RE.LIGHT – International Light Art Festival Regensburg

Light Art in the UNESCO World Heritage Site

RE.LIGHT is the International Light Art Festival of the city of Regensburg in the Bavarian administrative region of Upper Palatinate. It graces the medieval Old Town – a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2006 – with contemporary light art, thus combining historical architecture with modern media art.

Installations Throughout the Old Town

At around 14 locations, national and international light artists present about 15 works: impressive light projections, light installations, and immersive light and video shows on building facades, green spaces, in courtyards, churches, museum spaces, and on bustling squares such as Neupfarrplatz, the Steinerne Brücke, and at the Thon-Dittmer-Palais.

Festival Hub and Accompanying Program

The festival hub is located in Maximilianstraße (M26): Free program flyers are available here, tickets can be booked, and merchandise can be purchased. A specialist conference with light artists and experts complements the festival with artist presentations, panel discussions, and lectures.

Sustainability as a Principle

RE.LIGHT relies on 100 percent green electricity and energy-efficient LED technology and is part of the sustainability commitment of the International Light Festivals Organisation.

A Young Festival in Upper Palatinate

Following its successful premiere in 2024, RE.LIGHT takes place biennially. It has rapidly become a regionally significant cultural event in Regensburg and the entire Upper Palatinate.