Festival of 1000 Lights in the Rose Garden
Two-day revival of the light festival with live music and laser show in summer
2026
About Festival of 1000 Lights August
Festival of 1000 Lights August — edition 2026
The August edition of the Festival of 1000 Lights benefits from the warm summer evenings and a diverse music program. The combination of light installations, live music, and a laser show makes the evening a multimedia experience.
Tickets
The event was well-attended in previous years; timely booking is recommended.
Highlights Festival of 1000 Lights August 2026
- Summer revival of the light festival
- Live music on both evenings
- Laser show instead of fireworks
- The Voice artists Double Z as guests
Programme Festival of 1000 Lights August 2026
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the Zweibrücken Rose Garden. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of the concept:
Friday, August 28, 2026
- Admission in the late afternoon
- ShortWay — Opening Act
- The Soul Family — Headliner
- Eddi Danco — Acoustic Stage
- Laser show finale
Saturday, August 29, 2026
- Admission in the late afternoon
- Red Couch — Opening Act
- DIE DICKEN KINDER — Headliner
- Double Z (Elias and Michael Zobeley) — Special Guests
- Laser show finale
Atmosphere
- Thousands of lights and candles
- Illuminated avenues and parterres
- Catering in the Rose Garden
Prices Festival of 1000 Lights August 2026
Practical information — Festival of 1000 Lights August
Venue
Rosengarten Zweibrücken, Rosengartenstraße 50, 66482 Zweibrücken.
Dates 2026
Friday, August 28 and Saturday, August 29, 2026.
Tickets
Advance purchase via rosengarten-zweibruecken.de recommended.
Program Highlights
Day 1: ShortWay, The Soul Family, Eddi Danco. Day 2: Red Couch, DIE DICKEN KINDER, Double Z.
Finale
Laser show instead of fireworks.
Getting There
By car to the Rose Garden (parking available). Public transport from Zweibrücken train station.
The Light Festival as a Double Format
Over the years, the 'Festival of 1000 Lights' has become one of the iconic formats of the Zweibrücken Rose Garden. The light festival takes place twice per season: once in June as the highlight of the rose bloom (Rose Days), and once in August as a summer revival with its own musical program. The August edition benefits from the long, warm summer evenings and a slightly different light effect due to the late summer flowering phase.
Two Festival Evenings with Different Music Programs
A dedicated live music program is presented on both festival evenings. On the first evening (August 28), ShortWay opens the musical proceedings, with The Soul Family as the headliner; Eddi Danco will perform on the acoustic stage. On the second evening (August 29), Red Couch will be the opener, followed by DIE DICKEN KINDER as the headliner; special guests are Double Z, brothers Elias and Michael Zobeley, known from 'The Voice of Germany' (SAT.1).
Laser Show Instead of Fireworks
A deliberate conceptual decision in recent years: a laser show has replaced the classic fireworks. This choice takes into account environmental and animal welfare considerations, as well as the possibility of achieving more precise visual effects. The laser show forms the finale of both festival evenings.
Tickets and Travel
Tickets are available in advance via rosengarten-zweibruecken.de; timely booking is recommended given the growing number of visitors. Public transport is available; parking is available at the Rose Garden. Due to the evening event, warm clothing (jacket, scarf) is recommended.
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