Festival of Lights Berlin 2025

In the organizer's words:

The staging of a city

With the FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS, the city becomes a shining stage and the landmarks, buildings, streets and squares become the stars. We tell stories in countless light images, present cultures and the arts, convey messages and draw attention to special, unique or hidden features.

One of the most famous light art festivals in the world

Every year in October, Berlin becomes a city of light art. The light displays on landmarks, monuments, buildings and squares make the FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS one of the most elaborate and popular light art festivals in the world.

Together with us, national and international artists transform the capital into a large, illuminated stage. We tell stories with countless light images, draw attention to the hidden, present cultures, arts and artists and convey themes and messages. We also stage Berlin neighborhoods and entire districts during the Berlin Light Weeks! The Festival of Lights is under the patronage of the governing mayor Kai Wegner.

A festival with international appeal

In recent years, the FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Berlin has developed into an important tourism magnet, economic factor and media hype. With over 3.5 million festival visitors, more than 800,000 additional overnight stays and over 1.4 billion media contacts, it is now one of the best-known light art festivals in the world.

Under this link you will find our key facts with the latest figures of the Festival of Lights Berlin.

Images that go around the world!

The productions of the FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS have an impact far beyond the borders of Berlin. International journalists and guests, and of course the Berliners themselves, send their images and messages around the world in traditional and social media. The combination of a live artistic experience with traditional and social media makes the festival a unique communication platform. We will be happy to inform you about participation opportunities, partnerships and licenses at any time.