Nordlichter – Festival of Lights in the Celle Palace Garden
"Light Art Meets Poetic Art" – three evenings of light installations, fire shows, and stilt walkers in the winter palace garden
About Nordlichter Celle
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Light in the Celle Palace Garden
For years, Nordlichter has been a firm fixture in Celle's event calendar. For three evenings, the Celle Palace Garden around the famous Welfenschloss is transformed into a grand spectacle of light. Thousands of lanterns, illuminated trees, projected light scenes, and large-format light installations create an atmosphere rarely found at other events in Lower Saxony.
Motto 2026: "Light Art Meets Poetic Art"
The 2026 edition is under the motto "Light Art Meets Poetic Art". Light projections are combined with literary quotes, poetry, and texts – a format that turns the palace garden into a walkable collection of poems.
Program Components
- Light installations and illuminated paths through the park
- Fire shows with professional fire artists
- Stilt walkers and walk-about acts in the park
- Thousands of lanterns along the paths and in the squares
- Light projections on the palace facade
- Accompanying musical sets and drum beats on select evenings
Family-Friendly Format
Nordlichter is explicitly designed as a family festival: the park gradually darkens, the lights slowly intensify their effect, and many stations are particularly exciting for children. Admission is free; catering services in the park complement the offerings.
Nordlichter Celle — edition 2026
2026 Edition – Three Evenings of Light
Nordlichter 2026 will take place over three consecutive evenings: Friday, February 27, Saturday, February 28, and Sunday, March 1, 2026. Opening hours will be from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM each day.
The 2026 motto is "Light Art Meets Poetic Art". In the palace garden, light art installations will be combined with poetry, quotes, and literary references.
Programme Nordlichter Celle 2026
Program Structure 2026
- Friday, Feb 27, 2026: Opening of Nordlichter in the Palace Garden
- Saturday, Feb 28, 2026: Highlight day with fire show and drum beats
- Sunday, Mar 1, 2026: Family evening to conclude
- Light installations along the paths and in the squares of the Palace Garden
- Light projections on the palace facade
- Thousands of lanterns
- Stilt walkers and walk-about acts
- Fire show on at least one evening (Saturday)
- Accompanying music / drum beats
- Catering services in the park
- Free admission
Highlights Nordlichter Celle 2026
Prices Nordlichter Celle 2026
Practical information — Nordlichter Celle
Venue
Celle Palace Garden, 29221 Celle.
Getting There
Approximately a 15-minute walk from Celle Central Station or a short bus ride into the city center. Parking is available in the city center multi-storey car parks. Travel by train/bus is recommended as the park is very busy.
Admission
Free admission.
Opening Hours
Daily from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM (February 27 – March 1, 2026). Dress appropriately for the weather.
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