Europe's best light art festivals 

Countless glittering lights transform the night 

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Mesmerising, enchanting and artistic, light art festivals bring a magical touch to winter nights in Europe’s most stunning cities, creating the perfect setting for unforgettable adventures.

 

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Fête des lumières Lyon

5 - 8 December 2024
The renowned light festival is known far beyond the country's borders. A wide variety of works can be discovered throughout the city: some grand and spectacular, others more personal, sometimes participatory and always unexpected.
The «Fête des Lumières» offers a platform for recognised artists and young talents.
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Amsterdam Light Festival

28 November 2024 - 19 January 2025
The best lighting artists in the world show what they can do here. No wonder the festival was named "Best Creative Lighting Event" last year.

In the historic centre of Amsterdam, the lights dance on the water of the canals. Experience the enchanting installations on foot, on a boat or by bike. 

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Copenhagen Light Festival

31 January - 23 February 2025
During the three weeks, the city centre and harbour will be transformed from the quiet and cold winter darkness into a unique festival of light art, light design and lighting.

With a wide range of light sculptures, installations and illuminations, the city's various spaces, squares, façades, bridges and hidden places will be accentuated and interpreted in a new way.

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