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Fête des Lumières Lyon 2026
Fête des Lumières Lyon 2026
December 5–8, 2026 — Lyon, France
Fête des Lumières is one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious light festivals. Dating back to 1852, the modern festival transforms Lyon’s entire city — from grand historic facades to intimate courtyards and river bridges — into a canvas for projection mapping artists, VJ teams, and light designers. Over 2 million visitors attend across four nights.
What to Expect
- 30+ light installations across central Lyon
- Architectural projection mapping on UNESCO World Heritage facades
- River projections on the Saône and Rhône bridges and embankments
- International artist commissions with full production support
- 2+ million visitors — one of the world’s largest public art events
VJ Technology in Use
Fête des Lumières productions deploy MadMapper, Resolume Arena, and custom media server configurations to drive multi-projector setups from Barco and Christie. The festival’s technical team provides comprehensive production support including surveying, rigging, and calibration.
Why It Matters for VJ Culture
Fête des Lumières is the world’s most prestigious platform for architectural projection mapping. Its scale, heritage, and audience make it the ultimate showcase for projection artists and VJ teams working at the highest level. A commission here represents the pinnacle of achievement in the projection mapping discipline.
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