Altstadtfunkeln Kaufbeuren
2025
Edition 2025 — Finished
Edition 2025 — Altstadtfunkeln
With Altstadtfunkeln 2025, Kaufbeuren took the step to place two long-standing traditions — Candle Light Shopping with over 20 years of history and the more recent light art format Kaufbeuren leuchtet — under a common umbrella brand. The premiere on November 14 and 15, 2025, combined light art, gastronomy, and retail in a confined space.
Highlights included the candle labyrinth at Obstmarkt, the fire and LED performances by Artistica Anam Cara at Hafenmarkt, and musical contributions in the Holy Trinity Church. Light artists showcased video mappings on the historic facades; street food stalls lined Kaiser-Max-Straße, and retailers stayed open until 10 PM on Friday and 8 PM on Saturday.
Programme
Friday, November 14, 2025 — 4:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Atmospheric illumination of the old town, video mappings on facades
- Candle labyrinth Obstmarkt (1,000 candles)
- Fire and LED performances Artistica Anam Cara at Hafenmarkt
- Brass band and choir music Holy Trinity Church
- Street food Kaiser-Max-Straße, Ludwigstraße
- Retail open late until 10 PM
Saturday, November 15, 2025 — 4:00 PM–8:00 PM
- Continuation of light program and street food
- Retail open late until 8 PM
- Photo competition with shopping vouchers
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Published by Valentin Contard, festival listings writer. Reviewed, corrected and approved by Christophe Contard, editor-in-chief. .