How to Find Sky Lanterns in Forza Horizon 6?

Sky Lanterns are one of the trickier Photography Journal tasks in Forza Horizon 6. That’s because they only appear during Autumn at night. So, if the festival season isn’t rolling right now, you could wait a long time to find them naturally.

However, there’s a shortcut using Event Lab that skips the seasonal requirement entirely and puts the lanterns right in front of you in under two minutes. In this guide, we will help you find Sky Lanterns in Forza Horizon 6 using both methods.

Part 1: Find Sky Lanterns Naturally in Forza Horizon 6 (Autumn Only)

Step 1: Make sure your game is in the Autumn season

Sky Lanterns only appear during the Autumn week of the Festival Playlist; they will not show up at any other time of year.

Step 2: Wait until it is nighttime in-game

You have to wait for the night to roll in to witness the Sky Lanterns | Credit: Xbox Game Studios

Even during Autumn, the lanterns are only visible after sunset. So, daytime visits to the location will be fruitless.

Step 3: Head to the Shimanoyama region and find the festival tents northeast of the Horizon Stadium

This is the region where you need to be in Forza Horizon 6 | Credit: Xbox Game Studios

This is a small festival area just northeast of the stadium. When conditions are right, dozens of lanterns rise from the tents and fill the sky.

Part 2: Use Event Lab to Skip the Season (Any Time)

Step 4: Open the Pause Menu and go to Creative Hub

This is the fastest way to access community-created challenges without waiting for the right season.

Step 5: Select Horizon Event Lab, then choose Play Challenges.

Scroll to the Play Challenges option and select it | Credit: Xbox Game Studios | YouTube @GamesAppsTutorials

The Event Lab hosts community blueprints that can recreate specific conditions, including Autumn at night with Sky Lanterns active.

Step 6: Press the Search button and enter the code 167 507 810

This is the code that will take you to the Sky Lanterns | Credit: Xbox Game Studios | YouTube @GamesAppsTutorials

This is a widely verified community code that loads an Autumn night event with Sky Lanterns visible right at the start.

Step 7: Start the event, drive forward slightly, and open Photo Mode

The lanterns will be directly in front of you as soon as the event loads. Just press Up on the D-pad (controller) or P (keyboard) to open Photo Mode.

Step 8: Frame the Sky Lanterns clearly and take the photo

The perfect shot with Sky Lanterns in Forza Horizon 6 | Credit: Xbox Game Studios

Make sure the lanterns are visible in the frame, and the game will automatically register the photo towards your Collection Journal.

Did this guide help you in completing the challenge in Forza Horizon 6? Let us know in the comments if you need help with any other challenges or objectives.