Macclesfield Lantern Festival

by Macclesfield Town Council

Saturday 24 Jan 2026, 4:30pm to 7:30pm

On Saturday 24 January join us in banishing the dark and welcoming back the light!

We’ll be meeting at the Silk Museum from 4:30pm ready to set off for the Lantern Parade at 5pm. This year the parade will finish in Market Place where you’ll be able to enjoy the fire show from Chris Marley, walkabout entertainment, hot drinks and more.

Lantern workshops will take place on the day hosted by Macclesfield Community ArtSpace and the Silk Museum. Both workshops are free but the Silk Museum will need you to book your space in advance here.

Want to make your own lantern at home to bring along to the parade? Check out a few ‘how-to’ ideas here: Lantern-how-to