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Hallesches Lichterfest

Halle (Saale) — Kreisfreie Stadt Halle (Saale) (15002) • 31 Oct 2025 — 02 Nov 2025
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Hallesches Lichterfest
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2025

Edition 2025 — Finished

Edition 2025 — Hallesches Lichterfest

The 21st Hallesches Lichterfest 2025 was themed "Halle Shines". Light Fairy Linda I. was crowned with the Saaleteufelchen Saali and Saalu, and the lantern parade on Saturday was, as always, the highlight of the weekend.

The 21st edition in 2025 took place from October 31st to November 2nd. On Friday at 6 PM, Light Fairy Linda I. was crowned on the market square, followed by a light tour through the city center. On Saturday, the family program started from 4 PM, the lantern parade moved from the main station to the market, followed by a laser show. On Sunday, the festival concluded with the light sculpture by the Lions Club dedicated to August Hermann Francke and a fireworks display in the heart of Halle. City center shops open on November 2nd.

Programme

Friday, October 31, 2025

  • 6:00 PM — Crowning of Light Fairy Linda I., fire show

Saturday, November 1, 2025

  • 4:00 PM — Lantern crafting at the main station, family program at the market
  • Grand lantern parade to the market square
  • 6:45 PM — Bedtime story + laser show

Sunday, November 2, 2025

  • 1:00 PM–6:00 PM — Sunday shopping
  • 5:30 PM — Light sculpture Lions Club / August Hermann Francke + fireworks
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Published by Valentin Contard, festival listings writer. Reviewed, corrected and approved by Christophe Contard, editor-in-chief. .