# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Dunedin Midwinter Carnival Meridian Mall Lanter Worksops
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 12:00 am – Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 04:00 am (+12:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us this May and June for our community workshop series at the Meridian Mall.

Workshops will be held in the old Mirrou space at the Hanover Street entrance of the Mall. 

This year you will have the chance to make:

Cocoon - 23 &24 May
Snail  - 30 & 31 May
Kiwi - 6 & 7 June

Tickets are available now via our website and ticket link on this page - this will take you to the booking portal and allow you to pick the session time for your desired workshop.

Session times run from 10am, with the last session of the day at 2pm. 

These lantern-making workshops are a standout feature of the iconic Dunedin Midwinter Carnival (12–13 June 2026), and a favourite experience for many families.

It takes 1-2 hours to make a lantern and all materials and instructions are provided on-site. Children under 15 are required to have a parent in attendance. You can find us on the ground floor of the Meridian Mall - beside the Hanover Street Entrance.

Your lantern is your ticket to this year's event. All lanterns made in this year's workshop give you 1 FREE entry to attend the Carnival AND be a part of one of our processions!

The ticket price covers about half the cost of running these workshops with the remainder covered by our generous sponsor Meridian Mall.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dunedin/dunedin-midwinter-carnival-meridian-mall-lanter-worksops/200029976408940
- **Event Categories**: workshops, carnivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 13

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Dunedin
- **state**: OT
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Meridian Mall Dunedin
- **lat**: -45.8701999
- **long**: 170.50558
- **full address**: Meridian Mall Dunedin, 285 George Street, Dunedin,Dunedin, New Zealand

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Dunedin Midwinter Carnival Meridian Mall Lanter Worksops
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/1a17c6e0252382590b516a24e1b9fb78e0e8f8c4ee9ec2e6491d51a73a74b24a-rimg-w890-h422-dc1a1714-gmir?v=1776905979

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Dunedin Midwinter Carnival Meridian Mall Lanter Worksops being held?
  - **A:** Dunedin Midwinter Carnival Meridian Mall Lanter Worksops takes place on Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 12:00 am to Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 04:00 am at Meridian Mall Dunedin, 285 George Street, Dunedin,Dunedin, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Dunedin Midwinter Carnival Meridian Mall Lanter Worksops?
  - **A:** Dunedin Midwinter Carnival Meridian Mall Lanter Worksops is organized by Dunedin Midwinter Carnival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Dunedin Midwinter Carnival Meridian Mall Lanter Worksops is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dunedin, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Dunedin Midwinter Carnival Meridian Mall Lanter Worksops sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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