Water Lantern Festival

Madrid will add a new night-time experience this summer, centred on light and small personal gestures. The Water Lantern Festival will arrive at Parque Juan Carlos I with thousands of lanterns that, as night falls, will float on the water accompanied by music, meaningful messages and an atmosphere designed for sharing.

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Each participant will be able to decorate their own lantern with a wish, a memory or a few special words before setting it afloat with the others, creating a collective image of moving lights. The evening will also feature live performances, food offerings, activities for all ages and spaces to enjoy the festival at a relaxed pace.

More than a visual spectacle, the event offers a moment to come together, celebrate new beginnings or pay tribute to what holds special value for each person. After visiting cities such as New York, Los Angeles and Toronto, the Water Lantern Festival will arrive in Madrid for the first time with a night devoted to connection and shared emotion.