Look, we’re not saying every summer event in Poznań is the same…
But after your fifth food truck burger, third overpriced lemonade, and seventeenth person trying to sell you handmade candles, things can start feeling a little familiar.
The Water Lantern Festival (Festiwal Latarni Wodnych) is different.
On June 20, 2026, Malta will swap its usual evening joggers, cyclists, and people pretending they’re definitely going to start exercising tomorrow, for something far more magical.
We’re talking about thousands of glowing lanterns floating across the water, turning Malta into a scene that looks like Disney, a dream sequence, and your camera roll’s future profile picture all rolled into one.
And yes, it’s every bit as beautiful as it sounds.
Malta Is About To Glow Up
The festival lands at POSiR Malta, ul. Wiankowa 3, bringing together families, couples, friend groups, and probably at least one person who came “just to take photos” and accidentally ended up having an emotional life-changing experience.
As the sun dips below the horizon and darkness settles over the lake, participants will release floating lanterns onto the water.
The result?
A shimmering ocean of lights stretching across Malta.
It’s peaceful. It’s stunning. It’s romantic.
It’s also one of the few times in life when staring at a body of water for an hour is considered productive.
Food, Music, Good Vibes & A Whole Lot Of Lanterns
The gates open at 17:30, giving everyone plenty of time to grab food, chill with friends, enjoy the music, and soak up the atmosphere before the main event begins.
Event Details
POSiR Malta, ul. Wiankowa 3, Poznań
June 20, 2026
Opening Hours:
• Gates Open – 17:30
• Lantern Release – After sunset when it gets dark enough
• Event Ends – 23:00
Basically, you’ve got several hours to eat, wander around, take questionable amounts of photos, and prepare for one seriously unforgettable moment.
What’s Included In Your Ticket?
No need to bring your own lantern and accidentally set your kitchen décor afloat.
Every ticket includes:
A floating lantern
A tealight candle
A marker pen to write your message
Festival wristband and full event access
Even better, part of every ticket helps fund the environmentally responsible collection of all lanterns after the event, along with cleaning existing litter from the festival area.
So while you’re making memories, the organizers are helping keep Malta beautiful too.
Grab Your Tickets Before Everyone Else Does
We cover a lot of events at Poznań Daily.
Fast cars.
Concerts.
Food festivals.
Nightlife.
Motorcycles.
The occasional thing involving someone doing something they definitely shouldn’t be doing.
But this?
This might genuinely be one of the most beautiful events we’ll see all year.
So round up your friends, bring your family, grab your partner, or show up solo and make some new memories.
We’ll be there.
Probably taking way too many photos.
See you at Malta on June 20!
