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Brixen’s light festival turns a historic town into a glowing spectacle

Brixen’s annual Water Light Festival has once again transformed the Italian Alpine town into a glowing canvas, bringing together artists from around the world. This year’s theme is “Imagine Peace," where artists reflect on war, memory and hope.

1 May 2026

Art

Copenhagen Light Festival: Hundreds take part in Light Run on snow

Around 1,000 runners took part in a night race through illuminated installations during the Copenhagen Light Festival. Wearing light chains and glowing costumes, participants ran through the Danish capital, combining sport, public space and contemporary light art. Watch the video above for more.

11 February 2026

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Families find rare calm at Ukraine's exhibition centre amid power cuts

A brightly lit path at Ukraine's main exhibition centre offers a rare moment of calm for families facing daily power cuts and air-raid alerts.

7 December 2025

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Léa Seydoux switches on Champs-Élysées Christmas lights as Paris launches festive season

Léa Seydoux launched the Christmas lights on the Champs Élysées, marking the start of Paris's festive season with a lively set by Canadian singer Charlotte Cardin.

17 November 2025

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Festival of Lights brings colour and creativity to Berlin nights

Berlin’s skyline was illuminated on Thursday evening as the city marked the opening of its annual Festival of Lights, transforming landmarks and public spaces into radiant works of art.

10 October 2025

Art

St. Paul’s Cathedral transformed by spectacular sound and light show

St. Paul’s Cathedral is currently hosting 'Luminous', a stunning sound and light show running until 28 February, transforming the historic landmark with mesmerising projections and music.

25 February 2025

Art

1,300 runners illuminate Copenhagen in stunning Light Festival event

Copenhagen’s historic harbour lit up as over 1,300 runners, wrapped in glowing light chains, transformed the city into a moving artwork.

10 February 2025

Art

16 enchanting installations take centre stage at Essen Light Festival

The Essen Light Festival is currently underway, attracting over half a million visitors with 16 enchanting installations showcased throughout the German city.

10 October 2024

Design

Glow up: Southern Italy sparkles with spectacular light displays

The art of luminarie began as far back as the 17th century with decorations erected for village festivals and celebrations.

10 August 2024

Cult

How a light installation is uniting communities in Lyon

Scottish artist Craig Morrison collaborates with three cities across Europe and young migrants to create the stunning 'Beacon of Light' sculpture, a project with community and sustainability at its core.

9 December 2022

Culture news

Lyon's "festival of lights" returns with message of inclusion

The French city lights up for four days. As night falls, historic monuments, public buildings, squares or parks serve as a canvas for illuminated works of art - part of the Festival of Lights.

8 December 2022

Art

Take a look at this stunning Water Light Festival in Italy

The art trail in Brixen is 3.2km long, and is connected by a blue line which runs through the old town.

3 May 2022

Destinations

China welcomes cherry blossom season with dazzling firework display

This stunning spectacle of sakura trees in bringing thousands of tourists to the Chinese city of Wuhan.

25 March 2022

Culture news

Lights dazzle in swimming pool to celebrate Santa Lucia Day in Sweden

Children and teenagers from the Neptun Synchronised Swimming Club got together to perform for the Santa Lucia festival of light in one of Stockholm's grandest pools.

13 December 2021

Moments

Lyon illuminated as 150-year-old light festival returns

More than 30 dazzling projections and light installations colour the city of Lyon for the annual Fêtes des Lumières.

10 December 2021

Culture news

Festival of Lights: Crowds show up as Lyon emerges from the shadows

Thousands of people showed up for the first night of the Festival of Lights in Lyon, despite the rain and the plummeting temperatures.

9 December 2021