceremony to mark the start of the weekend. Dress warmly - it will be cold but it will be worth it.

The main event. The Community Bank Mansfield & District Lantern Parade steps off at 5:30pm and winds through the streets of Mansfield before finishing in the festival space - open fires, live music, street performers, local food and drink, and The Solstice Store.

Gates open at 4pm. The parade steps off at 5:30pm sharp.

Festival closes at 8:30pm.

If you'd like to walk in the parade, tick the parade registration box during checkout. You'll need to bring a lantern - open flames are not permitted.

Full accessibility information at mansfieldlanternfestival.com.au/accessibility

Close out the festival weekend the way it deserves - slowly and beautifully.

Join us at Mansfield Botanic Park on the morning of the winter solstice for a sunrise yoga session among the lanterns, followed by a leisurely solstice brunch.

This is a ticketed event with limited places. Book early. **Tickets coming soon**