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9. Nights of Light Art

HELLWEG - a LICHTWEG e.V., Münster
Festival

About the project

In October 2026, the ninth edition of the “Night of Light Art” festival will showcase works by internationally renowned light artists from museums and collections in public spaces, churches, and historic buildings. For this edition, the organizers are extending the festival beyond the usual weekend to 14 days and are also offering expert-led tours—called “Light Journeys”—through the region.

Tips & Dates

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Festival
23.10.2026 - 06.11.2026
9. Nights of Light Art

Project manager

HELLWEG - a LICHTWEG e.V., Münster

Further information

The festival has now become a tradition in the Hellweg region. It incorporates the 51 existing light art installations in public spaces, supplemented by additional exhibits from private and museum collections and storage facilities. A project of the cities of Ahlen, Bergkamen, Bönen, Fröndenberg, Hamm, Lippstadt, Lünen, Soest, and Unna, in cooperation with the Zentrum für Internationale Lichtkunst e.V. in Unna.