Vector Lights for BNZ Auckland Lantern Festival 2025

īn nián hǎo! Happy Chinese New Year! Celebrate another year of BNZ Auckland Lantern Festival and welcome in the Year of the Snake with our spectacular light and sound show. Watch as the bridge lights up with lanterns floating into the night sky every 15 minutes from 9pm until midnight.

  • Words by Vector Lights
  • Last updated 31 Jan 2025

Head to vector.co.nz/lights and listen live from your favourite viewing spot. Some of the best viewing places include Silo Park, Bayswater Marina and Takarunga Mt Victoria.

Due to critical maintenance work by NZTA, some of the lights will not appear on the west side overarch of the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Completion of the work is expected by 31 March 2025.

Location Te wāhi
Auckland Harbour Bridge
Auckland Harbour Bridge
Plan your route
dates and times
  • Tue 11 Feb 9pm - 11:59pm
  • Wed 12 Feb 9pm - 11:59pm
  • Thu 13 Feb 9pm - 11:59pm
  • Fri 14 Feb 9pm - 11:59pm
  • Sat 15 Feb 9pm - 11:59pm
  • Sun 16 Feb 9pm - 11:59pm