City guide · checked October 8, 2026

Lantern Festival in Houston, Texas 2026

Two verified lantern events serve the Houston area in late 2026. Radiant Nature is a walk-through display at Houston Botanic Garden; the Houston Water Lantern Festival is a separate water launch whose venue is in Spring, Texas, not downtown Houston.

Compare the two Houston-area events

Radiant Nature: selected nights November 20, 2026–February 21, 2027 at Houston Botanic Garden, 1 Botanic Lane, 6–10 p.m. This is a self-guided walk-through lantern installation with published admission prices. Read the Radiant Nature guide.
Houston Water Lantern Festival: November 20–22, 2026, 2:30–6:30 p.m. with the water launch from 5:30–6:30 p.m. The organizer lists the venue as City Place Plaza in Spring, Texas, not the city of Houston. Read the Houston Water Lantern Festival guide.

Check the municipality before you travel

The Water Lantern Festival is advertised under the Houston name, but its verified venue is City Place Plaza in Spring, Texas, north of Houston. Radiant Nature takes place at Houston Botanic Garden inside the city. The organizer lists ticket options for the water launch; prices and availability can change, so confirm the current date and total on the official page.