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Posted Jan 13, 2025
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival sets New Attendance Record with more than 249,000 Visitors
Posted Jan 7, 2025
Billy Strings Confirms Spring Headline Tour

The Box Office is presently closed. We will resume operations on Fridays from 10 AM to 4 PM, beginning February 7th, 2025.

The lights are out at the @ncchineselanternfestival. Thanks to over 249K visitors from 50 states and 6 countries who came to visit and made this year’s event another overwhelming success! Can’t wait to see you in November with all new displays. #NCChineseLanternFestival #CaryNC

The announcement you've all been eagerly waiting for has arrived… Cue the drum roll 🥁, please. @billystrings is making his way back to Cary, NC for 3 nights on April 17th, 18th, and 19th! Tickets go on sale this Friday, 1/10 at 10AM. Ticket link in bio.

Cheers to a wonderful New Year filled with music, laughter, and unforgettable moments! From the first song of summer to the last encore of the season, your energy makes every year better than the last. Wishing you a Happy New Year from all of us at KBA. We are filled with excitement for what our 25th Anniversary Season will bring and can’t wait to share it with you!

Happy Holidays from all of us at Koka Booth Amphitheatre! We hope you enjoy a joyous and safe holiday with friends and family. Just a reminder that the festival will be closed today. See you on the 26th!

Bundle up in your coziest layers and join us tonight at the @NCChineseLanternFestival. It's going to be a winter-fun evening! ❄️ ⛄ Grab a warm cup of cocoa at concessions before you embark on your adventure through the lanterns! #FirstDayofWinter #wintersolstice #NCChineseLanternFestival

If you have a Date Specific ticket for the 6PM session, you can arrive anytime from 6-9PM to enjoy the lanterns. To fully enjoy the @ncchineselanternfestival , allow yourself at least 75 minutes to immerse yourself in its stunning beauty. ✨Twilight gates open @ 4:30PM. ✨Date Specific & Any Night gates open @ 6PM. ✨Make sure to arrive no later than 9PM, as the festival will close promptly at 10PM.

Back by popular demand! A limited number of Any Night tickets are now up for grabs. These flexible 'Any Night' tickets make an ideal gift. 🎁 Make sure to secure yours before they sell out! 🎟️ Secure your tickets now before they are gone! Link in bio. #carync #ncchineselanternfestival @ncchineselanternfestival

Tickets are ON SALE NOW! 🗣️ The iconic retro music tour, @lost80slive, is set to deliver an unforgettable night filled with nostalgia, music, and cherished memories at KBA on August 3! Lost 80s featuring: A Flock of Seagulls, Big Country, General Public, The Vapors, Belouis Some, The Icicle Works, Josie Cotton, China Crisis, The Polecats, and special guests! 🎟️link in bio.

You will enjoy the festival more if you PACK LIGHT! Get in quicker without a bag. If you do need to bring in items, here is what is allowed: Factory sealed bottled water (2) Cameras, tripods, selfie sticks Tablets Blankets Raincoats Ponchos Strollers Mobility Devices: Scooters, Walkers, Wheelchairs Umbrellas Clear Bags (12" x 12" x 9") Medical, Parenting, & Camera Bags Small Clutch purses (6" x 8") #NCChineseLanternFestival tickets at boothamphitheatre.com or etix.com.

JUST ANNOUNCED // Dust off your neon outfits, tease your hair, and crank up the synthesizers because @lost80slive is coming to Cary's Koka Booth Amphitheatre on August 3! Lost 80s featuring: A Flock of Seagulls, Big Country, General Public, The Vapors, Belouis Some, The Icicle Works, Josie Cotton, China Crisis, The Polecats, and special guests! 🎟️presale tickets 12.11 @ 10AM 🎟️general on sale 12.13 @ 10AM 🔗 link in bio. #carync #livemusic #80smusic

Tickets are ON SALE NOW! 🗣️ @alisonkrauss & Union Station featuring @jerrydouglas are bringing their Arcadia 2025 tour to KBA on 4/27 with special guest @williewatsongs! 🎟 link in bio☝

Tickets are ON SALE NOW! 🗣️ Grab your boots and kick-up some country music when @thechrisjanson & @parmaleemusic hit the stage at Cary's Koka Booth Amphitheatre for the @b939country B-Bash on Saturday, May 10th, 2025! 🎟️link in bio. This show is in support of @stjude 💫 #carync #livemusic

✨Each year, the @NCChineseLanternFestival brings exciting new experiences! This year, we are thrilled to introduce 50 new lanterns, a variety of new food options, new t-shirts, and new captivating stage performances. Secure your tickets early → https://buff.ly/2OjrQb6 #carync #ncchineselanternfestival

KBA #volunteers are the heart & soul of our venue. Today and every day, we are grateful for your dedication during our busy concert and #NCChineseLanternFestival seasons. Thank you for being an important and integral part of our team. We couldn't do it without YOU! #InternationalVolunteerDay

🚗 Preferred Parking is available on select nights for $10 if purchased in advance, or $15 on-site, subject to availability. To secure a parking pass, buy it alongside your #NCChineseLanternFestival tickets. If you already have your tickets, you can upgrade to Preferred Parking for $15 upon arrival, based on availability. And don’t forget, general parking is free!

Attend the Festival before the holiday rush! The busiest nights are warm weather evenings, weekends & holidays. If you live local, we encourage you to attend Mon-Thurs for a more relaxed experience. 🎟️ Buy early and save! Link in bio ☝️ #NCChineseLanternFestival #CaryNC

JUST ANNOUNCED // @alisonkrauss & Union Station featuring @jerrydouglas have just announced their Arcadia 2025 tour and will be performing at KBA on April 27th, 2025 with special guest @williewatsongs! 🎟️KBA presale Thur, 12/5 at 10am - 10pm 🎟️On sale Fri, 12/6 at 10am 🔗link in bio. If you haven't subscribed to the KBA eNewsletter, now's the time! You will receive exclusive presale passwords, receive announcements before they're made public, and so much more! Subscribe link in bio ✨

Sensory Friendly Night is scheduled for tomorrow, December 3. This Sensory Friendly Night will include lower decibel music, decreased capacity, no strobe, or flashing lights, as well as access to a designated Quiet Area to decompress from sensory overload if required. ✨ Sensory friendly night is Presented by Cortica ✨ Get tickets in person at the Box Office or www.boothamphitheatre.com

MusiCares Foundation supports the people behind music - and our friend Kirk M. Sommer of WME | William Morris Endeavor is generously supporting this initiative. We encourage you to check out the auction below, and visit this link to learn more about Musicares >> https://www.musicares.org https://www.charitybuzz.com/catalog_items/auction-meeting-with-kirk-m-sommer-senior-partner-3085601

JUST ANNOUNCED // @thechrisjanson & @parmaleemusic are coming to KBA on May 10th for @b939country B-Bash! Tickets go on sale this Friday, December 6th at 10am. This show helps support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital lead the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. 🎟️KBA presale Thur, 12/5 at 10am - 10pm 🎟️On sale Fri, 12/6 at 10am 🔗 in bio. $1 from every ticket sold goes to @backline.care. Backline is a non-profit that connects music industry professionals and their families with mental health and wellness resources.

Heads up, folks! This weekend, 11/29 to 12/1, we anticipate larger crowds and heavier traffic between 6 PM and 9 PM. We ask for your patience - let's make it an adventure! 🐲✨ #CaryNC #NCChineseLanternFestival

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