Heilbronner Lichterfest 2026
Atmospheric festival of lights on the Neckar between Bollwerksturm and Götzenturm, with a connection to experimenta
About Lichterfest Heilbronn
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Heilbronner Lichterfest — Summer Evening on the Neckar
The Heilbronner Lichterfest is one of the city of Heilbronn's most popular summer events. Organized by Heilbronn Marketing GmbH, the festival transforms the Heilbronn Neckar embankment into a magical landscape of lights for a weekend. The concept is clear: summer evening, water, lights, music, and culture — a city celebrates its river.
Venues — Neckar, Bollwerksturm, Hospitalgrün, Hefenweiler
The festival grounds extend over several interconnected areas along the Neckar:
• Neckar between Bollwerksturm and Götzenturm — main area with stages and light installations on the riverbank
• Hospitalgrün — green space on the Neckar embankment, often with food and seating areas
• Hefenweiler-Inselspitze in front of experimenta — Germany's largest science center, right on the Neckar
The water views, the historic towers, and the striking architecture of experimenta provide a special backdrop — in the evening, the towers, the experimenta facade, and trees are illuminated with colorful light installations.
Program — Stages, Music, Installations
On several stages along the Neckar embankment, bands, solo artists, dance groups, and comedy acts alternate. Light artists install illuminated installations along the promenade — from projected artworks on the towers and light sculptures in the water to LED trees. Culinary stands offer specialties — Swabian cuisine, international street food, regional wines, and beers.
Heilbronn and the Neckar
Heilbronn (independent city 08121, around 127,000 inhabitants) is one of Baden-Württemberg's most important medium-sized cities. With the Federal Garden Show 2019, the experimenta, and the education campus, the cityscape has changed significantly — the Neckar embankment has become an attractive promenade, and the Bollwerksturm and Götzenturm are prominently showcased as historic landmarks. The Lichterfest highlights this urban quality in the focus of a summer event.
Lichterfest Heilbronn — edition 2026
Heilbronner Lichterfest 2026
On Thursday, June 18, and Friday, June 19, 2026, the city of Heilbronn invites you to the Heilbronner Lichterfest — an atmospheric summer evening event on the Neckar. The festival grounds are spread across the Neckar embankment between Bollwerksturm and Götzenturm, the Hospitalgrün, and the Hefenweiler-Inselspitze in front of experimenta.
Several stages with a cultural program and live music will animate the various areas. Light artists will illuminate the historic towers, the experimenta facade, and the promenade with illuminated installations — as night falls, a magical light landscape will emerge, uniquely showcasing Heilbronn's cityscape. Culinary stands will offer Swabian cuisine, international street food, regional wines, and beers.
Programme Lichterfest Heilbronn 2026
Program Heilbronner Lichterfest — June 18–19, 2026
Venues on the Neckar
- Bollwerksturm and Götzenturm — illuminated historic towers
- Hospitalgrün — green area on the Neckar embankment with stage and food stalls
- Hefenweiler-Inselspitze in front of experimenta — stage with a view of the Neckar
- Promenade section with light installations
Program Elements
- Several stages with cultural program and live music
- Light artists with illuminated installations and projections
- Catering with Swabian specialties and international cuisine
- Regional wines and beers
- Light show of the architecture after dark
Detailed program and stage lineup: heilbronn.de/lichterfest.
Highlights Lichterfest Heilbronn 2026
- Light installations on Heilbronn's Neckar on a summer night
- Stages at Hospitalgrün and Hefenweiler-Inselspitze
- Illumination of Bollwerksturm and Götzenturm
- Venue in front of experimenta — Germany's largest science center
- Live music, cultural program, street food
- Free admission
Prices Lichterfest Heilbronn 2026
Free admission. Food and drinks available for purchase on site — Swabian specialties, international street food, wines, beers.
Practical information — Lichterfest Heilbronn
Getting There
Train: Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof (ICE/IC/RE/RB), 5–10 min. walk to the Neckar.
Car: A6 / B27 — Parking garages Götzenturm, Theaterforum, K3. Public transport recommended.
Venues
Heilbronn Neckar embankment — area between Bollwerksturm and Götzenturm, Hospitalgrün, and Hefenweiler-Inselspitze in front of experimenta.
Admission
Free admission. Food and drinks available for purchase on site.
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Where it takes place Lichterfest Heilbronn
Neckar zwischen Bollwerksturm und Götzenturm, Hospitalgrün, Hefenweiler-Inselspitze
Neckaruferpromenade, 74072 Heilbronn