Norway is home to a number of light art festivals that celebrate the region's unique culture and landscape. Come explore light festivals in Norway as they brighten up the darkest nights of the year.
Dazzling light festivals in Norway
Let there be light!
It's time to celebrate! And what better way to do that than with lights, art, and music?
Welcome to a luminous festival experience!
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In winter, the days grow shorter and the light starts to fade, creating the perfect atmosphere for cultural enlightenment and setting an inspiring scene for the lighter days to come.
Lights have been a very important element in many festivals, even before the discovery of electricity. Lighting lamps or lanterns was a significant part of celebrations. Many light festivals around the world have been illuminating communities year after year for centuries. Lights and fireworks not only dispel darkness, they also hold different meanings in different cultures.
Light is celebrated in many ways all over Norway. Check out our most luminous festivals!
Fjord Oslo Festival of Light Art
5-8 November, 2026
Fjord Oslo is a free light art festival that transforms the harbour promenade in Oslo into an outdoor exhibition of light, open to everyone.
It's the biggest light art festival in Norway. By bringing together an exciting program of renowned artists from around the world, this annual celebration provides a broad exploration of light art. Experience everything from projections on landmark buildings to intimate installations, site-specific light sculptures, and immersive video work. Fjord Oslo introduces locals and visitors alike to some of the best light art in the world.
Geiranger Light Festival
Light festival in Geiranger
12-28 February, 2027
Geiranger Light Art Festival is a unique experience that transforms Geiranger into a large-scale, outdoor light art landscape. A magical atmosphere with light art in natural surroundings creates a powerful and inclusive experience of art, light, and nature in one of the most spectacular destinations in Norway.
Glød Light Festival
Light festival in Stavanger
16-31 January, 2027
Glød is an annual light festival held in the city centre of Stavanger. First held held in 2024, the festival has been a sucess ever since.
Elvelangs in Oslo
A splendid walk by the river
September 24th, 2026
If you find yourself in Oslo during the autumn equinox, then you should definitely check out Elvelangs!
This light art walk stretches all the way from Nordre Aker in the north all the way down to the city centre. Stroll alongside the Akerselva river, where the electric lights have all been replaced with thousands of torches, and you can experience a variety of dance, music, and light art on the way. The event is entirely free, and you can choose to walk the entire distance, or just check out one part.
There are even more light festivals and smaller events in Norway that celebrate light. Check local listings for more details!
And while you wait for the next festival, be sure to check out Ekeberg Sculpture Park. The park is beautifully illuminated year-round and features the stunning artwork "Nordic Pixel Forest" by Pipilotti Rist.
Located above the park's water mirror, the installation showcases 24,000 LED lights shining through artificial shells, suspended from 400 steel cables among the trees, seven meters above the ground.
Enjoy the enchanting atmosphere!
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