Auckland Lantern Festival The Auckland Lantern Festival is an annual event which has become one of the most anticipated on the summer calendar in Auckland. This festival is held to bring the Chinese New Year celebrations to a close and during the event you will see hundreds of shining lanterns in Albert Park. Apart from the great atmosphere, you will also be able to see street performances, martial arts displays, and there are art and crafts stalls as well as fortune tellers. Auckland Lantern Festival Calendar Auckland Lantern Festival 2014: 14 February Auckland Lantern Festival 2015: 5 March Auckland Travel Guide Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Your email address will not be published.CommentName* Email* Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.