BERLIN
Festival of Lights
Celebrating Freedom
04TH-13TH OF OCTOBER 2024
The 20th festival under the sign of freedom
In 2024, we will celebrate our 20th birthday and freedom – because what better way to celebrate 35 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall?
That’s why the 20th Festival of Lights is all about it. Freedom in Berlin, in Europe and in many countries around the world. But also the freedom that we wish for all the people who still have to dream of it.
With the anniversary edition of the Festival of Lights, we tell big and small stories about the freedom that makes Berlin a vibrant metropolis of creativity, confidence and joie de vivre with spectacular, breathtaking light art. Experience the capital literally in a completely different light and look forward to an unprecedented variety of colorful, captivating and literally glowing productions on the capital’s most famous and popular buildings.
![Paul van Dyk at Berliner Dom: Festival of Lights Highlight](https://festival-of-lights.de/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Paulvd_03_FB-1080x1350-1-819x1024.png)
Concert highlight: Paul van Dyk in the Berlin Cathedral
On October 8 and 9, 2024, the Berlin Cathedral will be the setting for a unique musical and visual experience: Paul van Dyk presents ‘Escape Reality’ in collaboration with the Festival of Lights Berlin.
In this world premiere, Paul van Dyk will reinterpret highlights of his extraordinary career in an exclusive ambient live set. Listeners can look forward to an impressive light and video installation in the sanctuary of the imposing Berlin Cathedral, which perfectly sets the scene for the musical journey.
We are incredibly proud to present this exceptional artist as a program highlight in our 20th Festival of Lights and to be able to frame the unique music of Paul van Dyk with our light art productions.
One of the most famous and popular festivals in the world
Millions of bright faces. Millions of shining eyes. This is what the FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS stands for every autumn since 2005. When Berlin becomes the big glowing stage and the monuments, buildings and squares become the stars. When all of Berlin lights up! This is when we tell stories, draw attention to the hidden, present cultures, arts and innovative technology, and convey messages and current issues. Magic Moments in Berlin!
This is exactly what the FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS represents with its unique light art full of diversity, innovation and luminosity. Created by the festival team, in collaboration with renowned artists from many countries.
![Festival of Lights - Potsdamer Platz](https://festival-of-lights.de/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/city-e1692613236919.png)
Light is life.Birgit Zander (organiser of the Festival of Lights)