The second annual Winnipeg Lantern Festival began Sept. 5 in the Exchange District and runs until Sept. 6. The community celebration features lantern displays, cultural performances and food vendors.
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Winnipeg Lantern Festival Patrons watch with smiles as the lion dance works its way around tables in Old Market Square during the Winnipeg Lantern Festival on Sept. 5, 2026. (Milan Lukes/CTV News Winnipeg)
Winnipeg Lantern Festival Rows of lanterns hang above two lines of vendor booths at the Winnipeg Lantern Festival on Sept. 5, 2026. (Milan Lukes/CTV News Winnipeg)
Winnipeg Lantern Festival Cheesecakes are pictured for sale at the Winnipeg Lantern Festival on Sept. 5, 2026. More than 70 vendors, ranging from artisans to desserts to drinks, are listed as part of the two-day festival. (Milan Lukes/CTV News Winnipeg)
Winnipeg Lantern Festival Vendors display designer toys and blind box collectibles at the Winnipeg Lantern Festival on Sept. 5, 2026. (Milan Lukes/CTV News Winnipeg)
Winnipeg Lantern Festival Vendors pose next to their treats, including cookies and brownies, at the Winnipeg Lantern Festival on Sept. 5, 2026. (Milan Lukes/CTV News Winnipeg)
Winnipeg Lantern Festival A group poses behind a vendor booth selling homemade sweets at the Winnipeg Lantern Festival on Sept. 5, 2026. (Milan Lukes/CTV News Winnipeg)
Winnipeg Lantern Festival Rows of lanterns hang near vendor booths at the Winnipeg Lantern Festival on Sept. 5, 2026. (Milan Lukes/CTV News Winnipeg)
Winnipeg Lantern Festival Some of the desserts available at the Winnipeg Lantern Festival include Japanese cheesecake, peach or classic tiramisu, and Basque cheesecake, pictured on Sept. 5, 2026. (Milan Lukes/CTV News Winnipeg)
Winnipeg Lantern Festival Patrons watch with smiles as the lion dance works its way around tables in Old Market Square during the Winnipeg Lantern Festival on Sept. 5, 2026. (Milan Lukes/CTV News Winnipeg)
Winnipeg Lantern Festival An array of Crocs charms and shoe charms is pictured for sale at the Winnipeg Lantern Festival on Sept. 5, 2026. (Milan Lukes/CTV News Winnipeg)
Winnipeg Lantern Festival Vendor booths and attendees are pictured at the Winnipeg Lantern Festival in the Exchange District on Sept. 5, 2026. The two-day festival features a range of events, from K-pop to the lion dance to DJs. (Milan Lukes/CTV News Winnipeg)
Winnipeg Lantern Festival Vendor booths and attendees are pictured at the Winnipeg Lantern Festival in the Exchange District on Sept. 5, 2026. The two-day festival features a range of events, from K-pop to the lion dance to DJs. (Milan Lukes/CTV News Winnipeg)
Winnipeg Lantern Festival Singer Sher Policarpio performs at The Cube in the Exchange District as part of the Winnipeg Lantern Festival on Sept. 5, 2026. (Milan Lukes/CTV News Winnipeg)
Winnipeg Lantern Festival Members of the Friendly Chinese Dance Association of Winnipeg perform at The Cube during the Winnipeg Lantern Festival on Sept. 5, 2026. (Milan Lukes/CTV News Winnipeg)
Winnipeg Lantern Festival A sign displays the full lineup of performances and events for the Winnipeg Lantern Festival, running Sept. 5–6 in the Exchange District. (Milan Lukes/CTV News Winnipeg)
