Jardin d’Acclimatation: Indian Nights, Lantern Festival

Additional Information & Description

Jardin d’Acclimatation’s Indian Nights Lantern Festival brings Indian-inspired light displays to Paris for a winter evening walk. Illuminated paths make the park itself part of the experience, with a route to follow as evening begins.

A lantern route inspired by India

The fourth edition of the Lantern Festival runs from 27 November 2026 to 21 February 2027. Thousands of lanterns draw inspiration from places across India, including New Delhi and Mumbai. The visit centres on walking through these displays rather than watching a single staged performance: the scenes unfold along the park’s illuminated route. Allow around 45 minutes for the visit.

Food along the walk

Food stands along the route serve hot meals, snacks and desserts. They give you a choice between a meal during your evening outing and a smaller bite as you walk. The stands sit along the festival route, so refreshments are part of the setting rather than a separate destination.

A garden with a longer history

The Jardin d’Acclimatation began in 1860 as a French interpretation of the English Garden. Its 45-acre gardens provide the setting for this seasonal event, placing the illuminated walk within an established Paris park rather than a purpose-built exhibition hall.

What your ticket covers

Your ticket includes entry to the Lantern Festival. La Grande Roue is excluded. Tickets are delivered instantly and can be presented on a smartphone, so you can use the digital ticket for your festival admission.

Arrival and accessibility

Arrive 10 minutes before your visit at Jardin d’Acclimatation in the Bois de Boulogne, on Route de la Porte Dauphine à la Porte des Sablons. The festival is wheelchair accessible. Plan your arrival separately from the approximately 45-minute visit so you have time to reach the venue before the walk begins.