Canberra Water Lantern Festival Refund Promise: Hundreds to Receive Refunds if Event is Cancelled
2025-02-03
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
The organisers of the Canberra water lantern festival, set to take place in March, have vowed to issue full refunds to all ticketholders if a new venue cannot be secured. After the National Capital Authority raised concerns, the event's fate was thrown into doubt. With hundreds of attendees waiting anxiously, the festival's US-based company has committed to providing refunds, offering a sense of relief to those who have already purchased tickets. The event's future remains uncertain, with the company frantically searching for a new venue to host the popular water lantern festival, a major event in Canberra's festival calendar, featuring water lanterns and live music.
