Festival of Lights Zagreb 2023: When the City Becomes a Light Stage


Festival of Lights, Zagreb, 2023.
Festival of Lights, Zagreb, 2023.

In mid-March, streets, squares, fronts of buildings, and parks will be marked by beautiful light installations of the Festival of Lights.

Festival of Lights, Zagreb, 2023.
Festival of Lights, Zagreb, 2023.

The Festival of Lights Zagreb is organized by the Zagreb Tourist Board (ZTB) and associates. It is held with the support of the City of Zagreb. It will take place at around thirty locations in the Upper and Lower Town from 15 to 19 March. 

Festival of Lights, Zagreb, 2023.
Festival of Lights, Zagreb, 2023.

This is the fifth edition of the festival. In previous years, it won the hearts of citizens and visitors from Croatia and abroad due to its imaginative installations, which combine modern digital technologies and timeless creativity.

Festival of Lights, Zagreb, 2023.
Festival of Lights, Zagreb, 2023.

This year light installations will push the boundaries further and take us to the world of imagination, highlight cultural and historical valuables, and also send strong messages about modern life and culture.

Festival of Lights, Zagreb, 2023.
Festival of Lights, Zagreb, 2023.

All Festival of Lights Zagreb locations are in the historical, romantic Upper Town and the heart of the city in the Lower Town. Considering their proximity, they are reachable on foot, so touring them will be quite a treat for visitors.

Festival of Lights, Zagreb, 2023.
Festival of Lights, Zagreb, 2023.

In addition to beautiful visual effects, the festival introduces us to exciting stories about cultural heritage and symbolically speaks about the topical issues of today’s life.

Festival of Lights, Zagreb, 2023.
Festival of Lights, Zagreb, 2023.

As in previous years, some installations in parks and promenades will be intended for children to take them to the world of play, imagination, and joy.

Festival of Lights, Zagreb, 2023.
Festival of Lights, Zagreb, 2023.

Festival of Lights Zagreb is not only magical light installations, impressive mapping, playful animations, and colorful objects but also good emotions, positive energy, and the welcome of spring that we all eagerly await.

Festival of Lights, Zagreb, 2023.
Festival of Lights, Zagreb, 2023.
Festival of Lights, Zagreb, 2023.
Festival of Lights, Zagreb, 2023.
Festival of Lights, Zagreb, 2023.
Festival of Lights, Zagreb, 2023.
Festival of Lights, Zagreb, 2023.
Festival of Lights, Zagreb, 2023.
Festival of Lights, Zagreb, 2023.
Festival of Lights, Zagreb, 2023.
Festival of Lights, Zagreb, 2023.
Festival of Lights, Zagreb, 2023.

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