Perth is about to glow a little brighter. On 8-9 November 2025, the Water Lantern Festival will float into town, bringing with it a spellbinding evening of light, love, and connection. Imagine this: as the sun dips below the horizon, the water at Jackadder Lake Reserve comes alive with thousands of glowing lanterns, each carrying a unique, personalised message. This is an experience that stays with you long after the lanterns drift away, perfect for families, friends, couples, and solo wanderers to gather along the shoreline for laughter and shared moments. Tickets are available here.
In a fast-paced world, opportunities to slow down and truly connect with ourselves and others feel rare. The Water Lantern Festival offers exactly that. Here, the simple act of decorating and releasing your lantern becomes a journey of healing, reflection, and joy. Whether you’re honouring the past, celebrating the present, or setting intentions for the future, the festival creates a safe and uplifting space to do it all. It’s about more than lanterns on the water, it’s about community and the shared magic of the moment.
This isn’t just a visual spectacle (though it is jaw-droppingly beautiful). It’s also a full evening of fun. Expect live music to set the vibe, food trucks serving up delicious bites, artisan vendors with treasures to discover, and even a scavenger hunt for a touch of adventure. Then, as night falls, the lantern launch becomes the highlight, a breathtaking scene that has to be experienced to be believed.
At its core, the Water Lantern Festival is dedicated to building community and supporting positive change, partnering with charities and non-profits such as Water.org, which works to provide safe water around the world. Sustainability is a guiding principle too: lanterns are crafted from eco-friendly materials like rice paper and wooden bases, while LED candles are reused and recycled wherever possible, ensuring the beauty of the night leaves behind a positive footprint.
The Water Lantern Festival has already enchanted cities around the world, and now it’s Perth’s turn. But here’s the thing: tickets for this event are expected to disappear as quickly as the lanterns drift out across the water. Gather your loved ones, start dreaming up your lantern designs, and secure your spot by getting your tickets now.