Berlin Light FestivalFor ten days during October, as the autumn months make way for another dark European winter, a vivid change comes over the landmarks, monuments, buildings and neighbourhoods of the German capital. It's the annual Berlin Festival of Lights, an extravaganza of illumination that attracts in excess of two million spectators each year. An ever-changing annual lineup of light installations that are conceptualised by some of Germany and the world's leading artists. Grab a program and hit the installation trail on foot, or for something different take a horse-drawn carriage, rent a Segway, or for the adventurous, take a hot air balloon trip and see Berlin in a whole different light. More Berlin Light Festival info... Europe Germany Berlin Light Festivals Art Festivals October |
Lux HelsinkiIt's all about the light. And if you've ever visited Helsinki in the midst of a northern winter, you'll understand. For five days come January many of the architectural icons of Helsinki become a canvas as a series of breathtaking installations light up a route around the city centre. Rug up and do the rounds, there's a surreal beauty in experiencing Helsinki when it's snow-covered and lit up so spectacularly. Europe Finland Helsinki Light Festivals Family Festivals January |
Niagara Falls Winter Festival of LightsFrom late November through to the shank of January, Niagara Falls sparkles as the city flicks the switch on more than three million lights. The Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights has been tempting visitors to brave the Canadian cold since 1983. Take in the five kilometre route where the facades of city landmarks transform into giant light canvasses. Check in with the festival website for their calendar of Festival of Lights events which includes the Spirit of Niagara Sound and Light Show, the Laser Light Show at the Victoria Centre and Friday night fireworks spectacular. More Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights info... North America Canada Niagara Falls Fireworks Festivals Family Festivals Light Festivals November |
Signal FestivalWith nigh on half a million visitors hitting the streets of the Czech capital over four days each October, Prague's Signal Festival (festival of lights) has quickly become the city's largest cultural attraction. Illuminating installations light a route through Prague's magnificent Old Town as well as sites a little more off the tourist track. With summer's maddening crowds long gone and autumn tones taking over Prague's many parks and gardens, it's a wonderful time to visit one of Europe's finest cities for an unforgettable evening stroll or two. Europe Czech Republic Prague Light Festivals Art Festivals Family Festivals October |
Vivid SydneyAt Vivid Sydney, a spectacular combination of light, music and ideas share the spotlight. Vivid's light program transforms the city into a wonderland of light-art sculptures. There are innovative installations and grand-scale projections including the illumination of some of her most iconic architecture, such as the sails of the Sydney Opera House. Vivid's Music programme features a diverse range of cutting edge music from a multitude of genres performed at many of the city's top venues. While the ideas programme offers up industry conferences, keynote talks, networking sessions and hands-on workshops, to Asia Pacific's leaders across a number of creative industries. Pacific Australia Sydney Light Festivals Family Festivals May |
ZoolightsFind the kids and pack the car, we're heading to the zoo! But there's a twist. For a month and a half over the Christmas period, the Phoenix Zoo dazzles after the sun goes down as more than 3.8 million coloured lights blink into action. There's Music in Motion shows, ice sculpting, 4-D theatre and carousel, camel and wagon rides. Meet Tortuga the Talking Galapagos Tortoise and Jengo the Talking Giraffe. North America United States Arizona Phoenix, AZ Light Festivals Family Festivals November |
