Red Paper Hanging Lantern

£1.25

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Select Size of Lanterns (Diameter) 8 inch (20cm) - £1.25 16 inch (40cm) - £2.75 20 inch (50cm) - £4.25 24 inch (60cm) - £7.50

Brighten any celebration with bold red paper hanging lanterns

Our vibrant red paper lanterns bring instant drama and joy to weddings, parties, and special events. This rich, striking red tone radiates warmth and passion, transforming any venue into a bold, uplifting space full of energy and colour. Available in four sizes including a spectacular 24 inch statement lantern, these premium Chinese paper lanterns are perfect for creating eye-catching ceiling displays and colourful canopies that set the mood from the moment guests arrive.

Main picture: 20-inch red lanterns in a barn wedding setting with cream lanterns.

Perfect for:

Weddings and romantic celebrations
Chinese New Year and Lunar New Year events
Christmas and festive parties
Valentine's Day and anniversary celebrations
Tropical and fiesta themed parties
Marquee and venue styling
Garden parties and outdoor festivals

Key Features:

Choice of 4 sizes: 8" (20cm), 16" (40cm), 20" (50cm) and 24" (60cm) diameter
Bold, rich red with a warm, vibrant tone
High-quality paper construction for durability
Lightweight and easy to hang from ceilings, beams or marquee frames
Expandable design - arrives flat, opens into perfect sphere
Metal frame for shape retention
Reusable for multiple events

Styling Tips:

Red paper lanterns are one of the most dramatic and versatile colours you can choose for event décor. This bold, rich shade pairs beautifully with cream, black, pale pink, and deep blue for a striking, contemporary look. For a classic wedding, combine with cream and pink lanterns to create an elegant yet passionate palette. For a Chinese New Year or festive theme, mix with rose gold and orange for a warm, celebratory display. The striking 24-inch lanterns make a dramatic centrepiece statement, while clusters of 8 and 12-inch lanterns fill the space with colour and energy. Red also works brilliantly as an accent colour — mix with cream lanterns for a fresh, modern look that lets the red pop without overwhelming the space.

Safety note: Never use tealights, candles or naked flames with any of our lanterns.

Fast UK dispatch ensures your decorations arrive in time for your special occasion.

Help Me Choose The Right Size Lantern

Our lanterns come in a range of sizes. To help you compare them, we've pictured them alongside some more common objects below!

How to Hang Your Lanterns

Lanterns will arrive flat-packed with metal expanders. Putting them up is very simple - just insert the expander and the lantern is ready to hang (we'll pop a leaflet in with the order showing what to do!).

For more information, see our FAQ's on How To Put Up Your Paper and Nylon Lanterns

Lanterns are lightweight and easy to hang with our transparent Hanging Line or ribbon.

For marquees, we have clear Hanging Clips for speedy clipping to the lining.

Lighting Your Lanterns

Lanterns look great both with or without lighting (or with some lit and some unlit!).

A simple option is to hang them gently on lines of low-voltage LED Christmas fairy lights (make sure the lights do not emit any heat and are safe to use in the position you want them).

Alternatively, attach them to festoon lights using the C-hook in the centre of each lantern.

Care Information

Paper lanterns are delicate, so take care when putting them up to avoid tearing the paper.

Nylon lanterns are showerproof; however, they won't survive storms and their colours will fade in bright sunshine - so don't leave them permanently outside! Make sure they are completely dry before storing them away.

Never use tealights, candles or naked flames with any of our lanterns.

Safety tested to comply with BS EN 60598.