KRONACH leuchtet
Upper Franconia's international light art festival around the Rosenberg Fortress
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Light Art in the Shadow of the Rosenberg Fortress
Since 2010, KRONACH leuchtet has been the main attraction of the Upper Franconian district town of Kronach every year at the end of April / beginning of May. What began as a city marketing idea has developed into one of the most famous light art festivals in Southern Germany. Over nine festival nights, the installations are spread across the medieval old town, the Bürgerspital, the Kühnlenzpassage, and the Landesgartenschaupark.
The 4-Area Concept 2026
With its 16th edition, the festival refines its spatial concept: four clearly separated areas create different experience spaces. The Hussitenplatz serves as the free opening with live music. The Bürgerspital and the Kühnlenzpassage host indoor light art with shadow and projection installations from 6 PM. The Landesgartenschaupark becomes the main stage from 7:30 PM with large installations, a children's area, laser shows, and live music until midnight.
International Light Art Scene
National and international artists are invited every year. In 2026, among others, Anni Laukka (Finland), the Collectif Scale (France), and Gertjan Adema (Netherlands) will be represented, alongside a large contingent of German light artists. Over 65 light points mark the approximately 2-kilometer festival route, which is largely accessible.
Lucas Cranach Meets Light Art
Kronach is the birthplace of the Renaissance painter Lucas Cranach the Elder – his hometown has since been dedicated to image and perception. KRONACH leuchtet sees itself as a contemporary continuation of this visual tradition: when the alleys of the Cranach town are bathed in light at night, a piece of art history also shines.
KRONACH leuchtet — edition 2026
Nine Nights of Light 2026
The 16th edition of KRONACH leuchtet opens on Friday, April 24, 2026, and ends on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Three full weekends plus the weekdays in between result in nine playable festival nights. The new 4-Area concept distributes the installations across the historic town center and the Landesgartenschaupark.
Light Art Highlights 2026
Invited artists include Anni Laukka (Finland) with immersive light spaces, Collectif Scale (France) with large-scale mappings, and Gertjan Adema (Netherlands). Laser shows with live music are held daily at 9:30 PM and 10:30 PM in the Landesgartenschaupark.
Programme KRONACH leuchtet 2026
Festival Nights
- Friday, April 24, 2026 – Opening Night
- Saturday, April 25, 2026
- Sunday, April 26, 2026
- Wednesday, April 29, 2026
- Thursday, April 30, 2026
- Friday, May 1, 2026 (Labor Day)
- Saturday, May 2, 2026 – Closing Night
Daily Areas
- Hussitenplatz – Open air with live music (free)
- Bürgerspital – Indoor light art from 6:00 PM (ticket)
- Kühnlenzpassage – Indoor light art from 6:00 PM (ticket)
- Landesgartenschaupark – Main program from 7:30 PM to midnight (ticket)
Laser Shows with Live Music
- Daily at 9:30 PM
- Daily at 10:30 PM
International Artists 2026
- Anni Laukka (Finland)
- Collectif Scale (France)
- Gertjan Adema (Netherlands)
- Numerous German light artists
Highlights KRONACH leuchtet 2026
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Practical information — KRONACH leuchtet
Getting Here
By train: Kronach station (Nuremberg–Bamberg–Saalfeld line), approx. 10 minutes walk to the town center. By car: A73 exit Coburg, then B85 towards Kronach. Parking in the town center multi-storey car parks.
Admission
Hussitenplatz with live music: free. Bürgerspital, Kühnlenzpassage, Landesgartenschaupark: ticket required, prices on the festival website.
Opening Hours
Bürgerspital & Kühnlenzpassage: from 6:00 PM. Landesgartenschaupark: from 7:30 PM until midnight.
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Where it takes place KRONACH leuchtet
Innenstadt Kronach + Landesgartenschaupark
Hussitenplatz, Bürgerspital & Landesgartenschaupark, 96317 Kronach