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Apply to be a stallholder at BNZ Auckland Lantern Festival 2027.

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BNZ Auckland Lantern Festival 2027


📅 18 February - 21 February 2027 

📍Manakau Sports Bowl


As one of Auckland's most anticipated cultural events, the festival attracts thousands of visitors each year to celebrate Chinese culture through food, arts, crafts, performances and community connection. 

Applications to host a stall at the festival are now open!

Need to Know Stallholder Information

Thursday 18 – Friday 19 February 2027
🕛5:00pm to 10:30pm 

Saturday 20 - Sunday 21 February 2027
🕛4:00pm to 10:30pm 

All sales must be fulfilled by 10:30pm (no exceptions). Stallholders must not operate outside these times.

The stall categories open for applications are:

  • Food stalls
  • Food charitable stalls (must have charitable trust status)
  • Food trucks
  • Retail stalls
  • Information stalls (community organisations and businesses promoting services)
  • Craft artisan stalls (local crafts and handmade products)

Stalls showcasing locally produced products that celebrate Lantern Festival, highlight Chinese culture, and support the Chinese community will be prioritised. 

Deadline for Stallholder Applications
📅 Sunday, 1 November 2026

Stallholder Selection Announcement and Invoice Issued
📅 Tuesday 17 November 2026 

Deadline for Payment of Stallholder Fees
📅 Tuesday 1 December 2026 

Stallholder Pre-festival Information Meeting
📅 Thursday, 4 February 2027 

BNZ Auckland Lantern Festival 2027
📅 Thursday, 18 February – Sunday, 21 February 2027 

Applications close on Sunday 1 November 2026. 

Successful applicants will be advised on Tuesday 17 November 2026.

Be a part of the festival

Apply Now

Key Documents

Stall Types & Prices

Key Dates and Deadlines

Event Requirements

Minimum Hygiene Requirements Checklist

For further information, please contact us at [email protected]