When is Fete des Lumieres? 2026 Dates | Trailwind

Fete des LumieresFestival of lights · December 5 to 8, 2026For four December nights Lyon lights up: candles in every window, projection-mapped facades and light installations across the old city, in a tradition of thanks that draws millions into the cold streets.When: 4 nights, early DecWhere it is visible: Lyon, FranceWhere to watch it

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Next time: Fete des Lumieres, December 5 to 8, 2027.Frequently asked questionsWhen is Fete des Lumieres 2026?Fete des Lumieres in 2026 is December 5 to 8, 2026.When is Fete des Lumieres 2027?The following Fete des Lumieres is December 5 to 8, 2027.See the full culture calendar

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