# Spectacular Atlas: all listed spectacles

628 spectacles, updated 2026-10-17. Source: https://spectacularatlas.com/ . Licence: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/); please credit Spectacular Atlas (spectacularatlas.com), with a link to the event's page. Dates change: confirm on each event's official website before travelling.

## Video Mapping Festival
- When: Apr 10 – Oct 17, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Lille and other towns in Hauts-de-France (e.g. Saint-Amand-les-Eaux), France
- Type: Projection mapping; size: Notable
- What it is: A festival devoted to video mapping on monuments.
- Official website: https://videomappingfestival.com/en/video-mapping-tour-2026/
- Date source: "Friday 10 … and Saturday 11 … of April 2026" (https://videomappingfestival.com/en/video-mapping-tour-2026/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/video-mapping-festival-fr/

## Chartres en Lumières
- When: Apr 11, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Chartres, France
- Type: Projection mapping; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Projection mapping illuminates the monuments of Chartres in a free event across the city.
- Official website: https://www.chartres.fr/agenda/detail/chartres-en-lumieres-2026-leclat-du-patrimoine
- Date source: "Du 11 avril 2026 au 03 janvier 2027" (https://www.chartres.fr/agenda/detail/chartres-en-lumieres-2026-leclat-du-patrimoine)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/chartres-en-lumieres/

## National Heritage Media Art
- When: Aug 14 – Nov 8, 2026 (Dates reported in the news)
- Where: 12 regions: Jinju, Gunsan, Gyeongju, Iksan, Buyeo, Ganghwa, Cheorwon, Asan, Tongyeong, Yangsan, Cheongju, Yeosu, South Korea
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Projection mapping; size: Notable
- What it is: Projection and media-façade shows on historic sites are the programme's core.
- Official website: https://www.kh.or.kr/visit/kor/content.do?key=2501130002
- Date source: "국가유산청은 국가유산청 산하 국가유산진흥원과 함께 오는 8월 14일 진주성을 시작으로 11월 8일까지 전국 12개 지역에서 2026 국가유산 미디어아트를 순차적으로 개최한다." (https://www.momonews.com/80575)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/2026-national-heritage-media-art-kr/

## Lantern Festival (Columbus Zoo and Aquarium)
- When: Aug 20 – Oct 25, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Powell (Columbus), Ohio, United States
- Type: Lanterns; size: Notable
- What it is: Lantern displays and illuminated figures glowing across the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium grounds in Powell, Ohio.
- Official website: https://www.columbuszoo.org/lantern-festival
- Date source: "AUGUST 20 - OCTOBER 25, 2026" (https://www.columbuszoo.org/lantern-festival)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/lantern-festival-columbus-zoo-and-aquarium-us/

## Jardins de lumière
- When: Sep 3 – Nov 1, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Jardin botanique de Montréal (Espace pour la vie), Montréal, QC, Canada
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Lanterns, Projection mapping; size: Notable
- What it is: Silk lanterns and light projections in the Chinese, Japanese and First Nations gardens are the draw.
- Official website: https://calendrier.espacepourlavie.ca/en/events/gardens-of-light
- Date source: "Dates … September 3 to November 1st 2026" (https://calendrier.espacepourlavie.ca/en/events/gardens-of-light)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/jardins-de-lumiere-ca/

## Suwa Lake New Fireworks Challenge Cup
- When: Sep 5 – Oct 31, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Suwa Lake, Suwa, Nagano, Japan
- Type: Fireworks; size: Notable
- What it is: A competition for new artistic fireworks designs is the main draw.
- Official website: https://suwako-hanabi.com/shinsaku/
- Date source: "2026年度 … 予選 9月5日（土） … 9月12日（土） … 9月19日（土） … 9月26日（土） … 優勝決定戦 10月31日（土）" (https://suwako-hanabi.com/shinsaku/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/suwa-lake-new-fireworks-challenge-cup-jp/

## Seoul Drone Light Show
- When: Sep 12 – Oct 31, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Seoul (Hangang), South Korea
- Type: Drone shows; size: Major
- What it is: Drone light show in the night sky above the Hangang River in Seoul, performed near Ttukseom Hangang Park.
- Official website: https://www.seouldroneshow.com
- Date source: "2026 한강 불빛 공연(드론라이트쇼) … 하반기 일정 … 1회차 공연 … 9. 12. … 2회차 공연 … 10. 9. … 3회차 공연 … 10. 31." (https://www.seouldroneshow.com)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/seoul-drone-light-show/

## Aichi-Nagoya Art & Lights
- When: Sep 17 – Oct 24, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Nagoya, Japan
- Type: Projection mapping; size: Notable
- What it is: Projection mapping on the Aichi Prefectural Government Office and Nagoya City Hall buildings in Nagoya, Japan.
- Official website: https://aichinagoyaartlights.com/
- Date source: "2026年9月17日（木）〜10月24日（土） 18:30〜21:00" (https://aichinagoyaartlights.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/aichi-nagoya-art-lights-jp/

## Jack's Lantern Trail
- When: Oct 1 – Nov 1, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Louisville (Iroquois Park), United States
- Type: Lanterns; size: Notable
- What it is: Thousands of carved pumpkins lining a lantern trail through Iroquois Park in Louisville.
- Official website: https://www.jackolanternlouisville.org/
- Date source: "Jack's Lantern Trail | October 1- November 1, 2026" (https://www.jackolanternlouisville.org/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/jack-s-lantern-trail-us/

## Khom Saen Duang, Lamphun Lantern Festival
- When: Oct 1 – Nov 30, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Wat Phra That Hariphunchai, Lamphun, Thailand
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Lanterns; size: Notable
- What it is: The display of some 100,000 colourful Lanna lanterns at the temple is the main draw.
- Official website: https://www.lamphun.go.th/zh/advertise/2629/%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B4%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%A1%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%A5%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%A7-%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%82%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%99%E0%B9%82%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%99%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%81-%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%9A%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%A8%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A5%E0%B9%82%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A1%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%B5%E0%B9%88%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%B7%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B3%E0%B8%9E%E0%B8%B9%E0%B8%99
- Date source: "วันที่ 1 ตุลาคม 2569 เวลา 08.00 น. … ที่วัดพระธาตุหริภุญชัย วรมหาวิหาร … วันที่ 1 ตุลาคม 2569 เริ่มกิจกรรมบุชาโคม … วันที่ 30 พฤศจิกายน 2569 วันสุดท้ายของการจัดงานโคมแสนดวงที่เมืองลำพูน ประจำปี 2569" (https://www.lamphun.go.th/zh/advertise/2629/%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B4%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%A1%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%A5%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%A7-%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%82%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%99%E0%B9%82%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%99%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%81-%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%9A%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%A8%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A5%E0%B9%82%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A1%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%B5%E0%B9%88%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%B7%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B3%E0%B8%9E%E0%B8%B9%E0%B8%99)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/th_xbf5335d2-th/

## MassKara Festival
- When: Oct 1–18, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Bacolod, Philippines
- Type: Parades and carnivals; size: Major
- What it is: Festival parades in Bacolod City, Philippines, celebrating the MassKara theme of smiling masks.
- Official website: https://bacolodcity.gov.ph/masskara-festival-2026-set-on-october-1-18/
- Date source: "the MassKara Festival 2026 festivities will officially run from October 1 to 18." (https://bacolodcity.gov.ph/masskara-festival-2026-set-on-october-1-18/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/masskara-festival/

## Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival
- When: Oct 3–18, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Jinju, South Korea
- Type: Lanterns; size: Major
- What it is: Floating lanterns on the Namgang River beside Jinjuseong Fortress in Jinju, South Korea.
- Official website: https://yudeung.com/
- Date source: ""name": "2026 진주남강유등축제" … "startDate": "2026-10-03" … "endDate": "2026-10-18" … "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled"" (https://yudeung.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/jinju-namgang-yudeung-festival/

## The Enchanted Forest: Luminara
- When: Oct 8 – Nov 8, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Pitlochry, Perthshire, United Kingdom
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: A light trail through the Enchanted Forest woodland in Pitlochry, Perthshire, marking its 25th anniversary.
- Official website: https://www.enchantedforest.org.uk/
- Date source: "Our 2026 event will celebrate our 25th Anniversary, and will run from Thursday 8th October to Sunday 8th November 2026." (https://www.enchantedforest.org.uk/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/the-enchanted-forest-luminara-gb/

## Enchanted Gardens
- When: Oct 9–31, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Arcen (Kasteeltuinen Arcen, Limburg), Netherlands
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Immersive venues; size: Notable
- What it is: Light art, projections, lasers and colour-changing light effects along a garden route are the main draw.
- Official website: https://www.kasteeltuinen.nl/nl/enchantedgardens/
- Date source: "Prikkel je fantasie van 9 t/m 31 oktober 2026 in de avond." (https://www.kasteeltuinen.nl/nl/enchantedgardens/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/enchanted-gardens-nl/

## Festival of Lights
- When: Oct 9–18, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Berlin, Germany
- Type: Projection mapping; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: Projection mapping in Berlin, Germany, where projected images light up buildings across the city.
- Official website: https://www.festival-of-lights.de/
- Date source: "09. – 18. Oktober 2026" (https://www.festival-of-lights.de/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/festival-of-lights/

## Tokinosumika Illumination Hikari no Sumika
- When: Oct 9, 2026 – Mar 7, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Gotemba, Japan
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Light displays and a fountain laser show on the Gotemba Highlands in Gotemba, Japan.
- Official website: https://www.tokinosumika.com/
- Date source: "2026/10/9(金)～2027/3/7(日)" (https://www.tokinosumika.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/tokinosumika-illumination-hikari-no-sumika-jp/

## ENLIGHTENMENT JAPAN
- When: Oct 10 – Nov 29, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts, central hall, Tennoji Park, Osaka, Japan
- Type: Projection mapping, Immersive venues; size: Notable
- What it is: A roughly 30-minute 360-degree projection-mapped sound and light show is the whole attraction.
- Official website: https://enlightenment-immersive.jp/
- Date source: "第一期公演：2026年10月10日（土）～11月29日（日）チケット発売中。" (https://enlightenment-immersive.jp/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/enlightenment-japan-jp/

## Mysore Dasara
- When: Oct 11–21, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Mysuru, India
- Type: Parades and carnivals; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: An illuminated palace and a procession of floats in Mysuru, part of the Dasara festival.
- Official website: https://mysoredasara.gov.in/
- Date source: "Sunday, October 11, to Wednesday, October 21, 2026" (https://mysoredasara.gov.in/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/mysore-dasara/

## Signal Festival
- When: Oct 15–18, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Prague, Czechia
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: A light festival in the streets of Prague, Czech Republic, filling the city with illuminated art.
- Official website: https://www.signalfestival.com/en/
- Date source: "15–18 October 2026, Thursday to Sunday" (https://www.signalfestival.com/en/program-and-map/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/signal-festival/

## Ashikaga Flower Fantasy
- When: Oct 17, 2026 – Feb 14, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Ashikaga, Tochigi, Japan
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: An illuminated flower park in Ashikaga, Japan, with over five million LEDs and light shows synced to music.
- Official website: https://www.ashikaga.co.jp/
- Date source: "October 17, 2026 (Sat) - February 14, 2027 (Sun)" (https://www.ashikaga.co.jp/flowerfantasy_special2026/en/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/ashikaga-flower-fantasy-jp/

## Drone Show Theatre at Kuala Lumpur Tower (Emoji Night; Animal World)
- When: Oct 17, 2026 (Dates reported in the news)
- Where: Tower Terrace, Kuala Lumpur Tower, KL, Malaysia
- Type: Drone shows; size: Notable
- What it is: Drone formations are the main draw of the 'Drone Show Theatre' event.
- Official website: https://kltower.com/
- Date source: "Saturday, 17 October 2026" (https://says.com/my/lifestyle/theres-a-free-animal-themed-drone-show-at-kl-tower-this-saturday)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/drone-show-theatre-at-kuala-lumpur-tower-my/

## Onomichi Lantern Festival
- When: Oct 17, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Temples, paths and the area around Onomichi Station, Onomichi, Hiroshima, Japan
- Type: Lanterns; size: Notable
- What it is: Candle-lit lanterns along temples and paths are the main draw.
- Official website: http://www.onomichi-matsuri.jp/akari-matsuri/
- Date source: "日時：令和8年10月17日(土)18：00〜20：30" (http://www.onomichi-matsuri.jp/akari-matsuri/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/onomichi-lantern-festival-jp/

## Thoiry Wild Lights
- When: Oct 17, 2026 – Mar 7, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Thoiry (Yvelines, 78), France
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Over 3,000 illuminated sculptures line a route of nearly 3 km through WOW Safari Thoiry in Yvelines.
- Official website: https://www.thoiry.net/thoiry-lumieres-sauvages/
- Date source: "Du 17 octobre 2026 au 7 mars 2027, Thoiry Lumières Sauvages revient au WOW Safari Thoiry pour qa 9e édition." (https://www.thoiry.net/thoiry-lumieres-sauvages/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/thoiry-wild-lights-2026-2027-fr/

## Water Lantern Festival
- When: Oct 17–18, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Touring US cities (2026: Seattle, Sarasota, Spokane, Mays Landing NJ, Staten Island), United States
- Type: Lanterns; size: Notable
- What it is: Thousands of lit floating lanterns on the water are the draw.
- Official website: https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/
- Date source: "Seattle … Washington … October 17, 2026" (https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/water-lantern-festival-us/

## WaterFire
- When: Oct 17 – Nov 11, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Providence, United States
- Type: Immersive venues; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Lit braziers floating on Providence's rivers in Rhode Island, forming a recurring public art installation of flame and water.
- Official website: https://www.waterfire.org/
- Date source: "Saturday, October 17, 2026" (https://waterfire.org/schedule/2026-waterfire-providence-event-schedule/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/waterfire-us/

## 47th Lanzones Festival (300-drone light show)
- When: Oct 18–25, 2026 (Dates reported in the news)
- Where: Mambajao, Camiguin (Northern Mindanao), Philippines
- Type: Drone shows, Parades and carnivals, Cultural festivals; size: Notable
- What it is: The first-ever 300-drone light show is one of the festival's main visual attractions alongside parades.
- Official website: https://camiguin.gov.ph/
- Date source: "CAMIGUIN will celebrate the 47th Lanzones Festival from Oct. 18 to 25." (https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/10/14/tmt-newswire/camiguin-to-shine-at-47th-lanzones-festival/2444368)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/47th-lanzones-festival-ph/

## Lumina Park
- When: Oct 20, 2026 – Mar 7, 2027 (Dates reported in the news)
- Where: Budapest (Margitsziget), Hungary
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A light festival of illuminated installations across Margaret Island in Budapest, around the Palatinus Bath area.
- Official website: https://luminapark.hu/en/
- Date source: "2026. október 20. – 2027. március 7." (https://budappest.hu/budapest-programok/aliz-csodaorszagaba-repit-a-lumina-park-2026-ujra-fenybe-borul-a-margitsziget/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/lumina-park-2026-hu/

## Lightpool Festival
- When: Oct 21–31, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Blackpool, United Kingdom
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Projection mapping, Immersive venues; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Light art, 3D projection shows and illuminated installations are the main draw.
- Official website: https://lightpool.org.uk/
- Date source: "21-31 October 2026 -" (https://lightpool.org.uk/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/lightpool-festival-gb/

## Abu Simbel Sun Festival
- When: Oct 22, 2026 (Expected, based on past years)
- Where: Abu Simbel (Aswan governorate), Egypt
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Cultural festivals; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: The sunrise light reaching the inner sanctuary is the main spectacle of the event.
- Official website: https://egymonuments.gov.eg/en/news/virtual-tour-for-abu-simbel-temple
- Date source: "Virtual tour for Abu Simbel Temple … unique solar alignment phenomenon … which takes place on 22 February and 22 October of every year" (https://egymonuments.gov.eg/en/news/virtual-tour-for-abu-simbel-temple)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/abu-simbel-sun-festival-eg/

## Gandrung Sewu
- When: Oct 22–24, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Pantai Marina Boom, Banyuwangi, East Java, Indonesia
- Type: Cultural festivals; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: The main draw is a mass dance spectacle by thousands of Gandrung dancers, the headline night adds drone, fireworks and glow-in-the-dark lighting.
- Official website: https://bappeda.banyuwangikab.go.id/public/index.php/berita/gandrung-sewu-2026-latihan-gandrung-sewu-penari-gandrung-sewu-gandrung-sewu-banyuwangi-kembang-dermo
- Date source: "Atraksi kolosal Gandrung Sewu akan digelar di Pantai Boom Marina Banyuwangi pada 24 Oktober mendatang mulai pukul 18.30 WIB." (https://bappeda.banyuwangikab.go.id/public/index.php/berita/gandrung-sewu-2026-latihan-gandrung-sewu-penari-gandrung-sewu-gandrung-sewu-banyuwangi-kembang-dermo)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/gandrung-sewu-id/

## Kurama Fire Festival
- When: Oct 22, 2026 (Expected, based on past years)
- Where: Kyoto, Japan
- Type: Cultural festivals; size: Notable
- What it is: A traditional fire festival in Kyoto's Kurama district, centred on its main hall.
- Official website: http://www.yukijinjya.jp/about/index.html?id=about05
- Date source: "2026年10月22日（木）" (https://ja.kyoto.travel/event/single.php?event_id=4978)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/kurama-fire-festival/

## Natal Luz
- When: Oct 22, 2026 – Jan 17, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Gramado, Brazil
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Major
- What it is: Light art, parades and shows in the town of Gramado, Brazil.
- Official website: https://natalluzdegramado.com.br/
- Date source: "22 de outubro de 2026 a 17 de janeiro de 2027" (https://www.gramadoinesquecivel.tur.br/evento/natal-luz)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/natal-luz/

## Day of the Dead San Antonio River Parade
- When: Oct 23, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: San Antonio, TX (River Walk), United States
- Type: Parades and carnivals, Cultural festivals; size: Notable
- What it is: A night parade of decorated river barges is the main spectacle of the event.
- Official website: https://www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com/events/day-of-the-dead-san-antonio/
- Date source: "The Day of the Dead River Parade takes place … Friday, October 23, 2026" (https://www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com/events/day-of-the-dead-san-antonio/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/day-of-the-dead-san-antonio-river-parade-us/

## Klanglicht
- When: Oct 23 – Nov 7, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Graz (Schloss Eggenberg) and Wien (Schwarzenberggarten beim Belvedere), Austria
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Projection mapping, Immersive venues; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Light and sound art installations are the main draw across the palace and park.
- Official website: https://klanglicht.buehnen-graz.com/en/home/
- Date source: "23 October to 7 November 2026" (https://klanglicht.buehnen-graz.com/en/home/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/klanglicht-at/

## Lú Festival of Light
- When: Oct 23–26, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Drogheda, Co. Louth, Ireland
- Type: Projection mapping, Parades and carnivals, Cultural festivals; size: Notable
- What it is: Projection-mapped animations on heritage buildings are the main draw of the four-night trail.
- Official website: https://www.lufestivaloflight.com
- Date source: "23rd - 26th October - 2026 - NO TICKETS REQUIRED -" (https://www.lufestivaloflight.com)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/lu-festival-of-light-ie/

## Luci d'Artista
- When: Oct 23, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027 (Dates reported in the news)
- Where: Turin, Italy
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Major
- What it is: Illuminated art installations lining the streets of Turin in the Luci d'Artista light festival.
- Official website: https://www.lucidartistatorino.org/
- Date source: "From 23/10/2026 to 10/01/2027" (https://turismotorino.org/en/visit/events/luci-dartista)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/luci-d-artista-turin/

## Southeast Botanical Gardens Illumination
- When: Oct 23, 2026 – May 23, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Okinawa City (Chura Yashi Park), Main Island, Japan
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Tropical garden illuminations at Chura Yashi Park in Okinawa City, on Okinawa's main island, Japan.
- Official website: https://www.southeast-botanical.jp/illumination/
- Date source: "2026.10.23 - 2027.5.23" (https://www.southeast-botanical.jp/illumination/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/southeast-botanical-gardens-illumination-jp/

## Tampere Festival of Light
- When: Oct 23, 2026 (end date not yet published) (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Tampere, Finland
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A light festival in Tampere, Finland, celebrating the darkest season with illuminations at Koskipuisto Park.
- Official website: https://valoviikot.tampere.fi/en/
- Date source: "24.9.2026 … The 60th anniversary year of the Tampere Festival of Light will begin in spectacular fashion at Koskipuisto Park on 23 October at 7 p.m." (https://valoviikot.tampere.fi/en/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/tampere-festival-of-light-fi/

## Light Bloom – International Projection Mapping Competition & Festival
- When: Oct 24–25, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Ho Chi Minh City (UEH Campus N, Binh Hung ward), Vietnam
- Type: Projection mapping; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Projection mapping on heritage architecture is the main draw.
- Official website: https://ueh.edu.vn/college/hapri/vi/ueh-to-chuc-international-projection-mapping-festival-2026-ton-vinh-di-san-van-hoa-thong-qua-nghe-thuat-trinh-chieu-anh-sang-quoc-te-77746
- Date source: "Ngày 25/10/2026, Đại học Kinh tế Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh (UEH) sẽ chính thức diễn ra" (https://ueh.edu.vn/college/hapri/vi/ueh-to-chuc-international-projection-mapping-festival-2026-ton-vinh-di-san-van-hoa-thong-qua-nghe-thuat-trinh-chieu-anh-sang-quoc-te-77746)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/light-bloom-international-projection-mapping-compe-vn/

## Macnas Halloween Parade (Fiáin)
- When: Oct 25, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Galway City, Ireland
- Type: Parades and carnivals; size: Notable
- What it is: Giant puppets, floats and performers parade through the streets of Galway City in a Halloween spectacle suitable for all ages.
- Official website: https://www.macnas.com/works/fi%C3%A1in
- Date source: "Galway Macnas Parade: Sunday, 25th October, 2026 at 5:30pm" (https://www.macnas.com/works/fi%C3%A1in)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/macnas-halloween-parade-fiain-ie/

## Bridges of Light
- When: Oct 28–29, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Worcester city centre (Worcester Bridge and river Severn), United Kingdom
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Projection mapping, Immersive venues; size: Notable
- What it is: Light installations, a river projection and interactive artworks are the main draw.
- Official website: https://www.severnarts.org.uk/bridges-of-light-2026
- Date source: "6 – 9pm on Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 October … , the city centre will come alive" (https://www.severnarts.org.uk/bridges-of-light-2026)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/bridges-of-light-gb/

## Derry Halloween
- When: Oct 28 – Nov 1, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Derry, United Kingdom
- Type: Cultural festivals; size: Major
- What it is: Halloween festival events in Derry, set around the historic city walls.
- Official website: https://www.derryhalloween.com/
- Date source: "Oct 28 - Nov 1 2026" (https://www.derryhalloween.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/derry-halloween/

## Light Night Leeds
- When: Oct 28–29, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Leeds, United Kingdom
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Light installations across Leeds during an evening light festival organised by Leeds City Council.
- Official website: https://www.lightnightleeds.co.uk/
- Date source: "Light Night Leeds 2026 … 28 and 29 October 2026 … 6pm - 9.30pm" (https://www.lightnightleeds.co.uk/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/light-night-leeds-gb/

## De Grote Schijn
- When: Oct 29 – Nov 22, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Rivierenhof, Deurne (Antwerp), Belgium
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Immersive venues; size: Notable
- What it is: A sound-and-light walk through a dark park with a wordless, immersive spectacle is the main draw.
- Official website: https://www.degroteschijn.be
- Date source: "De Grote Schijn 2026 loopt van donderdag 29 oktober 2026 tot en met zondag 22 november 2026." (https://www.degroteschijn.be)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/de-grote-schijn-be/

## Yomiuriland Jewellumination
- When: Oct 29, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027 (Dates reported in the news)
- Where: Inagi, Tokyo, Japan
- Type: Cultural festivals; size: Notable
- What it is: An amusement park in Inagi, Tokyo, Japan, covered in a winter illumination of lights.
- Official website: https://www.yomiuriland.com/jewellumination/
- Date source: "2026-2027 Seasonは2026年10月29日(木)から！" (https://www.yomiuriland.com/jewellumination/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/yomiuriland-jewellumination-jp/

## Divali Nagar (City of Lights)
- When: Oct 30 – Nov 7, 2026 (Dates reported in the news)
- Where: Endeavour Road, Chaguanas, Trinidad (sources disagree; one tourism page says San Fernando), Trinidad and Tobago
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Cultural festivals; size: Notable
- What it is: Lamp-lit grounds and the climactic diya-lighting ceremony are central, but the programme is mostly cultural performances and a fair, so the spectacle element is partial.
- Official website: https://ncictt.com/
- Date source: "The 2026 Divali Nagar, which runs from October 30th to November 7th" (https://ttt.live/fireworks-ban-and-increased-security-announced-for-divali-nagar-2026/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/divali-nagar-tt/

## Encantos do Natal
- When: Oct 30, 2026 (end date not yet published) (Dates reported in the news)
- Where: Garanhuns, PE (Palácio Celso Galvão, Avenida Santo Antônio), Brazil
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Parades and carnivals; size: Notable
- What it is: The main draw is the lit and decorated tourist spots (more than 20) and Christmas parades.
- Official website: https://encantosdonatal.com.br/
- Date source: "terça-feira, 13 de outubro de 2026 … A programação começa na sexta-feira (30 de outubro) e segue até 11 de janeiro" (https://www.afolhadascidades.com.br/2026/10/garanhuns-abre-o-encantos-do-natal.html)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/encantos-do-natal-br/

## Oita Hikari Fantasy
- When: Oct 30, 2026 – Feb 14, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Oita City, Japan
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: A winter illumination that colors central Oita City, lit along Chuo-dori from Oita Station to Wakakusa.
- Official website: https://hikarioita.net/
- Date source: "期間 2026.10.30金 ～ 2027.2.14日 時間 17:00 ～ 24:00" (https://hikarioita.net/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/oita-hikari-fantasy-jp/

## Saga International Balloon Fiesta
- When: Oct 30 – Nov 3, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Saga, Japan
- Type: Cultural festivals; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: Hot air balloons rising over the Kase Riverside grounds in Saga, Japan, at an international balloon fiesta.
- Official website: https://www.sibf.jp/en/
- Date source: "Event Period … October 30th (Fri) to November 3rd (Tue) 2026" (https://www.sibf.jp/en/news/2026/20260311a.html)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/saga-international-balloon-fiesta-jp/

## Sheikh Zayed Festival
- When: Oct 30, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027 (Dates reported in the news)
- Where: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Type: Drone shows; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: Drone and fireworks shows at the Sheikh Zayed Festival at Al Wathba South in Abu Dhabi.
- Official website: https://zayedfestival.ae/
- Date source: "the Sheikh Zayed Festival 2026/2027 will begin on 30th October." (https://gulfnews.com/uae/sheikh-zayed-festival-to-begin-30th-october-with-cultural-entertainment-sports-events-1.500678664)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/sheikh-zayed-festival/

## Greenwich Village Halloween Parade
- When: Oct 31, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: New York, United States
- Type: Parades and carnivals; size: Major
- What it is: Giant puppets lead the Halloween parade through the streets of Greenwich Village in New York City.
- Official website: https://halloween-nyc.com/
- Date source: "Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7 pm" (https://halloween-nyc.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/greenwich-village-halloween-parade/

## Samhuinn Fire Festival
- When: Oct 31, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Calton Hill / Holyrood Park, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Type: Cultural festivals; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Fire, drums and performance on Calton Hill in Edinburgh at a Halloween fire procession.
- Official website: https://beltane.org/samhuinn-fire-festival-2026/
- Date source: "On Saturday 31st October 2026, Edinburgh’s Calton Hill will blaze with fire, drums and otherworldly performance" (https://beltane.org/2026/09/08/your-samhuinn-fire-festival-2026-tickets-are-now-on-sale/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/samhuinn-fire-festival-gb/

## Tokyo Doitsumura Winter Illumination
- When: Oct 31, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Sodegaura, Chiba, Japan
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A winter illumination of light art made from about three million LEDs in Sodegaura, Chiba, Japan.
- Official website: https://t-doitsumura.co.jp/
- Date source: "2026.10.31〜2027.04.04" (https://t-doitsumura.co.jp/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/tokyo-doitsumura-winter-illumination-jp/

## Giant Kites Festival
- When: Nov 1, 2026 (Expected, based on past years)
- Where: Sumpango, Guatemala
- Type: Cultural festivals; size: Notable
- What it is: Giant kites filling the sky above a football pitch beside a cemetery in Sumpango, Guatemala, drawing crowds of local and foreign visitors.
- Official website: https://festivaldesumpango.com/
- Date source: "se celebra el 1 de noviembre en Sumpango, departamento de Sacatepéquez, Guatemala" (https://festivaldesumpango.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/giant-kites-festival/

## Lake Toya Onsen Illumination Street and Tunnel
- When: Nov 1, 2026 – Apr 27, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Toya Onsen, Lake Toya, Japan
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A light-illuminated street and bulb-lit tunnel in Toya Onsen beside Lake Toya, centred on Nigiwai Plaza.
- Official website: https://www.laketoya.com/event/illumination/
- Date source: "2026年11月1日(日)～2027年4月27日(火)まで" (https://www.laketoya.com/event/illumination/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/lake-toya-onsen-illumination-street-and-tunnel-jp/

## Karatsu Kunchi
- When: Nov 2–4, 2026 (Expected, based on past years)
- Where: Karatsu, Saga, Japan
- Type: Cultural festivals; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Decorated festival floats paraded through the streets of Karatsu in Saga during the autumn Karatsu Shrine festival.
- Official website: https://www.karatsu-jinja.org/kunti
- Date source: "祭礼日／毎年11月2日・3日・4日" (https://www.karatsu-jinja.org/kunti)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/karatsu-kunchi-jp/

## Midburn Festival (Israel)
- When: Nov 2–7, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Negev Desert, Israel, Israel
- Type: Cultural festivals; size: Notable
- What it is: Art installations are a central element, but the event is a participant-run temporary city, so spectacle is not clearly the main draw.
- Official website: https://midburn.org/
- Date source: "2026 2-7/11 - מידברן -" (https://www.midburnart.org/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/midburn-festival-il/

## Festival of the Lights in Osaka
- When: Nov 3, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Midosuji Street and Nakanoshima, Osaka, Japan
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Projection mapping; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: Illuminated street trees and projection mapping are the main draw.
- Official website: https://www.hikari-kyoen.com/index.html
- Date source: "令和8年11月3日（火曜日・祝日）から令和9年1月31日（日曜日）まで" (https://www.pref.osaka.lg.jp/hodo/fumin/o070080/prs_51220.html)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/festival-of-the-lights-in-osaka-jp/

## Dream Glow Lights Festival
- When: Nov 5 – Dec 30, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Wild Rivers, Irvine, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A light festival at Wild Rivers in Irvine featuring a brand-new light experience, with illuminated installations through the park.
- Official website: https://www.dreamglowfestival.com/
- Date source: "Dream Glow Festival returns November 5, 2026" (https://www.dreamglowfestival.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/dream-glow-lights-festival-us/

## Mysteria Light Festival
- When: Nov 5–9, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Brescia, Castello di Brescia, Italy
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Projection mapping, Immersive venues; size: Notable
- What it is: Nine videomapping, light-art and immersive installations form the core of the visit.
- Official website: https://www.mysteria.it/
- Date source: "5-9 novembre 2026" (https://www.mysteria.it/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/mysteria-light-festival-it/

## Oglebay's Winter Festival of Lights
- When: Nov 5, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Wheeling, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A drive-through light show at Oglebay Park in Wheeling, West Virginia, with lights glowing nightly until midnight.
- Official website: https://oglebay.com/calendar/event-calendar/festival-of-lights/
- Date source: "Nov 05, 2026 - Jan 03, 2027" (https://oglebay.com/calendar/event-calendar/festival-of-lights/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/oglebay-s-winter-festival-of-lights-us/

## All Souls Procession
- When: Nov 6–8, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Tucson, AZ, United States
- Type: Parades and carnivals, Cultural festivals; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: A night procession of giant puppets, floats, lanterns and costumes, ending in a fire-performance finale and burning of a large urn.
- Official website: https://allsoulsprocession.org/
- Date source: "37th Annual All Souls Weekend … Friday Nov. 6- Sunday Nov. 8, 2026" (https://allsoulsprocession.org/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/all-souls-procession-us/

## Christmas Nights of Lights
- When: Nov 6 – Dec 31, 2026 (Dates reported in the news)
- Where: Indianapolis, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A drive-through display of over one million lights at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis, USA.
- Official website: https://www.christmasnightsoflights.com/
- Date source: "The 2026 Christmas Nights of Lights is scheduled to run November 6 through December 31 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center." (https://www.giant.fm/parke-county/news/local-news/fifth-third-bank-named-presenting-sponsor-of-christmas-nights-of-lights-at-indiana-state-fairgrounds/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/christmas-nights-of-lights-us/

## Dominion Energy Garden of Lights
- When: Nov 6, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Norfolk (Norfolk Botanical Garden), United States
- Type: Immersive venues; size: Notable
- What it is: Light displays across the grounds of Norfolk Botanical Garden in Norfolk, Virginia, turning the garden into a night-time light trail.
- Official website: https://norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/dominion-energy-garden-lights/
- Date source: "NOVEMBER 6, 2026 TO JANUARY 3, 2027" (https://norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/dominion-energy-garden-lights/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/dominion-energy-garden-of-lights-us/

## Imperial Lights light garden
- When: Nov 6, 2026 – Jan 6, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Wien (Schlosspark Schönbrunn), Austria
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Light installations and illuminations across the Schlosspark Schönbrunn grounds in Vienna.
- Official website: https://www.schoenbrunn.at/veranstaltungen/alle-veranstaltungen/event/lichtergarten
- Date source: "6.11.2026 bis 6.1.2027" (https://www.schoenbrunn.at/veranstaltungen/alle-veranstaltungen/event/lichtergarten)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/imperial-lights-light-garden-at/

## Izu Plateau Granillumi
- When: Nov 6, 2026 – Aug 31, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Ito (Izu Granpal Park), Japan
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Illuminations and interactive light installations in a special area of Izu Granpal Park in Ito.
- Official website: https://granillumi.com/
- Date source: "2026.11.6 Fri ~ 2027.8.31 Tue" (https://granillumi.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/izu-plateau-granillumi-jp/

## Sky Kingdom: A Dragon Drone Light Show UK Tour
- When: Nov 6 – Dec 20, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Birmingham (Edgbaston Stadium), Nottingham (Trent Bridge), Brighton & Hove (The County Ground), Bristol (Seat Unique Stadium), United Kingdom
- Type: Drone shows; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: A ticketed, scheduled drone light show is the main draw.
- Official website: https://skykingdomdroneshow.com/
- Date source: "Edgbaston Stadium … 6 & 7 November 2026" (https://skykingdomdroneshow.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/sky-kingdom-a-dragon-drone-light-show-uk-tour-gb/

## The Trail of Lights
- When: Nov 6, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Branson, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A walking light trail winding through the Shepherd of the Hills Homestead in Branson, Missouri.
- Official website: https://theshepherdofthehills.com/trail-of-lights/
- Date source: "November 6, 2026 – January 2, 2027" (https://theshepherdofthehills.com/trail-of-lights/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/the-trail-of-lights-us/

## Alexandra Palace Fireworks & Drone Festival
- When: Nov 7–8, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Alexandra Palace, London N22, United Kingdom
- Type: Drone shows; size: Notable
- What it is: Drone displays precede fireworks over Alexandra Palace Park in north London in a large recurring festival.
- Official website: https://www.alexandrapalace.com/whats-on/fireworks-drone-festival/
- Date source: "Our legendary Fireworks & Drone Festival returns on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November 2026." (https://www.alexandrapalace.com/whats-on/fireworks-drone-festival/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/alexandra-palace-fireworks-drone-festival-gb/

## Bridgwater Carnival
- When: Nov 7, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom
- Type: Parades and carnivals; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: An evening procession of floats and performers through the streets of Bridgwater, Somerset.
- Official website: https://www.bridgwatercarnival.org.uk/useful-info/
- Date source: "2026 – Saturday 7th November … Please note the procession start time is 6pm." (https://www.bridgwatercarnival.org.uk/useful-info/dates/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/bridgwater-carnival-gb/

## Busan International Fireworks Festival
- When: Nov 7, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Busan, South Korea
- Type: Fireworks; size: Major
- What it is: Fireworks over Gwangalli Beach, Igidae and Dongbaekseom in Busan, South Korea, at an international festival.
- Official website: https://busanfireworks.com/
- Date source: "2026. 11. 7. (토)" (https://busanfireworks.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/busan-international-fireworks-festival/

## Christmas Around the World & Holidays of Light
- When: Nov 7, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Chicago (Museum of Science and Industry), United States
- Type: Cultural festivals; size: Notable
- What it is: Holiday light and cultural displays at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, USA.
- Official website: https://www.griffinmsi.org/exhibits/christmas-around-the-world
- Date source: "kicks off the holiday season on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, and runs through Monday, Jan. 3, 2027." (https://www.msichicago.org/press/press-releases/100-days-to-catw)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/christmas-around-the-world-holidays-of-light-us/

## GLOW Eindhoven
- When: Nov 7–14, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Eindhoven (also Best, Helmond, Lieshout, Oirschot, Veldhoven), Netherlands
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: A free outdoor light festival route through Eindhoven and nearby towns in the Netherlands, open to everyone.
- Official website: https://www.gloweindhoven.nl/
- Date source: "will take place from 7 to 14 November 2026" (https://gloweindhoven.nl/en/practical/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/glow-eindhoven-nl/

## Koziar's Christmas Village
- When: Nov 7, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Bernville, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A holiday light festival at Koziar's Christmas Village in Bernville, with Christmas village displays and lights.
- Official website: https://www.koziarschristmasvillage.com/
- Date source: "with opening night Sat. Nov. 7, 2026 and season closing night Sat. Jan. 2, 2027." (https://www.koziarschristmasvillage.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/koziar-s-christmas-village-us/

## Stone Mountain Christmas at Stone Mountain Park
- When: Nov 7, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Stone Mountain, United States
- Type: Drone shows; size: Notable
- What it is: A drone show with lights in the sky above Stone Mountain Park in Stone Mountain, Georgia, during the holiday season.
- Official website: https://stonemountainpark.com/activity/events/stone-mountain-christmas/
- Date source: "Nov 7, 2026 – jan 3, 2027" (https://stonemountainpark.com/activity/events/stone-mountain-christmas/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/stone-mountain-christmas-at-stone-mountain-park-us/

## Tsuchiura All-Japan Fireworks Competition
- When: Nov 7, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Tsuchiura, Japan
- Type: Fireworks; size: Major
- What it is: A national competition of fireworks launched over the sky in Tsuchiura, Japan.
- Official website: https://www.tsuchiura-hanabi.jp/
- Date source: "2026/ … 11/7 … 17:30競技開始" (https://www.tsuchiura-hanabi.jp/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/tsuchiura-all-japan-fireworks-competition/

## IllumaNature at Santa Barbara Zoo
- When: Nov 11, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Santa Barbara, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A zoo light trail of illuminated displays through the grounds of Santa Barbara Zoo in Santa Barbara, California.
- Official website: https://www.sbzoo.org/illumanature
- Date source: "November 11, 2026 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM" (https://www.sbzoo.org/events-calendar/event/6491273)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/illumanature-at-santa-barbara-zoo-us/

## LuminoCity Festival
- When: Nov 11, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Eisenhower Park, East Meadow (Long Island), United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A light festival in Eisenhower Park, East Meadow on Long Island, New York, with illuminated displays across the park grounds.
- Official website: https://www.luminocityfestival.com/
- Date source: "Eisenhower Park, NY … Nov 11, 2026 - Jan 3, 2027" (https://www.luminocityfestival.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/luminocity-festival-us/

## Fort Wayne LightFest
- When: Nov 12, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027 (Dates reported in the news)
- Where: Fort Wayne, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Three light events in Fort Wayne: Blue Jacket's Fantasy of Lights, Wild Lights at the Zoo and Holiday Lights at Parkview Field, sold as one bundle.
- Official website: https://fwlightfest.org/
- Date source: "Holiday Lights at Parkview Field - Fort Wayne … Dates: Nov. 12, 2026–Jan. 4, 2027" (https://visitindiana.in.gov/blog/post/holiday-lights-in-indiana/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/fort-wayne-lightfest-us/

## Hibiya Magic Time
- When: Nov 12, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Hibiya, Tokyo, Japan
- Type: Cultural festivals; size: Notable
- What it is: Illuminated trees and light displays around the plaza and Nakadori Street at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya.
- Official website: https://www.hibiya.tokyo-midtown.com/jp/event/7587/
- Date source: "2026/11/12(木)～2027/2/28(日)" (https://www.hibiya.tokyo-midtown.com/jp/event/7587/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/hibiya-magic-time-jp/

## Lumière Festival (Lumiere)
- When: Nov 12–15, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Vancouver, BC (Downtown, West End and Gastown plazas), Canada
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Projection mapping; size: Notable
- What it is: Illuminated artworks, light projections and light-based performances are the main draw.
- Official website: https://www.lumiereyvr.com/
- Date source: "Applications are now open for Lumière Festival 2026 — returning November 12–15 to Downtown Vancouver, West End and Gastown." (https://www.lumiereyvr.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/lumiere-festival-ca/

## Busch Gardens Christmas Town
- When: Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Tampa, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Holiday light displays and a festive drone show at Busch Gardens theme park in Tampa, USA.
- Official website: https://buschgardens.com/tampa/events/christmas-town/
- Date source: "Holiday cheer returns to Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay for our annual Christmas Town™ celebration on select dates from November 13, 2026, through January 4, 2027." (https://buschgardens.com/tampa/events/christmas-town/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/busch-gardens-christmas-town-us/

## Christmas at Kew
- When: Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Kew, Richmond (London), United Kingdom
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: An illuminated Christmas light trail through Kew Gardens in Richmond, London.
- Official website: https://www.kew.org/kew-gardens/whats-on/christmas
- Date source: "Selected dates, 13 November 2026 to 3 January 2027" (https://www.kew.org/kew-gardens/whats-on/christmas)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/christmas-at-kew-gb/

## Edinburgh Zoo's Giant Lanterns
- When: Nov 13, 2026 – Feb 21, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Type: Lanterns; size: Notable
- What it is: Giant illuminated lanterns line an outdoor trail through Edinburgh Zoo, with a space safari theme.
- Official website: https://www.edinburghzoo.org.uk/events-experiences/events/edinburgh-zoos-giant-lanterns
- Date source: "Running for 60 magical nights from … Friday 13 November 2026 – Sunday 21 February 2027" (https://www.edinburghzoo.org.uk/events-experiences/events/edinburgh-zoos-giant-lanterns)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/edinburgh-zoo-s-giant-lanterns-gb/

## Enchanted Garden of Lights
- When: Nov 13 – Dec 31, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Chattanooga, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A holiday light trail through the gardens of Rock City on Lookout Mountain, near Chattanooga, Tennessee.
- Official website: https://www.seerockcity.com/hours-calendar/
- Date source: "November 13 – December 31, 2026" (https://www.seerockcity.com/enchanted-garden-of-lights/enchanted-garden-of-lights-faqs/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/enchanted-garden-of-lights-us/

## Festival Internacional del Globo (FIG)
- When: Nov 13–16, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Parque Metropolitano, León, Guanajuato, Mexico
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Cultural festivals; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: 200+ hot-air balloons with dawn launches and the 'Noche Mágica' glow with music; concerts are secondary.
- Official website: https://vivefig.mx/
- Date source: "13 al 16 de noviembre de 2026" (https://vivefig.mx/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/festival-internacional-del-globo-mx/

## Glow Wild at Nashville Zoo
- When: Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Nashville, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Glowing wildlife figures, festive displays and an 85-foot synchronized Christmas tree light up the Nashville Zoo.
- Official website: https://www.nashvillezoo.org/glow-wild
- Date source: "Nov. 13, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027" (https://www.nashvillezoo.org/zoolumination)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/glow-wild-at-nashville-zoo-us/

## Light the Night
- When: Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Charleston, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A walk-through display of more than 2.5 million lights at GoMart Ballpark in Charleston.
- Official website: https://dirtybirdsbaseball.com/lightthenight/
- Date source: "Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027" (https://dirtybirdsbaseball.com/lightthenight/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/light-the-night-us-2/

## Lights Under Louisville
- When: Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Louisville (Mega Cavern), United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A drive-through light show inside the underground Mega Cavern in Louisville.
- Official website: https://lightsunderlouisville.com/
- Date source: "Show Dates: November 13, 2026 to January 2, 2027" (https://lightsunderlouisville.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/lights-under-louisville-us/

## LUMAGICA Innsbruck
- When: Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Innsbruck (Hofgarten), Austria
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A walk-through light park with glowing installations and a light art gallery in the Hofgarten, Innsbruck.
- Official website: https://lumagica.com/en/standorte/innsbruck
- Date source: "13.11.2026 – 31.01.2027" (https://lumagica.com/en/standorte/innsbruck)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/lumagica-innsbruck-at/

## LUMAGICA Munich – Carnival of Lights
- When: Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 24, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: München (Cavalluna Park, Fröttmaning), Germany
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A walk of about 1.5 km past light installations at the Cavalluna Park in Munich, Germany.
- Official website: https://lumagica.com/de/standorte/munich
- Date source: "Die Saison läuft vom 13.11.2026 bis 24.01.2027" (https://lumagica.com/de/standorte/munich)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/lumagica-munich-carnival-of-lights-de/

## Nauticus' WinterFest on the Wisconsin
- When: Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Norfolk, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A winter light festival at Nauticus and aboard the Battleship Wisconsin in downtown Norfolk, Virginia.
- Official website: https://winterfestonthewisconsin.com/plan-your-visit/
- Date source: "Winterfest kicks off on Friday, November 13, 2026, and runs on select nights through January 3, 2027." (https://winterfestonthewisconsin.com/plan-your-visit/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/nauticus-winterfest-on-the-wisconsin-us/

## Oxford's Christmas Light Festival
- When: Nov 13–15, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A citywide Christmas light festival in Oxford, organised by the council.
- Official website: https://www.oxlightfest.com/
- Date source: "Oxford's Christmas Light Festival is back for 2026 from 13th-15th November" (https://www.oxlightfest.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/oxford-s-christmas-light-festival-gb/

## Tivoli Gardens
- When: Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Copenhagen, Denmark
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Major
- What it is: The illuminated Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark, with lights and fireworks on Fridays.
- Official website: https://www.tivoli.dk/en
- Date source: "November 13, 2026 – January 3, 2027" (https://www.tivoli.dk/en/programme/events/tivoli-s-magical-christmas-animation)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/tivoli-gardens/

## Vijit Chao Phraya
- When: Nov 13 – Dec 13, 2026 (Provisional dates)
- Where: Bangkok (both banks of the Chao Phraya River), Thailand
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Drone shows, Projection mapping; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: Light, projection mapping and illuminated landmarks are the main draw of the riverside programme.
- Official website: https://www.tatnews.org/2025/12/vijit-chao-phraya-2025-concludes-with-strong-tourism-and-economic-impact/
- Date source: "will be held from 13 November to 13 December 2026" (https://www.tatnews.org/2025/12/vijit-chao-phraya-2025-concludes-with-strong-tourism-and-economic-impact/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/vijit-chao-phraya-th/

## WildLanterns at Woodland Park Zoo
- When: Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 17, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Seattle, United States
- Type: Immersive venues; size: Notable
- What it is: An immersive lantern experience winding through Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, Washington.
- Official website: https://zoo.org/wildlanterns/
- Date source: "WildLanterns runs November 13, 2026 – January 17, 2027, from 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. nightly" (https://zoo.org/wildlanterns/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/wildlanterns-at-woodland-park-zoo-us/

## Winterval (projection mapping 'Winterval Illuminates')
- When: Nov 13 – Dec 23, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Waterford City, Ireland
- Type: Projection mapping; size: Notable
- What it is: A nightly projection show on Cathedral Square in Waterford City, part of the Winterval Christmas festival.
- Official website: https://winterval.ie/
- Date source: "Winterval runs on weekends from November 13th, until December 23rd 2026." (https://winterval.ie/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/winterval-projection-mapping-winterval-illuminates-ie/

## Yoyogi Forest of Lights
- When: Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 11, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Yoyogi Park, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A 1.8 km walk-through illumination with light zones and music is the main draw.
- Official website: https://www.yoyogiforestoflights.tokyo/en/
- Date source: "Fri, Nov 13, 2026 - Mon, Jan 11, 2027 (public holiday)" (https://www.yoyogiforestoflights.tokyo/en/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/yoyogi-forest-of-lights-jp/

## Bull Run Festival of Lights
- When: Nov 14, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Centreville (Bull Run Regional Park), United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A holiday light display at Bull Run Regional Park in Centreville, Virginia, USA.
- Official website: https://www.novaparks.com/events/bull-run-festival-of-lights
- Date source: "The Bull Run Festival of Lights will be open daily, November 14, 2026-January 3, 2027, weather permitting." (https://www.novaparks.com/events/bull-run-festival-of-lights)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/bull-run-festival-of-lights-us/

## Garden Lights, Holiday Nights at the Atlanta Botanical Garden
- When: Nov 14, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Atlanta, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A holiday light festival of illuminated displays across the Atlanta Botanical Garden grounds in Atlanta.
- Official website: https://www.atlantabg.org/garden-lights-holiday-nights/
- Date source: "shines nightly Nov. 14, 2026 - Jan. 10, 2027." (https://www.atlantabg.org/garden-lights-holiday-nights/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/garden-lights-holiday-nights-at-the-atlanta-botani-us/

## Illumination at The Morton Arboretum
- When: Nov 14, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Lisle, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A light festival spread across 50 acres of trees and gardens at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle.
- Official website: https://mortonarb.org/explore/activities/exhibitions/illumination/
- Date source: "will run from Saturday, November 14, 2026, through Saturday, January 2, 2027." (https://mortonarb.org/explore/activities/exhibitions/illumination/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/illumination-at-the-morton-arboretum-us/

## Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights
- When: Nov 14, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Niagara Falls, Canada
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Major
- What it is: Outdoor light displays, interactive exhibits and fireworks at Canada's largest free winter light festival, in Niagara Falls.
- Official website: https://wfol.com/
- Date source: "Join Us from November 14, 2026 to January 10, 2027" (https://wfol.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/niagara-falls-winter-festival-of-lights/

## Sagamiko Illumillion
- When: Nov 14, 2026 – May 9, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Sagamihara (Sagamiko), Kanagawa, Japan
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: A large winter illumination festival around Sagamiko lake in Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan.
- Official website: https://www.sagamiko-resort.jp/illumillion/
- Date source: "2026年08月26日 … 2026年11月14日(土)～2027年5月9日(日)で開催いたします。（※休園日あり）" (https://www.sagamiko-resort.jp/illumillion/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/sagamiko-illumillion-jp/

## Loy Krathong
- When: Nov 15–24, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Sukhothai, Thailand
- Type: Lanterns; size: Major
- What it is: Lantern lights glowing among the ancient ruins of Sukhothai Historical Park in Thailand.
- Official website: https://sukhothailoykrathong.com/about
- Date source: "จัดขึ้นระหว่างวันที่ 15 - 24 พฤศจิกายน 2569 … 15 - 24 Nov. 2026 … Sukhothai Historical Park" (https://www.finearts.go.th/sukhothaihistoricalpark/view/63805-%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%9E%E0%B8%93%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A2%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%87-%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%9C%E0%B8%B2%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%A2%E0%B8%99-%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A5%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%99%E0%B9%84%E0%B8%9F-%E0%B8%88%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%AB%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B8%E0%B9%82%E0%B8%82%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%A2-%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%88%E0%B8%B3%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%B5-2569)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/loy-krathong/

## Staro Rīga
- When: Nov 15–18, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Riga, Latvia
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A light festival in the old town of Riga, Latvia, with illuminated installations.
- Official website: https://staroriga.lv/en/
- Date source: "Staro Rīga 2026 - Staro Rīga" (https://staroriga.lv/en/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/staro-riga/

## Christmas Garden Berlin
- When: Nov 18, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Berlin (Botanischer Garten), Germany
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: A ticketed illuminated winter walk through the Botanical Garden in Berlin, Germany, with light installations and music.
- Official website: https://www.christmas-garden.de/berlin/
- Date source: "18. November 2026 – 10. Januar 2027" (https://www.christmas-garden.de/berlin/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/christmas-garden-berlin-de/

## Luztopía
- When: Nov 18, 2026 – Jan 6, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Monterrey (Parque Fundidora, Paseo Santa Lucía), Nuevo León, Mexico
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Light installations along Parque Fundidora and Paseo Santa Lucía in Monterrey, Mexico, with a retro Christmas theme.
- Official website: https://www.luztopia.mx/
- Date source: "Del 18 de nov de 2026 al 6 de enero de 2027" (https://www.luztopia.mx/info/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/luztopia-mx/

## Winter Wonderlights
- When: Nov 18, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Greensboro, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Over one million lights on a walk-through trail at the Greensboro Science Center in Greensboro.
- Official website: https://www.greensboroscience.org/winterwonderlights/
- Date source: "Winter Wonderlights, presented by Cone Health, returns for Year 7: November 18, 2026 – January 3, 2027!" (https://www.greensboroscience.org/winterwonderlights/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/winter-wonderlights-us-2/

## Zoolightful
- When: Nov 18, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Omaha (Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium), United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A walk-through light trail winding through Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Omaha, Nebraska.
- Official website: https://zoolightful.omahazoo.com/
- Date source: "Runs November 18, 2026 through January 10, 2027" (https://zoolightful.omahazoo.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/zoolightful-us/

## Christmas at Bute Park
- When: Nov 19 – Dec 31, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Cardiff, United Kingdom
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: A mile-long Christmas light trail through Bute Park in Cardiff, Wales.
- Official website: https://christmasatbutepark.com/
- Date source: "Thursday 19 … th … November – Thursday 31 … st … December 2026" (https://christmasatbutepark.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/christmas-at-bute-park-gb/

## Christmas at the Botanics
- When: Nov 19 – Dec 30, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: An illuminated evening trail through the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh.
- Official website: https://www.rbge.org.uk/whats-on/christmas-at-the-botanics-2026/
- Date source: "19 Nov - 30 Dec 2026" (https://www.rbge.org.uk/whats-on/christmas-at-the-botanics-2026/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/christmas-at-the-botanics-gb/

## Evergy Festival of Lights at Powell Gardens
- When: Nov 19, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Kingsville, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A winter light festival at Powell Gardens near Kingsville, Missouri, with more than 20 miles of lights along the paths.
- Official website: https://powellgardens.org/festival-of-lights/
- Date source: "November 19, 2026 – January 3, 2027" (https://powellgardens.org/festival-of-lights/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/evergy-festival-of-lights-at-powell-gardens-us/

## Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
- When: Nov 19, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Milwaukee, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Downtown Milwaukee parks and streets glowing with more than half a million holiday bulbs, including Community Spirit Park at Cathedral Square.
- Official website: https://www.milwaukeedowntown.com/bid-events/milwaukee-holiday-lights-festival
- Date source: "November 19, 2026 – January 1, 2027" (https://www.milwaukeedowntown.com/bid-events/milwaukee-holiday-lights-festival)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/milwaukee-holiday-lights-festival-us/

## A Longwood Christmas
- When: Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Kennett Square, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Over half a million outdoor lights across the gardens of Longwood in Kennett Square, USA.
- Official website: https://longwoodgardens.org/gardens/our-seasons/longwood-christmas
- Date source: "November 20, 2026–January 10, 2027" (https://longwoodgardens.org/gardens/our-seasons/longwood-christmas)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/a-longwood-christmas-us/

## Blossoms of Light
- When: Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Denver, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Holiday light displays through the gardens of Denver Botanic Gardens on York Street in Denver, USA.
- Official website: https://www.botanicgardens.org/events/public-events/blossoms-light
- Date source: "Nov. 20 – Jan. 10, 4:30-9 p.m. (closed Nov. 26 & Dec. 25) … "startDate":"2026-11-20T23:30:00" … "endDate":"2027-01-11T04:00:00"" (https://www.botanicgardens.org/events/public-events/blossoms-light)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/blossoms-of-light-us/

## Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
- When: Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: North Vancouver, Canada
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: A rainforest park and suspension bridge transformed by millions of twinkling holiday lights in North Vancouver.
- Official website: https://www.capbridge.com/events/canyon-lights/
- Date source: "November 20, 2026 – January 10, 2027 … Experience the rainforest transformed by millions of twinkling lights" (https://www.capbridge.com/seasonal-events/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/canyon-lights-at-capilano-suspension-bridge-park-ca/

## Christmas Lights at Leeds Castle
- When: Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: An illuminated route through Leeds Castle in Maidstone, Kent, with a Fire Garden, Laser Garden and water show.
- Official website: https://www.leeds-castle.com/events/christmas-lights-at-leeds-castle/
- Date source: "20 Nov 2026 - 03 Jan 2027" (https://www.leeds-castle.com/events/christmas-lights-at-leeds-castle/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/christmas-lights-at-leeds-castle-gb/

## Glow Hartford
- When: Nov 20 – Dec 23, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Hartford (Connecticut Convention Center), United States
- Type: Immersive venues; size: Notable
- What it is: Indoor immersive light gardens at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, Connecticut.
- Official website: https://hartford.glowgardens.com/
- Date source: "Glow Hartford returns to the Connecticut Convention Center, November 20th through December 23rd, 2026." (https://hartford.glowgardens.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/glow-hartford-us/

## Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens
- When: Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Nashville, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A holiday light festival spread across the historic Cheekwood Estate & Gardens in Nashville.
- Official website: https://cheekwood.org/calendar-events/holiday-lights/
- Date source: "November 20, 2026 - January 3, 2027" (https://cheekwood.org/calendar-events/holiday-lights/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/holiday-lights-at-cheekwood-estate-gardens-us/

## Lightscape and Nightscape garden light trails
- When: Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Chicago, Brooklyn, others, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Garden light trails winding through botanic gardens, including Lightscape at Brooklyn Botanic Garden and other sites in Chicago.
- Official website: https://www.bbg.org/lightscape
- Date source: "November 20, 2026–January 3, 2027" (https://www.bbg.org/lightscape)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/lightscape-and-nightscape-garden-light-trails/

## Lincoln Park ZooLights
- When: Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Chicago, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Major
- What it is: Hundreds of luminous displays lighting up the grounds of Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago.
- Official website: https://lpzoo.org/zoolights/
- Date source: "ZooLights opens to the public on Friday, Nov. 20, 2026 and closes after Jan. 3, 2027." (https://www.lpzoo.org/pressroom/zoolights-2/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/lincoln-park-zoolights-us/

## Lueur d'hiver (Bruges light trail)
- When: Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Bruges historic centre, Belgium
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A free light trail through the historic centre is the main draw.
- Official website: https://www.visitbruges.be/en/winter-glow
- Date source: "Winter Glow takes place Friday 20 November 2026 until Sunday 31 January 2027." (https://www.visitbruges.be/en/winter-glow)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/lueur-d-hiver-be/

## Magic Christmas in Lights
- When: Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 9, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Theodore (Bellingrath Gardens & Home), United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A light festival at Bellingrath Gardens & Home in Theodore, Alabama, with holiday lights illuminating the gardens and grounds.
- Official website: https://bellingrath.org/discover/magic-christmas-in-lights/
- Date source: "Nov. 20, 2026 – Jan. 9, 2027" (https://bellingrath.org/discover/magic-christmas-in-lights/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/magic-christmas-in-lights-us/

## Magic of Lights
- When: Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Nepean (Ottawa, Wesley Clover Parks), Canada
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A drive-through light display of illuminated scenes at Wesley Clover Parks in Nepean, near Ottawa.
- Official website: https://magicoflights.com/locations/ottawa-on/
- Date source: "Magic of Lights Ottawa returns for its 11th spectacular season … 11/20/2026-1/2/2027" (https://magicoflights.com/locations/ottawa-on/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/magic-of-lights-ca/

## Magic of Lights
- When: Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Jones Beach State Park (Long Island), United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A drive-through holiday light show at Jones Beach State Park on Long Island, New York, with LED holiday scenes and characters.
- Official website: https://magicoflights.com/locations/jonesbeach/
- Date source: "11/20/2026-1/3/2027" (https://magicoflights.com/locations/jonesbeach/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/magic-of-lights-us-4/

## Magic of Lights New Jersey
- When: Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Holmdel, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A drive-through holiday light show at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, New Jersey, with LED scenes of favourite holiday characters.
- Official website: https://magicoflights.com/locations/holmdel-nj/
- Date source: "PNC Bank Arts Center … Holmdel, NJ … 11/20/2026-1/3/2027" (https://magicoflights.com/locations/holmdel-nj/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/magic-of-lights-new-jersey-us/

## Magic of Lights: Concord
- When: Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Concord, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Drive-through holiday light displays at the Toyota Pavilion at Concord in Concord, California.
- Official website: https://magicoflights.com/locations/concord-ca/
- Date source: "11/20/2026-1/3/2027" (https://magicoflights.com/locations/concord-ca/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/magic-of-lights-concord-us/

## NaSatta Light Festival (Winter Illumination)
- When: Nov 20, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: NaSatta Thai Garden (สัทธา อุทยานไทย), Bang Phae, Ratchaburi, Thailand
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: An illumination festival over 30 rai of garden, with a Fairy Dreams theme.
- Official website: https://www.nasatta.com/events/nasatta-light-festival
- Date source: "งานจัดระหว่างวันที่ 20 พฤศจิกายน 2569 – 28 กุมภาพันธ์ 2570 เปิดให้เข้าชมวันอังคาร–วันอาทิตย์ และวันหยุดนักขัตฤกษ์" (https://www.nasatta.com/events/nasatta-light-festival)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/nasatta-light-festival-th/

## Pensacola Winterfest
- When: Nov 20, 2026 (end date not yet published) (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Pensacola, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Over half a million lights downtown in Pensacola, Florida, with an elf parade and 'snow' cascades.
- Official website: https://pensacolawinterfest.org/
- Date source: "Winterfest 2026 runs on these nights: … November: … 20, 22, 27, 28 … December: … 4, 5, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24" (https://pensacolawinterfest.org/support)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/pensacola-winterfest-us/

## Redding Garden of Lights
- When: Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Redding, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A garden of illuminated light displays in Turtle Bay Exploration Park in Redding, California.
- Official website: https://www.reddinggardenoflights.com/
- Date source: "Nov 20, 2026 - Jan 3, 2027" (https://www.reddinggardenoflights.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/redding-garden-of-lights-us/

## Sapporo White Illumination
- When: Nov 20, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Sapporo, Japan
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Winter light displays at Sapporo Station's South Exit station square in Sapporo, Japan.
- Official website: https://white-illumination.jp/
- Date source: "札幌駅南口 駅前広場会場 … 開催期間 … 2026年11月20日（金） … ～2027年3月14日（日）" (https://www.sapporo.travel/white-illumination/event/illumination/ekihiro/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/sapporo-white-illumination-jp/

## Speedway Christmas
- When: Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Concord, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: A drive-through light show at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina, running in the evenings.
- Official website: https://www.charlottemotorspeedway.com/events/speedway-christmas/
- Date source: "Friday, November 20, 2026 - … Sunday, January 3, 2027" (https://www.charlottemotorspeedway.com/events/speedway-christmas/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/speedway-christmas-us/

## Sugar Land Holiday Lights
- When: Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Sugar Land, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A holiday light display with over 3.5 million lights at Constellation Field in Sugar Land, Texas.
- Official website: https://www.sugarlandholidaylights.com/
- Date source: "returns to Constellation Field November 20, 2026 - January 3, 2027!" (https://www.sugarlandholidaylights.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/sugar-land-holiday-lights-us/

## Wildlights
- When: Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Powell (Columbus), Ohio, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: LED zoo lights, animated musical light shows and festive activities at the Columbus Zoo in Powell, Ohio.
- Official website: https://www.columbuszoo.org/wildlights
- Date source: "Wildlights 2026 … November 20, 2026 - January 3, 2027" (https://www.columbuszoo.org/wildlights)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/wildlights-2026-us/

## Winterlights
- When: Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Winter illuminations and Christmas markets across Luxembourg City, with light displays at Place d'Armes.
- Official website: https://winterlights.vdl.lu
- Date source: "La prochaine édition des Winterlights aura lieu du 20 novembre 2026 au 3 janvier 2027." (https://winterlights.vdl.lu)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/winterlights-lu/

## World of Illumination: Shelby Farms Park
- When: Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Memphis, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A night-time light festival of illuminated displays through Shelby Farms Park in Memphis, Tennessee.
- Official website: https://www.worldofillumination.com/locations/memphis-tennessee-shelby-farms-park-christmas
- Date source: "Open Nov 20, 2026 through Jan 03, 2027." (https://www.worldofillumination.com/locations/memphis-tennessee-shelby-farms-park-christmas)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/world-of-illumination-shelby-farms-park-us/

## Zoo Lights Presented by Evergy
- When: Nov 20 – Dec 27, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: not stated on the page, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Holiday light displays along the paths of the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center in Topeka, Kansas.
- Official website: https://topekazoo.org/zoo-events/topeka-zoo-lights/
- Date source: "November 20-December 27, 2026," (https://topekazoo.org/zoo-events/topeka-zoo-lights/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/zoo-lights-presented-by-evergy-us/

## ZooLights
- When: Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Washington, DC (National Zoo), United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Holiday light displays at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, DC.
- Official website: https://nationalzoo.si.edu/events/zoolights
- Date source: "Nov. 20, 2026 - Jan. 3, 2027" (https://nationalzoo.si.edu/events/zoolights)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/zoolights-us/

## Bentleyville Tour of Lights
- When: Nov 21 – Dec 26, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Duluth, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Major
- What it is: A walk through holiday lights by Lake Superior at Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth, USA.
- Official website: https://www.bentleyvilleusa.org/
- Date source: "November 21 – December 26, 2026" (https://www.bentleyvilleusa.org/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/bentleyville-tour-of-lights-us/

## Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights
- When: Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: The Bronx, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Holiday light displays at the Bronx Zoo in The Bronx, New York City, USA.
- Official website: https://bronxzoo.com/holiday-lights
- Date source: "The celebration will run on select dates from November 21, 2026, through January 3, 2027" (https://newsroom.wcs.org/News-Releases/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/26540/Bronx-Zoo-Expands-2026-27-Holiday-Lights-Festival-with-New-Nighttime-Access-to-Childrens-Zoo-and-Select-Animal-Exhibits.aspx)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/bronx-zoo-holiday-lights-us/

## Christmas Light Show & Village (Skylands Stadium)
- When: Nov 21 – Dec 30, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Augusta, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: A holiday light show and village at Skylands Stadium in Augusta, New Jersey, USA.
- Official website: https://skylandsstadium.com/lightshow/
- Date source: "November 21–December 30, 2026" (https://skylandsstadium.com/lightshow/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/christmas-light-show-village-skylands-stadium-us/

## Festival of Lights at Mission Inn
- When: Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Riverside, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A festival of lights around the Mission Inn in Riverside, California.
- Official website: https://www.missioninn.com/about-us/festival-of-lights
- Date source: "34th Annual Festival of Lights … November 21, 2026 - January 3, 2027" (https://www.missioninn.com/about-us/festival-of-lights)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/festival-of-lights-at-mission-inn-us/

## Kiyomizu-dera Autumn Light-up
- When: Nov 21–30, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kyoto, Japan
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Night illuminations of the temple grounds at Kiyomizu-dera in Kyoto during the autumn season.
- Official website: https://www.kiyomizudera.or.jp/
- Date source: "2026年 年中行事 … 11.21 〜 11.30 … 秋の夜間特別拝観" (https://www.kiyomizudera.or.jp/event/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/kiyomizu-dera-autumn-light-up-2026-jp/

## Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
- When: Nov 21, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Chicago (North Michigan Avenue), United States
- Type: Parades and carnivals; size: Notable
- What it is: An illuminated parade with over a million lights along North Michigan Avenue in Chicago, with floats and puppets.
- Official website: https://www.themagnificentmile.com/lights-festival
- Date source: "November 21, 2026" (https://www.themagnificentmile.com/lights-festival)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/magnificent-mile-lights-festival-us/

## Mozart's Lake Austin Festival of Lights
- When: Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Austin, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A festival of lights at Mozart's Coffee Roasters in Austin, Texas, with over a million lights strung across the grounds.
- Official website: https://mozartscoffee.com/pages/annual-christmas-light-show
- Date source: "November 21, 2026 – January 3, 2027" (https://mozartscoffee.com/pages/annual-christmas-light-show)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/mozart-s-lake-austin-festival-of-lights-us/

## Natchitoches Christmas Festival (Festival of Lights)
- When: Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 6, 2027 (Provisional dates)
- Where: Natchitoches, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: A festival of lights with over 300,000 lights along the Cane River in Natchitoches, Louisiana, plus Saturday fireworks.
- Official website: https://www.natchitocheschristmas.com/
- Date source: "100th Natchitoches Christmas Festival … November 21st, 2026–January 6th, 2027" (https://www.natchitocheschristmas.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/natchitoches-christmas-festival-festival-of-lights-us/

## Nights of Lights (St. Augustine)
- When: Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 18, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: St. Augustine, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Major
- What it is: A winter light festival in historic St. Augustine, Florida, with lights decorating the streets and old town buildings.
- Official website: https://www.citystaug.com/515/Light-Up-Night
- Date source: "running from Saturday, November 21, 2026, through Sunday, January 18, 2027" (https://www.citystaug.com/515/Light-Up-Night)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/nights-of-lights-st-augustine-us/

## North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival
- When: Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Cary, United States
- Type: Lanterns; size: Notable
- What it is: A walk-through lantern festival at Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary, North Carolina, with large lanterns and LED displays.
- Official website: https://www.boothamphitheatre.com/events-tickets/events/chinese-lantern-festival
- Date source: "Experience the magic of the North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival, returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary for its eleventh year — November 21, 2026 through January 10, 2027." (https://www.boothamphitheatre.com/events-tickets/events/chinese-lantern-festival)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/north-carolina-chinese-lantern-festival-us/

## Owen Sound Festival of Northern Lights
- When: Nov 21, 2026 (end date not yet published) (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Owen Sound, Canada
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Light displays across downtown Owen Sound and Harrison Park in Ontario, Canada.
- Official website: http://www.owensoundfestivalofnorthernlights.ca/
- Date source: "The Festival of Northern Lights will shine brightly again in 2026!!! … SAt. Nov. 21st - Sun. Jan. 9th … Downtown Owen Sound and Harrison Park" (http://www.owensoundfestivalofnorthernlights.ca/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/owen-sound-festival-of-northern-lights-ca/

## Scheveningen Light Walk
- When: Nov 21, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Scheveningen (Den Haag), Netherlands
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Parades and carnivals; size: Notable
- What it is: A night walk past light acts along the beach is the main draw.
- Official website: https://lightwalkvoorkwf.nl/
- Date source: "Op zaterdagavond 21 november 2026 vindt de Light Walk voor KWF plaats." (https://lightwalkvoorkwf.nl/wandel-voor-kwf-kankerbestrijding-inschrijving-light-walk-voor-kwf-geopend/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/scheveningen-light-walk-nl/

## Shady Brook Farm Holiday Light Show
- When: Nov 21, 2026 (end date not yet published) (Dates reported in the news)
- Where: Morrisville, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A drive-through or wagon-ride light show of over three million lights on a farm in Morrisville, Pennsylvania.
- Official website: https://shadybrookfarm.com/pages/holiday-light-show
- Date source: "Oct. 15, 2026 … Nov. 21, 2026 - Jan. 30, 2027" (https://www.visitpa.com/blog/post/drive-through-light-shows-pa-get-holiday-spirit/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/shady-brook-farm-holiday-light-show-us/

## Trail of Lights at Chatfield Farms
- When: Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Littleton, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A holiday light trail lighting up the grounds of Chatfield Farms in Littleton, Colorado.
- Official website: https://www.botanicgardens.org/events/public-events/trail-lights
- Date source: "Nov. 21 – Jan. 3, 5-8:30 p.m. (closed Nov. 26, Nov. 30, Dec. 2, Dec. 7, Dec. 8 and Dec. 25)" (https://www.botanicgardens.org/events/public-events/trail-lights)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/trail-of-lights-at-chatfield-farms-us/

## Wild Lights (Detroit Zoo)
- When: Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Royal Oak, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Millions of holiday lights and Santa meet-and-greets across the Detroit Zoo grounds in Royal Oak.
- Official website: https://detroitzoo.org/events/wild-lights/
- Date source: "Detroit’s brightest holiday tradition returns Nov. 21, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027, with millions of lights, Santa meet-and-greets + new wonders for all ages." (https://detroitzoo.org/events/wild-lights/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/wild-lights-detroit-zoo-us/

## Enchanted Forest of Light at Descanso Gardens
- When: Nov 22, 2026 – Jan 9, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: La Cañada Flintridge, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A colourful garden light trail through Descanso Gardens in La Cañada Flintridge, California.
- Official website: https://www.descansogardens.org/enchanted-tickets/
- Date source: "Enchanted Forest of Light will run from 5:30pm-10pm November 22, 2026, to January 9, 2027, and will be closed on November 26 (Thanksgiving) and December 25 (Christmas Day)." (https://www.descansogardens.org/enchanted-faqs/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/enchanted-forest-of-light-at-descanso-gardens-us/

## Denver Zoo Lights
- When: Nov 23, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (Dates reported in the news)
- Where: Denver, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Illuminated light displays winding through the grounds of Denver Zoo after dark, a light festival in Denver.
- Official website: https://denverzoo.org/events/zoo-lights/
- Date source: "WHEN: Nov. 23, 2026–Jan. 3, 2027 (on select nights, closed on Nov. 26 and Dec. 25)" (https://visitdenver.com/milehighholidays/lights-extravaganzas/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/denver-zoo-lights-us/

## Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights
- When: Nov 23, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Richmond (Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden), United States
- Type: Immersive venues; size: Notable
- What it is: Light displays across the grounds of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia, a garden lit up for the evening.
- Official website: https://www.lewisginter.org/visit/events/dominion-energy-gardenfest-of-lights/
- Date source: "Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights 2026-2027 … November 23 - January 3" (https://www.lewisginter.org/visit/events/dominion-energy-gardenfest-of-lights/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/dominion-energy-gardenfest-of-lights-us/

## Natal de Curitiba – Luz dos Pinhais
- When: Nov 24, 2026 (end date not yet published) (Dates reported in the news)
- Where: Curitiba (PR), Brazil
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A city-wide Christmas light programme in Curitiba, Brazil, with projections, performances and drone shows across the city centre.
- Official website: https://natal.curitiba.pr.gov.br/
- Date source: "A abertura do Natal de Curitiba 2026 será em 24 de novembro na Praça Santos Andrade (Centro)" (https://hojepr.com/natal-de-curitiba-2026-tera-show-de-aguas-no-tingui-e-segunda-edicao-do-disney-celebra/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/natal-de-curitiba-luz-dos-pinhais-br/

## Bright Nights at Forest Park
- When: Nov 25, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (Dates reported in the news)
- Where: Springfield, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A drive-through holiday light display of over 750,000 lights in Springfield, USA.
- Official website: https://www.brightnights.org/
- Date source: "These passes allow visitors to drive through over 750,000 holiday lights repeatedly between November 25, 2026, and January 3, 2027." (https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/bright-nights-season-passes-sale-191146350.html)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/bright-nights-at-forest-park-us/

## Christmas Garden Augsburg
- When: Nov 26, 2026 – Jan 9, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Augsburg, Germany
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A Christmas light festival at the Augsburg Zoo in Germany, with illuminated displays set among the zoo grounds.
- Official website: https://www.christmas-garden.de/en/augsburg/
- Date source: "November 26, 2026, through January 9, 2027, at the Augsburg Zoo" (https://www.christmas-garden.de/en/augsburg/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/christmas-garden-augsburg-de/

## City of Christmas
- When: Nov 26, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 (Dates reported in the news)
- Where: Keokuk, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Christmas light displays laid out across Rand Park in Keokuk, Iowa, a drive-through show known as the City of Christmas.
- Official website: https://www.cityofchristmas.org/
- Date source: "November 26, 2026 @ 5:00 pm … January 1, 2027 @ 10:00 pm" (https://keokukiowatourism.org/event/city-of-christmas-display-of-lights-2-2/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/city-of-christmas-us/

## Glow Wild at Wakehurst
- When: Nov 26, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Haywards Heath, West Sussex, United Kingdom
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Thousands of handcrafted lanterns line a Christmas light trail through Wakehurst in Haywards Heath, West Sussex.
- Official website: https://www.kew.org/wakehurst/whats-on/glow-wild
- Date source: "Selected evenings, 26 November 2026 to 2 January 2027" (https://www.kew.org/wakehurst/whats-on/glow-wild)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/glow-wild-at-wakehurst-gb/

## Light Safari
- When: Nov 26, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Hilvarenbeek (Safaripark Beekse Bergen), Netherlands
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: An illuminated walk through nine themed worlds of light sculptures at Safaripark Beekse Bergen in Hilvarenbeek, Netherlands.
- Official website: https://lightsafari.beeksebergen.nl/en/opening-hours
- Date source: "From November 26, 2026, through February 28, 2027, step through the magical gate and into the enchanting forest!" (https://lightsafari.beeksebergen.nl/en/opening-hours)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/light-safari-nl/

## Alight at Night
- When: Nov 27, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Morrisburg, Canada
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Light displays across Upper Canada Village in Morrisburg, Ontario, on select nights.
- Official website: https://www.uppercanadavillage.com/event/alight-at-night/
- Date source: "Select nights from November 27, 2026 – January 2, 2027" (https://www.uppercanadavillage.com/event/alight-at-night/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/alight-at-night-ca/

## Bright Nights
- When: Nov 27 – Dec 29, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Stanley Park, Vancouver (2025 edition held in Surrey at Noel Festival), Canada
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A holiday light festival of illuminated displays and installations at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey, British Columbia.
- Official website: https://burnfund.org/campaign/bright-nights-at-noel-surrey/
- Date source: "is bringing Bright Nights to the Cloverdale Fairgrounds from November 27 – December 29, 2026" (https://burnfund.org/campaign/bright-nights-at-noel-surrey/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/bright-nights-ca/

## Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular
- When: Nov 27 – Dec 30, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Charlotte (Ballantyne), United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A walk-through trail of over one million lights in Ballantyne, Charlotte, USA, with carnival-style activities.
- Official website: https://ncholidaylights.com/
- Date source: "Open select nights November 27 – December 30, 2026." (https://ncholidaylights.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/carolina-holiday-light-spectacular-us/

## Christmas Ship Festival (Argosy Cruises)
- When: Nov 27 – Dec 23, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Seattle and Puget Sound waterfront communities, United States
- Type: Parades and carnivals; size: Notable
- What it is: Lighted holiday boats sailing from Seattle's waterfront to around 40 Puget Sound communities, decorated with Christmas lights.
- Official website: https://www.argosycruises.com/christmas-ship-festival-schedule/
- Date source: "The Argosy Christmas Ship™ Festival returns November 27-December 23, 2026" (https://www.argosycruises.com/christmas-ship-festival-schedule/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/christmas-ship-festival-argosy-cruises-us/

## Harbor Lights Winter Festival
- When: Nov 27, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Gulfport, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Over 1.5 million lights, rides and a train fill Jones Park for the Harbor Lights Winter Festival in Gulfport.
- Official website: https://gulfportharborlights.com/
- Date source: "November 27, 2026 – January 3, 2027" (https://gulfportharborlights.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/harbor-lights-winter-festival-us/

## Hikari Festival of Lights
- When: Nov 27, 2026 (end date not yet published) (Expected, based on past years)
- Where: Irvine, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A light festival at Tanaka Farms in Irvine, California, reached by a hay-wagon ride through a field of lights.
- Official website: https://www.tanakafarms.com/pages/hikari
- Date source: "The Hikari: Festival of Lights opens the day after Thanksgiving" (https://www.tanakafarms.com/pages/hikari)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/hikari-festival-of-lights-us/

## Lichtgolf
- When: Nov 27, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Oostende (Ostend city centre), Belgium
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Projection mapping; size: Notable
- What it is: A 3 km light walk with seven installations and audio story is the main draw.
- Official website: https://www.lichtgolfoostende.be/nl
- Date source: "Je kunt Lichtgolf dagelijks bezoeken van 27 november 2026 t.e.m. 3 januari 2027 (gesloten op 22/12 & 24/12) tussen 17.00 – 21.00 uur." (https://www.lichtgolfoostende.be/nl)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/lichtgolf-be/

## Maine Celebration of Lights
- When: Nov 27 – Dec 30, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Cumberland, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A light festival in Cumberland, Maine, with holiday lights and displays set out across the grounds.
- Official website: https://www.fiestashows.com/fs/maine-celebration-of-lights/
- Date source: "November 27, 2026 – December 30, 2026" (https://www.fiestashows.com/fs/maine-celebration-of-lights/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/maine-celebration-of-lights-us/

## Noel Holiday Light Festival & Market
- When: Nov 27 – Dec 29, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Surrey (Cloverdale Fairgrounds), Canada
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Holiday light displays alongside a Christmas market at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey, Canada.
- Official website: https://www.noelfestival.com/
- Date source: "Noel Festival with the Magic of Bright Nights is Surrey’s premier Holiday Light Festival & Christmas Market, November 27 – December 29, 2026 at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds." (https://www.noelfestival.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/noel-holiday-light-festival-market-ca/

## Southern Lights Holiday Festival
- When: Nov 27 – Dec 31, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Lexington (Kentucky Horse Park), United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A drive-through holiday light display at Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky, with lights along the route each night.
- Official website: https://www.khpfoundation.org/southern-lights/
- Date source: "Drive through the lights nightly, November 27-December 31, 2026 (Closed Christmas Day) from 5:30-10:00 pm." (https://www.khpfoundation.org/southern-lights/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/southern-lights-holiday-festival-us/

## Tulleys Christmas Light Festival
- When: Nov 27 – Dec 30, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Turners Hill, West Sussex, United Kingdom
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Christmas light trails at Turners Hill, West Sussex, with music and a market alongside the illuminated route.
- Official website: https://www.christmaslightshow.co.uk/
- Date source: "27th November 2026 … 28th November 2026 … 29th November 2026 … 3rd December 2026 … 4th December 2026 … 5th December 2026 … 6th December 2026 … 9th December 2026 … 10th December 2026 … 11th December 2026 … 12th December 2026 … 13th December 2026 … 15th December 2026 … 16th December 2026 … 17th December 2026 … 18th December 2026 … 19th December 2026 … 20th December 2026 … 21st December 2026 … 22nd December 2026 … 23rd December 2026 … 27th December 2026 … 28th December 2026 … 29th December 2026 … 30th December 2026" (https://www.christmaslightshow.co.uk/dates-times)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/tulleys-christmas-light-festival-gb/

## U.S. Bank Wild Lights at Saint Louis Zoo
- When: Nov 27 – Dec 30, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: St. Louis, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Illuminated light displays across the grounds of the Saint Louis Zoo in St. Louis, Missouri, on select nights.
- Official website: https://stlzoo.org/events/wild-lights
- Date source: "Select Nights, Nov. 27 – Dec. 30, 2026" (https://stlzoo.org/events/wild-lights)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/u-s-bank-wild-lights-at-saint-louis-zoo-us/

## Village of Lights: Christmastown
- When: Nov 27 – Dec 24, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Leavenworth, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A village of over half a million lights across the streets of Leavenworth, Washington, lit through the winter.
- Official website: https://leavenworth.org/event/village-of-lights/
- Date source: "Leavenworth’s 2026 Event Lineup … Village of Lights: Christmastown … – Nov. 27- Dec. 24" (https://www.leavenworthchamber.org/bavarian-blog/maifest2026)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/village-of-lights-christmastown-us/

## Bay of Lights
- When: Nov 28, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Torquay, Devon, United Kingdom
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A free trail of 18 large light installations along Torquay seafront, extending to Paignton and Brixham in Devon.
- Official website: https://www.englishriviera.co.uk/whats-on/featured-events/bay-of-lights
- Date source: "28th November 2026 to 3rd January 2027" (https://www.englishriviera.co.uk/whats-on/featured-events/bay-of-lights)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/bay-of-lights-gb/

## Echigo Hillside Park Xmas Illumination
- When: Nov 28 – Dec 27, 2026 (Dates reported in the news)
- Where: Nagaoka (Echigo Hillside Park), Japan
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A Christmas light illumination in Echigo Hillside Park, Nagaoka, Japan, with an indoor Christmas market.
- Official website: https://echigo-park.jp/events/
- Date source: "2026年11月28日（土）、29日（日）、12月5日（土）、6日（日）、12日（土）、13日（日）、19日（土）、20日（日）、23日（水）～27日（日）" (https://niigata-kankou.or.jp/event/13516)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/echigo-hillside-park-xmas-illumination-jp/

## Garden d'Lights
- When: Nov 28, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Bellevue, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Festive light displays and imaginative lit installations wind through the Bellevue Botanical Garden grounds in Bellevue, Washington.
- Official website: https://bellevuebotanical.org/garden-dlights/
- Date source: "Saturday, November 28, 2026 – Sunday, January 3, 2027" (https://bellevuebotanical.org/garden-dlights/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/garden-d-lights-us/

## River of Lights
- When: Nov 28, 2026 (end date not yet published) (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Albuquerque, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: A walk-through holiday light display through the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
- Official website: https://riveroflights.org/
- Date source: "New Mexico BioPark Society’s 29th Annual" (https://riveroflights.org/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/river-of-lights-us/

## Christmas Town USA
- When: Dec 1–26, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: McAdenville, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: Town-wide Christmas light displays in McAdenville, just west of Charlotte, with green, red and white lights across the whole town.
- Official website: https://townofmcadenville.org/visitors/christmas-town-usa/
- Date source: "December 1-26, 2026" (https://townofmcadenville.org/visitors/christmas-town-usa/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/christmas-town-usa-us/

## Fantasy of Lights
- When: Dec 1–31, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Sumter (Swan Lake Iris Gardens), United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A drive-through light display at Swan Lake Iris Gardens in Sumter, South Carolina, with more than one million lights.
- Official website: https://www.sumtersc.gov/tourism/things-do/festivals-events/fantasy-lights
- Date source: "2026 Fantasy of Lights December 1-31" (https://www.sumtersc.gov/tourism/things-do/festivals-events/fantasy-lights)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/fantasy-of-lights-us-2/

## Koiwai Farm Winter Lights
- When: Dec 1, 2026 – Jan 17, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Shizukuishi, Iwate, Japan
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: A winter light festival at Koiwai Farm in Shizukuishi, Iwate, with a maze of bulbs and an illuminated locomotive.
- Official website: https://www.koiwaifarm.com/event/post-4119/
- Date source: "2026年12月1日（火）～2027年1月17日（日）" (https://www.koiwaifarm.com/event/post-4119/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/koiwai-farm-winter-lights-jp/

## Shonan no Houseki (Shonan Jewel)
- When: Dec 1, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Enoshima, Fujisawa, Kanagawa, Japan
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Winter light displays across Enoshima's gardens and sea candle in Fujisawa, Kanagawa, Japan.
- Official website: https://enoshima-seacandle.com/event/shonannohoseki/
- Date source: "2026年12月1日（火） … ～2027年2月28日（日）" (https://enoshima-seacandle.com/event/shonannohoseki/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/shonan-no-houseki-shonan-jewel-jp/

## Chichibu Night Festival
- When: Dec 2–3, 2026 (Expected, based on past years)
- Where: Chichibu, Japan
- Type: Parades and carnivals; size: Major
- What it is: Decorated floats parade through Chichibu, Japan, with fireworks lighting up the night sky.
- Official website: https://www.chichibu-matsuri.jp/
- Date source: "秩父まつり会館は、毎年12月2日（宵宮）・3日（大祭）に行われる" (https://www.chichibu-matsuri.jp/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/chichibu-night-festival/

## Enchanted Winter Garden
- When: Dec 2–28, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Antrim Castle Gardens, Antrim, United Kingdom
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A festive light trail through Antrim Castle Gardens in Antrim, Northern Ireland.
- Official website: https://enchantedwintergarden.com/
- Date source: "2 DECEMBER – 28 DECEMBER 2026" (https://enchantedwintergarden.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/enchanted-winter-garden-gb/

## Christmas Glow
- When: Dec 3–31, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Edmonton, Canada
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A million-light Christmas light garden display at the Edmonton EXPO Centre in Edmonton.
- Official website: https://glowyeg.ca/
- Date source: "Glow Christmas Festival 2026 … December 3 - 31, 2026 | Edmonton Expo Centre" (https://glowyeg.ca/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/christmas-glow-ca/

## Christmas Ships Parade
- When: Dec 3–20, 2026 (Provisional dates)
- Where: Portland (Willamette and Columbia rivers), United States
- Type: Parades and carnivals; size: Notable
- What it is: A parade of about 60 holiday-lit boats cruising the Willamette and Columbia rivers around Portland, Oregon.
- Official website: https://www.christmasships.org/parade-schedule
- Date source: "Note that schedules are subject to change in accordance with boating safety, weather conditions or other factors beyond our control." (https://www.christmasships.org/parade-schedule)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/christmas-ships-parade-us/

## Lumineuze Nachten (De Lumineuze Nachten)
- When: Dec 4, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Kasteel de Haar, Haarzuilens (Utrecht), Netherlands
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Projection mapping; size: Notable
- What it is: Illuminated castle grounds and projections on a walk are the main draw.
- Official website: https://delumineuzenachten.nl/
- Date source: "4 december 2026 tot en met 3 januari 2027" (https://delumineuzenachten.nl/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/lumineuze-nachten-nl/

## Meguro River Illumination
- When: Dec 4, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Meguro, Tokyo, Japan
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: About 2 km of pink LED-lit trees lining the Meguro River between Gotanda and Osaki in Tokyo.
- Official website: https://www.minna-no-illumi.com/about
- Date source: "2026年12月4日 (金) ～ 2027年1月31日 (日) 59日間" (https://www.minna-no-illumi.com/about)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/meguro-river-illumination-jp/

## Seoul Lantern Festival
- When: Dec 4–31, 2026 (Dates reported in the news)
- Where: Seoul, South Korea
- Type: Lanterns; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: Winter lantern displays lining Cheonggyecheon, Ui Stream and Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul on winter nights.
- Official website: https://www.stolantern.com/
- Date source: "The 2026 editions of the Seoul Lantern Festival … scheduled to run for 28 days … from December 4 to December 31, 2026" (https://en.travie.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=537)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/seoul-lantern-festival/

## Trail of Lights
- When: Dec 4–23, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Austin (Zilker Park), United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Major
- What it is: A light trail through Zilker Park in Austin, Texas, with holiday lights along the paths.
- Official website: https://austintrailoflights.org/
- Date source: "December 4, 2026 - December 23, 2026" (https://www.austintexas.gov/ace/events/trail-lights)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/trail-of-lights-us-2/

## Fête des Lumières
- When: Dec 5–8, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Lyon, France
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Mega; top pick
- What it is: Light installations across Lyon during the Fête des Lumières, a city-wide light festival.
- Official website: https://www.fetedeslumieres.lyon.fr/
- Date source: "The 2026 Festival of Lights is taking place from Saturday 5 to Tuesday 8 December." (https://www.fetedeslumieres.lyon.fr/en/page/dates-and-opening-hours)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/fete-des-lumieres/

## Alumbrado Navideño de Cali ('Sucursal de la Navidad')
- When: Dec 7–31, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Santiago de Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Lit figures, tree installations and a light circuit form the main draw of the city's Christmas programme.
- Official website: https://www.cali.gov.co/boletines/publicaciones/190459/cali-encendera-mas-de-140-millones-de-luces-en-el-alumbrado-navideno-de-2025-se-disfrutara-dia-y-noche/
- Date source: "Durante el segundo semestre de 2026 … 7 al 31 de diciembre — Alumbrado Navideño: circuito iluminado con más de 130 millones de luces LED en diversos sectores de la ciudad." (https://www.cali.gov.co/boletines/publicaciones/193104/cali-la-ciudad-de-los-grandes-eventos-se-prepara-para-vivir-un-segundo-semestre-historico/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/alumbrado-navideno-de-cali-co/

## Glow Shenzhen
- When: Dec 10, 2026 – Feb 21, 2027 (Provisional dates)
- Where: Shenzhen (main venue UpperHills mall and Bijia Hill / Lianhua Hill parks, Futian; 29 other sites), China
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A light art festival of installations across Shenzhen, centred on UpperHills mall and Bijia Hill and Lianhua Hill parks in Futian.
- Official website: https://cgj.sz.gov.cn/zwgk/tzgg/content/post_12862909.html
- Date source: "活动拟于2026年12月10日（星期四）至2027年2月21日（星期日）正式举行" (https://cgj.sz.gov.cn/zwgk/tzgg/content/post_12862909.html)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/glow-shenzhen-cn/

## Icehotel
- When: Dec 11, 2026 (end date not yet published) (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Jukkasjärvi, Sweden
- Type: Ice and snow; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Ice suites and rooms built from ice and snow in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden, reimagined every year.
- Official website: https://www.icehotel.com/
- Date source: "On December 11th, 2026 we are opening ICEHOTEL 37" (https://www.icehotel.com/opening-offer-icehotel-37)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/icehotel/

## Starlight / The Gift by Luxmuralis
- When: Dec 11–19, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: St Canice's Cathedral, Kilkenny, Ireland
- Type: Projection mapping, Immersive venues; size: Notable
- What it is: A 360-degree light-and-sound show is the whole experience inside the cathedral.
- Official website: https://www.stcanicescathedral.ie/event/the-gift-by-luxmuralis-at-st-canices-cathedral/
- Date source: "11th–19th December 2026 | St Canice’s Cathedral, Kilkenny" (https://www.stcanicescathedral.ie/event/the-gift-by-luxmuralis-at-st-canices-cathedral/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/starlight-the-gift-by-luxmuralis-ie/

## Parol Lantern Festival
- When: Dec 12, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: San Francisco, United States
- Type: Lanterns; size: Notable
- What it is: A lantern festival of traditional Filipino parol lanterns at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco.
- Official website: https://www.somapilipinas.org/events
- Date source: "SOMA Pilipinas 2026 Calendar Of Events: … December 12: … 24th Annual Parol Lantern Festival" (https://www.somapilipinas.org/press-blog/2026/4/24/soma-pilipinas-celebrates-decade-of-community-arts-activism-and-cultural-impact)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/parol-lantern-festival-us/

## Winterfest Boat Parade
- When: Dec 12, 2026 (Provisional dates)
- Where: Fort Lauderdale, United States
- Type: Lanterns; size: Notable
- What it is: A festive holiday boat parade moving along the New River through downtown Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
- Official website: https://winterfestparade.com/tag/family-fun
- Date source: "The 55th Annual Holiday Parade takes place DECEMBER 12, 2026," (https://winterfestparade.com/tag/family-fun)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/winterfest-boat-parade/

## Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade
- When: Dec 16–20, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Newport Harbor, Newport Beach, United States
- Type: Parades and carnivals; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: An illuminated boat parade through Newport Harbor in Newport Beach, California, best watched from Marina Park.
- Official website: https://www.christmasboatparade.com/
- Date source: "This year’s parade will be held Wednesday through Sunday, December 16-20, 2026" (https://www.christmasboatparade.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/newport-beach-christmas-boat-parade-us/

## Seoul Light DDP façade media art (Seoul Light 2.0)
- When: Dec 17–31, 2026 (Dates reported in the news)
- Where: Seoul, Dongdaemun Design Plaza (Eoullim Square), South Korea
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Projection mapping; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Media-art projection on the DDP façade is the main programme.
- Official website: https://seouldesign.or.kr/?menuno=576&siteno=1&boardno=1071&act=view&bbsno=101
- Date source: "오는 12월 17일부터는 '서울라이트DDP 2026 겨울'을 열고 같은 달 31일 새해맞이 카운트다운을 진행할 예정이다." (https://www.fnnews.com/news/202609281807227451)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/seoul-light-ddp-facade-media-art-kr/

## Lumina Water & Sky Lantern Festival
- When: Dec 19, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Lakeshore, Pampanga (May 2026 edition); Subic Bay Boardwalk, Subic (Christmas edition, 19 Dec 2026), Philippines
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Lanterns; size: Notable
- What it is: A mass water-lantern release and tethered LED sky-lantern display at dusk is the main draw.
- Official website: https://luminalanternfestival.com/
- Date source: "LUMINA Water & Sky Lantern Festival takes place at Subic Bay Boardwalk on Saturday, December 19, 2026." (https://luminalanternfestival.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/lumina-water-sky-lantern-festival-ph/

## TSB Festival of Lights (Festival of Lights)
- When: Dec 19, 2026 – Jan 24, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: New Plymouth (Pukekura Park), New Zealand
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Major
- What it is: Lighting installations and live music in Pukekura Park, New Plymouth, New Zealand.
- Official website: https://www.festivaloflights.nz/
- Date source: "LIGHTS ON 19 DEC 2026 – 24 JAN 2027" (https://www.festivaloflights.nz/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/tsb-festival-of-lights-festival-of-lights-nz/

## Waimea Light Parade
- When: Dec 19, 2026 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Waimea, Kauaʻi, United States
- Type: Parades and carnivals; size: Notable
- Official website: https://waimealightparade.com/
- Date source: "19 … Saturday … december" (https://waimealightparade.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/waimea-light-parade-us/

## Burning the Clocks
- When: Dec 21, 2026 (Expected, based on past years)
- Where: Brighton, United Kingdom
- Type: Lanterns; size: Notable
- What it is: A winter solstice parade of paper lanterns along Madeira Drive in Brighton.
- Official website: https://www.samesky.co.uk/burning-the-clocks
- Date source: "Burning the Clocks will return in-full in 2026." (https://www.samesky.co.uk/burning-the-clocks)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/burning-the-clocks/

## Noche de Rábanos
- When: Dec 23, 2026 (Expected, based on past years)
- Where: Oaxaca, Mexico
- Type: Cultural festivals; size: Notable
- What it is: Giant carved radish sculptures on display in the streets of Oaxaca de Juárez, Mexico.
- Official website: https://municipiodeoaxaca.gob.mx/boletin/noche-de-rabanos-2025-oaxaca-de-juarez-celebra-su-tradicion-mas-emblematica
- Date source: "que año con año se realiza el 23 de diciembre." (https://www.cultura.gob.mx/regiones_de_mexico/centro_occidente/detalle.php?act=183186)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/noche-de-rabanos/

## Hôtel de Glace
- When: Dec 26, 2026 (end date not yet published) (Provisional dates)
- Where: Québec City, Canada
- Type: Ice and snow; size: Notable
- What it is: A hotel built entirely from ice and snow in Québec City, with ice rooms and structures for guests to stay in.
- Official website: https://www.valcartier.com/en/ice-hotel/comes-to-life/
- Date source: "Opening … Saturday, December 26, 2026" (https://www.valcartier.com/en/ice-hotel/comes-to-life/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/hotel-de-glace/

## Edinburgh's Hogmanay
- When: Dec 29, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Type: Cultural festivals; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: A torchlight procession and street party in Edinburgh to see in the New Year.
- Official website: https://edwinterfest.com/hogmanay
- Date source: "We’re ready to welcome you with four spectacular days of events … Celebrations kick off on 29 December 2026 with the annual" (https://edwinterfest.com/hogmanay)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/edinburgh-s-hogmanay/

## Lux Helsinki
- When: Dec 30, 2026 – Jan 6, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Helsinki, Finland
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A light festival in Helsinki, Finland, with illuminations across the city over eight winter days.
- Official website: https://luxhelsinki.fi/en/
- Date source: "Next winter, Lux Helsinki will be held over eight days, from 30 December 2026 to 6 January 2027." (https://luxhelsinki.fi/en/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/lux-helsinki/

## Taipei 101 New Year's fireworks
- When: Dec 31, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Taipei, Taiwan
- Type: Fireworks; size: Major
- What it is: Fireworks lighting up the sky above the Taipei 101 tower in Taipei, Taiwan, at New Year.
- Official website: https://www.travel.taipei/en/event-calendar/details/66774
- Date source: "Taipei New Year's Party 2027 … 2026-12-31~2027-01-01" (https://www.travel.taipei/en/event-calendar/details/66774)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/taipei-101-new-year-s-fireworks/

## Rose Parade
- When: Jan 1, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Pasadena, United States
- Type: Parades and carnivals; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: A flower-decorated float parade down Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena, California, on New Year's Day.
- Official website: https://tournamentofroses.com/event/rose-parade/
- Date source: "138th Rose Parade presented by Honda … January 1, 2027 | 8:00 AM … Orange Grove Blvd. & Colorado Blvd." (https://tournamentofroses.com/event/rose-parade/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/rose-parade/

## Mardi Gras
- When: Jan 6 – Feb 9, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: New Orleans, United States
- Type: Parades and carnivals; size: Mega; top pick
- What it is: Parades with decorated floats and costumed revellers through the streets of New Orleans, Louisiana, during the carnival season.
- Official website: https://www.mardigrasneworleans.com/
- Date source: "Mardi Gras 2027 is Tuesday, February 9." (https://www.mardigrasneworleans.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/mardi-gras/

## I Light U
- When: Jan 8 – Feb 7, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Utrecht (around Utrecht Centraal station), Netherlands
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Walk-through light art installations are the main draw.
- Official website: https://ilightu.nl/
- Date source: "Lichtexpo I Light U 2027 vindt plaats van 8 januari tot en met 7 februari 2027 in het stationsgebied van Utrecht." (https://ilightu.nl/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/i-light-u-nl/

## World of Winter Festival
- When: Jan 8 – Feb 28, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Grand Rapids, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A free outdoor winter festival of light installations and events spread across Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- Official website: https://worldofwintergr.com/
- Date source: "a free outdoor festival running January 8 – February 28, 2027" (https://worldofwintergr.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/world-of-winter-festival-us/

## Formen in Weiß (Schneeskulpturen-Wettbewerb)
- When: Jan 10–15, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Ischgl (Silvretta Arena), Tirol, Austria
- Type: Ice and snow; size: Notable
- What it is: Monumental snow sculptures by international teams are the main draw across the ski area.
- Official website: https://www.ischgl.com/de/Events/Top-Events/Formen-in-Weiss-in-Ischgl_topevent_39385335
- Date source: "10.01.2027-15.01.2027" (https://www.ischgl.com/de/Events/Top-Events/Formen-in-Weiss-in-Ischgl_topevent_39385335)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/formen-in-wei-at/

## International Kite Festival
- When: Jan 10–14, 2027 (Dates reported in the news)
- Where: Ahmedabad (Sabarmati Riverfront) and statewide, Gujarat, India
- Type: Cultural festivals; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: Colourful kites filling the sky over the Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad and across Gujarat during the International Kite Festival.
- Official website: http://ikf.gujarattourism.com/index.html
- Date source: "10–14 January 2027" (https://www.incredibleindia.gov.in/en/festivals-and-events/gujarat/International-Kite-Festival0)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/international-kite-festival-in/

## Shirakawa-go winter light-up
- When: Jan 11–31, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Shirakawa-go, Japan
- Type: Ice and snow; size: Notable
- What it is: A winter light-up in the snowy village of Shirakawa-go, Japan, with thatched farmhouses illuminated after dark.
- Official website: https://shirakawa-go.gr.jp/events/441/
- Date source: "Monday, January 11 (National Holiday), 2027 … Sunday, January 17, 2027 … Sunday, January 24, 2027 … Sunday, January 31, 2027" (https://shirakawa-go.gr.jp/en/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/shirakawa-go-winter-light-up/

## Lilu Light Festival
- When: Jan 14–24, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Lucerne, Switzerland
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Around 24 light installations spread across Lucerne's lake basin and old town, viewable free of charge.
- Official website: https://lichtfestivalluzern.ch/en/
- Date source: "From January 14 to 24, 2027, the 8th Lilu Light Festival Lucerne will transform the city into a unique world of light." (https://lichtfestivalluzern.ch/en/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/lilu-light-festival/

## Light to Night Singapore
- When: Jan 15–31, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Civic District (National Gallery Singapore facade, Padang, Esplanade Park), Singapore, Singapore
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Projection mapping; size: Notable
- What it is: Light art and projection mapping on the National Gallery facade and surrounding buildings are the main draw.
- Official website: https://www.nationalgallery.sg/sg/en/festivals/light-to-night-2027.html
- Date source: "returns for its 11th edition from 15 to 31 January 2027." (https://www.nationalgallery.sg/sg/en/festivals/light-to-night-2027.html)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/light-to-night-singapore-sg/

## Mamuthones and Issohadores
- When: Jan 16–18, 2027 (Expected, based on past years)
- Where: Mamoiada (Nuoro), Sardinia, Italy
- Type: Cultural festivals; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Masked figures, the Mamuthones and Issohadores, parade around bonfires in Mamoiada, Sardinia, during a masked carnival.
- Official website: https://prolocomamoiada.it/
- Date source: "Dal 16 al 18 gennaio, Mamoiada celebra la festa del fuoco dedicata a Sant'Antonio" (https://www.sardegnaturismo.it/it/eventi/santantoni-de-su-ou)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/mamuthones-and-issohadores-it/

## Napa Lighted Art Festival
- When: Jan 16 – Feb 14, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Napa, California, United States
- Type: Cultural festivals; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: A walkable outdoor light art festival through downtown Napa, California, with illuminated artworks along the streets.
- Official website: https://www.cityofnapa.org/689/Napa-Lighted-Art-Festival
- Date source: "January 16 - February 14, 2027 … Sunday-Thursday from 6-9 pm … Friday-Saturday from 6-10 pm" (https://www.cityofnapa.org/689/Napa-Lighted-Art-Festival)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/napa-lighted-art-festival-us/

## San Candido International Snow Sculpture Festival
- When: Jan 18–20, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: San Candido and San Vigilio di Marebbe (South Tyrol), Italy
- Type: Ice and snow; size: Notable
- What it is: Snow and ice sculpting by international teams is the main draw of the festival.
- Official website: https://www.snow-festival.com/
- Date source: "Dolomites Snow Festival 2027 in Innichen · 18.–20. Januar 2027." (https://www.snow-festival.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/san-candido-international-snow-sculpture-festival-it/

## Murten Light Festival
- When: Jan 20–31, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Murten, Switzerland
- Type: Projection mapping; size: Notable
- What it is: Light art and projections taking over the old town of Murten in a festival of illuminated scenes.
- Official website: https://www.murtenlichtfestival.ch/
- Date source: "20. – 31.01.2027" (https://www.murtenlichtfestival.ch/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/murten-light-festival/

## Carnaval de Uruguay (Montevideo Carnival: murgas, comparsas and tablados)
- When: Jan 21 – Feb 6, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Montevideo (with interior departments), Uruguay
- Type: Parades and carnivals, Cultural festivals; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: Competitive murga, comparsa and parodist performances with costumes and staging are the main draw of the carnival.
- Official website: https://montevideo.gub.uy/noticias/el-carnaval-ya-tiene-fechas-0
- Date source: "El Desfile Inaugural de Carnaval será el jueves 21 de enero y el Desfile de Llamadas se realizará los días 5 y 6 de febrero por la calle Isla de Flores." (https://montevideo.gub.uy/noticias/el-carnaval-ya-tiene-fechas-0)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/carnaval-de-uruguay-uy/

## LUMINO
- When: Jan 21 – Mar 7, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Montréal, QC (Quartier des spectacles and downtown), Canada
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Immersive venues; size: Notable
- What it is: Light installations, artworks and interactive installations are the main draw.
- Official website: https://www.luminomtl.com/en
- Date source: "From January 21 to March 7, 2027" (https://www.luminomtl.com/en)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/lumino-ca/

## Carnaval de Santa Cruz
- When: Jan 22 – Feb 28, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Tenerife, Spain
- Type: Parades and carnivals; size: Major
- What it is: A carnival in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain, with parades and costumed festivities.
- Official website: https://carnavaldetenerife.com
- Date source: "Inauguración del Carnaval de Santa Cruz de Tenerife 2027 … enero 22, 2027" (https://carnavaldetenerife.com/programa-carnaval/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/carnaval-de-santa-cruz/

## Vilnius Light Festival
- When: Jan 22–24, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Vilnius, Lithuania
- Type: Projection mapping; size: Notable
- What it is: Light projections and installations across the streets, squares and courtyards of Vilnius, Lithuania.
- Official website: https://lightfestival.lt/
- Date source: "Festivalis vyks 2027 m. sausio 22–24 d." (https://lightfestival.lt/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/vilnius-light-festival/

## Carnevale di Venezia
- When: Jan 23 – Feb 9, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Venice, Italy
- Type: Cultural festivals; size: Mega; top pick
- What it is: Masked costumes and elaborate carnival celebrations filling the streets and squares of Venice.
- Official website: https://www.carnevale.venezia.it/
- Date source: "dal 23 gennaio al 9 febbraio 2027" (https://www.carnevale.venezia.it/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/carnevale-di-venezia/

## International Balloon Festival (Château-d'Oex)
- When: Jan 23–31, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Château-d'Oex, Switzerland
- Type: Cultural festivals; size: Notable
- What it is: Hot-air balloons filling the sky above Château-d'Oex, with balloon night glows lit up after dark.
- Official website: https://www.festivaldeballons.ch/en
- Date source: "January 23 to 31, 2027" (https://www.festivaldeballons.ch/en)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/international-balloon-festival-chateau-d-oex-ch/

## Kisoji Ice Candle Festival
- When: Jan 23, 2027 (Provisional dates)
- Where: Kiso Valley (Nagano Prefecture), Japan
- Type: Lanterns; size: Notable
- What it is: Ice candles glowing along the Nakasendo post towns of Magome and Tsumago in the Kiso Valley, Nagano.
- Official website: https://kiso-nagano.ne.jp/recommend/icelanternfest-26/
- Date source: "開催日時：2027年1月23日（土）16:00～（予定）" (https://www.kankou-kiso.com/2023/01/27/kiso-hyousetsu-miyanokoshi/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/kisoji-ice-candle-festival-jp/

## Sounkyo Ice Waterfall Festival
- When: Jan 23 – Mar 7, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Kamikawa (Sounkyo Onsen), Japan
- Type: Ice and snow; size: Notable
- What it is: Lit ice tunnels, domes and sculptures at Sounkyo Onsen in Kamikawa, Japan, during an ice festival.
- Official website: https://sounkyo.net/hyoubaku/
- Date source: "次回開催：第52回氷瀑まつり … 開催日程 2027.1.23(土)～3.7(日)" (https://sounkyo.net/hyoubaku/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/sounkyo-ice-waterfall-festival-jp/

## Up Helly Aa
- When: Jan 26, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Lerwick, Shetland, United Kingdom
- Type: Cultural festivals; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: A torch-lit procession through Lerwick, Shetland, with Viking-costumed participants ending in a fire festival.
- Official website: https://www.uphellyaa.org/
- Date source: "Up Helly Aa 2027 is on Tuesday 26th January 2027" (https://www.uphellyaa.org/up-helly-aa-2027/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/up-helly-aa/

## Mons en Lumières
- When: Jan 27–31, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Mons (Hainaut, Wallonia), Belgium
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Projection mapping; size: Notable
- What it is: Light installations and projections along an illuminated trail are the main draw.
- Official website: https://monsenlumieres.be/
- Date source: "Du 27 au 31 janvier 2027, Mons se transformera une nouvelle fois en un parcours artistique et lumineux." (https://monsenlumieres.be/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/mons-en-lumieres-be/

## Still Dark Festival
- When: Jan 27–31, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Yellowknife, NWT, Canada
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Light installations and interactive art alongside music and storytelling in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada.
- Official website: https://www.stilldark.ca/
- Date source: "January 27-31, 2027" (https://www.stilldark.ca/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/still-dark-festival-ca/

## Saint Paul Winter Carnival
- When: Jan 28 – Feb 7, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Saint Paul, MN (Rice Park, Grand Avenue, Fairgrounds), United States
- Type: Parades and carnivals, Ice and snow; size: Notable
- What it is: Ice sculpture carving and parades are central, alongside a royal coronation and music.
- Official website: https://www.wintercarnival.com/p/about/2027-winter-carnival-dates
- Date source: "Thus, the 2027 Saint Paul Winter Carnival will be held January 28-February 7, 2027." (https://www.wintercarnival.com/p/about/2027-winter-carnival-dates)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/saint-paul-winter-carnival-us/

## Copenhagen Light Festival
- When: Jan 29 – Feb 21, 2027 (Dates reported in the news)
- Where: Copenhagen, Denmark
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A winter light festival in Copenhagen, Denmark, with illuminated installations around the city.
- Official website: https://copenhagenlightfestival.org/en/
- Date source: "29/01/2027 – 21/02/2027" (https://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/planning/copenhagen-light-festival-gdk1098085)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/copenhagen-light-festival/

## Kobe Luminarie
- When: Jan 29 – Feb 7, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Kobe, Japan
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: Light installations and illuminated displays across Kobe's streets in a winter light festival.
- Official website: https://www.kobe-luminarie.jp/
- Date source: "第32回神戸ルミナリエは、2027年1月29日（金）～2月7日（日）までの10日間" (https://www.kobe-luminarie.jp/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/kobe-luminarie/

## Winterlude
- When: Jan 29 – Feb 15, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Ottawa-Gatineau, Canada
- Type: Ice and snow; size: Major
- What it is: An ice and snow festival across Canada's Capital Region, spanning Ottawa and Gatineau, celebrating winter outdoors.
- Official website: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/winterlude.html
- Date source: "From January 29 to February 15, 2027" (https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/winterlude.html)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/winterlude/

## Yunishikawa Onsen Kamakura Festival
- When: Jan 29 – Feb 28, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Nikko, Tochigi, Japan
- Type: Ice and snow; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Candle-lit miniature snow huts along the Sawaguchi riverbed in Nikko, Tochigi, Japan.
- Official website: https://www.nikko-kankou.org/public/event/1210
- Date source: "2027年の開催日が決定しました。" (https://www.nikko-kankou.org/public/event/1210)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/yunishikawa-onsen-kamakura-festival-jp/

## Flower Market Fair (Chinese New Year Festival and Parade)
- When: Jan 30–31, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: San Francisco, United States
- Type: Parades and carnivals; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: A Chinese New Year flower market and festival with parade on Grant Avenue in San Francisco's Chinatown.
- Official website: https://chineseparade.com/flowermarketfair/
- Date source: "The 2027 Flower Market Fair is scheduled for Sat. & Sun. Jan. 30 & 31 @Grant between Clay and Broadway." (https://chineseparade.com/flowermarketfair/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/flower-market-fair-chinese-new-year-festival-and-p-us/

## Kurentovanje
- When: Feb 3–9, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Ptuj, Slovenia
- Type: Cultural festivals; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Masked Kurent figures parading through the streets of Ptuj, Slovenia, during a major carnival.
- Official website: https://kurentovanje.net/eng/
- Date source: "3–9 February 2027" (https://kurentovanje.net/eng/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/kurentovanje-si/

## Reykjavik Winter Lights
- When: Feb 4–7, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Reykjavik, Iceland
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Winter light displays spread across the six municipalities of the Reykjavik capital area.
- Official website: https://reykjavik.is/en/winter-lights-festival
- Date source: "Winter Lights Festival is from February 4-7, 2027 in all six municipalities of the capital area." (https://reykjavik.is/en/winter-lights-festival)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/reykjavik-winter-lights/

## Saguenay en Neige
- When: Feb 4–14, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Saguenay, Canada
- Type: Ice and snow; size: Notable
- What it is: A winter festival of snow and ice at Saint-Laurent Park in Jonquière, Saguenay, Quebec, Canada.
- Official website: https://www.saguenayenneige.com/
- Date source: "Du 4 au 14 février 2027" (https://www.saguenayenneige.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/saguenay-en-neige-ca/

## Sapporo Snow Festival
- When: Feb 4–11, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Sapporo, Japan
- Type: Ice and snow; size: Mega; top pick
- What it is: Giant snow sculptures lit with projection mapping at the Odori and Tsudome sites in Sapporo, Japan.
- Official website: https://www.snowfes.com/
- Date source: "2027年 … 2月4日 … 2月11日" (https://www.snowfes.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/sapporo-snow-festival/

## Carnaval de Québec
- When: Feb 5–14, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Québec City, Canada
- Type: Ice and snow; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: An outdoor winter carnival in Québec City celebrating Nordic culture, with ice and snow themes and festive street activities.
- Official website: https://carnaval.qc.ca/en
- Date source: "From February 5 to 14, 2027" (https://carnaval.qc.ca/en)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/carnaval-de-quebec/

## Carnival of Valletta (float parades)
- When: Feb 5–9, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Valletta (Republic Square, St George's Square) and Floriana, Malta
- Type: Parades and carnivals, Cultural festivals; size: Notable
- What it is: Giant papier-mâché float parades and costumed dance competitions are the visual centre of the carnival.
- Official website: https://www.festivalsmalta.com/
- Date source: "Il-Karnival ta' Malta … 5-9 February 2027" (https://www.festivalsmalta.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/carnival-of-valletta-mt/

## Desfile de Llamadas
- When: Feb 5–6, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Montevideo, Uruguay
- Type: Parades and carnivals, Cultural festivals; size: Notable
- What it is: Candombe drum-parade with costumed comparsas (vedettes, mamas viejas, gramilleros), the main draw of the event.
- Official website: https://montevideo.gub.uy/area-tematica/cultura-y-tiempo-libre/carnaval-y-llamadas
- Date source: "Febrero 2027 … Viernes 5 y sábado 6: Desfile de Llamadas por Isla de Flores" (https://montevideo.gub.uy/noticias/el-carnaval-ya-tiene-fechas-0)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/desfile-de-llamadas-uy/

## Llum BCN
- When: Feb 5–7, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Barcelona, Spain
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A light arts festival with installations in the streets and squares around DHub and Poblenou in Barcelona, Spain.
- Official website: https://www.barcelona.cat/llumbcn/en
- Date source: "Llum BCN, the festival of light arts, will celebrate its sixteenth edition from 5 to 7 February 2027." (https://www.barcelona.cat/llumbcn/en)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/llum-bcn/

## Nagasaki Lantern Festival
- When: Feb 5–21, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Nagasaki, Japan
- Type: Lanterns; size: Major
- What it is: A lantern festival in Nagasaki, with lanterns lit across the city over a run of many days.
- Official website: https://en.at-nagasaki.jp/lantern-festival
- Date source: "The "2027 Nagasaki Lantern Festival" will be held over 17 days, from February 5th (Fri) to February 21st (Sun)!" (https://en.at-nagasaki.jp/lantern-festival)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/nagasaki-lantern-festival/

## Portland Winter Light Festival
- When: Feb 5–13, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Portland, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A public winter festival of light art installations across Portland, Oregon.
- Official website: https://pdxwlf.com/
- Date source: "Festival returns February 5 – 13, 2027" (https://pdxwlf.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/portland-winter-light-festival/

## Saranac Lake Winter Carnival (Ice Palace)
- When: Feb 5–14, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Saranac Lake, NY, United States
- Type: Parades and carnivals, Fireworks, Ice and snow; size: Notable
- What it is: An ice palace built from blocks harvested from Lake Flower, lit nightly, with an opening fireworks display.
- Official website: https://saranaclakewintercarnival.com/
- Date source: "February 5, 2027 - February 14, 2027" (https://saranaclakewintercarnival.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/saranac-lake-winter-carnival-us/

## Asahikawa Winter Festival
- When: Feb 6–11, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Asahikawa, Japan
- Type: Ice and snow; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: An ice and snow festival in Asahikawa, Japan, held over six days as the city's winter celebration.
- Official website: https://asahikawa-winterfes.jp/
- Date source: "２０２７年２月６日（土）～２月１１日（木・祝日） ６日間" (https://asahikawa-winterfes.jp/5034/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/asahikawa-winter-festival-jp/

## Barranquilla Carnival
- When: Feb 6–9, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Barranquilla, Colombia
- Type: Parades and carnivals; size: Mega
- What it is: Carnival parades with floats and costumed dancers in Barranquilla, Colombia, a UNESCO-recognised tradition.
- Official website: https://carnavaldebarranquilla.org/
- Date source: "6 al 9 de febrero de 2027" (https://carnavaldebarranquilla.org/carnaval-de-barranquilla-2027/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/barranquilla-carnival/

## Binche Carnival
- When: Feb 7–9, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Binche, Belgium
- Type: Parades and carnivals; size: Major
- What it is: A costumed parade and carnival spectacle in the streets of Binche, a UNESCO-listed tradition.
- Official website: https://en.carnavaldebinche.be/
- Date source: "Carnival 2027 … 7,8,9 february" (https://en.carnavaldebinche.be/actualites/carnival-2027)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/binche-carnival/

## Hong Kong Lunar New Year fireworks
- When: Feb 7, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Type: Fireworks; size: Major
- What it is: Fireworks lighting up the sky over Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong during the Chinese New Year celebrations.
- Official website: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202609/07/P2026090700274.htm
- Date source: "The fireworks display will be held on February 7, 2027 (Sunday)." (https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202609/07/P2026090700274.htm)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/hong-kong-lunar-new-year-fireworks/

## Lunar New Year Lantern Celebrations
- When: Feb 7, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Trafalgar Square, Chinatown and the West End, London, United Kingdom
- Type: Lanterns; size: Major
- What it is: A Chinese New Year parade with lanterns through Trafalgar Square, Chinatown and the West End in London.
- Official website: https://lccauk.com/gb/
- Date source: "Chinese New Year Celebrations in London 2027 will be on … Sunday … 7th February 2027" (https://lccauk.com/gb/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/lunar-new-year-lantern-celebrations-gb/

## Rio Carnival
- When: Feb 7, 2027 (end date not yet published) (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Type: Parades and carnivals; size: Mega; top pick
- What it is: Samba school parades with giant floats, costumed dancers and puppet-style spectacles along the Sapucaí avenue in Rio de Janeiro.
- Official website: https://liesa.com.br
- Date source: "DOMINGO 07/02/2027 … SEGUNDA 08/02/2027 … TERÇA 09/02/2027" (https://liesa.com.br)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/rio-carnival/

## Trinidad and Tobago Carnival (Carnival Monday and Tuesday, Port of Spain)
- When: Feb 8–9, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Port of Spain (streets, ending at Queen's Park Savannah), Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago
- Type: Parades and carnivals, Cultural festivals; size: Mega; top pick
- What it is: Costumed masquerade bands parading through the streets is the central draw.
- Official website: https://www.ncctt.org/
- Date source: "February 8 - 9, 2027 … Monday, February 8, and Tuesday, February 9, 2027" (https://visittrinidad.tt/things-to-do/carnival/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/trinidad-and-tobago-carnival-tt/

## Carnaval de Nice
- When: Feb 9–28, 2027 (Dates reported in the news)
- Where: Nice, France
- Type: Parades and carnivals; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: A winter carnival in Nice, France, with parades and floats centred on place Masséna.
- Official website: https://www.nicecarnaval.com/
- Date source: "Carnaval de Nice 2027 se déroulera du 9 au 28 février 2027" (https://www.explorenicecotedazur.com/carnaval-de-nice-bilan-2026-et-cap-sur-ledition-2027/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/carnaval-de-nice/

## Hirosaki Castle Snow Lantern Festival
- When: Feb 10–14, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan
- Type: Lanterns; size: Notable
- What it is: Lanterns glowing among the snow in Hirosaki Park, around the castle ruins in Hirosaki, Aomori.
- Official website: https://www.hirosaki-kanko.or.jp/edit.html?id=cat02_winter_yuki
- Date source: "第51回弘前城雪燈籠まつり会期

2027年2月10日(水)～2月14日(日)" (https://www.hirosaki-kanko.or.jp/edit.html?id=cat02_winter_yuki)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/hirosaki-castle-snow-lantern-festival-jp/

## Yokote Kamakura snow-hut festival
- When: Feb 12–13, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Yokote, Japan
- Type: Ice and snow; size: Notable
- What it is: Snow huts called kamakura, lit up at night for a mid-February festival in Yokote, Japan.
- Official website: https://www.city.yokote.lg.jp/kanko/1004035/1004590.html
- Date source: "2027年（令和9年）は、2月12日（金曜日）、2月13日（土曜日）の開催です。" (https://www.city.yokote.lg.jp/kanko/1004035/1004590.html)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/yokote-kamakura-snow-hut-festival/

## Fête du Citron
- When: Feb 13–28, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Menton, France
- Type: Parades and carnivals; size: Major
- What it is: Parades of floats and puppets during the Fête du Citron in Menton, a lemon-themed festival on the Riviera.
- Official website: https://www.fete-du-citron.com/?lang=en
- Date source: "From February 13th to 28th, 2027" (https://www.fete-du-citron.com/-basic-information-.html)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/fete-du-citron/

## Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival
- When: Feb 13–14, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Yonezawa, Yamagata, Japan
- Type: Lanterns; size: Notable
- What it is: Snow lanterns lining the path to Uesugi Shrine in Yonezawa, Yamagata, Japan.
- Official website: https://yukidourou.yonezawa-matsuri.jp/
- Date source: "Saturday, February 13, 2027: 11:00 AM–9:00 PM … Sunday, February 14, 2027: 11:00 AM–8:00 PM" (https://en.travelyonezawa.com/info/the-50th-uesugi-snow-lantern-festival-to-be-held-on-february-13-14-2027/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/uesugi-snow-lantern-festival-jp/

## Basel Fasnacht Morgestraich
- When: Feb 15–17, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Basel, Switzerland
- Type: Cultural festivals; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: A lantern parade through the streets of Basel, opening the Fasnacht carnival.
- Official website: https://www.fasnachts-comite.ch/
- Date source: "bis zur nächsten Fasnacht am 15.02.2027" (https://www.fasnachts-comite.ch/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/basel-fasnacht-morgestraich/

## World Ice Art Championships
- When: Feb 15 – Mar 11, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Fairbanks, United States
- Type: Ice and snow; size: Notable
- What it is: A competition of ice sculptures carved from giant blocks in Fairbanks, Alaska.
- Official website: https://www.icealaska.com/
- Date source: "February 15, 2027 @ 8AM" (https://www.icealaska.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/world-ice-art-championships/

## Auckland Lantern Festival
- When: Feb 18–21, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Auckland, New Zealand
- Type: Lanterns; size: Major
- What it is: Lantern displays at Manukau Sports Bowl in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Official website: https://www.aucklandnz.com/lantern
- Date source: "18 - 21 Feb, 2027" (https://www.aucklandnz.com/lantern)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/auckland-lantern-festival/

## Montréal en Lumière and Nuit Blanche
- When: Feb 18–28, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Montréal, Canada
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: A winter light festival in Montréal alongside Nuit Blanche, an overnight arts event with installations across the city.
- Official website: https://montrealenlumiere.com/en
- Date source: "FEBRUARY 18 TO 28, 2027" (https://montrealenlumiere.com/en)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/montreal-en-lumiere-and-nuit-blanche/

## Navam Maha Perahera (Nawam Maha Perahera)
- When: Feb 19–20, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Colombo (Gangaramaya Temple), Sri Lanka
- Type: Parades and carnivals; size: Notable
- What it is: An elephant procession from Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, run over two nights with dancers and drummers.
- Official website: https://www.gangaramaya.com/
- Date source: "The 2027 Colombo Navam Maha Perahera is scheduled to take place on February 19 and 20, 2027." (https://www.gangaramaya.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/navam-maha-perahera-nawam-maha-perahera-lk/

## Tokamachi Snow Festival
- When: Feb 19–21, 2027 (Dates reported in the news)
- Where: Tokamachi (Niigata), Japan
- Type: Ice and snow; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Competition snow sculptures and over twenty snow sites spread across the city of Tokamachi, Niigata, Japan.
- Official website: https://snowfes.jp/hp/
- Date source: "2027年2月19日（金曜日）、20日（土曜日）、21日（日曜日）" (https://niigata-kankou.or.jp/event/3599)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/tokamachi-snow-festival-jp/

## Eastvale Lantern Festival
- When: Feb 20–21, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Eastvale, United States
- Type: Lanterns; size: Notable
- What it is: A lantern festival in front of Roosevelt High School in Eastvale, California.
- Official website: https://www.calfestival.com
- Date source: "6th Annual Eastvale Lantern Festival Feb 20-21, 2027" (https://www.calfestival.com)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/eastvale-lantern-festival-us/

## San Gabriel Lantern Festival
- When: Feb 20–21, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: San Gabriel, United States
- Type: Lanterns; size: Notable
- What it is: A lantern festival of illuminated lanterns in the San Gabriel Mission District of San Gabriel, California.
- Official website: https://www.sangabrielcity.com/1517/Lantern-Festival
- Date source: "2027 San Gabriel Lantern Festival … Saturday, February 20, 2027 … Sunday, February 21, 2027 … San Gabriel Mission District … 320 S. Mission Drive … This FREE Event Will Feature:" (https://www.sangabrielcity.com/1517/Lantern-Festival)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/san-gabriel-lantern-festival-us/

## Taiwan Lantern Festival
- When: Feb 20 – Mar 7, 2027 (Provisional dates)
- Where: Rotating city, Taiwan
- Type: Lanterns; size: Mega; top pick
- What it is: A national lantern festival moving between Taiwan host cities, with lantern displays in host-city parks.
- Official website: https://www.miaoli.gov.tw/eng/News_Content.aspx?n=434&s=806553
- Date source: "the 2027 Taiwan Lantern Festival is tentatively scheduled to run from February 20, 2027 (Lantern Festival, 15th day of the first month in the Chinese calendar) to March 7, 2027, spanning 16 days." (https://www.miaoli.gov.tw/eng/News_Content.aspx?n=434&s=806553)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/taiwan-lantern-festival/

## Enlighten Festival
- When: Feb 26 – Mar 8, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Canberra, Australia
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Illuminations and light installations lighting up Canberra over eleven nights of light events.
- Official website: https://enlightencanberra.com/
- Date source: "26 February – 8 March 2027" (https://enlightencanberra.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/enlighten-festival/

## Echigo-Tsumari Snow Fireworks
- When: Feb 27, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Tokamachi (Atema Kogen Resort Belnatio), Japan
- Type: Fireworks; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Snow-buried LED lights glowing as fireworks burst over the snowfields of Tokamachi, Japan.
- Official website: https://www.echigo-tsumari.jp/en/
- Date source: "Saturday, February 27, 2027 — Event Date" (https://www.echigo-tsumari.jp/en/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/echigo-tsumari-snow-fireworks-jp/

## Snowking's Winter Festival
- When: Feb 27 – Mar 27, 2027 (Dates reported in the news)
- Where: Yellowknife, Canada
- Type: Ice and snow; size: Notable
- What it is: A snow castle on Yellowknife Bay with ice and snow sculptures, plus night music and lights, in Canada's north.
- Official website: https://snowking.ca/
- Date source: "February 27th - March 27th, 2027" (https://spectacularnwt.com/events/snowking-winter-festival/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/snowking-s-winter-festival-ca/

## Limassol Carnival
- When: Mar 4–14, 2027 (Dates reported in the news)
- Where: Limassol, Cyprus
- Type: Parades and carnivals, Cultural festivals; size: Notable
- What it is: The Grand Parade of floats, costume groups and marching bands is the main draw.
- Official website: https://www.limassol.org.cy/en/program-limassol-carnival
- Date source: "4 – 14 March 2027" (https://www.limassoltourism.com/events/carnival-2026/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/limassol-carnival-cy/

## Cape Town Carnival
- When: Mar 20, 2027 (Dates reported in the news)
- Where: Cape Town, South Africa
- Type: Parades and carnivals; size: Notable
- What it is: A parade of floats, puppets and costumed performers on the Green Point Fan Walk in Cape Town.
- Official website: https://capetowncarnival.com/
- Date source: "Cape Town Carnival will return to the Green Point Fan Walk on Saturday, March 20, 2027" (https://www.capetowner.co.za/cape-towner/entertainment/2026-06-23-cape-town-carnival-returns-mark-your-calendars-for-march-20-2027/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/cape-town-carnival/

## Explosion of the Cart
- When: Mar 28, 2027 (Expected, based on past years)
- Where: Florence, Italy
- Type: Fireworks; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: A pyrotechnic cart set off in Piazza del Duomo in Florence, in a folk festive spectacle with fireworks.
- Official website: https://www.comune.firenze.it/novita/area-stampa/comunicati-stampa/scoppio-del-carro-1-nella-domenica-di-pasqua-torna-3
- Date source: "On Easter Sunday, in Piazza del Duomo in Florence … Piazza del Duomo, 5, 50122 Firenze FI, Italia … Easter Sunday - March 28, 2027" (https://www.visittuscany.com/en/events/explosion-of-the-cart-in-florence/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/explosion-of-the-cart-it/

## Carnival in Jamaica
- When: Mar 31 – Apr 4, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Kingston (Road March through the streets); week-long events also in Ocho Rios and Montego Bay, Jamaica
- Type: Parades and carnivals, Cultural festivals; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Costumed carnival bands parading in the street are the visual core of the week, though much of the programme is parties and music.
- Official website: https://www.carnivalinjamaica.com/
- Date source: "Next Road March is April 4, 2027" (https://www.carnivalinjamaica.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/carnival-in-jamaica-jm/

## Parrtjima
- When: Apr 9–18, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Alice Springs, Australia
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Light installations in the Alice Springs Desert Park, a light festival held on Arrernte Country.
- Official website: https://parrtjimaaustralia.com.au/
- Date source: "Parrtjima 2027 will take place on Arrernte Country from 9-18 April." (https://parrtjimaaustralia.com.au/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/parrtjima/

## Houston Art Car Parade
- When: Apr 10, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Houston, United States
- Type: Parades and carnivals; size: Notable
- What it is: Over 250 art cars, decorated as mobile artworks, roll through Allen Parkway and downtown Houston in a parade.
- Official website: https://www.thehoustonartcarparade.com/
- Date source: "SAVE THE DATE: 40TH ANNUAL ART CAR PARADE IS APRIL 10, 2027 … The Parade Rolls … April 10, 2027 … Allen Parkway & Downtown Houston" (https://www.thehoustonartcarparade.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/houston-art-car-parade/

## Bloemencorso Bollenstreek
- When: Apr 14–18, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Netherlands, Netherlands
- Type: Parades and carnivals; size: Major
- What it is: Floral floats parading through the flower bulb region of the Netherlands.
- Official website: https://www.bloemencorso-bollenstreek.nl/
- Date source: "CORSO 2027 - 14 t/m 18 APRIL" (https://www.bloemencorso-bollenstreek.nl/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/bloemencorso-bollenstreek/

## Takayama Festival
- When: Apr 14–15, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Takayama, Japan
- Type: Parades and carnivals; size: Major
- What it is: Lantern-lit float processions moving through the streets of Takayama, Japan, during its spring festival.
- Official website: https://www.hidatakayama.or.jp/event/detail_2009.html
- Date source: "開催期間 … 2027年4月14日（水）～15日（木）" (https://www.hidatakayama.or.jp/event/detail_2009.html)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/takayama-festival/

## Thrissur Pooram
- When: Apr 17, 2027 (Dates reported in the news)
- Where: Thrissur, India
- Type: Parades and carnivals; size: Major
- What it is: A temple festival in Thrissur centred on the western entrance of Vadakkunnathan Temple, with processions and floats.
- Official website: https://www.thiruvambadytemple.com/
- Date source: "The next Thrissur Pooram is scheduled for April 17, 2027, as jointly decided by the Paramekkavu and Thiruvambady Devaswoms." (https://www.onmanorama.com/travel/kerala/2026/04/27/thrissur-pooram-2026-next-year-date-decided.html)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/thrissur-pooram/

## AfrikaBurn
- When: Apr 26 – May 2, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: ZA, South Africa
- Type: Cultural festivals; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: An art and burn festival of temporary installations and performances in South Africa.
- Official website: https://tickets.afrikaburn.org/
- Date source: "26 April to 2 May 2027" (https://tickets.afrikaburn.org/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/afrikaburn-za/

## Lotus Lantern Festival
- When: May 8–9, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Seoul, South Korea
- Type: Parades and carnivals; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: A lantern procession and Buddhist cheer rally through Seoul, South Korea, a UNESCO-listed tradition.
- Official website: http://www.llf.or.kr/
- Date source: "어울림마당(연등법회/연희누리) … 2027년 5월 8일(토) 오후 4:30~6:00" (http://www.llf.or.kr/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/lotus-lantern-festival/

## Patum of Berga
- When: May 26–30, 2027 (Expected, based on past years)
- Where: Berga, Spain
- Type: Cultural festivals; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: A cultural festival in Berga, Spain, opening on Corpus Thursday in Plaça de Sant Pere.
- Official website: https://www.ajberga.cat/
- Date source: ""startDate": "2027-05-26" … "endDate": "2027-05-30"" (https://www.catalunya.com/en/continguts/esdeveniments-agenda/la-patum-festival-in-berga-1-1-13839)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/patum-of-berga-es/

## Vivid Sydney
- When: May 28 – Jun 19, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Sydney, Australia
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Mega; top pick
- What it is: Light installations and projections across Sydney, alongside music and food events.
- Official website: https://www.vividsydney.com/
- Date source: "Vivid Sydney will return from 28 May to 19 June 2027." (https://www.vividsydney.com/info/contact-us/frequently-asked-questions)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/vivid-sydney/

## Lantern Floating Hawaii
- When: May 31, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Honolulu, United States
- Type: Lanterns; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: A lantern-floating ceremony at Ala Moana Beach in Honolulu, where lanterns are set out onto the water.
- Official website: https://lanternfloatinghawaii.com/
- Date source: "Monday, May 31, 2027" (https://lanternfloatinghawaii.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/lantern-floating-hawaii/

## Puy du Fou Cinéscénie
- When: Jun 5 – Sep 11, 2027 (Dates reported in the news)
- Where: Les Épesses, France
- Type: Cultural festivals; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: A night pageant at Les Épesses, a large cultural spectacle staged after dark for audiences.
- Official website: https://www.puydufou.com/france/fr/la-cinescenie
- Date source: "The Cinéscénie will be performed on Fridays and Saturdays from Saturday, June 5, 2027 until Saturday, September 11" (https://www.vendeebocage.fr/en/puy-du-fou/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/puy-du-fou-cinescenie/

## Luminara di San Ranieri
- When: Jun 16, 2027 (Expected, based on past years)
- Where: Pisa, Italy
- Type: Lanterns; size: Notable
- What it is: A lantern festival in Pisa, Italy, where about 70,000 candle lights glow through the evening.
- Official website: https://www.comune.pisa.it/Servizi/Luminara-di-S.-Ranieri
- Date source: "L'evento si svolge ogni anno la sera del 16 giugno" (https://www.comune.pisa.it/Servizi/Luminara-di-S.-Ranieri)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/luminara-di-san-ranieri/

## Hogueras de San Juan
- When: Jun 20–24, 2027 (Expected, based on past years)
- Where: Alicante, Spain
- Type: Cultural festivals; size: Major
- What it is: A festival of bonfires in Alicante, Spain, during the Hogueras de San Juan celebrations.
- Official website: https://www.hogueras.es/
- Date source: "Del 20 al 24 de junio" (https://www.hogueras.es/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/hogueras-de-san-juan/

## Inti Raymi
- When: Jun 24, 2027 (Expected, based on past years)
- Where: Qorikancha, Plaza de Armas and Sacsayhuamán, Cusco, Peru
- Type: Parades and carnivals, Cultural festivals; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: The staged reenactment of the Inca Festival of the Sun, with costumes and processions, is the draw.
- Official website: https://www.emufec.gob.pe/intiraymi-2026
- Date source: "The greatest festival of the Inca Empire is repeated every year on the 24th of June." (https://www.peru.travel/events/inti-raymi)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/inti-raymi-pe/

## Gion Matsuri
- When: Jul 1–31, 2027 (Expected, based on past years)
- Where: Kyoto, Japan
- Type: Parades and carnivals; size: Mega; top pick
- What it is: Decorated floats process through central Kyoto, Japan, in the Gion Festival centred on Yasaka Shrine.
- Official website: https://www.yasaka-jinja.or.jp/event/gion/
- Date source: "7月1日から1ヶ月の間行われる神事で" (https://www.yasaka-jinja.or.jp/event/gion/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/gion-matsuri/

## Festival of the Trays
- When: Jul 3–12, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Tomar, Portugal
- Type: Cultural festivals; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: A procession of trays carried through the city of Tomar, Portugal, ending with a blessing in Praça da República.
- Official website: https://www.tabuleiros.com.pt/
- Date source: "3 - 12 JULHO/JULY 2027" (https://www.tabuleiros.com.pt/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/festival-of-the-trays-pt/

## Rhine in Flames
- When: Jul 3, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Rüdesheim and Bingen, Germany
- Type: Fireworks; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: An illuminated ship parade and fireworks on the Rhine between Bingen and Rüdesheim, Germany.
- Official website: https://www.rhein-in-flammen.com/ruedesheim-bingen/ruedesheim-bingen.html
- Date source: "Am Samstag, den 3. Juli 2027 in Bingen und Rüdesheim" (https://www.rhein-in-flammen.com/ruedesheim-bingen/ruedesheim-bingen.html)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/rhine-in-flames-de/

## Scénoféerie de Semblançay
- When: Jul 3 – Aug 14, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Semblançay, France
- Type: Cultural festivals; size: Notable
- What it is: A large sound and light historical spectacle staged after dark in Semblançay, France.
- Official website: https://www.scenofeerie.fr/
- Date source: "Du 3 juillet au 14 août 2027, 14 représentations commençant à 22h30 !" (https://www.scenofeerie.fr/billetterie/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/scenofeerie-de-semblancay-fr/

## Stuttgart Light Festival
- When: Jul 10, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Stuttgart (Höhenpark Killesberg), Germany
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A large light show at the Höhenpark Killesberg in Stuttgart, Germany, with an illuminated forest area.
- Official website: https://www.stadtwerke-lichterfestival.de/
- Date source: "75. Stadtwerke Stuttgart Lichterfestival am 10. Juli 2027" (https://www.stadtwerke-lichterfestival.de/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/stuttgart-light-festival-de/

## Carcassonne fireworks
- When: Jul 14, 2027 (Expected, based on past years)
- Where: Carcassonne, France
- Type: Fireworks; size: Notable
- What it is: A fireworks display over Carcassonne, France, held once a year over the historic city.
- Official website: https://www.tourisme-carcassonne.fr/temps-forts/lembrasement-de-la-cite/
- Date source: "Non, le feu d’artifice de Carcassonne a lieu uniquement le 14 juillet" (https://www.tourisme-carcassonne.fr/temps-forts/lembrasement-de-la-cite/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/carcassonne-fireworks/

## Palermo Festino di Santa Rosalia drone show
- When: Jul 14–15, 2027 (Expected, based on past years)
- Where: Palermo, Porta Felice, Italy
- Type: Drone shows, Cultural festivals; size: Notable
- What it is: A drone show with light figures and words is the new visual element inside the Festino.
- Official website: https://www.comune.palermo.it/
- Date source: "Dal 1624, il 14 e 15 luglio Palermo festeggia Santa Rosalia" (https://www.comune.palermo.it/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/palermo-festino-di-santa-rosalia-drone-show-it/

## Uwajima Ushi-oni Festival
- When: Jul 22–24, 2027 (Expected, based on past years)
- Where: Uwajima, Ehime Prefecture, Japan
- Type: Parades and carnivals; size: Notable
- What it is: Ushi-oni parade floats moving through the streets of Uwajima, Ehime, Japan, with fireworks over the bay.
- Official website: https://ushioni.gaina.ne.jp/
- Date source: "Every year from July 22 to 24" (https://www.japan.travel/en/sg/story/japanfestival-shikoku/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/uwajima-ushi-oni-festival-jp/

## Gion Kashiwazaki Festival Sea Fireworks
- When: Jul 24–26, 2027 (Expected, based on past years)
- Where: Kashiwazaki, Niigata, Japan
- Type: Fireworks; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Sea fireworks over the water at Kashiwazaki, Niigata, Japan, one of the three great Echigo fireworks.
- Official website: https://kashiwazaki-hanabi.jp/
- Date source: "毎年7月24日～26日に開催される" (https://kashiwazaki-hanabi.jp/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/gion-kashiwazaki-festival-sea-fireworks-jp/

## Kölner Lichter
- When: Jul 31, 2027 (Provisional dates)
- Where: Cologne, Germany
- Type: Fireworks; size: Major
- What it is: Fireworks staged as art over the Rhine riverbank in Cologne, Germany.
- Official website: https://www.koelner-lichter.de/
- Date source: "die am 31. Juli 2027 erneut in der Kölner Innenstadt stattfinden werden" (https://www.koelner-lichter.de/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/kolner-lichter/

## Toronto Caribbean Carnival
- When: Jul 31, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Toronto, Canada
- Type: Parades and carnivals; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: A costumed cultural parade through Toronto, with Exhibition Place listed as the main venue.
- Official website: https://torontocarnival.ca/
- Date source: "The parade is scheduled for July 31, 2027, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m." (https://torontocarnival.ca/event/grand-parade-2027/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/toronto-caribbean-carnival-ca/

## Nagaoka Fireworks
- When: Aug 2–3, 2027 (Expected, based on past years)
- Where: Nagaoka, Japan
- Type: Fireworks; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: A grand fireworks festival over the Shinano River riverbed in Nagaoka.
- Official website: https://nagaokamatsuri.com/
- Date source: "長岡まつり大花火大会は毎年８月２日３日開催" (https://nagaokamatsuri.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/nagaoka-fireworks/

## Nebuta Matsuri
- When: Aug 2–7, 2027 (Expected, based on past years)
- Where: Aomori, Japan
- Type: Parades and carnivals; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: Giant illuminated lantern floats paraded through central Aomori City.
- Official website: https://www.nebuta.jp/
- Date source: "毎年 8月2日から7日" (https://www.nebuta.jp/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/nebuta-matsuri/

## Kanto Matsuri
- When: Aug 3–6, 2027 (Expected, based on past years)
- Where: Akita, Japan
- Type: Lanterns; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: Lantern poles balanced by performers as they move along Kanto Odori in Akita City.
- Official website: https://www.kantou.gr.jp/
- Date source: "毎年8月3日から6日までの4日間、秋田市の竿燈大通りで開催いたします。" (https://www.kantou.gr.jp/faq/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/kanto-matsuri/

## Goshogawara Tachi Neputa Festival
- When: Aug 4–8, 2027 (Expected, based on past years)
- Where: Goshogawara, Aomori, Japan
- Type: Parades and carnivals; size: Notable
- What it is: Giant illuminated neputa floats parading through the streets of Goshogawara in Aomori Prefecture.
- Official website: https://tachineputa-official.jp/
- Date source: "The festival is scheduled on the same date every year regardless of the days of the week." (https://aomori-tourism.com/en/event/detail_86.html)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/goshogawara-tachi-neputa-festival-jp/

## Sendai Tanabata
- When: Aug 6–8, 2027 (Expected, based on past years)
- Where: Sendai, Japan
- Type: Cultural festivals; size: Major
- What it is: Large bamboo decorations hanging through the streets of Sendai, Japan, during its summer Tanabata festival.
- Official website: https://www.sendaitanabata.com/
- Date source: "現在の8月6日から8日に開催されています" (https://www.sendaitanabata.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/sendai-tanabata/

## Schlosslichtspiele
- When: Aug 12 – Sep 13, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Karlsruhe, Germany
- Type: Projection mapping; size: Notable
- What it is: Projection mapping displays in Karlsruhe, Germany, forming part of a summer light festival.
- Official website: https://www.schlosslichtspiele.info/en/
- Date source: "The SCHLOSSLICHTSPIELE Light Festival 2027 will take place from August 12 through September 13, 2027." (https://www.schlosslichtspiele.info/en/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/schlosslichtspiele/

## Bristol International Balloon Fiesta
- When: Aug 13–15, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Bristol, United Kingdom
- Type: Balloon festivals; size: Major
- What it is: Hot air balloons fill the sky over Bristol during a free three-day balloon fiesta.
- Official website: https://www.bristolballoonfiesta.co.uk/
- Date source: "See you next year … Friday 13 … th … to Sunday 15 … th … August 2027." (https://www.bristolballoonfiesta.co.uk/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/bristol-international-balloon-fiesta/

## Concurso Internacional de Fuegos Artificiales de San Sebastián (Concha de Oro)
- When: Aug 14–21, 2027 (Expected, based on past years)
- Where: San Sebastián (Bahía de La Concha), Spain
- Type: Fireworks; size: Major
- What it is: International firework competition with a trophy for the best displays; fireworks are the main draw.
- Official website: https://www.donostiakultura.eus/es/actualidad/noticias/pirotecnias-61-concurso-internacional-fuegos-artificiales
- Date source: "14 - 21 agosto de 2027" (https://www.donostiakultura.eus/es/fiestas/tablon)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/concurso-internacional-de-fuegos-artificiales-de-s-es/

## 新庄まつり
- When: Aug 24–26, 2027 (Expected, based on past years)
- Where: Shinjo, Yamagata, Japan
- Type: Parades and carnivals; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Festival floats and parades through the streets of Shinjo, Yamagata, Japan, during the three-day Shinjo Matsuri.
- Official website: https://shinjo-matsuri.jp/
- Date source: "毎年8月24・25・26日の３日間" (https://shinjo-matsuri.jp/about.html)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/xe668d9b5-jp/

## Burning Man
- When: Aug 29 – Sep 6, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Black Rock City, United States
- Type: Cultural festivals; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: A desert art event in Black Rock City, Nevada, centred on large-scale art installations and a burn.
- Official website: https://burningman.org/black-rock-city/black-rock-city-2027/
- Date source: "Black Rock City (BRC) 2027 will rise in the Nevada desert August 29 to September 6." (https://burningman.org/black-rock-city/black-rock-city-2027/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/burning-man/

## Zozobra
- When: Sep 3, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Santa Fe, United States
- Type: Cultural festivals; size: Notable
- What it is: A giant effigy called Zozobra is burned in front of crowds at Fort Marcy Park in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
- Official website: https://www.zozobra.com/
- Date source: "The 103rd Burning of Zozobra is Friday, September 3, 2027, at Fort Marcy Park in Santa Fe." (https://www.zozobra.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/zozobra/

## Riverfire
- When: Sep 4, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Brisbane, Australia
- Type: Fireworks; size: Major
- What it is: Fireworks over the Brisbane River as the showpiece of the Brisbane Festival.
- Official website: https://www.brisbanefestival.com.au/events/riverfire-2026
- Date source: "Save the date! In 2027, Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust will take place on Saturday 4 September." (https://www.brisbanefestival.com.au/events/riverfire-2026)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/riverfire/

## Bloemencorso Zundert
- When: Sep 5, 2027 (end date not yet published) (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Zundert, Netherlands
- Type: Parades and carnivals; size: Notable
- What it is: A float parade through the town of Zundert in the Netherlands.
- Official website: https://www.corsozundert.nl/
- Date source: "op zondag 5 september 2027 de optocht opent." (https://corsozundert.nl/nieuws/homewood-patriot-band-opent-corso-zundert-2027/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/bloemencorso-zundert/

## Ars Electronica Festival
- When: Sep 8–12, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Linz, Austria
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Major
- What it is: Media art and light installations across the city of Linz, Austria, during the Ars Electronica Festival.
- Official website: https://ars.electronica.art/festival/en/
- Date source: "The next Ars Electronica Festival will take place in Linz, Austria, from September 8-12, 2027!" (https://ars.electronica.art/festival/en/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/ars-electronica-festival/

## World of Wearable Art
- When: Sep 16 – Oct 3, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Not stated on page, New Zealand
- Type: Cultural festivals; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: A show of wearable art sculptures staged at TSB Arena in Wellington, New Zealand.
- Official website: https://www.worldofwearableart.com/
- Date source: "Next show dates … 16 Sept - 3 Oct 2027" (https://www.worldofwearableart.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/world-of-wearable-art-nz/

## PYRONALE (Feuerwerks-Weltmeisterschaft)
- When: Sep 24–25, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Berlin, Olympiastadion, Germany
- Type: Fireworks; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: A fireworks world championship with music-designed displays is the main draw.
- Official website: https://pyronale.de/
- Date source: "Freitag, den 24.09.2027 … Samstag, den 25.09.2027" (https://pyronale.de/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/pyronale-de/

## Essen Light Festival
- When: Oct 1–10, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Essen, Germany
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A light festival in Essen, Germany, with illuminations spread across the city.
- Official website: https://www.visitessen.de/essentourismus_veranstaltungen/essen_light_festival/essen_light_festival.de.html
- Date source: "ESSEN LIGHT FESTIVAL 2027 … 1. BIS 10. OKTOBER 2027" (https://www.visitessen.de/essentourismus_veranstaltungen/essen_light_festival/essen_light_festival.de.html)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/essen-light-festival/

## Plenilunio (drone show 'The Four Elements')
- When: Oct 1, 2027 (end date not yet published) (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
- Type: Drone shows; size: Notable
- What it is: A drone show of more than 500 drones along Avenida Marítima in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain, lasting 13 minutes.
- Official website: https://pleniluniosantacruz.com/
- Date source: "1 de octubre de 2027 · 20:00 h · Santa Cruz de Tenerife" (https://pleniluniosantacruz.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/plenilunio-drone-show-the-four-elements-es/

## Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
- When: Oct 2–10, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Albuquerque, United States
- Type: Balloon festivals; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: Hot-air balloons launching across the sky over Albuquerque, New Mexico, with night glow events.
- Official website: https://www.balloonfiesta.com/
- Date source: "2027 October 2-10" (https://www.balloonfiesta.com/faqs/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/albuquerque-international-balloon-fiesta/

## Lichtstadt Feldkirch
- When: Oct 7–10, 2027 (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Feldkirch, Vorarlberg, Austria
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Projection mapping, Immersive venues; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Light art, projections and sound installations in the old town are the main draw of the walk.
- Official website: https://www.lichtstadt.at/
- Date source: "Vom 7. bis 10. Oktober 2027 verwandelt sich die Feldkircher Altstadt erneut in einen erlebnisreichen Rundgang mit zeitgenössischer Lichtkunst." (https://www.lichtstadt.at/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/lichtstadt-feldkirch-at/

## Nagasaki Kunchi
- When: Oct 7–9, 2027 (Expected, based on past years)
- Where: Nagasaki, Japan
- Type: Cultural festivals; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Autumn festival performances at Suwa Shrine in Nagasaki, with the whole town taking part and viewing at Chuo Park.
- Official website: https://nagasaki-kunchi.com/
- Date source: "長崎くんちは、長崎の氏神「諏訪神社」の秋季大祭で、毎年10月7日から3日間、町を挙げて催されます。" (https://nagasaki-kunchi.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/nagasaki-kunchi-jp/

## 50 Nights of Lights
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates confirmed)
- Where: Cleveland, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A walk-through or drive-through display of over one million lights in Cleveland, USA.
- Official website: https://www.50nightsoflights.com/
- Date source: "Over One Million Lights on Display Nightly through January 1, 2027" (https://www.50nightsoflights.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/50-nights-of-lights-us/

## Absurd City (Wake The Tiger)
- When: Open year-round (Open year-round)
- Where: Westfield London, Shepherd's Bush, London W12, United Kingdom
- Type: Immersive venues; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Walk-through immersive art installations are the main draw.
- Official website: https://london.wakethetiger.com/
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/absurd-city-gb/

## Abu Simbel Sound and Light Show
- When: Daily (Regular schedule)
- Where: Abu Simbel (Aswan governorate), Egypt
- Type: Cultural festivals; size: Notable
- What it is: A nightly light-and-sound show at the rock temples is the main attraction for that evening.
- Official website: https://www.soundandlight.show/
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/abu-simbel-sound-and-light-show-eg/

## Alumbrados Navideños
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Medellín, Colombia
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: Christmas light displays in Medellín, Colombia, lit up at Parques del Río as part of the city's long-running alumbrados tradition.
- Official website: https://www.medellin.gov.co/es/eventos/festival-de-navidad-medellin-te-quiere-350-anos-de-historias-que-iluminan/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/alumbrados-navidenos/

## Año Nuevo en el Mar fireworks
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Valparaíso, Chile
- Type: Fireworks; size: Major
- What it is: New Year fireworks over the sea at Valparaíso, Chile, launched from the coastal port city.
- Official website: https://municipalidaddevalparaiso.cl/todo-listo-en-valparaiso-y-vina-del-mar-para-vivir-el-ano-nuevo-en-el-mar/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/ano-nuevo-en-el-mar-fireworks/

## AREA15 and Omega Mart
- When: Open year-round (Open year-round)
- Where: Las Vegas, United States
- Type: Immersive venues; size: Major
- What it is: An interactive art exhibition, Omega Mart, and other immersive experiences at AREA15 in Las Vegas, USA.
- Official website: https://area15.com/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/area15-and-omega-mart/

## Arte Museum (immersive media-art venues: Jeju, Yeosu, Gangneung, Busan)
- When: Open year-round (Open year-round)
- Where: Jeju (Aewol), Yeosu, Gangneung, Busan, South Korea
- Type: Immersive venues; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Immersive media-art rooms are the attraction itself.
- Official website: https://kr.artemuseum.com/
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/arte-museum-kr/

## Arte Museum Dubai
- When: Open year-round (Open year-round)
- Where: Dubai (The Dubai Mall, Level 2), United Arab Emirates
- Type: Immersive venues; size: Notable
- What it is: The venue is an immersive media-art museum where projected visuals (waterfalls, flowers, ocean) are the main draw.
- Official website: https://www.artemuseum.com/dubai
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/arte-museum-dubai-ae/

## ARTECHOUSE
- When: Open year-round (Open year-round)
- Where: DC, NYC, Miami and others, United States
- Type: Immersive venues; size: Notable
- What it is: Immersive digital art rooms in Washington DC, New York, Miami and other cities, including Hidden Wonders of the Ocean.
- Official website: https://www.artechouse.com/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/artechouse/

## Ashikaga Flower Park wisteria illumination
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Ashikaga, Japan
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Major
- What it is: Illuminated wisteria in Ashikaga Flower Park, Tochigi, Japan, during its spring wisteria festival.
- Official website: https://www.ashikaga.co.jp/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/ashikaga-flower-park-wisteria-illumination/

## Atelier des Lumières
- When: Open year-round (Open year-round)
- Where: Paris, France
- Type: Immersive venues; size: Major
- What it is: Immersive digital art exhibitions in Paris, France, presented in a large venue surrounded by projected images.
- Official website: https://www.atelier-lumieres.com/en
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/atelier-des-lumieres/

## Athens Light Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Athens city centre (historic walk around the Acropolis), Greece
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Light art installations across the city centre are the main draw.
- Official website: https://www.athenslightfestival.com
- Date source: "The 2026 edition shall be the beginning of an annual rendezvous of art revolution, and pan-cultural celebration." (https://www.athenslightfestival.com)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/athens-light-festival-gr/

## AURA (Aura Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal)
- When: Open year-round (Open year-round)
- Where: Notre-Dame Basilica, 110 Notre-Dame St W, Montréal, QC, Canada
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Projection mapping; size: Notable
- What it is: A projection, laser and light show inside the basilica is the whole draw.
- Official website: https://www.basiliquenotredame.ca/en/events/the-aura-experience
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/aura-ca/

## Awakening Song Wat (Awakening Festivals, Bangkok)
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Song Wat and Sampeng districts, Bangkok, Thailand
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Projection mapping, Immersive venues; size: Notable
- What it is: Light installations, projection mapping and digital art are the main draw of the after-dark programme.
- Official website: https://www.awakening-festival.com/
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/awakening-song-wat-th/

## AYA Universe
- When: Open year-round (Open year-round)
- Where: Dubai (Wafi City), United Arab Emirates
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Projection mapping, Immersive venues; size: Notable
- What it is: The draw is its light-filled immersive worlds. It is run as an amusement attraction, so the art element needs triage.
- Official website: https://www.aya-universe.com
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/aya-universe-ae/

## Bangkok Flower Festival (Bloom Across the Sky drone show)
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Yodpiman River Walk, Pak Khlong Talat, Bangkok, Thailand
- Type: Drone shows, Projection mapping, Cultural festivals; size: Notable
- What it is: Drone formations were the closing spectacle of the festival.
- Official website: https://fridaybangkok.com/en/e/bangkok-flower-festival
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/bangkok-flower-festival-th/

## Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain
- When: Daily at 12:00, 19:30, 20:00, 20:30, 21:00 (3월 15일~5월, 10월); 12:00, 19:30, 20:00, 20:30, 21:00, 21:30 (6~9월) (Regular schedule)
- Where: Seoul, South Korea
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Major
- What it is: A rainbow fountain of water arcing over the Banpo Bridge in Seoul, South Korea.
- Official website: https://hangang.seoul.go.kr/www/contents/856.do?mid=849
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/banpo-bridge-rainbow-fountain/

## Banyuwangi Ethno Carnival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Banyuwangi, East Java, Indonesia
- Type: Parades and carnivals, Cultural festivals; size: Notable
- What it is: Costume carnival where the elaborate, colourful costumes are the main draw.
- Official website: https://banyuwangikab.go.id/berita/digelar-18-juli-banyuwangi-ethno-carnival-2026-angkat-heroisme-perang-bayu
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/banyuwangi-ethno-carnival-id/

## Bassins de Lumières
- When: Open year-round (Open year-round)
- Where: Bordeaux, France
- Type: Immersive venues; size: Major
- What it is: Immersive digital art exhibitions in Bordeaux, France, currently presenting a Matisse show.
- Official website: https://www.bassins-lumieres.com/en
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/bassins-de-lumieres/

## Beigang Lantern Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Beigang, Yunlin County (Beigang Chaotian Temple area), Taiwan
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Lantern displays around Beigang Chaotian Temple and its old street in Yunlin County, Taiwan.
- Official website: https://tour.yunlin.gov.tw/main/modules/MySpace/index.php?xmlid=1040066
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/beigang-lantern-festival-2026-tw/

## Beijing Chaoyang International Light Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Beijing (Chaoyang Park), China
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Light art installations spread through Chaoyang Park in Beijing, China, during an autumn light festival.
- Official website: https://english.bjchy.gov.cn/node/753
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/beijing-chaoyang-international-light-festival-cn/

## Beltane Fire Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Expected, based on past years)
- Where: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Type: Cultural festivals; size: Notable
- What it is: Community performers light large fires on Calton Hill in Edinburgh in a fire spectacle that welcomes the summer.
- Official website: https://beltane.org/
- Date source: "welcome the summer of 2026? … on Calton Hill on Thursday 30th April" (https://beltane.org/beltane-fire-festival-2026/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/beltane-fire-festival/

## BLINK
- When: Biennial (Regular schedule)
- Where: Cincinnati, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Major
- What it is: Public art installations of light across Cincinnati, Ohio, in a biennial celebration of art and light.
- Official website: https://www.blinkcincinnati.com/
- Date source: "Blink Will Return in 2028" (https://www.blinkcincinnati.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/blink/

## Blue Cave Shibuya
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: Blue LED lights strung along the zelkova trees of Shibuya Koen-dori street in Tokyo, Japan.
- Official website: https://shibuya-aonodokutsu.jp/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/blue-cave-shibuya-jp/

## Bright Brussels
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Expected, based on past years)
- Where: Brussels, Belgium
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A light festival of illuminated installations across Brussels, with a culinary programme alongside.
- Official website: https://www.visit.brussels/en/visitors/agenda/bright-festival
- Date source: "13 February 2025, 18:30 (CET) - 16 February 2025, 23:00 (CET)" (https://historia.europa.eu/en/exhibitions-events/events/bright-festival-house-european-history)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/bright-brussels/

## Bukit Bintang Drone Show (recurring weekend drone light show)
- When: Weekly (Regular schedule)
- Where: Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur (Lot 10 / Pavilion KL / TRX area), Malaysia
- Type: Drone shows; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Drone light show is the main attraction, viewed from the street.
- Official website: https://www.dronesifu.com/latestnews/nid/182328/
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/bukit-bintang-drone-show-my/

## Burj Khalifa Light & Laser Projections
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Dubai (Downtown), United Arab Emirates
- Type: Projection mapping; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: Light and laser projections playing across the Burj Khalifa tower in Downtown Dubai.
- Official website: https://www.emaar.com/en/press-release-listing/breathtaking-laser-and-light-show-by-emaar-at-burj-khalifa-to-continue-through-march
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/burj-khalifa-light-laser-projections-ae/

## Burj Khalifa New Year's Eve show
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Type: Fireworks; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: Fireworks lighting up the sky around the Burj Khalifa in Dubai during New Year's Eve celebrations.
- Official website: https://mydubainewyear.emaar.com/en/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/burj-khalifa-new-year-s-eve-show/

## Candles Convoy of Salé
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Expected, based on past years)
- Where: Salé, Morocco
- Type: Lanterns; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: A procession of candles winding through the streets of Salé, Morocco, in a traditional candle convoy.
- Official website: https://en.villedesale.ma/?page_id=1244
- Date source: "the 11 … th … of Rabii 1 … st … of every Hijri year" (https://en.villedesale.ma/?page_id=1244)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/candles-convoy-of-sale-ma/

## Cannes Pyrotechnic Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Cannes, France
- Type: Fireworks; size: Notable
- What it is: Pyrotechnic displays over the Bay of Cannes, France, staged as a theatre of light.
- Official website: https://www.festival-pyrotechnique-cannes.com/en/
- Date source: "L’année 2027 marquera le 60ᵉ anniversaire" (https://www.palaisdesfestivals.com/actualite/le-festival-dart-pyrotechnique-de-cannes-devoile-son-palmares-et-annonce-le-lancement-du-cannes-sky-show-summit/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/cannes-pyrotechnic-festival/

## Cantoya Fest (Festival Internacional de Globos de Cantoya)
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, Mexico
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Cultural festivals; size: Notable
- What it is: The draw is the launching of handmade paper hot-air cantoya balloons, with a competition and a lit night balloon.
- Official website: https://cantoyafest.mx/
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/cantoya-fest-mx/

## Cappadocia Balloon Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Ürgüp (Cappadocia), Turkey
- Type: Cultural festivals; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Hot-air balloons filling the sky over Ürgüp in Cappadocia, Turkey, with landbound balloons lit up at night.
- Official website: https://balonfest.com/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/cappadocia-balloon-festival-tr/

## Carnaval de La Vega (Diablos Cojuelos)
- When: Every Sunday (Regular schedule)
- Where: La Vega, Dominican Republic, Dominican Republic
- Type: Parades and carnivals, Cultural festivals; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Costumed Diablos Cojuelos parades with masks, bells and cow-bladder whips are the main draw.
- Official website: https://ayuntamientolavega.gob.do/lanzamiento-carnaval-vegano-2026/
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/carnaval-de-la-vega-do/

## Carnaval de Negros y Blancos – Desfile Magno de carrozas
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: San Juan de Pasto, Nariño, Colombia
- Type: Parades and carnivals, Cultural festivals; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: The monumental floats and comparsas parade is the main draw of the festival.
- Official website: https://carnavaldepasto.org/
- Date source: "el Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2027 conmemorará los 100 años del primer desfile de carrozas" (https://narinoahora.com/2026/06/15/hoy-se-conocera-a-la-reina-del-carnaval-de-negros-y-blancos-2027-en-pasto/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/carnaval-de-negros-y-blancos-desfile-magno-de-carr-co/

## Carnaval de Olinda giant puppets
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Olinda, Brazil
- Type: Parades and carnivals; size: Major
- What it is: Giant puppets parading through the streets of Olinda's carnival.
- Official website: https://www.olinda.pe.gov.br/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/carnaval-de-olinda-giant-puppets/

## Carnaval de Santiago (Lechones)
- When: Sunday (Regular schedule)
- Where: Parque Central, Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
- Type: Parades and carnivals, Cultural festivals; size: Notable
- What it is: Costumed comparsas and horned, masked lechones dominate the parade.
- Official website: https://ayuntamientosantiago.gob.do/noticias/carnaval-de-santiago-inicia-con-un-derroche-de-colorido-y-lleno-de-innovacionessantiago-de-los-caballeros-el-carnaval-de-santiago-2026-dio-inicio-de-manera-oficial-este-domingo-con-un-multit
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/carnaval-de-santiago-do/

## Carnival of La Vega
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: La Vega, Dominican Republic
- Type: Parades and carnivals; size: Notable
- What it is: A carnival in La Vega, Dominican Republic, with Diablos Cojuelos masks and parades in the Duarte park.
- Official website: https://ayuntamientolavega.gob.do/cultura
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/carnival-of-la-vega-do/

## Carrières de Lumières
- When: Open year-round (Open year-round)
- Where: Les Baux-de-Provence, France
- Type: Immersive venues; size: Major
- What it is: Immersive digital art projected across the walls of a former quarry in Les Baux-de-Provence, France.
- Official website: https://www.carrieres-lumieres.com/en/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/carrieres-de-lumieres/

## Celebrate Bahrain New Year's Eve fireworks and drone show
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Manama (Bahrain Bay, The Avenues, Seef, Bahrain Harbour, Marassi, Bahrain World Trade Centre and others), Bahrain
- Type: Drone shows; size: Notable
- What it is: Fireworks and drone shows over Manama's waterfront and districts to mark New Year's Eve.
- Official website: https://www.bahrain.com/en/celebrate-bahrain-fireworks-and-drone-show
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/celebrate-bahrain-new-year-s-eve-fireworks-and-dro-bh/

## Central Taiwan Lantern Festival 2026 (MOOMIN ON)
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Taichung (Central Park, Xitun), Taiwan
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: Moomin-themed lantern displays in Central Park, Xitun, Taichung, Taiwan.
- Official website: https://english.taichung.gov.tw/3204693/post
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/central-taiwan-lantern-festival-2026-moomin-on-tw/

## Cerrado Mapping Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Uberlândia, MG (2026 edition); origin in Vila de Santa Bárbara, Augusto de Lima, MG, Brazil
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Projection mapping, Immersive venues; size: Notable
- What it is: A videomapping showcase on a historic palace façade plus a light-installation circuit are the main draw.
- Official website: https://www.cerradomappingfestival.com
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/cerrado-mapping-festival-br/

## Chale Wote Street Art Festival
- When: Regular schedule (Regular schedule)
- Where: Accra, Ghana
- Type: Cultural festivals; size: Notable
- What it is: A week of street art, murals and public performances across the city of Accra, Ghana.
- Official website: https://accradotaltradio.com/chale-wote/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/chale-wote-street-art-festival/

## Changhua Moonlight Lantern Season
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Changhua City, Changhua County (Baguashan Scenic Area), Taiwan
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Lantern displays around the giant Buddha at Baguashan Scenic Area in Changhua, Taiwan.
- Official website: https://tourism.chcg.gov.tw/CalendarlContent.aspx?id=433&chk=803c4616-a5c3-4abf-89c8-c881c7f88c85
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/changhua-moonlight-lantern-season-tw/

## Chapters from the thousand-year history of the Hungarian nation (St Stephen's Day audiovisual show)
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Budapest, Hungary
- Type: Drone shows; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: Projection mapping on Parliament in Budapest, with lasers, drones and a fireworks finale above the Danube.
- Official website: https://kormany.hu/hirek/augusztus-20-ezereves-unnep-ertekes-tradiciokkal-es-kortars-elemekkel
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/chapters-from-the-thousand-year-history-of-the-hun-hu/

## Chingay Parade
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Singapore, Singapore
- Type: Parades and carnivals; size: Major
- What it is: A multicultural street parade in Singapore with floats, puppets and more than 3,000 performers.
- Official website: https://www.chingay.gov.sg/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/chingay-parade/

## Christmas at Biltmore
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Asheville (Biltmore Estate), United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Candlelit evenings and 135,000 LED and mini lights decorate historic Biltmore House on the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina.
- Official website: https://www.biltmore.com/christmas/
- Date source: "November 3–January 10, 2027" (https://www.biltmore.com/christmas/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/christmas-at-biltmore-us/

## Christmas Fantasy with Lights (Storybook Land)
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Egg Harbor Township, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Storybook Land theme park lit with over one million lights in Egg Harbor Township, USA.
- Official website: https://storybookland.com/
- Date source: "2026 Season Pass holders DO NOT need to purchase additional tickets for this event." (https://storybookland.com/christmas)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/christmas-fantasy-with-lights-storybook-land-us/

## Christmas on A Great Street (Orchard Road)
- When: Regular schedule (Regular schedule)
- Where: Orchard Road, Tanglin to Dhoby Ghaut, Singapore, Singapore
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Projection mapping; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: A 3.1 km light-up with projection mapping and artificial snowfall is the main draw.
- Official website: https://christmas.orchardroad.org/
- Date source: "Christmas on A Great Street is expected to return to Orchard Road for the 2026 festive season." (https://www.singaporetravelhub.com/events/christmas-on-a-great-street/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/christmas-on-a-great-street-sg/

## Circuito Mágico del Agua
- When: Daily (Regular schedule)
- Where: Lima, Peru
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Major
- What it is: A water circuit of fountains with light and multimedia shows in Reserve Park, Lima, Peru.
- Official website: https://circuitomagicodelagua.pe/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/circuito-magico-del-agua/

## City Lights
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Adelaide CBD, Australia
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Free projections and light installations along a trail through Adelaide's CBD, from North Terrace to Rymill Park.
- Official website: https://illuminateadelaide.com/city-lights-2026/
- Date source: "Returning in 2027" (https://illuminateadelaide.com/city-lights-2026/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/city-lights-au/

## Colorama light show, Mont-Saint-Michel abbey
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Mont-Saint-Michel (Manche), France
- Type: Projection mapping; size: Notable
- What it is: Indoor projection show held inside the Mont-Saint-Michel abbey, with light projected across its historic interior.
- Official website: https://www.abbaye-mont-saint-michel.fr/en/agenda/colorama
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/colorama-light-show-mont-saint-michel-abbey-fr/

## Concurso Internacional de Castillos de Fuegos Artificiales Ciudad de Tarragona
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Expected, based on past years)
- Where: Tarragona (Punta del Miracle), Spain
- Type: Fireworks; size: Notable
- What it is: Competition of firework castles judged as art; fireworks are the main draw.
- Official website: https://www.tarragona.cat/cultura/festes-i-cultura-popular/concurs-internacional-de-focs-artificials-ciutat-de-tarragona
- Date source: "se celebra a Tarragona cada primera setmana completa del mes de juliol" (https://www.tarragona.cat/cultura/festes-i-cultura-popular/concurs-internacional-de-focs-artificials-ciutat-de-tarragona)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/concurso-internacional-de-castillos-de-fuegos-arti-es/

## Convergence Station
- When: Open year-round (Open year-round)
- Where: Denver, United States
- Type: Immersive venues; size: Notable
- What it is: An immersive Meow Wolf venue in Denver, part art exhibition and part narrative playground, with rooms to explore.
- Official website: https://meowwolf.com/visit/denver
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/convergence-station/

## Corridor of Lights
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Joetsu, Niigata (Yasuzuka, Oshima, Urakawara, Maki, Takashi, Nadachi areas), Japan
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Roadsides in Joetsu, Niigata, Japan, lined with about 100,000 candles lit by local residents.
- Official website: https://joetsukankonavi.jp/tomoshibi/
- Date source: "2027年「灯の回廊」ポスター写真を募集します！" (https://joetsukankonavi.jp/tomoshibi/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/corridor-of-lights-jp/

## Cripple Creek Ice Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Cripple Creek, CO (Bennett Avenue), United States
- Type: Ice and snow; size: Notable
- What it is: Ice sculptures and live carving battles are the main attraction.
- Official website: https://www.cityofcripplecreek.com/visit-cripple-creek/page/cripple-creek-ice-fest
- Date source: "2027 Ice Festival" (https://www.cityofcripplecreek.com/visit-cripple-creek/page/events)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/cripple-creek-ice-festival-us/

## Crop Over Festival (Grand Kadooment Day)
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Expected, based on past years)
- Where: Bridgetown and St. Michael, Barbados (parade route from the National Stadium toward Spring Garden Highway), Barbados
- Type: Parades and carnivals, Cultural festivals; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: The costumed masquerade bands and music trucks on the Kadooment route are the main draw of the finale.
- Official website: https://ncf.bb/crop-over/
- Date source: "Grand Kadooment is the climax of Crop Over and is held on the first Monday of August." (https://www.visitbarbados.org/mission-crop-over)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/crop-over-festival-bb/

## Da Nang International Fireworks Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Da Nang, Vietnam
- Type: Fireworks; size: Major
- What it is: Fireworks displays launched as art over the skies of Da Nang, Vietnam, during an international festival.
- Official website: https://visitdanang.travel/en/da-nang-officially-announces-international-fireworks-festival-diff-2026-10-fireworks-teams-gather-by-the-han-river-7360
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/da-nang-international-fireworks-festival/

## Dallas Arboretum Holiday at the Arboretum
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Dallas, United States
- Type: Cultural festivals; size: Notable
- What it is: Twelve Days of Christmas gazebos, a Christmas Village and lit garden nights at the Dallas Arboretum in Dallas, Texas.
- Official website: https://www.dallasarboretum.org/
- Date source: "November 11 – January 3, 2027" (https://www.dallasarboretum.org/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/dallas-arboretum-holiday-at-the-arboretum-us/

## DARK MATTER
- When: Open year-round (Open year-round)
- Where: Berlin-Lichtenberg (former factory site), Germany
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Immersive venues; size: Notable
- What it is: A museum devoted to light and media art, with audiovisual light installations as the main draw.
- Official website: https://darkmatter.berlin/
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/dark-matter-de/

## Dark Mofo
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Hobart, Australia
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Major
- What it is: A midwinter arts and culture festival in Hobart, Tasmania, run by the Mona museum.
- Official website: https://mona.net.au/stuff-to-do/dark-mofo
- Date source: "Dark Mofo returns June 2027." (https://mona.net.au/stuff-to-do/dark-mofo)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/dark-mofo/

## Dataland
- When: Open year-round (Open year-round)
- Where: Los Angeles, CA (The Grand LA, downtown), United States
- Type: Immersive venues; size: Notable
- What it is: Immersive, data-driven digital art galleries are the core of the museum.
- Official website: https://dataland.art/
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/dataland-us/

## Deauville drone light show
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Deauville (Deauville-La Touques racecourse), France
- Type: Drone shows; size: Notable
- What it is: About 1,000 synchronised drones form aerial light shapes for 70 minutes over the Deauville-La Touques racecourse.
- Official website: https://magicdrone.show/villes/deauville/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/deauville-drone-light-show-fr/

## Debrecen Flower Carnival
- When: Regular schedule (Regular schedule)
- Where: Debrecen, Hungary
- Type: Parades and carnivals; size: Notable
- What it is: Floats decorated with fresh flowers, several metres tall, parading through the streets of Debrecen, Hungary, in a multi-day carnival.
- Official website: https://debreceniviragkarneval.hu/?lang=en
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/debrecen-flower-carnival-hu/

## Desfile Nacional de Carnaval (Santo Domingo, Malecón)
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Malecón / Av. George Washington, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
- Type: Parades and carnivals, Cultural festivals; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: A national parade of carnival troupes, floats and characters is the main draw.
- Official website: https://cultura.gob.do/noticias/desfile-nacional-de-carnaval-2026-contara-con-amplio-operativo-de-seguridad-en-el-malecon/
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/desfile-nacional-de-carnaval-do/

## Dieng Culture Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Dieng Plateau, Central Java, Indonesia
- Type: Lanterns, Cultural festivals; size: Notable
- What it is: A lantern release on the Dieng Plateau in Central Java, Indonesia, as part of a highland cultural festival.
- Official website: https://festivaldieng.id/
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/dieng-culture-festival-id/

## Digital National Art Museum (DNA Museum)
- When: Open year-round (Open year-round)
- Where: Manila Ocean Park, Ermita, Manila, Philippines
- Type: Projection mapping, Immersive venues; size: Notable
- What it is: Projection-mapped, VR and motion-sensor immersive rooms are the whole attraction.
- Official website: https://manilaoceanpark.com/digital-national-art-museum/
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/digital-national-art-museum-ph/

## Donggang King Boat Festival
- When: Every three years (triennial, 三年一科) (Regular schedule)
- Where: Donggang Township, Pingtung County, Taiwan
- Type: Cultural festivals; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: A cultural spectacle in Donggang Township, Pingtung, Taiwan, built around the King Boat festival.
- Official website: https://www.66.org.tw/m1_file/detail.php?id=1&mid=2&category=x&nid=121
- Date source: "marked a major stage in preparations for the 2027 festival" (https://www.kaohsiungtimes.com/donggang-consecrates-king-boat-ahead-of-2027-festival/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/donggang-king-boat-festival-tw/

## Drone Light Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Wichita, KS (Exploration Place, above the Keeper of the Plains), United States
- Type: Drone shows; size: Notable
- What it is: A choreographed drone light show is the main draw of the three-night festival.
- Official website: https://exploration.org/2026/08/06/pyro-drones-make-their-debut-at-wichitas-drone-light-festival/
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/drone-light-festival-us/

## DroneArt Show: Harry Potter (touring)
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Toronto, ON (YZD, former Downsview Airport, North York), Canada
- Type: Drone shows, Cultural festivals; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Synchronised drone choreography is the main draw, with music and live violin.
- Official website: https://thedroneartshow.com/toronto/harry-potter
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/droneart-show-harry-potter-ca/

## Dubai Garden Glow
- When: Every Wednesday to Monday (Regular schedule)
- Where: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Illuminated garden light installations at Zabeel Park in Dubai.
- Official website: https://dubaigardenglow.com/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/dubai-garden-glow/

## Dublin City Council Dublin Winter Lights
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates reported in the news)
- Where: Dublin city centre, Ireland
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Projections and light installations across Dublin city centre, created by artists from Ireland and abroad.
- Official website: https://www.dublinwinterlights.ie/
- Date source: "run until the St Brigid’s Day bank holiday on 1 February 2027" (https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2026/0923/1592643-dublin-winter-lights/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/dublin-city-council-dublin-winter-lights-ie/

## Ducasse d'Ath giants
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Expected, based on past years)
- Where: Ath, Belgium
- Type: Parades and carnivals; size: Notable
- What it is: Giant figures carried in a parade through the streets of Ath, Belgium.
- Official website: https://www.ath.be/loisirs/folklore/toutes-les-ducasses/toutes-les-ducasses
- Date source: "Événement prévu en août 2027" (https://visitwallonia.fr/fr/produit/evenement/folklore-et-tradition/folklore-a-ath-la-ducasse-dath/7092)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/ducasse-d-ath-giants/

## Edfu Temple Sound and Light Show
- When: Daily at 20:00, 21:00 (Show week) (Regular schedule)
- Where: Edfu (Luxor governorate), Egypt
- Type: Cultural festivals; size: Notable
- What it is: A nightly light-and-narration show at the temple is the main evening draw.
- Official website: https://www.soundandlight.show/
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/edfu-temple-sound-and-light-show-eg/

## Eiffel Tower sparkle
- When: Hourly at minuit (Outside summer and school holidays); 1 heure du matin (Summer (school holidays)) (Regular schedule)
- Where: Paris, France
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Major
- What it is: The Eiffel Tower in Paris sparkles with golden lights for five minutes at the top of each hour after nightfall.
- Official website: https://www.toureiffel.paris/fr/le-monument/illuminations
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/eiffel-tower-sparkle/

## Electrical Spectacle Light Show
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Philadelphia, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A choreographed light show set to music projected over Franklin Square in Philadelphia.
- Official website: https://historicphiladelphia.org/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/electrical-spectacle-light-show-us/

## Enchant Los Angeles
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, United States
- Type: Immersive venues; size: Notable
- What it is: An immersive holiday light experience at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California.
- Official website: https://www.enchantchristmas.com/los-angeles/
- Date source: "The 2026 season of Enchant Los Angeles has arrived." (https://www.enchantchristmas.com/los-angeles/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/enchant-los-angeles-us/

## ENMAX Zoolights
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Calgary (Calgary Zoo), Canada
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: A light festival across the Calgary Zoo grounds, with illuminated displays and installations set among the animal enclosures.
- Official website: https://www.calgaryzoo.com/zoolights/
- Date source: "from 13 November 2026 to 03 January 2027" (https://www.tiqets.com/en/calgary-attractions-c62338/tickets-for-wilder-institutes-calgary-zoo-zoolights-entry-p1122545/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/enmax-zoolights-ca/

## Farm Lighting
- When: Biennial (every two years) at 19.00 - 21.00 (herfstvakantie (autumn holiday)) (Regular schedule)
- Where: Markelo (Twente), Netherlands
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Illuminated farmhouses lining a village path in Markelo, Twente, in the Netherlands.
- Official website: https://boerderijverlichting.nl/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/farm-lighting-nl/

## Faro International Videomapping Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Faro (historic centre, cathedral bell-tower façade), Portugal
- Type: Projection mapping; size: Notable
- What it is: The festival is built around projection mapping onto a large architectural façade.
- Official website: https://algarvedesignmeeting.ualg.pt/videomapping/
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/faro-international-videomapping-festival-pt/

## Feel all the Feelings @ Phuket: Illuminating Peranakan Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Charter Bank intersection, Phuket Old Town, Thailand
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Projection mapping, Cultural festivals; size: Notable
- What it is: The centrepiece is a projection-mapping show on the Charter Bank building, repeated every 20 minutes.
- Official website: https://www.tatnews.org/2026/07/august-2026-event-and-calendar/
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/feel-all-the-feelings-phuket-illuminating-peranaka-th/

## Feria de las Flores
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Medellín, Colombia
- Type: Parades and carnivals; size: Major
- What it is: Parades and floats through the streets of Medellín, Colombia, as part of the city's flower festival.
- Official website: https://www.medellin.gov.co/es/eventos/feria-de-las-flores/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/feria-de-las-flores/

## Festa da Luz
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Belo Horizonte, MG (hipercentro: Praça da Estação, Viaduto Santa Tereza, Sapucaí, Parque Municipal), Brazil
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Projection mapping, Immersive venues; size: Notable
- What it is: Public art installations, monumental illuminated sculptures and a Latin American videomapping showcase are the main draw.
- Official website: https://festadaluz.art/sobre/
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/festa-da-luz-br/

## Festival Ánh sáng & Di sản Hội An 2026 (The Festival of Light & Heritage 2026)
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Đảo Ký Ức Hội An (Thu Bồn river island), Hội An, Quảng Nam, Vietnam
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Lanterns, Drone shows; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Large lantern installations and drone light shows are the main draw.
- Official website: https://hoianmemoriesland.com/en/event
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/festival-anh-sang-di-san-hoi-an-2026-vn/

## Festival Cahaya Lampion Denpasar (Imlek 2026)
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Jalan Gajah Mada to Jalan Kartini, central Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Lanterns; size: Notable
- What it is: Strings of about 700 lit lanterns along city streets are the main visual element.
- Official website: https://www.denpasarkota.go.id/berita/kolaborasi-pemkot-denpasar-dan-inti-bali-gelar-festival-cahaya-lampion-sambut-imlek-2026-dan-hut-ke-238-kota-denpasar-260209
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/festival-cahaya-lampion-denpasar-id/

## Festival Cap Go Meh Singkawang (Tatung parade and Lantern Parade)
- When: Regular schedule (Regular schedule)
- Where: Singkawang, West Kalimantan, Indonesia
- Type: Lanterns, Parades and carnivals, Cultural festivals; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: The tatung procession (entranced mediums in costume) and the lantern parade are the main draw.
- Official website: https://disparpora.singkawangkota.go.id/post/wali-kota-tjhai-chui-mie-festival-cap-go-meh-2026-hadirkan-harmoni-di-singkawang
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/festival-cap-go-meh-singkawang-id/

## Festival de la Luz
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Antigua Guatemala (fachadas de la Catedral de San José, La Merced, San Francisco, Escuela de Cristo y Compañía de Jesús), Guatemala
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Projection mapping, Immersive venues; size: Notable
- What it is: Video mapping on historic colonial facades, plus light installations, is the main attraction of the evening walk.
- Official website: https://www.luzdeantigua.com/
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/festival-de-la-luz-gt/

## Festival de Luces
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Villa de Leyva, Colombia
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A traditional light festival in Villa de Leyva, Colombia, filling the town with illuminations.
- Official website: https://villadeleyva-boyaca.gov.co/Paginas/Festival-de-Luces.aspx
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/festival-de-luces/

## Festival de Mapping Quito 'Quito, Luz de América'
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Quito (Centro Histórico and parque La Alameda), Ecuador
- Type: Projection mapping; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Videomapping on historic façades is the main draw of the festival.
- Official website: https://festivaldemapping.visitquito.ec/
- Date source: "estaba previsto para realizarse el 7, 8 y 9 de agosto de 2026" (https://www.primicias.ec/entretenimiento/mapping-quito-posterga-agosto2026-cancela-cambio-fecha-129280/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/festival-de-mapping-quito-quito-luz-de-america-ec/

## Festival international de feux d'artifice Les Couleurs du Val-d'Oise
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Hippodrome d'Enghien-Soisy, Enghien-les-Bains (Val-d'Oise), France
- Type: Fireworks; size: Notable
- What it is: A fireworks competition is the main event.
- Official website: https://lescouleursduvaldoise.com/
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/festival-international-de-feux-d-artifice-les-coul-fr/

## Festival Lampion Jogja (Lanterne Festival de Paris Jogja)
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Pantai Goa Cemara, Bantul, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
- Type: Lanterns; size: Notable
- What it is: The mass release of thousands of lanterns into the night sky is the headline moment.
- Official website: https://festivallampion.com/
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/festival-lampion-jogja-id/

## Festival of Lights
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Expected, based on past years)
- Where: Keflavík (Reykjanesbær), Iceland
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Lit cliffs in the bay at Keflavík, closing with a fireworks display, as part of the Reykjanesbær light festival.
- Official website: https://www.ljosanott.is/
- Date source: "Ljósanótt er haldin fyrstu helgina í september ár hvert og er áhersla lögð á viðamiklar uppákomur frá fimmtudegi til sunnudags" (https://www.ljosanott.is/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/festival-of-lights-is/

## Festival of Lights (Ayala Triangle Gardens)
- When: Regular schedule (Regular schedule)
- Where: Ayala Triangle Gardens, Makati (Metro Manila), Philippines
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Projection mapping; size: Notable
- What it is: A nightly free light and music show with mappable LEDs and floor projections is the main attraction.
- Official website: https://ayalaland.com/explore-makati-cbd/events
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/festival-of-lights-ph/

## Festival of Lights (Mela Chiraghan)
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Lahore (Baghbanpura area, outskirts of Lahore), Pakistan
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Lamps and lights glowing at a Sufi shrine festival in the Baghbanpura area on the outskirts of Lahore, Pakistan.
- Official website: https://walledcitylahore.gop.pk/event/mela-chiraghan/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/festival-of-lights-mela-chiraghan-pk/

## Festival of Lights at Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Fort Bragg, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A garden light trail through the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens in Fort Bragg, California.
- Official website: https://www.gardenbythesea.org/events/fol-2026
- Date source: "The 16th annual Festival of Lights dazzles every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from November 27 through December 20, rain or shine, at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens." (https://www.gardenbythesea.org/events/fol-2026)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/festival-of-lights-at-mendocino-coast-botanical-ga-us/

## Festival of Lights at VanDusen Botanical Garden
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Vancouver, Canada
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A light festival of illuminated displays through the gardens of VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver.
- Official website: https://www.vandusengarden.org/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/festival-of-lights-at-vandusen-botanical-garden-ca/

## Festival Région des Lumières
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (2026: Vienne, Aurillac, La Chaise-Dieu, Clermont-Ferrand, Espaly-Saint-Marcel), France
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Projection mapping; size: Notable
- What it is: Free outdoor son-et-lumière and mapping shows on heritage facades.
- Official website: https://www.auvergnerhonealpes.fr/actualites/illuminez-votre-ete-2026-avec-le-festival-region-des-lumieres
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/festival-region-des-lumieres-fr/

## Fête Nationale fireworks
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Paris, France
- Type: Fireworks; size: Major
- What it is: Fireworks fired from the Eiffel Tower light up the Paris sky for the National Day display.
- Official website: https://www.toureiffel.paris/fr/actualites/evenements/le-feu-dartifice-du-14-juillet
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/fete-nationale-fireworks/

## Field of Light
- When: Open year-round (Open year-round)
- Where: Uluru, Australia
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Light installations spread across the desert landscape near Uluru.
- Official website: https://www.ayersrockresort.com.au/field-of-light-celebrates-10-years
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/field-of-light/

## Fiesta de La Tirana
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: La Tirana, Tarapacá Region (northern Chile), Chile
- Type: Cultural festivals; size: Major
- What it is: Costumed dance groups (bailes) processing before the Virgin are the main visual draw, not a headliner or food.
- Official website: https://www.iglesiadeiquique.cl/nuestra-se%C3%B1ora-del-carmen-de-la-tirana
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/fiesta-de-la-tirana-cl/

## Fire and Ice Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Repentigny, Canada
- Type: Ice and snow; size: Notable
- What it is: An ice and snow festival at Parc de l'Île-Lebel in Repentigny, Canada, where the name hints at fire and ice.
- Official website: http://www.feuetglace.ca
- Date source: "Le Festival Feu et Glace sera de retour pour une 24e édition en 2027 !" (http://www.feuetglace.ca)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/fire-and-ice-festival-ca/

## Florence Lights Up
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Florence, Italy
- Type: Projection mapping; size: Notable
- What it is: Projections on historic monuments such as the Ponte and Palazzo Vecchio in Florence.
- Official website: https://musefirenze.it/en/events/florence-lights-up/
- Date source: "A guide to the must-see events of 2026" (https://www.visittuscany.com/en/ideas/2026-all-the-big-events-of-the-year-in-and-around-florence/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/florence-lights-up-it/

## Flower Carpet
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Brussels, Belgium
- Type: Cultural festivals; size: Major
- What it is: A carpet of flowers laid across the Grand-Place in Brussels.
- Official website: https://www.flowercarpet.brussels/
- Date source: "see you in 2028 for the next edition of the Flower Carpet" (https://www.flowercarpet.brussels/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/flower-carpet/

## Fo Guang Shan Peace Lantern Festival
- When: Regular schedule (Regular schedule)
- Where: Dashu District, Kaohsiung (Fo Guang Shan), Taiwan
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Peace lanterns across the Fo Guang Shan temple grounds in Dashu District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
- Official website: https://www.fgs.org.tw/events/2026ny/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/fo-guang-shan-peace-lantern-festival-2026-tw/

## Font Màgica de Montjuïc
- When: at 21:00 h. to 22:00 h. (['October']) (Regular schedule)
- Where: Barcelona, Spain
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Major
- What it is: A complex of fountains, cascades and pools on Montjuïc in Barcelona, Spain, with choreographed water displays.
- Official website: https://www.barcelona.cat/en/what-to-do-in-bcn/magic-fountain
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/font-magica-de-montjuic/

## Frameless
- When: Open year-round (Open year-round)
- Where: London, United Kingdom
- Type: Immersive venues; size: Notable
- What it is: A multi-sensory digital immersive art experience at Marble Arch in London's West End.
- Official website: https://frameless.com/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/frameless/

## Fremont Street Experience
- When: Nightly (Regular schedule)
- Where: Las Vegas, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Major
- What it is: Light art and stage shows fill the Fremont Street Experience, the original entertainment district in Las Vegas, with free concerts across three stages.
- Official website: https://fremontstreetexperience.com/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/fremont-street-experience/

## Garden Rhapsody at Supertree Grove
- When: Nightly at 7.45pm, 8.45pm (None) (Regular schedule)
- Where: Singapore, Singapore
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: A light-and-sound show among the illuminated Supertree Grove structures in Singapore.
- Official website: https://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/en/things-to-do/attractions/supertree-grove.html
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/garden-rhapsody-at-supertree-grove/

## GDLuz (light festival)
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Light and video-mapping displays across the historic centre of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, inspired by Mexican folklore.
- Official website: https://guadalajara.gob.mx/noticia/inaugura-vero-delgadillo-gd-luz-2026-el-festival-que-ilumina-el-corazon-de-la-ciudad
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/gdluz-light-festival-mx/

## Ghent Light Festival
- When: Every three years (Regular schedule)
- Where: Ghent, Belgium
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: Light art installations and projections across the city of Ghent.
- Official website: https://lichtfestival.stad.gent/en
- Date source: "No date is currently known for a possible next edition of the Light Festival." (https://lichtfestival.stad.gent/en)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/ghent-light-festival/

## Giant Puppet Project and Parade (Siem Reap Giant Puppet Parade)
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Expected, based on past years)
- Where: Siem Reap city, Siem Reap province, Cambodia
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Parades and carnivals; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: The main draw is a night street procession of several-metre illuminated giant puppets, not food or sport.
- Official website: https://pharecircus.org/siem-reap-giant-puppet-parade/
- Date source: "The 2026 Giant Puppet Street Parade is scheduled for February 21, 2026" (https://pharecircus.org/siem-reap-giant-puppet-parade/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/giant-puppet-project-and-parade-kh/

## Giza Pyramids Sound and Light Show
- When: Daily (Regular schedule)
- Where: Giza, Egypt
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Major
- What it is: A sound and light show at the Giza Pyramids in Egypt, with narration available in ten languages.
- Official website: https://www.soundandlight.show/en/show/pyramids-show
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/giza-pyramids-sound-and-light-show/

## Global Village Dubai (Season 31 opening parade and drone show; nightly fireworks)
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Type: Drone shows, Parades and carnivals, Fireworks, Cultural festivals; size: Major
- What it is: It is a multi-pavilion cultural park, but the opening Parade of the World, 600-drone show and nightly fireworks are headline visual draws; needs triage on whether to list the venue or only its shows.
- Official website: https://www.globalvillage.ae/en
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/global-village-dubai-ae/

## Global Village Season 31 opening drone show
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Global Village, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Type: Drone shows, Parades and carnivals, Cultural festivals; size: Notable
- What it is: Drone show, Parade of the World and choir are advertised opening-night highlights, but the park's main draw is pavilions, shopping and rides, so Q1 is borderline.
- Official website: https://www.globalvillage.ae/
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/global-village-season-31-opening-drone-show-ae/

## GlobalFest (International Fireworks Festival, with Alberta's largest drone show)
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Calgary (Spruce Meadows from 2026), Canada
- Type: Fireworks; size: Notable
- What it is: An international fireworks competition at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, including Alberta's largest drone show.
- Official website: https://www.globalfest.ca/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/globalfest-international-fireworks-festival-with-a-ca/

## Glow Fest México
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Puebla (Centro Histórico), Mexico
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Projection mapping; size: Notable
- What it is: Per the article: free walking route of light installations and a central mapping show.
- Official website: https://glowmexico.mx
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/glow-fest-mexico-mx/

## GLOW Holiday Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: St. Paul, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Light displays at CHS Field in downtown St. Paul, Minnesota, as part of a winter holiday lights festival.
- Official website: https://glowholiday.com/
- Date source: "returns to CHS Field in Downtown St. Paul: … Nov. 19 - Jan. 3, 2027" (https://glowholiday.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/glow-holiday-festival-us-2/

## Glow Light Show at Coolray Field
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Lawrenceville, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A drive-through light show at Coolray Field in Lawrenceville, Georgia, with more than one million LED lights.
- Official website: https://glowlightshow.com/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/glow-light-show-at-coolray-field-us/

## Glow Wild Lantern Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Peoria (Peoria Zoo), United States
- Type: Lanterns; size: Notable
- What it is: A lantern festival at the Peoria Zoo in Peoria, with the zoo transformed into a glowing wonderland of lanterns.
- Official website: https://peoriaparks.org/series/glow-wild-3/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/glow-wild-lantern-festival-us-2/

## Glow Wild Lantern Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Bridgeport (Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo), United States
- Type: Lanterns; size: Notable
- What it is: A lantern festival at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport, with the zoo lit up by lanterns.
- Official website: https://beardsleyzoo.org/glow-wild/
- Date source: "November 5, 2026 at 5:30 PM – November 8, 2026 at 9:30 PM" (https://beardsleyzoo.org/events/glow-wild-5bvj3p/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/glow-wild-lantern-festival-us/

## Glow Wild! at the Brookfield Zoo
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Brookfield, United States
- Type: Lanterns; size: Notable
- What it is: A spring lantern festival at Brookfield Zoo, where evening lantern walks show the zoo in a new light.
- Official website: https://www.brookfieldzoo.org/press-releases/wildlife-lanterns-illuminate-the-night-as-glow-wild-debuts
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/glow-wild-at-the-brookfield-zoo-us/

## GloWild at the Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Kansas City, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A light festival illuminating the Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium in Missouri, with an all-new theme.
- Official website: https://kansascityzoo.org/glowild
- Date source: "STARTS … Sept … 11" (https://kansascityzoo.org/glowild)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/glowild-at-the-kansas-city-zoo-and-aquarium-us/

## Golden Horse Soaring, Joyful Spring Festival 2026 Drone and Fireworks Show (Macau Tower)
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Macau, sea area in front of Macau Tower, Macau
- Type: Drone shows, Fireworks; size: Notable
- What it is: Drone formations fused with fireworks, music and lasers form the main draw of each evening show.
- Official website: https://www.macaotourism.gov.mo/zh-hant/article/cny/parade-2026
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/golden-horse-soaring-joyful-spring-festival-2026-d-mo/

## Grebeg Suro Ponorogo (Festival Nasional Reog Ponorogo)
- When: Regular schedule (Regular schedule)
- Where: Alun-alun Ponorogo and Telaga Ngebel, Ponorogo, East Java, Indonesia
- Type: Parades and carnivals, Cultural festivals; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: The reog dance competition with masked lion costumes and the heirloom procession (kirab pusaka) are the main visual draw.
- Official website: https://grebegsuro.my.id
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/grebeg-suro-ponorogo-id/

## Gwangalli M Drone Light Show
- When: Every Saturday at 7시·9시 (10–2) (Regular schedule)
- Where: Busan, South Korea
- Type: Drone shows; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Drones forming light shows over Gwangalli Beach in Busan, South Korea, on Saturday evenings.
- Official website: https://www.gwangallimdrone.co.kr/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/gwangalli-m-drone-light-show/

## Gwangmyeong Cave Light Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates reported in the news)
- Where: Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi-do (Gwangmyeong Cave light plaza), South Korea
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Drone shows; size: Notable
- What it is: A 1,000-drone light show twice a day is the festival's highlight.
- Official website: https://www.gm.go.kr/cv/index.do
- Date source: "광명시는 오는 16일부터 17일까지 이틀간 광명동굴 빛의광장에서 ‘2026년 제4회 광명동굴 빛 축제’를 개최한다." (https://www.kgnews.co.kr/news/article.html?no=915350)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/gwangmyeong-cave-light-festival-kr/

## Gyeongju Hyeongsangang Lotus Lantern Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Gyeongju (Geumjangdae Peak and Hyeongsangang River area), South Korea
- Type: Lanterns; size: Notable
- What it is: Lotus lanterns lining the Hyeongsangang River near Geumjangdae Peak in Gyeongju, South Korea.
- Official website: https://hsgllf.com/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/gyeongju-hyeongsangang-lotus-lantern-festival-kr/

## Hakodate Winter Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Hakodate, Japan
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Around 160,000 bulbs lighting trees along Hachimanzaka and Kaiko Street, plus Daimon illumination and winter fireworks in Hakodate.
- Official website: https://www.hakodate-illumination.com/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/hakodate-winter-festival-jp/

## Hamamatsu Flower Park Flower Illumination
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: About one million lights fill Hamamatsu Flower Park in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan, in a winter flower illumination.
- Official website: https://e-flowerpark.com/
- Date source: "フラワー・イルミネーション11/21～R9.1/3" (https://e-flowerpark.com/news/category/event/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/hamamatsu-flower-park-flower-illumination-jp/

## Hanoi Light Symphony (Hòa nhạc Ánh sáng) / Hanoi International Light Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: August Revolution Square (Quảng trường Cách mạng Tháng Tám), in front of Hanoi Opera House, Vietnam
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Projection mapping; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Light, music and 3D projection performances are the main draw.
- Official website: https://hanoilight.com/en
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/hanoi-light-symphony-hanoi-international-light-fes-vn/

## Harbin Ice and Snow World
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Harbin, China
- Type: Ice and snow; size: Mega; top pick
- What it is: Large-scale ice and snow sculptures in Harbin, China, forming the anchor of the city's winter ice and snow festival.
- Official website: https://www.hrbicesnow.com/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/harbin-ice-and-snow-world/

## Hidalgo Festival of Lights
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Hidalgo, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A light festival in Hidalgo with over 5 million lights, seen on drive-through trails or from a Santa Express train.
- Official website: https://tickets.hidalgofestivaloflights.com/p/tickets
- Date source: "2026-2027 Festival of Lights Tickets … Purchase Your Tickets Today!" (https://tickets.hidalgofestivaloflights.com/p/tickets)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/hidalgo-festival-of-lights-us/

## Hoàng cung Huyền ảo (Night at Đại Nội Huế, Festival Huế 2026)
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Đại Nội (Imperial City), Huế, Vietnam
- Type: Projection mapping, Immersive venues, Cultural festivals; size: Notable
- What it is: Night-time light, 3D mapping and staged court ceremony are the main draw.
- Official website: https://hue.gov.vn/Trang-chu/Cac-hoat-%C4%91ong-su-kien-noi-bat-cua-%C4%91ia-phuong-trong-thanh-pho/Chi-tiet/mlid/13f594cc-2327-f111-9a80-1866dae8d0c9
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/hoang-cung-huyen-ao-vn/

## Hoi An Lantern Festival (Full Moon / Nguyen Tieu)
- When: Monthly (Regular schedule)
- Where: Hoi An Ancient Town, Vietnam
- Type: Lanterns; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Glowing lanterns lighting the streets of Hoi An Ancient Town on monthly full-moon nights.
- Official website: https://hoianheritage.net/vi/about/gioi-thieu-ve-trung-tam.html
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/hoi-an-lantern-festival-full-moon-nguyen-tieu-vn/

## Hokkai-Hodaka Winter Illumination, Azumino
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Azumino, Nagano, Japan
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Winter illuminations spread through the flower gardens of the Alps Azumino National Government Park in Nagano.
- Official website: https://www.azumino-koen.jp/horigane_hotaka/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/hokkai-hodaka-winter-illumination-azumino-jp/

## House of Eternal Return
- When: Open year-round (Open year-round)
- Where: Santa Fe, United States
- Type: Immersive venues; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: An immersive Meow Wolf art venue in Santa Fe, where non-linear stories unfold through interactive installations.
- Official website: https://meowwolf.com/visit/santa-fe
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/house-of-eternal-return/

## i Light Marina Bay
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Singapore, Singapore
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Major
- What it is: Light installations across Marina Bay and Raffles Place in Singapore, lit up through the evening.
- Official website: https://www.ilightsingapore.gov.sg/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/i-light-marina-bay/

## Ice Castles
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: NH, UT, MN, others, United States
- Type: Ice and snow; size: Major
- What it is: Ice castles and sculptures built from ice, with their longtime home in North Woodstock, New Hampshire, plus other locations.
- Official website: https://icecastles.com/
- Date source: "Ice Castles New Hampshire comes back to North Woodstock for winter 2027, weather permitting" (https://icecastles.com/new-hampshire/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/ice-castles/

## Ignis Brunensis
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Brno, Czechia
- Type: Fireworks; size: Notable
- What it is: A fireworks festival in Brno, Czech Republic, where pyrotechnic displays are presented as art.
- Official website: https://www.ignisbrunensis.cz/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/ignis-brunensis/

## Illuminate Adelaide
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Adelaide, Australia
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A light festival of projections and installations across the city of Adelaide.
- Official website: https://illuminateadelaide.com/
- Date source: "Returning in 2027" (https://illuminateadelaide.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/illuminate-adelaide/

## Illuminated River
- When: Open year-round (Open year-round)
- Where: London, United Kingdom
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Nine central London bridges are lit as one 3.2-mile light artwork stretching from London Bridge to Lambeth Bridge.
- Official website: https://www.illuminatedriver.london/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/illuminated-river/

## Illuminated Water Features Kassel
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Kassel (Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe), Germany
- Type: Cultural festivals; size: Notable
- What it is: Illuminated fountains playing in the Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe in Kassel, Germany, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Official website: https://www.kassel.de/beleuchtete-wasserspiele/index.php
- Date source: "Die Termine für 2027 stehen noch nicht fest." (https://www.kassel.de/beleuchtete-wasserspiele/index.php)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/illuminated-water-features-kassel-de/

## IllumiNights: A Lantern Festival at Zoo Atlanta
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Atlanta, United States
- Type: Lanterns; size: Notable
- What it is: Lantern displays lighting up the grounds of Zoo Atlanta in Atlanta during the holiday season.
- Official website: https://zooatlanta.org/event/illuminights/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/illuminights-a-lantern-festival-at-zoo-atlanta-us/

## ILLUMINITE
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Downtown Yonge, Toronto, ON (777 Bay Plaza, College Park, Granby Parkette, Sankofa Square, Trinity Square Park), Canada
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Immersive light-art installations across five sites are the draw.
- Official website: https://downtownyonge.com/illuminite/
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/illuminite-ca/

## IMBA Theatre (immersive digital arts, Gardens by the Bay)
- When: Open year-round (Open year-round)
- Where: Gardens by the Bay, West Lawn, Singapore, Singapore
- Type: Immersive venues; size: Notable
- What it is: Immersive projection-based digital art exhibitions (e.g. David Hockney: Bigger & Closer) are the main draw.
- Official website: https://imbaglobal.com/
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/imba-theatre-sg/

## immersify KL
- When: Open year-round (Open year-round)
- Where: The Labs, Bukit Bintang City Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Type: Immersive venues; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Immersive digital-art zones are the main draw.
- Official website: https://immersifykl.com/
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/immersify-kl-my/

## International Chinese New Year Night Parade
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Type: Parades and carnivals; size: Major
- What it is: Floats and performers parading through the streets of Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, in a carnival-style multicultural celebration.
- Official website: https://www.discoverhongkong.com/anz/what-s-new/events/chinese-new-year/night-parade.html
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/international-chinese-new-year-night-parade-hk/

## International Chinese Paper Lantern Festival (Tahmek)
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Tahmek (Yucatán), Mexico
- Type: Lanterns; size: Notable
- What it is: A festival of Chinese paper lanterns in an open field in Tahmek, Yucatán, Mexico.
- Official website: https://www.yucatan.gob.mx/saladeprensa/ver_nota.php?id=11623
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/international-chinese-paper-lantern-festival-tahme-mx/

## International Festival of Lights (Filux)
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Mérida, Valladolid, Tekax (Yucatán), Mexico
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Light art, projection mapping, light sculptures and light trails across Mérida and other towns in Yucatán, Mexico.
- Official website: https://www.filux.info/acerca-de-filux.html
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/international-festival-of-lights-filux-mx/

## International Fireworks Championship (Traverse City)
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Traverse City, MI, United States
- Type: Fireworks; size: Notable
- What it is: Pyrotechnic competition is the core event, judged for artistry and technical quality.
- Official website: https://www.traversecity.com/articles/post/international-fireworks-championship-returns-to-traverse-city-sept-11-and-12/
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/international-fireworks-championship-us/

## Internationaler Feuerwerkswettbewerb Hannover (Herrenhausen)
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Hannover, Herrenhausen Gardens, Germany
- Type: Fireworks; size: Notable
- What it is: Teams compete with fireworks choreographed to music, and the fireworks are the main draw.
- Official website: https://herrenhaeuser-gaerten.hannover.de/Veranstaltungen/Veranstaltungskalender/Feste-Events
- Date source: "Internationaler Feuerwerkswettbewerb 2027" (https://herrenhaeuser-gaerten.hannover.de/Veranstaltungen/Veranstaltungskalender/Feste-Events)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/internationaler-feuerwerkswettbewerb-hannover-de/

## Inti Raymi Otavalo (Armay Tuta night ceremonies)
- When: Regular schedule (Regular schedule)
- Where: Otavalo and Cotacachi, Imbabura, Ecuador
- Type: Cultural festivals; size: Notable
- What it is: The main draw is community ritual, though the night purification ceremonies at waterfalls are visually striking.
- Official website: https://www.otavalo.gob.ec/web/alcaldesa-de-otavalo-presento-agenda-cultural-turistica-inti-raymi-otavalo-2023/
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/inti-raymi-otavalo-ec/

## Inukko Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Expected, based on past years)
- Where: Yuzawa, Akita, Japan
- Type: Lanterns; size: Notable
- What it is: Candlelit snow shrines and a thousand snow lanterns lining the shopping street in Yuzawa, Akita.
- Official website: https://inukkofes.com/
- Date source: "開催日:毎年2月の第2土曜日とその翌日" (https://www.city-yuzawa.jp/site/yuzawatrip/686.html)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/inukko-festival-jp/

## Jeju Fire Festival
- When: Regular schedule (Regular schedule)
- Where: Saebyeol Oreum, Jeju, South Korea
- Type: Cultural festivals; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Fire displays, fireworks and torch marches on Saebyeol Oreum in Jeju, South Korea.
- Official website: https://firefestivaljeju.com
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/jeju-fire-festival-kr/

## Jember Fashion Carnaval
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Jember, Indonesia
- Type: Parades and carnivals; size: Major
- What it is: A fashion carnival parade of costumed performers and floats in Central Park, Jember, Indonesia.
- Official website: https://www.jemberfashioncarnaval.com/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/jember-fashion-carnaval/

## Jeonju Live Your Dreams with Lantern Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Jeonju, Jeonbuk (Jeolla), South Korea
- Type: Lanterns; size: Notable
- What it is: A lotus lantern parade through Jeonju's Hanok Village and Omokdae, South Korea, during a lantern festival.
- Official website: https://liveyourdreams.kr
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/jeonju-live-your-dreams-with-lantern-festival-kr/

## Kandy Esala Perahera
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Kandy, Sri Lanka
- Type: Parades and carnivals; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: A street procession of floats and traditional performers through Kandy, Sri Lanka, held during the Esala season.
- Official website: https://sridaladamaligawa.lk/kandy-esala-perahera/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/kandy-esala-perahera/

## Kaohsiung Lantern Art Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Lanterns; size: Notable
- What it is: Lantern festival, presumably main draw; not verified.
- Official website: https://khh.travel/zh-tw/event/news/6238/
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/kaohsiung-lantern-art-festival-tw/

## Kariyushi Dream Fantasy
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Okinawa Main Island, Japan
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Illuminated light displays across grounds in Onna Village on Okinawa's main island.
- Official website: https://kariyushi-oceanspa.jp/topics/2024/06/kariyushi-dream-fantasy-2025/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/kariyushi-dream-fantasy-jp/

## Karnak Sound and Light Show
- When: Daily at 20:00, 21:00 (Show week) (Regular schedule)
- Where: Luxor, Egypt
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Major
- What it is: A sound and light show at Karnak Temple in Luxor, Egypt, with performances in English and Arabic.
- Official website: https://www.soundandlight.show/en/show/karnak-show
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/karnak-sound-and-light-show/

## Katakai Matsuri Asahara Shrine Autumn Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Expected, based on past years)
- Where: Nagaoka (Katakai), Niigata, Japan
- Type: Fireworks; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Fireworks displays at Asahara Shrine in Nagaoka, Niigata, Japan, known for some of the world's largest fireworks shells.
- Official website: https://katakaimachi-enkakyokai.info/
- Date source: "開 催 日 … 毎年9月第2土曜日と前日金曜日" (https://katakaimachi-enkakyokai.info/enka_info.html)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/katakai-matsuri-asahara-shrine-autumn-festival-jp/

## Keelung Ghost Festival
- When: Regular schedule (Regular schedule)
- Where: Keelung City, Taiwan
- Type: Lanterns; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Water lanterns set alight and released onto the sea at Badouzi during Keelung's Ghost Festival, Taiwan.
- Official website: https://klctb.klcg.gov.tw/en/cp.aspx?n=7732
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/keelung-ghost-festival-tw/

## Kek Lok Si Temple lantern displays
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Ayer Itam, Penang, Malaysia
- Type: Lanterns; size: Notable
- What it is: Lanterns lit up across the grounds of Kek Lok Si Temple in Ayer Itam, Penang, Malaysia.
- Official website: https://kekloksitemple.com/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/kek-lok-si-temple-lantern-displays-my/

## Konosu Fireworks
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Konosu, Saitama, Japan
- Type: Fireworks; size: Notable
- What it is: Fireworks displays paired with a drone show at Nukata athletic field and the Arakawa riverbank in Konosu, Saitama.
- Official website: https://kounosuhanabi.com/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/konosu-fireworks-jp/

## L'International des Feux Loto-Québec
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: La Ronde, Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montréal, QC, Canada
- Type: Fireworks; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: Choreographed, music-synchronised fireworks are the whole draw.
- Official website: https://laronde.com/en/linternational-des-feux/programmation/
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/l-international-des-feux-loto-quebec-ca/

## La Mercè
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Barcelona, Spain
- Type: Cultural festivals; size: Major
- What it is: Correfoc fire runs through the streets of Barcelona, Spain, during the city's La Mercè festival.
- Official website: https://www.barcelona.cat/lamerce/en
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/la-merce/

## Lake Suwa Ice Candle
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Expected, based on past years)
- Where: Suwa (six municipalities around Lake Suwa), Japan
- Type: Ice and snow; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Ice candles placed around Lake Suwa in Japan, many made by local volunteers, glowing across the surrounding Suwa area.
- Official website: http://www.ice-candle.jp/
- Date source: "開催日 … 2026年 2月7日（土） 午後5時(17：00)から" (https://www.suwakanko.jp/news/2026/01/27-%E3%82%A2%E3%82%A4%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AD%E3%83%A3%E3%83%B3%E3%83%89%E3%83%AB%E3%80%802026-%F0%9F%95%AF/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/lake-suwa-ice-candle-jp/

## Las Fallas
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Valencia, Spain
- Type: Cultural festivals; size: Mega; top pick
- What it is: Monumental sculptures burned in the streets of Valencia, Spain, during the Fallas festival.
- Official website: https://www.fallas.com/
- Date source: "Selección de proyectos de las fallas del Ayuntamiento de València 2027 … 21/05/2026" (https://www.valencia.es/es/fallas)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/las-fallas/

## Laser light show at Grand Coulee Dam
- When: Nightly at 10 p.m. through July 31, 9:30 p.m. from Aug. 1, 8:30 p.m. from Sept. 1 to 30 (May to Sept. 30) (Regular schedule)
- Where: Grand Coulee, United States
- Type: Projection mapping; size: Notable
- What it is: A laser and projection light show played across the face of Grand Coulee Dam in Grand Coulee.
- Official website: https://www.usbr.gov/pn/grandcoulee/visit/laser.html
- Date source: "The laser light show ends for the year on Sept. 30 and will resume in May 2027." (https://www.usbr.gov/pn/grandcoulee/visit/laser.html)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/laser-light-show-at-grand-coulee-dam-us/

## Le Fanal (Saint-Louis lantern festival)
- When: at 20h30 (['December']) (Regular schedule)
- Where: Saint-Louis, Senegal
- Type: Lanterns; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Giant illuminated lanterns paraded through the streets of Saint-Louis, Senegal, starting from Baya Ndar square.
- Official website: https://fanaldesaintlouis.com
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/le-fanal-saint-louis-lantern-festival-sn/

## Leipzig Festival of Lights
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Leipzig, Germany
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A light festival in Leipzig, Germany, where a path of light installations winds through the city centre.
- Official website: https://lichtfest.leipziger-freiheit.de/en/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/leipzig-festival-of-lights-de/

## Les Grands Feux Loto-Québec
- When: Tuesday and Thursday at 10 pm (August) (Regular schedule)
- Where: Quebec City (river between Québec and Lévis), Canada
- Type: Fireworks; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Pyromusical fireworks shows lighting the sky over the river between Québec City and Lévis each summer.
- Official website: https://lesgrandsfeux.com/en/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/les-grands-feux-loto-quebec-ca/

## Lichtfestival Schloss Dyck
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Jüchen (Schloss Dyck), NRW, Germany
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Projection mapping; size: Notable
- What it is: Light installations and video mapping in the castle park are the whole draw.
- Official website: https://www.stiftung-schloss-dyck.de/
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/lichtfestival-schloss-dyck-de/

## Light and Motion Putrajaya (LAMPU)
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Palace of Justice façade, Perbadanan Putrajaya Complex, Putrajaya, Malaysia
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Projection mapping; size: Notable
- What it is: Projection mapping on the Palace of Justice façade is the main attraction.
- Official website: https://tourism.ppj.gov.my/destination/detail/62
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/light-and-motion-putrajaya-my/

## Light Cycles at Bosque de Chapultepec
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Parque Rosario Castellanos, Bosque de Chapultepec II Sección, Mexico City, Mexico
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Immersive venues; size: Notable
- What it is: An outdoor walk through lit trees, mist and bamboo is the main attraction.
- Official website: https://lightcycles-experience.com/cdmx/en/
- Date source: "Starting on October 2026" (https://lightcycles-experience.com/cdmx/en/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/light-cycles-at-bosque-de-chapultepec-mx/

## Light Move Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Łódź, Poland
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Free open-air light mapping and installations at the Poznański Palace in Łódź, Poland.
- Official website: https://lmf.com.pl/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/light-move-festival-pl/

## Light Promenade Nara
- When: Year-round (Regular schedule)
- Where: Nara (Nara city: Kasuga Taisha, Todaiji, Yakushiji, Heijo-kyo and others), Japan
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: World Heritage temples, shrines and historic buildings in Nara lit up at seven venues, including Todaiji and Kasuga Taisha.
- Official website: https://www.pref.nara.lg.jp/lightup/1006.html
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/light-promenade-nara-jp/

## Light Serenade (Ulm)
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Expected, based on past years)
- Where: Ulm (the flotilla also runs past Neu-Ulm on the Bavarian bank), Germany
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A floating candle display on the Danube at Ulm, Germany, accompanied by fireworks.
- Official website: https://www.donaufreunde-ulm.de/
- Date source: "takes places every Saturday before … which is in turn scheduled for the penultimate Monday in July" (https://tourismus.ulm.de/en/discover/events/event-highlights/lichterserenade)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/light-serenade-ulm-de/

## Lightroom
- When: Open year-round (Open year-round)
- Where: London, United Kingdom
- Type: Immersive venues; size: Notable
- What it is: Artist-led immersive shows at Lightroom in King's Cross, London, including a David Bowie show.
- Official website: https://lightroom.uk/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/lightroom/

## Lights by the Lake (Jurong Lake Gardens, Mid-Autumn)
- When: at 6:30pm – 10:30pm (['September']) (Regular schedule)
- Where: Jurong Lake Gardens, Singapore, Singapore
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Lanterns; size: Notable
- What it is: Lantern displays and a Cloud Pagoda light show are the main draw.
- Official website: https://lightsbythelake.nparks.gov.sg/
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/lights-by-the-lake-sg/

## Lightscape
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Kings Park and Botanic Garden, Perth, Australia
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: A winter light trail through the Kings Park and Botanic Garden in Perth.
- Official website: https://www.lightscape.com/perth
- Date source: "Lightscape will return to Perth in 2027." (https://www.lightscape.com/perth)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/lightscape-au-2/

## Lightscape
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
- Type: Immersive venues; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Illuminated gardens and immersive light displays across the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.
- Official website: https://www.lightscape.com/melbourne
- Date source: "Lightscape will return to Melbourne in 2027." (https://www.lightscape.com/melbourne)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/lightscape-au/

## Lisbon New Year's Eve drone show and fireworks (Terreiro do Paço)
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Lisbon (Terreiro do Paço, on the Tejo), Portugal
- Type: Drone shows; size: Notable
- What it is: A drone show is the opening spectacle before the fireworks, so the spectacle is a main draw of the midnight show.
- Official website: https://egeac.pt/plutonio-e-reggaeton-fazem-a-festa-de-fim-dano-em-lisboa/
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/lisbon-new-year-s-eve-drone-show-and-fireworks-pt/

## Little India Deepavali street light-up
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Little India (Serangoon Road, Campbell Lane, Hastings Road), Singapore, Singapore
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Lanterns; size: Notable
- What it is: Illuminated street arches and light displays are the main draw of the Deepavali season.
- Official website: https://www.deepavali.sg/
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/little-india-deepavali-street-light-up-sg/

## Luci d'Artista
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Salerno, Italy
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Major
- What it is: Illuminated art installations lighting the streets of Salerno in the Luci d'Artista light festival.
- Official website: https://www.comune.salerno.it/
- Date source: "Le date delle Luci d'Artista non sono state ancora rese note dal Comune di Salerno." (https://www.lucidartistasalerno.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/luci-d-artista-salerno/

## LUMA Projection Arts Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Binghamton, NY (downtown), United States
- Type: Projection mapping; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Building-scale projection mapping is the festival's core format.
- Official website: https://lumafestival.com/
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/luma-projection-arts-festival-us/

## Lumina Night Walks
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Quebec and elsewhere, Canada
- Type: Immersive venues; size: Notable
- What it is: Immersive night walks through illuminated outdoor settings, created by Moment Factory in Quebec and elsewhere.
- Official website: https://momentfactory.com/blogs/news/moment-factory-25th-lumina-night-walk
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/lumina-night-walks/

## Luminate Light Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Hasselt (Japanse Tuin), Belgium
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Light installations and glowing displays in the Japanese Garden in Hasselt, Belgium.
- Official website: https://www.luminatefestival.be/
- Date source: "november 2026 … keren we terug met een … volledig nieuw thema" (https://www.luminatefestival.be/meer-info)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/luminate-light-festival-be/

## LUNAR Festival of Lights
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Sofia, Bulgaria
- Type: Projection mapping; size: Notable
- What it is: A video-mapping competition and light art projected across Sofia, Bulgaria.
- Official website: https://lunarlights.eu/home-en/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/lunar-festival-of-lights-bg/

## Lunar New Year Float Parade 2026 (Galloping Horse, Joyful Spring Festival)
- When: at 20:00–21:45 (農曆新年) (Regular schedule)
- Where: Macau: route from Sai Wan Lake Square to Macau Fishermen's Wharf (first parade); Sai Wan Lake and Macau Peninsula routes (second parade), Macau
- Type: Parades and carnivals; size: Notable
- What it is: Illuminated and themed float parades with stage performances are the main draw.
- Official website: https://www.macaotourism.gov.mo/zh-hant/article/cny/parade-2026
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/lunar-new-year-float-parade-2026-mo/

## LuzMadrid
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Madrid (Arganzuela, Matadero, Madrid Río, Plaza de la Villa, Cibeles), Spain
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Projection mapping; size: Notable
- What it is: Light installations across the city are the main draw.
- Official website: https://luzmadridfestival.com/
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/luzmadrid-es/

## Macao International Fireworks Display Contest
- When: at 21:00, 21:40 (['September', 'October']) (Regular schedule)
- Where: Macau, Macau
- Type: Fireworks; size: Major
- What it is: An international fireworks competition over Macau, including large-scale drone shows.
- Official website: https://fireworks.macaotourism.gov.mo/en
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/macao-international-fireworks-display-contest/

## Macao Light Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Macau, Macau
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: An international light art festival in Macau, with illuminated installations spread across the city.
- Official website: https://lum.macaotourism.gov.mo/index_en.html
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/macao-light-festival/

## Macchina di Santa Rosa
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Viterbo, Italy
- Type: Parades and carnivals; size: Notable
- What it is: A parade of a large carried float, the Macchina di Santa Rosa, through the streets of Viterbo, Italy.
- Official website: http://facchinidisantarosa.it/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/macchina-di-santa-rosa/

## Magic Fire Festival – Campionato Nazionale di Fuochi d'Artificio
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Rainbow MagicLand, Valmontone (Rome), Lazio, Italy
- Type: Fireworks; size: Notable
- What it is: A competition between Italian pyrotechnic masters, with choreographed fireworks shows as the main draw.
- Official website: https://magicland.it/it/calendario
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/magic-fire-festival-campionato-nazionale-di-fuochi-it/

## Maha Songkran World Water Festival drone show (Benchakitti Park)
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Benchakitti Park, Bangkok, Thailand
- Type: Drone shows, Cultural festivals; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Drone formations are the spectacle that closes the festival evenings.
- Official website: https://www.tatnews.org/2026/04/maha-songkran-world-water-festival-2026-opens-in-bangkok/
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/maha-songkran-world-water-festival-drone-show-th/

## Mainz leuchtet – Das Late Light Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Mainz, city centre (Lichtermeile Rheingoldhalle to Schillerplatz), Germany
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Projection mapping; size: Notable
- What it is: Architectural projection mapping and light installations are the main draw.
- Official website: https://www.mainz-leuchtet.de/
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/mainz-leuchtet-das-late-light-festival-de/

## MajestuOSOS light festival, Bogotá Botanical Garden
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Bogotá, Colombia
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A light festival at the Bogotá Botanical Garden in Colombia, with illuminated displays in the gardens.
- Official website: https://jbb.gov.co/mas-de-500-mil-personas-asistiran-a-majestuosos-el-espectacular-festival-de-luces-del-jardin-botanico-de-bogota/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/majestuosos-light-festival-bogota-botanical-garden-co/

## Malam Merdeka drone show, Bundaran HI (HUT RI)
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Bundaran Hotel Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
- Type: Drone shows, Projection mapping; size: Notable
- What it is: The drone show, immersive installation and Monas video mapping are the headline visual acts of the Malam Merdeka programme.
- Official website: https://ekraf.go.id/news/malam-merdeka-1500-drone-sampaikan-pesan-solidaritas-pray-for-ntt-di
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/malam-merdeka-drone-show-bundaran-hi-id/

## MALAM Projection Mapping Competition
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: The Cathay facade, Singapore, Singapore
- Type: Projection mapping; size: Notable
- What it is: The main draw is projection-mapping artworks on a building facade.
- Official website: https://www.heritage.sg/sgnightfest/programmes/malam-projection-mapping-competition
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/malam-projection-mapping-competition-sg/

## Mandalay Thadingyut 10,000 Oil Lamps Festival (26th Street)
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Mandalay, along 26th Street on the southern side of the Mandalay moat, Myanmar
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Cultural festivals; size: Notable
- What it is: A 10,000-lamp lighting ceremony with decorative street lights and a fireworks opening is a main draw.
- Official website: https://www.moi.gov.mm/moi:eng/news/15771
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/mandalay-thadingyut-10-000-oil-lamps-festival-mm/

## MAPP_MTL – Festival international de projection mapping
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Montréal, QC (Quartier des spectacles and other public sites), Canada
- Type: Projection mapping; size: Notable
- What it is: Projection mapping on public buildings and spaces is the main draw of the festival.
- Official website: https://www.mappmtl.com/en
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/mapp-mtl-festival-international-de-projection-mapp-ca/

## Matsumoto Castle Ice Sculpture Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Matsumoto, Japan
- Type: Ice and snow; size: Notable
- What it is: Competition ice sculptures by artists from across Japan, lit in the evening and lined up against Matsumoto Castle.
- Official website: https://matsumoto-kacchin.jp/ice-festival
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/matsumoto-castle-ice-sculpture-festival-jp/

## Matsusaka Lantern Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Matsusaka Castle Ruins (Matsusaka Park), Matsusaka, Mie, Japan
- Type: Lanterns; size: Notable
- What it is: The draw is the mass release of sky lanterns, with a fireworks finale.
- Official website: https://matsusaka-lantern.info/
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/matsusaka-lantern-festival-jp/

## Mega Procesión de las Catrinas (Paseo de la Reforma)
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Paseo de la Reforma, Mexico City, Mexico
- Type: Parades and carnivals, Cultural festivals; size: Major
- What it is: A procession of costumed participants is the main visual draw.
- Official website: https://megaprocesiondelascatrinas.com.mx/
- Date source: "13va Edición de la Mega Procesión de las Catrinas … sé parte de la Mega Procesión de las Catrinas 2026" (https://megaprocesiondelascatrinas.com.mx/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/mega-procesion-de-las-catrinas-mx/

## Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnival (丙午年中秋綵燈會), Victoria Park
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Victoria Park, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Lanterns; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Large lantern displays are the core attraction, with some lanterns in the shape of food, pandas and horses.
- Official website: https://www.cpo.gov.hk/event/en-mid-autumn-lantern-carnival-2026/
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/mid-autumn-lantern-carnival-victoria-park-hk/

## Morning Calm Arboretum Five-Colour Starlight Garden Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Morning Calm Arboretum, Gapyeong, Gyeonggi, South Korea
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Millions of LED lights across the garden are the main draw.
- Official website: https://www.morningcalm.co.kr/
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/morning-calm-arboretum-five-colour-starlight-garde-kr/

## Mummers Parade
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Philadelphia, United States
- Type: Parades and carnivals; size: Notable
- What it is: Costumed Mummers marching down Broad Street from City Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on New Year's Day.
- Official website: https://www.philadelphiamummersparade.com/
- Date source: "Join us on New Year’s Day 2027 as Philadelphia comes alive for the 2027 Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia Mummers Parade, celebrating 126 years of Mummery." (https://www.philadelphiamummersparade.com/parade-route/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/mummers-parade/

## Muscat Nights 2026 (Muscat Festival)
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Muscat (Qurum Natural Park, Al Amerat Park, Oman Automobile Association, Royal Opera House Muscat, Seeb Beach, Qurayyat, Wadi Al Khoudh), Oman
- Type: Cultural festivals; size: Notable
- What it is: A month-long winter festival of light, drone and fountain shows across parks and venues in Muscat, Oman.
- Official website: https://www.mm.gov.om/ar/NewNewsDetails.aspx?MID=59&NID=2541&MoID=1
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/muscat-nights-2026-muscat-festival-om/

## Museo Inmersivo Las Condes (MUI)
- When: Open year-round (Open year-round)
- Where: Isidora Goyenechea 3400, Las Condes, Santiago, Chile
- Type: Immersive venues; size: Notable
- What it is: The venue is an immersive digital-art museum, so the visual spectacle is the main draw.
- Official website: https://mui.cl/
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/museo-inmersivo-las-condes-cl/

## Nagano Tomyo Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Nagano City, Japan
- Type: Lanterns; size: Notable
- What it is: Cut-paper lanterns and temple light-ups around Shiroyama Park and the route from Nagano Station to Zenkoji.
- Official website: https://nagano-tomyo.com/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/nagano-tomyo-festival-jp/

## NAGOYA CASTLE Nighttime Illumination Be GOLD
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Nagoya, Japan
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Light displays across the grounds of Nagoya Castle in Nagoya, Japan, during the evening Be GOLD illumination.
- Official website: https://www.nagoyajo.city.nagoya.jp/nagoya-jo_interactive/be-gold/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/nagoya-castle-nighttime-illumination-be-gold-jp/

## Naora Show, Sogeumsan Grand Valley
- When: Saturday at 19:50~21:00 (April to October, excluding July and August) (Regular schedule)
- Where: Ganhyeon, Wonju, Gangwon, South Korea
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Projection mapping; size: Notable
- What it is: A cliff-face media facade and music fountain show is the main draw.
- Official website: https://cms.wfmc.kr/web/lay1/S1T194C468/contents.do
- Date source: "◈ 2026년 4월 25일(토) ~ 10월 31일(토) 중 토요일, 공휴일 운영" (https://cms.wfmc.kr/web/lay1/S1T194C468/contents.do)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/naora-show-sogeumsan-grand-valley-kr/

## Nara Tokae Lantern Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Nara Park and Ukigumoenchi area, Nara City, Nara, Japan
- Type: Lanterns; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Thousands of candle lanterns on the grounds are the main draw.
- Official website: https://toukae.jp/
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/nara-tokae-lantern-festival-jp/

## Night Light
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Calgary (Victoria Park and Beltline), Canada
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Free light art and projections across several Calgary sites, including Central Memorial Park and The District at Beltline.
- Official website: https://www.nightlightvicpark.ca/faq
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/night-light-ca/

## Night Spectacular at the Tower of David
- When: Every night (Regular schedule)
- Where: Jerusalem (Tower of David, Old City), Israel
- Type: Projection mapping; size: Notable
- What it is: An outdoor projection show on the ancient citadel walls of the Tower of David in Jerusalem's Old City, with original music.
- Official website: https://www.tod.org.il/en/event/the-night-spectacular/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/night-spectacular-at-the-tower-of-david-il/

## Noor Riyadh
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: A citywide light and art festival across Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with light artworks, installations, workshops and talks.
- Official website: https://riyadhart.rcrc.gov.sa/en/noor-riyadh/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/noor-riyadh/

## Nubank Arte Lab
- When: Open year-round (Open year-round)
- Where: Conjunto Nacional, Avenida Paulista, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Immersive venues; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Immersive digital art exhibitions with 360-degree projections are the main draw.
- Official website: https://nubankartelab.com.br
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/nubank-arte-lab-br/

## Nuit Blanche
- When: Regular schedule (Regular schedule)
- Where: Toronto, Canada
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Major
- What it is: Contemporary art installations animating Toronto through an all-night city celebration each fall.
- Official website: https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/festivals-events/nuitblanche/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/nuit-blanche-toronto/

## Nuit Blanche
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Paris, France
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: Contemporary art installations and performances across Paris during Nuit Blanche, an all-night art event.
- Official website: https://www.paris.fr/nuit-blanche
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/nuit-blanche-paris/

## Nusa Dua Light Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Lanterns; size: Notable
- What it is: Giant illuminated lanterns are the centrepiece, alongside rides, food and music.
- Official website: https://www.itdc.co.id/events/nusa-dua-light-festival-20200903072514
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/nusa-dua-light-festival-id/

## Ocean International Lantern Festival (Oriental Light Festival)
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Ocean City, Gia Lâm, Hanoi, Vietnam
- Type: Lanterns; size: Notable
- What it is: Large lantern installations along a roughly two-kilometre route at Ocean City in Hanoi, Vietnam.
- Official website: https://oceancityhanoi.vn/en/lantern-festival-en/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/ocean-international-lantern-festival-oriental-ligh-vn/

## Oita Tanabata Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Oita, Japan
- Type: Parades and carnivals; size: Notable
- What it is: Decorated Tanabata floats parading along Chuo Street and other central areas of Oita City.
- Official website: https://www.city.oita.oita.jp/o154/maturihoudou.html
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/oita-tanabata-festival-jp/

## Omagari Fireworks Competition
- When: Saturday at 17:10～18:00 (昼花火), 19:00～21:30 (夜花火) (['8月']) (Regular schedule)
- Where: Omagari, Akita Prefecture, Japan
- Type: Fireworks; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: Competition fireworks in Omagari, Akita Prefecture, Japan, where pyrotechnic displays are judged and shown as an art form.
- Official website: https://www.omagari-hanabi.com/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/omagari-fireworks-competition-jp/

## Outernet London
- When: Open year-round (Open year-round)
- Where: London, United Kingdom
- Type: Immersive venues; size: Notable
- What it is: Immersive shows and live music across the Outernet entertainment district in London, including the four-storey Now Building.
- Official website: https://www.outernet.com/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/outernet-london/

## Panagbenga Flower Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Baguio, Philippines
- Type: Parades and carnivals; size: Major
- What it is: Flower-decorated floats in a parade through Baguio City, Philippines.
- Official website: https://www.panagbengaflowerfestival.com/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/panagbenga-flower-festival/

## Parintins Folklore Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Parintins, Brazil
- Type: Parades and carnivals; size: Major
- What it is: Folklore performances and parades in the Bumbódromo arena in Parintins, Brazil.
- Official website: https://festivaldeparintins.art.br/
- Date source: "Site oficial do Festival Folclórico de Parintins 2027." (https://festivaldeparintins.art.br/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/parintins-folklore-festival/

## Patti's Festival of Lights
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Grand Rivers, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Over 1.5 million lights across Patti's 1880s Settlement and around the town of Grand Rivers, US.
- Official website: https://www.pattis1880s.com/calender
- Date source: "Celebrate the start of the Christmas season at Patti’s 1880s Settlement Lighting Ceremony on November 6 at 7 PM!" (https://grandrivers.org/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/patti-s-festival-of-lights-us/

## Petra by Night
- When: Every Sunday to Thursday at 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM (Year-round) (Regular schedule)
- Where: Petra, Jordan
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: A candle-lit night walk through the rock-cut city of Petra, Jordan, with light installations along the way.
- Official website: https://www.petrabynight.jo/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/petra-by-night/

## Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Philadelphia, PA (Franklin Square), United States
- Type: Lanterns; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Illuminated lantern sculptures are the main draw, with fountain shows and performances around them.
- Official website: https://phillychineselanternfestival.com/
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/philadelphia-chinese-lantern-festival-us/

## Philae Temple Sound and Light Show
- When: Every Listed day by day from Tuesday through Monday (Regular schedule)
- Where: Aswan (Philae Temple), Egypt
- Type: Cultural festivals; size: Notable
- What it is: A nightly light-and-narration show on the temple is the main draw for the evening.
- Official website: https://www.soundandlight.show/en/show/philae-show
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/philae-temple-sound-and-light-show-eg/

## Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Clark, Mabalacat, Pampanga, Philippines
- Type: Cultural festivals; size: Notable
- What it is: A hot air balloon fiesta with balloons launching over Clark, Pampanga, in the Philippines.
- Official website: https://www.philballoonfest.net/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/philippine-international-hot-air-balloon-fiesta-ph/

## Philippine International Pyromusical Competition
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Manila, Philippines
- Type: Fireworks; size: Notable
- What it is: A fireworks competition with displays set to music at SM Mall of Asia in Manila, Philippines.
- Official website: https://www.pyrophil.com/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/philippine-international-pyromusical-competition/

## PHOENIX Fire and Light Show (Jerash Festival of Culture and Arts)
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Jerash (North Theatre, Jerash Festival), Jordan
- Type: Projection mapping, Cultural festivals; size: Notable
- What it is: A fire-and-light show is one of the scheduled festival performances, though the festival as a whole is mainly music and theatre, so the visual draw is partial.
- Official website: https://jerashfestival.jo/
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/phoenix-fire-and-light-show-jo/

## Piedra y Luz
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Salamanca, Spain
- Type: Projection mapping; size: Notable
- What it is: Laser mapping projected onto the facade of the New Cathedral of Salamanca, Spain.
- Official website: https://facyl-festival.com/piedrayluz/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/piedra-y-luz-es/

## Pingtung Lantern Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Pingtung City (Wannian River, Xianmin Park, Shengli Village) and Neipu (Hakka lantern area), Taiwan
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Four themed light zones with lantern shows in Pingtung City and Neipu, Taiwan, including Hakka lanterns.
- Official website: https://www.amazing-pingtung.com/ptlf
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/pingtung-lantern-festival-2026-tw/

## Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: New Taipei, Taiwan
- Type: Lanterns; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: Sky lanterns released into the air over Pingxi and Shifen in New Taipei, Taiwan.
- Official website: https://newtaipei.travel/zh-tw/calendar/detail/2263
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/pingxi-sky-lantern-festival/

## Pocheon Herb Island Light Festival
- When: Daily (Regular schedule)
- Where: Pocheon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Herb gardens lit by a light festival every evening on Herb Island in Pocheon, Gyeonggi, South Korea.
- Official website: https://www.herbisland.co.kr
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/pocheon-herb-island-light-festival-kr/

## Pohang Nakhwa Night
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Pohang Canal, Flower Tree Plaza, Pohang, Gyeongbuk, South Korea
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Fireworks, Cultural festivals; size: Notable
- What it is: Rows of burning charcoal 'nakhwa' falling sparks over a canal are the main draw.
- Official website: https://www.pohang.go.kr/portal/board/post/view.do?bcIdx=100&mid=0201010000&idx=1021175
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/pohang-nakhwa-night-kr/

## Port des Lumières
- When: Open year-round (Open year-round)
- Where: Hamburg (HafenCity, Überseequartier), Germany
- Type: Immersive venues; size: Notable
- What it is: Large-scale projections, music and motion are the core of the visit.
- Official website: https://www.port-lumieres.com/en
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/port-des-lumieres-de/

## Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (night glow)
- When: Annually (Regular schedule)
- Where: Monumen Alaf Baru, Precinct 2, Putrajaya, Malaysia
- Type: Cultural festivals; size: Major
- What it is: Colourful and novelty-shaped balloons are the main draw; the night glow session is a visual spectacle.
- Official website: https://www.myballoonfiesta.com/
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/putrajaya-international-hot-air-balloon-fiesta-my/

## Qaitbay Citadel Sound and Light Show
- When: Daily (Regular schedule)
- Where: Alexandria (Qaitbay Citadel), Egypt
- Type: Projection mapping, Cultural festivals; size: Notable
- What it is: The show's main draw is the illuminated citadel with 3D visuals and lighting effects, with narration as a secondary element.
- Official website: https://www.soundandlight.show/en/show/qaitbay-citadel
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/qaitbay-citadel-sound-and-light-show-eg/

## Qinhuai Lantern Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Nanjing, China
- Type: Lanterns; size: Major
- What it is: Traditional lantern displays in Nanjing's Fuzimiao, Laomendong and Bailuzhou Park core areas, plus a satellite site in Nanbu New City.
- Official website: https://www.nanjing.gov.cn/hdjl/xwfbh/xwfbhtbd40jqhdhxgqk/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/qinhuai-lantern-festival/

## Québec City Brightens Up (Québec s'illumine)
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Québec City (Old Québec), Canada
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: A 1.2 km illumination trail through Old Québec, lit by 100,000 lights and 1,000 lanterns.
- Official website: https://www.mnaq.ca/en/quebecsillumine/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/quebec-city-brightens-up-quebec-s-illumine-ca/

## Ras Al Khaimah record fireworks
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
- Type: Fireworks; size: Major
- What it is: A record-setting fireworks display lighting up the sky over Ras Al Khaimah.
- Official website: https://raktda.com/press-release-ras-al-khaimah-rings-in-2025-with-record-breaking-new-years-eve-drones-and-fireworks-display/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/ras-al-khaimah-record-fireworks/

## Real Unreal
- When: Open year-round (Open year-round)
- Where: Grapevine, United States
- Type: Immersive venues; size: Notable
- What it is: A permanent immersive art installation in Grapevine, Texas, where many artists have left their marks across its rooms.
- Official website: https://www.meowwolf.com/visit/grapevine
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/real-unreal/

## Réveillon Copacabana
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Type: Fireworks; size: Mega; top pick
- What it is: Fireworks over Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro during New Year's Eve.
- Official website: https://riotur.prefeitura.rio/noticias/rio-reveillon-2026-celebra-o-futuro-e-traz-atracoes-ineditas-para-a-maior-festa-de-ano-novo-do-mundo/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/reveillon-copacabana/

## River Hongbao
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Singapore, Singapore
- Type: Lanterns; size: Major
- What it is: A Chinese New Year lantern festival at Gardens by the Bay in Singapore, with glowing lantern displays.
- Official website: https://sfcca.sg/en/2026/01/14/river-hongbao-40-years-of-celebration-welcoming-the-year-of-the-horse-river-hongbao-returns-to-gardens-by-the-bay-from-15-to-24-february-2026-with-10-nights-of-lantern-displays-fireworks-live-per/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/river-hongbao/

## Roden Crater
- When: Open year-round (Open year-round)
- Where: Flagstaff, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A large-scale light and space artwork built inside a volcanic cinder cone near Flagstaff in Arizona's Painted Desert.
- Official website: https://www.rodencrater.com/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/roden-crater/

## Royal de Luxe
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Touring, France
- Type: Parades and carnivals; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: Giant street puppets walk through towns in Royal de Luxe's touring spectacle, La saga des géants.
- Official website: https://www.royal-de-luxe.com/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/royal-de-luxe/

## SArt Urban Arts Festival
- When: Biennial (Regular schedule)
- Where: Battambang city, Battambang province, Cambodia
- Type: Parades and carnivals, Cultural festivals; size: Notable
- What it is: The visual draw is large-scale mural painting and a parade of illuminated floats and giant puppets, with a free art evening programme.
- Official website: https://phareps.org/festivals/sart-urban-art-festival/
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/sart-urban-arts-festival-kh/

## Seoul International Fireworks Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Seoul, South Korea
- Type: Fireworks; size: Major
- What it is: Fireworks displays treated as art over the Hangang River at Yeouido Hangang Park in Seoul, South Korea.
- Official website: https://www.hanwha.co.kr/newsroom/media_center/news/news_view.do?seq=16062
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/seoul-international-fireworks-festival/

## Seoul Light Gwanghwamun
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Seoul (Gwanghwamun Square), South Korea
- Type: Projection mapping; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Projection mapping and media facade lights on Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, part of the city's winter festival.
- Official website: https://www.seoullightgwanghwamun.com
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/seoul-light-gwanghwamun-kr/

## Seoul Light Hangang Bitseom Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Seoul, Nodeul Island (Han River), South Korea
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Projection mapping; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Laser art and laser/media-art performances are the main programme.
- Official website: https://news.seoul.go.kr/culture/archives/534609
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/seoul-light-hangang-bitseom-festival-kr/

## Sever's Holiday Lights
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Shakopee, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A drive-through holiday display in Shakopee, Minnesota, with about 2.5 million lights synchronised to music.
- Official website: https://seversfestivals.com/
- Date source: "2026 dates not yet announced" (https://givemethemike.com/drive-thru-lights/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/sever-s-holiday-lights-us/

## Shanghai International Light Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Shanghai (Huangpu main venue; 16 sub-venues across districts), China
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Projection mapping, Immersive venues; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Light art, projection shows and light installations are the main draw of the citywide festival.
- Official website: https://english.shanghai.gov.cn/en-PlanANightOut/20260909/5746f18eb7bd48b599855653cb72abde.html
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/shanghai-international-light-festival-cn/

## Sharjah Light Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Type: Projection mapping; size: Major
- What it is: Light art and projections by internationally renowned artists across the city of Sharjah.
- Official website: https://www.sharjahlightfestival.ae/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/sharjah-light-festival/

## Show Nhạc Nước Núi Bà Đen
- When: Daily at 17h00 - 20h00 (None) (Regular schedule)
- Where: Núi Bà Đen (Sun World Ba Den Mountain), Tây Ninh, near Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A musical water-and-light show staged as a main attraction at the park (title confirmed on the official page; content not described on the fetched page).
- Official website: https://sunworld.vn/vi/ba-den
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/show-nhac-nuoc-nui-ba-en-vn/

## Sinulog Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Expected, based on past years)
- Where: Cebu City, Philippines
- Type: Parades and carnivals, Cultural festivals; size: Mega; top pick
- What it is: Street-dancing contingents in costume and a grand parade are the main draw.
- Official website: https://www.sinulogfoundationinc.com/
- Date source: "The main festival is held each year on the third Sunday of January in Cebu City" (https://www.sinulogfoundationinc.com/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/sinulog-festival-ph/

## SKY BILLBOARD PROJECT
- When: Open year-round (Open year-round)
- Where: Above Maruhan Shinsekai store, Naniwa-ku (Shinsekai), Osaka, Japan
- Type: Drone shows; size: Notable
- What it is: A weekly drone show over the Shinsekai district is the sole attraction.
- Official website: https://kyowa-japandroneshow.com/skybillboard/
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/sky-billboard-project-jp/

## Solo la luz, Primavera (FILUX, Festival Internacional de las Luces México)
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Paseo de la Reforma, Mexico City (from the Puerta de los Leones to the Ángel de la Independencia), Mexico
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: An outdoor walk through 13 large-scale light sculptures and installations is the main draw.
- Official website: https://www.filux.info/
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/solo-la-luz-primavera-mx/

## Spectra
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Aberdeen, United Kingdom
- Type: Projection mapping; size: Notable
- What it is: Projection mapping light displays in Aberdeen, Scotland, presented as Scotland's Festival of Light.
- Official website: https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/AAGM/whats-aberdeen-art-galleries-and-museums/spectra-at-aberdeen-art-gallery
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/spectra/

## Sphere
- When: Open year-round (Open year-round)
- Where: Las Vegas, United States
- Type: Immersive venues; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: An immersive entertainment venue in Las Vegas, Nevada, where shows are staged on a giant spherical screen.
- Official website: https://www.thesphere.com/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/sphere/

## Spotlight – International Light Art Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Bucharest, Romania
- Type: Projection mapping; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Light art installations and video mapping works around Bucharest, Romania.
- Official website: https://spotlightfestival.ro/en/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/spotlight-international-light-art-festival-ro/

## Stone Forest Torch Festival (Yi torch festival)
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Shilin (Stone Forest), near Kunming, Yunnan, China
- Type: Cultural festivals; size: Notable
- What it is: A Yi torch festival at the Stone Forest near Kunming, Yunnan, with a torch parade along the county town's main road and bonfires.
- Official website: http://www.chinastoneforest.com/public/protal/zh-CHS/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/stone-forest-torch-festival-yi-torch-festival-cn/

## Sumidagawa Fireworks
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Tokyo, Japan
- Type: Fireworks; size: Major
- What it is: Summer fireworks lighting up the night sky over the Sumidagawa river in Tokyo, Japan.
- Official website: https://www.sumidagawa-hanabi.com/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/sumidagawa-fireworks/

## Superblue Miami
- When: Open year-round (Open year-round)
- Where: Miami, United States
- Type: Immersive venues; size: Notable
- What it is: An immersive art venue in Miami, Florida, with large-scale experiences by international artists, plus a concept store and café.
- Official website: https://www.superblue.com/miami
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/superblue-miami/

## Surva Festival of Masquerade Games
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Pernik, Bulgaria
- Type: Parades and carnivals; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Masked kukeri parades with copper bells and fur masks in the streets of Pernik, Bulgaria.
- Official website: https://surva.org/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/surva-festival-of-masquerade-games-bg/

## Sydney Lunar Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Sydney, Australia
- Type: Lanterns; size: Major
- What it is: Lantern displays marking the Lunar New Year across the city of Sydney.
- Official website: https://www.sydneylunarfestival.com.au/
- Date source: "The services must also include the review of items created by City of Sydney designers that use the visual identity system for the 2027 Sydney Lunar Festival." (https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/opportunities/create-visual-identity-sydney-lunar-festival)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/sydney-lunar-festival/

## Tabuik festival
- When: Regular schedule (Regular schedule)
- Where: Padang area, West Sumatra, Indonesia
- Type: Parades and carnivals; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Giant tabuik floats carried through the streets of the Padang area of West Sumatra in a procession parade.
- Official website: http://www.pariamankota.go.id/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/tabuik-festival-id/

## Taebaeksan Snow Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Taebaek, Gangwon, South Korea
- Type: Ice and snow; size: Notable
- What it is: A snow and ice festival in Taebaeksan National Park near Taebaek, in Gangwon province, South Korea.
- Official website: https://taebaeksnow.com/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/taebaeksan-snow-festival-kr/

## Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Expected, based on past years)
- Where: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Type: Cultural festivals; size: Notable
- What it is: A fire dragon dance performed along Wun Sha Street in Hong Kong's Tai Hang district during the Mid-Autumn Festival.
- Official website: https://www.firedragon.org.hk/
- Date source: "每年在中秋節前後的三個晚上，即農曆八月十四(迎月)、十五(賞月)、十六(送月)" (https://www.firedragon.org.hk/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/tai-hang-fire-dragon-dance/

## Taierzhuang Ancient Town Lantern Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Zaozhuang (Taierzhuang), China
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Lantern displays set in the historic Taierzhuang Ancient Town in Zaozhuang, China, lighting up the old town's streets.
- Official website: https://c.m.163.com/news/a/KKCME6PR0524D085.html
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/taierzhuang-ancient-town-lantern-festival-cn/

## Taipei Lantern Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Taipei (Wanhua and surrounding districts), Taiwan
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Lanterns; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: Large lantern installations are the main draw of the festival.
- Official website: https://www.travel.taipei/en/event-calendar/details/63715
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/taipei-lantern-festival-tw/

## teamLab Borderless
- When: Open year-round (Open year-round)
- Where: Tokyo (Azabudai Hills), Japan
- Type: Immersive venues; size: Mega; top pick
- What it is: Immersive digital art rooms where projected artworks fill the space at MORI Building in Azabudai Hills, Tokyo.
- Official website: https://www.teamlab.art/e/borderless-azabudai/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/teamlab-borderless/

## teamLab Future World
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Singapore (ArtScience Museum, Marina Bay Sands), Singapore
- Type: Immersive venues; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: A permanent immersive art exhibition at ArtScience Museum, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, where art surrounds visitors.
- Official website: https://www.teamlab.art/e/artsciencemuseum/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/teamlab-future-world-sg/

## teamLab outdoor night gardens
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka and others, Japan
- Type: Immersive venues; size: Notable
- What it is: Illuminated light art installations in garden settings across Osaka, Kyoto and Fukuoka, Japan, after dark.
- Official website: https://www.teamlab.art/e/botanicalgarden/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/teamlab-outdoor-night-gardens/

## teamLab Phenomena
- When: Open year-round (Open year-round)
- Where: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Type: Immersive venues; size: Notable
- What it is: Immersive art installations inside a museum in Abu Dhabi's Saadiyat Cultural District.
- Official website: https://www.teamlababudhabi.com/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/teamlab-phenomena/

## teamLab Planets
- When: Open year-round (Open year-round)
- Where: Tokyo, Japan
- Type: Immersive venues; size: Mega; top pick
- What it is: Immersive digital art installations in Toyosu, Tokyo, in a walk-through venue.
- Official website: https://www.teamlab.art/e/planets/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/teamlab-planets/

## TERANG Projection Mapping Competition, George Town Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Padang Kota Lama / Town Hall façade, George Town, Penang, Malaysia
- Type: Projection mapping, Cultural festivals; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Projection mapping on the Town Hall façade is the festival's headline visual attraction.
- Official website: https://www.georgetownfestival.com/programme/terang/
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/terang-projection-mapping-competition-george-town--my/

## The Bay Lights
- When: Open year-round (Open year-round)
- Where: San Francisco, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: An LED light art installation on the Bay Bridge in San Francisco, California, lit nightly from dusk until dawn.
- Official website: https://illuminate.org/projects/the-bay-lights/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/the-bay-lights/

## The Chinese Lantern Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Belgrade (Sava Promenade, Galerija) and Novi Sad (Liman Park), Serbia
- Type: Lanterns; size: Notable
- What it is: Illuminated lanterns along the Sava Promenade in Belgrade and in Novi Sad's Liman Park, Serbia.
- Official website: https://www.belgradewaterfront.com/en/events/the-chinese-lantern-festival-2026/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/the-chinese-lantern-festival-rs/

## The Living Desert WildLights
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Palm Desert, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A wildlight trail of illuminated displays through The Living Desert zoo grounds in Palm Desert, California.
- Official website: https://www.livingdesert.org/wildlights/
- Date source: "Select Nights November 24 - December 30" (https://www.livingdesert.org/wildlights/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/the-living-desert-wildlights-us/

## The Plaza's Holiday Lights at the Country Club Plaza
- When: at 5 p.m. to 3 a.m. (['Nov', 'Jan']) (Regular schedule)
- Where: Kansas City, United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A multi-block district of holiday lights across the Country Club Plaza shopping area in Kansas City, Missouri, lit every night.
- Official website: https://countryclubplaza.com/plaza-lights/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/the-plaza-s-holiday-lights-at-the-country-club-pla-us/

## TOKYO LIGHTS
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Shinjuku Chuo Park, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No.1 Citizens' Plaza, Tokyo, Japan
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Projection mapping; size: Notable
- What it is: Projection mapping competition and light art park are the main draw.
- Official website: https://tokyolights.jp/en/
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/tokyo-lights-jp/

## Tonegawa Grand Fireworks Display
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Sakai, Ibaraki, Japan
- Type: Fireworks; size: Notable
- What it is: Competitive fireworks, about 30,000 shells, lighting the Tone River bank at Sakai Riverside Park, Japan.
- Official website: https://www.sakai-hanabi.com/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/tonegawa-grand-fireworks-display-jp/

## Torch descent, National Snow Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Cerro Catedral, San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina
- Type: Cultural festivals; size: Notable
- What it is: Skiers and instructors descend a mountain at night carrying torches, with an LED light show, at Cerro Catedral in Bariloche.
- Official website: https://fiestanacionaldelanieve.ar/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/torch-descent-national-snow-festival-ar/

## Touring Chinese-style lantern festivals
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: UK, US, United Kingdom
- Type: Lanterns; size: Notable
- What it is: Chinese-style illuminated lantern displays staged at venues across the UK, US and Europe, such as Cary's Koka Booth Amphitheatre.
- Official website: https://chinalights.org/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/touring-chinese-style-lantern-festivals/

## Tumbilotohe lamp-lighting night festival
- When: Regular schedule (Regular schedule)
- Where: Ayula Tinelo, Bone Bolango Regency, Gorontalo (provincial festival); tradition across Gorontalo, Indonesia
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A lamp-lighting night festival in Gorontalo, Indonesia, with lamps lit on the final nights of Ramadan.
- Official website: https://berita.gorontaloprov.go.id/2026/03/17/festival-tumbilotohe-hadirkan-inovasi-baru-wagub-harap-masuk-event-nasional/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/tumbilotohe-lamp-lighting-night-festival-id/

## Vesak
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Island-wide; Colombo and Kandy named as main centres, Sri Lanka
- Type: Lanterns; size: Major; top pick
- What it is: Paper lanterns, illuminated pandals and dansala stalls across Sri Lanka, with Colombo and Kandy as main centres.
- Official website: https://dba.gov.lk/2026/04/23/sri-buddha-varsha-2570-state-vesak-festival-vesak-week-2026/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/vesak-lk/

## Vesak lantern release at Borobudur
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Magelang, Indonesia
- Type: Lanterns; size: Major
- What it is: Lanterns released into the night sky within the Borobudur Temple complex in Magelang, Central Java.
- Official website: https://injourneydestination.id/en/2026/05/26/festival-lampion-borobudur/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/vesak-lantern-release-at-borobudur/

## Videocittà Watercult 2026 (Gazometro, Rome)
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Rome, Gazometro Ostiense (Opificio 41, G2, G3, G4, Opificio 60 Nord), Italy
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Projection mapping, Immersive venues; size: Notable
- What it is: Light installations, immersive and VR works, and AV performances make up the programme, with light art as a central element.
- Official website: https://www.videocitta.com/
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/videocitta-watercult-2026-it/

## Votivkirche Light of Creation
- When: Open year-round (Open year-round)
- Where: Votivkirche, Vienna, Austria
- Type: Projection mapping, Immersive venues; size: Notable
- What it is: A 30-minute projection-mapping show with orchestral music is the main attraction.
- Official website: https://light-of-creation.com/en/
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/votivkirche-light-of-creation-at/

## Washington, DC Temple Festival of Lights
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Kensington, MD (Washington DC Temple), United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: A festival of lights illuminating the Washington D.C. Temple grounds in Kensington, Maryland, open nightly in the evenings.
- Official website: https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/2025-festival-of-lights-washington-dc-temple
- Date source: "Information for the 2026 Festival of Lights has not yet been released." (https://dctemplevisitorscenter.org/festival-of-lights/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/washington-dc-temple-festival-of-lights-us/

## Wild Illuminations: A Holiday Lantern Experience
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Pittsburgh, United States
- Type: Lanterns; size: Notable
- What it is: A holiday lantern experience at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with lantern displays on select nights.
- Official website: https://www.pittsburghzoo.org/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/wild-illuminations-a-holiday-lantern-experience-us/

## Wild Lights at Louisville Zoo
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Louisville, United States
- Type: Lanterns; size: Notable
- What it is: A handcrafted Chinese lantern festival lighting up the grounds of Louisville Zoo in Louisville.
- Official website: https://louisvillezoo.org/wildlights26/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/wild-lights-at-louisville-zoo-us/

## Winter Dreams light festival, Jerusalem Botanical Garden
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Jerusalem Botanical Garden, Givat Ram, Jerusalem, Israel
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: The main draw is a roughly 2 km trail of illuminated sculptures and light displays.
- Official website: https://www.botanic.co.il/
- Date source: "WINTER DREAMS 2026 – 2027 … 17/11/26 - 31/1/27" (https://www.botanic.co.il/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/winter-dreams-light-festival-jerusalem-botanical-g-il/

## Winter Illumination, Alps Azumino Park
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Azumino (Alps Azumino Park, Horikane/Hotaka), Japan
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A winter illumination in the Horigane–Hotaka area of Alps Azumino Park, Azumino, Japan.
- Official website: https://www.azumino-koen.jp/horigane_hotaka/new/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/winter-illumination-alps-azumino-park-jp/

## WINTER LIGHT FANTASY ILLUMINATION
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Fukuoka City, Japan
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: Illuminated fantasy light displays between Mizuho PayPay Dome and BOSS E・ZO in Fukuoka City, Japan.
- Official website: https://e-zofukuoka.com/illumination/
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/winter-light-fantasy-illumination-jp/

## Winter Lights Across Canada
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Ottawa (Parliament Hill), Canada
- Type: Projection mapping; size: Notable
- What it is: Projection mapping shows projected onto Parliament Hill in Ottawa as a winter light display.
- Official website: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/winter-lights.html
- Date source: "See you in December 2026 for another dazzling edition!" (https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/winter-lights.html)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/winter-lights-across-canada-ca/

## Winterfest and the Tunnel of Lights
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: East Windsor (Connecticut Trolley Museum), United States
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable
- What it is: A trolley ride through a tunnel of lights at the Connecticut Trolley Museum in East Windsor, Connecticut.
- Official website: https://www.ct-trolley.org/events/winterfest-and-the-tunnel-of-lights/
- Date source: "2026 Season … Late November - December … Winterfest and the Tunnel of Lights" (https://www.ct-trolley.org/visit/admission-and-hours/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/winterfest-and-the-tunnel-of-lights-us/

## World Fireworks Championship Blackpool
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Blackpool (Promenade, in front of the Blackpool Tower), United Kingdom
- Type: Fireworks; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Choreographed, music-synchronised firework displays judged as art are the main draw.
- Official website: https://www.visitblackpool.com/fireworks
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/world-fireworks-championship-blackpool-gb/

## Zaragoza Luce
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Zaragoza (casco histórico), Spain
- Type: Light festivals and light art, Projection mapping; size: Notable
- What it is: A festival of large-format light installations, projections and immersive pieces is the whole draw.
- Official website: https://www.zaragoza.es/sede/portal/cultura/zaragoza-luce/
- Last checked: 2026-10-16
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/zaragoza-luce-es/

## Zoo Lights
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Los Angeles Zoo, Griffith Park, Los Angeles, United States
- Type: Lanterns; size: Notable
- What it is: Lantern sculptures glowing across the Los Angeles Zoo in Griffith Park, Los Angeles, celebrating the holiday season.
- Official website: https://lazoo.org/plan-your-visit/special-experiences/zoolights/
- Date source: "L.A. Zoo Lights is located at the Los Angeles Zoo and runs select evenings November 20 through January 10." (https://lazoo.org/plan-your-visit/special-experiences/zoolights/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/zoo-lights-us-2/

## Zsolnay Light Festival
- When: Next dates not yet announced (Dates not announced yet)
- Where: Pécs, Hungary
- Type: Light festivals and light art; size: Notable; top pick
- What it is: Light and art installations along a route through the historic centre of Pécs, Hungary, with venues in the Zsolnay Quarter.
- Official website: https://www.zsolnayfenyfesztival.hu/en
- Date source: "Találkozunk 2027-ben!" (https://www.zsolnayfenyfesztival.hu/)
- Last checked: 2026-10-17
- Details: https://spectacularatlas.com/events/zsolnay-light-festival-hu/