See 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. 09/12/2021
See Lyon sparkles as traditional Festival of Lights powers up The entire city will be lit up at night as public buildings, town squares, parks, and even lakes become canvases for works of art for four magical evenings. 08/12/2021
See Spectacular Chinese lantern festival lights up French town of Blagnac The festival goes back to the time of the Tang Dynasty, between the 7th and 10th centuries. 06/12/2021
Destinations This historic city is home to the UK’s largest light festival After a long 2 years, Durham Lumiere, the UK’s biggest light festival was back and as beautiful as ever. 26/11/2021
See Kew Gardens' Christmas illuminations trail is sold out until January Preparation for the world famous festive display takes a year of planning, 100 workers, and 25 kilometres of lighting cable. 19/11/2021
Culture Series Diwali was celebrated in Dubai with feasts and fireworks With a population of 2.75 million Indians equalling 27.49% of the UAE’s population, the Indian community represents the country’s largest demographic. Diwali – India’s biggest and brightest holiday celebration, the festival of lights – is a major event on the Dubai calendar. 19/11/2021
Destinations Is this the most beautiful world record you’ve ever seen? The city of Ayodhya broke a world record with its beautiful Diwali celebrations. 04/11/2021
India Indians celebrate festival of light amid COVID-19 fears Indians across the country began celebrating Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, on Thursday amid concerns over the coronavirus pandemic and rising air pollution. 04/11/2021
no comment Signal festival of light illuminates historic Prague The Signal festival of light illuminates Prague's historic centre. It features more than 20 installations by artists from across Europe, ranging from augmented reality to videomapping 16/10/2021
Germany Berlin's 17th festival of lights highlights environmental challenges The festival has transformed the city's landmarks — the Brandenburg Gate, the TV Tower and the Cathedral — with very inventive illuminations. 04/09/2021
no comment Berlin celebrates the Festival of Lights One of the largest open air art galleries in the world returned on Friday as the German capital of Berlin hosted its annual Festival of Lights display for the 17th time 04/09/2021
no comment Light show projected onto façade of Paris' Opéra Garnier The event was organised by the German Embassy in Paris to celebrate Franco-German relations and show solidarity amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. 16/12/2020
no comment Landmarks and buildings lit up as Berlin's Festival of Lights begins Under the motto "together we shine," the historic centre of Berlin was lit up on Friday evening with installations on monuments and historical buildings throughout the city. 12/09/2020
no comment Copenhagen Light Festival brightens up Danish capital Copenhagen's third annual Light Festival sparked into life over the weekend, with colourful displays from artists and designers brightening up the Danish city. 04/02/2020
no comment Putrajaya light festival celebrates Malaysian diversity On New Year’s Eve, Putrajaya Square will be lit up with live and digital firework displays. 29/12/2019
no comment Light show brings festive cheer to New Taipei City Christmasland sees a laser light displays on an 8,800 square-metre area of New Taipei City. 17/12/2019
no comment Cities across world finding unique ways to celebrate Christmas Christmas festivities officially started in Portugal's capital, Lisbon. The season to be jolly is upon us and cities across the world have turned on their festive lights. 30/11/2019
no comment Myths and legends brought to life in Edinburgh Castle light display Myths and legends are turning Edinburgh's oldest building into a trove of dazzling lights and colours. 14/11/2019
no comment Jerusalem's Old City illuminated during Festival of Lights Jerusalem's Old City has been transformed for the annual Festival of Lights. Now in its eleventh year, it's an eye-catching display of modern technology and ancient antiquity. 27/06/2019
no comment Seville Fair kicks off week of partying with lighting ceremony Hundreds of thousands of people joined the opening of the annual Seville Fair (Feria de Abril) this Sunday at midnight, marking the beginning of an entire week of dancing, drinking, eating, and socializing. 05/05/2019
no comment Festival lights up Danish capital Copenhagen In one of the darkest months of the year, the 24-day Copenhagen Light Festival aims to brighten up the mood in the Danish capital. 04/02/2019
no comment Fireworks light up the sky for China’s annual Ice and Snow Festival China's northern city of Harbin opened its annual ice and snow festival on Saturday (January 5) with fireworks that lit up the skies over the icy wonderland. 06/01/2019
no comment Polar bears mingle with pandas and elephants in Paris light show Polar bears mingle with pandas and elephants in Paris light show 21/12/2018
no comment Tokyo's illuminations draw the crowds Winter in Japan means warm clothes, hot soup, and light shows. The illuminations are a holiday tradition which run until February. 19/12/2018
France Everything you need to know about Lyon's Fete des Lumieres The four-day event completely transforms the French city with dozens of dazzling displays dotted around the city. 06/12/2018
no comment Venice glows red to express solidarity with persecuted Christians Venice has been lit red to express solidarity with persecuted Christians, including Asia Bibi, and support religious freedom all over the world. 21/11/2018
