What a great place to take a walk or have a picnic. My daughters love all the turtles and ducks. We have even seen a bald Eagle fishing in the lake.

Here for the NC Chinese Lantern Festival. What an amazing and well run event. We were a little worried as rain was in the forecast but we actually think it helped keep some people away. Crowded but not too bad. Ample, well marked parking. My mom is having knee trouble so we were able to drop her at the gate to minimize her walking. Lots of refreshment options with food trucks and concessions. Lanterns were amazing. So colorful and unique. Lots of opportunities for family pics. The hourly events with Chinese acrobats were pretty amazing too. Definitely great event to attend!

Visited the Koka Booth Amphitheatre to see The Chinese Lantern Festival. Parking was free for this event which was nice. The lantern festival was great to see and take pictures of. I will recommend this to anyone that enjoys Christmas lights or light shows.

Been here a few times for various festivals and parking plentiful with lots of walking and great sights. Totally worth the drive from Raleigh!

We came with a group this Sunday evening to attend the 2019 Chinese Lantern Festival. The parking staff was super friendly as well as the staff at the gate. It wasnt too crowded tonight. They have shows at 7, 8, and 9. We really enjoyed all of the talent, lights, and art!! It is fun for all ages.

Chinese Lantern Festival @koka booth amphitheatre. This is spectacular and a must see!! Went to this last year and am excited to see it again this year! I was told it’s all NEW lanterns. The spiked hot chocolate wasn’t bad either and there’s a short performance also. Few of my favorite pics!!

Awesome experience..free parking as well in case youre wondering. me and my gf went to the Chinese lantern festival, and it was simply amazing. The lines are pretty crazy, but with patience it goes fairly quick. They have alot of neat displays to take pictures of, and the food is very good. They have a live show every top of the hour, and it blew my mind what they can do. It takes about an hour to fully tour the whole place. I will definitely come back again! You wont be disappointed.

With no big crowds, its a great place to safely social distance with friends for lunch near the lake.

The Chinese Lantern Festival is a MUST see! What a fantastic display of lights. Of course the 200 long 30 high dragon is the main attraction for the lights. The show they put on at the amphitheater is fabulous! This was a great show all the way! Definitely make this a must stop trip if youre anywhere near the area!

It was nice, but way too crowded inside. Not a great place for toddlers. You cant get strollers around, and yet its too crowded and dark to let your toddler walk alone. But the lantern show was beautiful!

Instead of going to go see traditional Christmas lights we went to the NC Chinese lantern festival and it was so fun! This is my 2nd time going and my family really enjoyed. They also had a concession stand and food trucks. Every hour on the hour they put a show with traditional Chinese acrobats! Definitely worth the experience!

We went this time for the Chinese lantern festival. This is a huge event for a diverse group from children to elderly. Pay at entry not online as the online convenient fees are obscene. Lines move fast but plan to do a bit of walking.

Theres always some event happening at Koka Booth. Our favorite is the Chinese Lantern festival at the end of each year.

There is a Chinese lantern festival here at Christmas every year. This thing is amazing and worth checking out at least once in you holidays festivities. It is better to go either before the two weeks of Christmas or two weeks after. It stays for a while. They have shows you can watch at different times. They have a food vendor that sells hot drink and light foods like popcorn and chips. It takes about a hour to walk around and look in a hurry. You really need about two hours to enjoy and take in all the sights and shows. The lights are crazy. You can see them from the road and in the day time you can see the floats out on the water. This hung is massive and just unreal till you see it for yourself in person. I recommend working this into you holiday with the fam. I know I will every year.

Brought family in from out of town for the Chinese Lantern Festival. They loved it. Weeknight is much less crowded but a great environment nonetheless. I went ahead for tickets earlier in the day as online prices have high service fees so go to the kiosk ahead of time!! Big hit with the kids 3, 6, and 10. (so were the Mr. B doughnuts).

The Koka Booth is a gem of a place in Cary. The surroundings are beautiful and such a great place to relax, catch a concert, and to kick back. The only reason I am giving this place a four star is due to the seating. We recently attended a concert and paid for seating in one of the sections near the stage. The seating provided is somewhat uncomfortable and you feel a bit crowded. Otherwise, a great venue. I highly recommend the Chinese Lantern festival as well!

Went for the Chinese lantern festival and while the setup was beautiful it wasnt long enough to be as expensive as it was. $36 for two adults and we were done in less than an hour, i would have loved it to be longer so there was more to enjoy.

My favorite venue for a show or event in the Triangle! Very intimate and amazing scenery. The sound ordinance is the only negative , but they cant help they are in Cary...

Low sound levels. They say general admission, but people bring chairs and claim spots. Simply the worst venue for a concert I have ever been to. I’ve seen about 5 or so shows here over the past 15 years, and the venue has always sucked out all of the energy. Even Red Hat is better, and they suck too. Please play at DPAC, Carolina Theatre, Walnut Creek, etc.

Koka Booth is a great place for events. Easy to get to, ample parking, and a nice variety of events that range from family friendly to adults only. It’s also the host of the best fireworks display in the triangle.

We visit Koka Booth almost every year for the Chinese lantern festival. It is awesome and kids would love it. Its pretty well organised and the crowd management is also great. Did not have to wait long to get inside, since we went during the first week of opening this year. There was the Chinese acrobatic performance as well. Overall it was great. Not sure why one would have such a high convenience fee of $6.33, per ticket, for online ticketing for a $20 entry fee. Except for that, it was great!

So much fun to see the Chinese lantern festival at koka booth! ️ Its worth it! Plus to see the performances from people of China is really cool too!

I was there for the North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival and was blown away. A beautiful venue, great staff who accommodated what they said was a record-breaking crowd in stride, and a wonderful exhibit. Super impressed and want to make this part of my holiday tradition!

A perfect place for an outdoors event. Shiny sun, but then youll be wrapped by the shadows of the trees.

The Koka Booth Amphitheatre is an amazing place. The Chinese Lantern Festival was just awesome. First time visitors me and my wife. We had a blast. We were just amazed of the craftsmanship and skill of the lanterns. Will definitely continue to come here for the foreseeable future.

Went to the Tash Sultana concert back in may that was pretty rad of an experience. Nice open field location, setup to the entry way and layout of the place as pretty easy to navigate through. A few venues around the area there provided beverages to purchase. Have a nice lake sight towards the back with benches.

Koka Booth Amphitheatre is the perfect venue for the NC Symphony Summerfest and a number of other annual events. Typically on the 4th of July there is an impressive fireworks display and live music. When there isnt an event, the park is great for a run, picnic, lounging, and watching the sun set over the lake. One our areas serene peaceful venues.

The Chinese lanterns show was nice. Kettle corn popcorn was delicious. The heaters were great for l warming up.

Come for the Chinese lantern festival. Really fun for kids. Strollers are a challenge here (stairs, hills, a few dirt paths, and huge crowds). Concession station is reasonably priced for this type of venue. Plan of 90 min to 2 hours for the entire experience. Ive been two years in a row and it was completely different each time.

The NC Chinese Lantern Show is a must-do. Leisurely stroll with delights for the eyes. Be aware of where you are walking. Be sure to catch one of the performances.

During the lantern festival it is a pretty place to go to.

Beautiful show! Magnificent displays of talent, very nice, creative and unique creations with lighting, materials, and displays, and even different offerings on snacks and treats. I hope this event will be offered annually. I intend to let friends and family know about this special event and encourage them to bring others and to attend. Great place to take your children to enjoy talent displays from another country.

Really beautiful display. The entertainment was fun. Outdoor venue is a little dicey if youre using a wheelchair.

- The staff is helpful and friendly.- We paid the $15 parking and didnt regret it.- Get there early for a good lawn seat. - Food prices are meh, but the fries were good!

The display was really nice. They have a 30 minute acrobatic show which was fabulous.

Amazing night with the NC Symphony!! This venue is so well maintained. The restrooms, trash, grounds, etc. are all monitored closely. It just makes being there a pleasure!

The venue is fairly small but it was very organized and the acts on the stage continued non-stop so no matter when you arrive, you can probably catch them all. There are a few vendors with very reasonable prices and a snack bar with some great snacks including sidewinder fries and hot chocolate spiked with Baileys (especially great because the evening was fairly chilly). Lots of lights and displays to see so kids will love it as well. And parking is free so thats a plus. It was a nice event and something different to do during the holiday season.

Chinese Lantern Festival- AMAZING!! We arrived at 5:30pm and got tickets right away, no wait; we waited for some minutes for the gate to open at 6, but there werent many people then (when we left, the line we saw was SO LONG). The lights and arrays were absolutely gorgeous and fun, and the show was stunning. Everything took about an hour to see. Would definitely recommend, but get there early! Have fun :)

Chinese lantern festival is FABULOUS! Running from November to January really cuts down on big crowds and allows any night to potentially be enjoyable without a huge rush. Expect to spend 1-2 hours, or longer. Excellent displays and performances. Weather may vary. Concessions (hot dog, gingerbread, hot chocolate, coffee) and (potentially) food trucks available.

For the Chinese lantern festival, the event is wheelchair accessible to a point, but it requires a lot of backtracking because there are paths that end in stairs. Dont think that is the festivals fault so much as poor design of the venue.Also, beware of the steps around the amphitheatre; easy to not see the tiers of steps and take a tumble. We saw two different people have that issue tonight.

We had an absolutely lovely evening here at the Chinese Lantern Festival. There’s plenty of free parking and the line to get into the festival was very efficient. There was security at the door which always makes me feel better. It was a perfect evening and perfect weather; since we waited until after the holidays the crowd was gone. The food was mediocre but the service was very pleasant . Well lit and easy access. Good job and thank you for a very nice evening.

Came here for the chinese lantern festival. I enjoyed it very pretty. However for the price they could of had more lanterns. The show was good though.

Chinese lantern festival was a perfect weather night. Not overly crowded for a Sunday. A little muddy from previous rains so stick to paths. On site hot cocoa was great for the temp and walk. Beautiful craftsmanship.

Great outdoor venue that works best with good weather

Great for a family music night. The North Carolina symphony often plays for the 4th of July. This year I also went to see their Chinese New Year Lantern Festival. All the lanterns were made out of silk, but looked and felt like thousands of stained glass displays. We were allowed to touch a sample lantern ;-)

Great show...this was one of the greatest light shows I have seen.

Tonight was the first time Ive been here, for the Chinese Lantern Festival. Cant say how it does as a music venue, but the layout is nice, the bathrooms are clean, and theres ample parking. Id certainly return to see some live music or performance of some sort.

Its a really neat smaller scale amphitheater and good parking. Its in a pretty location. Its not the easiest to maneuver around for those in wheelchairs or handicapped. Thats the only reason for the 4 stars. The area is grassy and somewhat hilly. So, if youre in a wheelchair, using a cane and have mobility issues, or anyone who may be pushing a stroller, its a bit challenging. Theres a lot of good bands who perform here.

First visit to Koka Booth Amphitheatre. Koka Booth Amphitheatre was easy to get to. Parking was easy, too. We went for the Chinese Lantern Festival, which was pretty spectacular. Saw the Chinese acrobats perform on the main stage. This looks like a great place to see bands: the amphitheater is not big, so every seat must feel close to the stage. Most of the seating is either grass or brick, so plan to stand or sit on the ground.

Beeeaauuttiiffuuulllll event!!! I will be back. My 3 yr old really enjoyed the lights. This is an event you have to see.

The seats we had for the Weird Al concert were easily identifiable, and we had a good time. There was decent parking and good access to bathrooms when you first enter.

One of the most beautiful displays I have ever seen.

Location for Chinese Lantern Festival !! Amazing show and exhibits

Visited for the Chinese Lantern Festival and was duly impressed. Beautiful displays of many different animals and various other scenes. Great stage entertainment was provided each hour in the evening.

This place was so pretty and had a show every hour . Also heaters everywhere and food. Beautiful colors a must see.

Koka Booth Ampitheater is a truly wonderful experience to enjoy. When I arrived here the only thing that bothered me was insects and goose poop. Other than that everything else was fine. They had a wonderful variety of performances and since it was outdoors it was really nice to enjoy.

Incredibly beautiful and impressively engineered venue. Just the best

Lovely outdoor venue for concerts. Lakeside and nestled under the trees, makes for a park-like setting.

It was a beautiful experience. I hope to return next year.

First time at the Lanterns ... What an awesome display!

Disappointing! Last year’s Chinese Light Festival was amazing, therefore I was excited to to take my holiday visitors. We expected a long line but were surprised there were no accommodations for the handicapped, not even a bench to sit on, while we waited in line. We considered leaving but my handicapped mother and daughter refused. We pushed mom, on the seat of her walker, down and back up the hill, but our handicapped daughter, who has difficulty walking and standing, had to stand in an endless line, so by the time we walked through the gates they were both exhausted. They sat on a bench to rest, therefor they missed most of the festival, because there was no accommodation for the handicapped. Second, we bought tickets online, and paid an extra $6.25/ ticket ($62.50), but the people without tickets pealed off into a much shorter line. (They had our money so they knew we would wait.) I thought it would be worth it when we saw the displays and show, but the light displays were less impressive than last year. There were fewer displays, they were less interesting, less colorful, and some displays even showed wear and tear. Numerous white pandas do not make up for actual displays. There was no “wow factor”, compared to last year’s festival . My last hope was the fire breathing dragon, but instead it was a fancy chicken. Appropriate for this disappointing Festival. I apologized to my visitors. We will not return.

We went to the Chinese lantern event and it was amazing!!!we recommended for the families to go to learn about the chinese culture!!

Nice venue, the seats in the reserved section were not the most comfortable, but the location to the stage was great. I will come back if there is a concert I want to attend.

The Chinese Lantern festival this year was as beautiful and unique as it has been the last few years I have visited. The lights and displays are the main features of this festival. They also have live performances on stage, that are only worth watching for a moment, and if it wasnt for the Chinese themed music would not fit into the festival at all. You can fuel your holidays spirit with food and hot chocolate at the concessions. Great for singles and familys to enjoy. You will spend about an hour to an hour and a half seeing everything.

Attended Chinese celebration with grown children and grandchildren. Our group age range was 4 - early 60s ... All enjoyed it immensely. Koka Booth is a great venue except sometimes they are victims of their own success and entry is chaotic, especially wheelchair.

The Chinese lantern festival was beautiful. Great date spot! Really nice venue with a fun playful atmosphere. Great for kids and family. Some of the best food trucks in the area frequent here!

Great place to watch events or just take a walk in the middle of the day

We went for the Chinese lantern festival. I should have saved on fees and bought tickets at the door instead of online. It was small but very entertaining, live show was great, a few food trucks that were yummy, outdoor heaters that didnt put out much heat. Parking was not a problem. I would definitely go again.

This has got to be the nicest outdoor event venue In the region! There is ample easy parking, clean restrooms, great food and beverage options. Easy accessible layout and nice lawn seating with pleasant breezes blowing in over Symphony Lake. As the sun sets and the moon rises, the covered stage takes on a cool, spaceship appearance. Ive only been there for NC Symphony concerts but any show here is sure to be well worth it!

Koka Booth is a cool little amphitheater with a big grass lawn. You can bring blankets or chairs to lounge in the grass or reserve a table at the top of lawn. Usually have a good number of big name bands each summer. Fun & relaxing atmosphere.

Very nice place, a lot of parking spots, big line was organized by workers. Everybody very nice.

Great venue for this event!

Its so magical. Perfect place for a date or to go with a group of friends... definitely a place to take pictures of.

Beattiful outdoor facility! I was pleased with my experience.

Koka Booth Amphitheatre is one the hidden gems of Raleigh, NC. Tucked in a business park in in Cary, Koka Booth offer a small setting for concerts and events. There are activities during the Winter, SpringSummer and Fall. Easy parking and close to hotels.

Masters of the Mic concert was awesome. I will be there next year

Joined my family for the holiday lights festival. What a great event! Easy parking and a nice walk around the amphitheater.

Amazing Chinese lantern festival! Perfect place for enjoying a fun night out and convenient parking space available.

Ive been to several events here (not concerts). Good location. Beautifully set beside the lake. Great for night time events.

The Chinese Lantern festival was beautiful and very interesting. Ive gone two years and hope to make it a holiday tradition. Its a wonderful family friendly event.

Best spot for outdoor shows, rivals red hat and seats more. Huge pond on one side and youre pretty much in the woods. Very cool atmosphere and friendly staff.

Fantastic showBlack Violin played.. Great sound system.. parking was easy in and out

Such a liberating and peaceful venue. This time it was classical music surrounded by trees, water, open skies, and an impressive sound system. Highly recommended!

We attended the NC Chinese Lantern Festival at the Booth Amphitheater. It is a grear venue. It has nice, paved walking areas. This was especially helpful the night we were there as it was raining. There was plenty of room for the large displays. The lanterns were beautiful!

What a pleasant place to walk!

Went for the Chinese Lantern Festival and had an amazing time. Well organized and very creative

Chinese Light Festival. Decent fun for families with young children. Some impressive displays but not much interaction. Stage show is mildly entertaining with acrobatics and juggling. Fun for a holiday diversion. Free parking easy access from Rte1 and Tryon Road.

It was such an amazing experience! Will go again many times.

Beautiful space for events other than concerts. The Chinese Lantern Festival is held here, and it was a great location for it despite being packed.

Too hot went at wrong time of year. Poor planning on my part

It is beautiful!! The staff was very nice. The concert was awesome. We saw Charlie Daniels band, Travis Tritt & the Cadillac Three.

Such a gorgeous place. I didnt attend an event but I am sure I would love to. Amazing atmosphere.

The wine fest was great. Live music was great too. Lots of vendors and cool stuff. Good food

Its a BEAUTIFUL venue for concerts, surrounded by trees..its like walking into a forest and in the middle of it is this gorgeous amphitheatre! The concessions are run by booster club/parent volunteers from schools that are raising money for their students for class trips, equipment, uniforms, etc., and they are so helpful and friendly! The prices are very reasonable as well. Lots of restrooms that are clean and will lit. We love that you can bring your own coolers for some events and lawn chairs to relax and enjoy the show! Ive been to several events here and just love it! The staff is friendly, and the parking is easy as well..even exiting after the concert is very organized so you dont sit for too long waiting to go home. Wonderful experience all the way around and I highly recommend seeing a show here!!

Great time as always.

The Chinese Lantern Festival was fantastic! And in general, the space is lovely and has a lot of parking

Always love this venue! It’s large enough that you can actually get a ticket but still feels like an intimate show with your favorite performer. Facilities are always spotless and room for kids to run as well at some of the events!

The lanterns were beautiful. But I have to use a scooter because of my knees. They had a flooring put down because of the mud. The flooring edge was unfinished. My scooter tipped over going up the flooring. What bothered me was they took down all my information by 2 older men that worked there. One being a manager. Not one person called me to see if I was ok the next day. Im a 67 year old and someone should have called. Its called common courtesy!

Great festival and alot of parking

It was wonderful being able to go out and enjoy the winter solstice at the Chinese Lantern Festival. Staff was extremely nice, in areas were clean and easy to walk. Will look into more events.