Celebration of Radiant Nights
The Festival of Lights, a much-anticipated annual event in Berlin, is set to return for its 21st edition from October 8 to 15, 2025. Under the patronage of the governing mayor of Berlin, the festival will once again light up the city with a dazzling display of light art installations and live concerts.
The motto for this year's event is "Let's Shine Together", encapsulating the spirit of unity and celebration that the festival embodies. The Festival of Lights will see numerous buildings and squares in Berlin bathed in a kaleidoscope of colours, with Bebelplatz and Potsdamer Platz being some of the most impressive locations.
In addition to the stunning light installations, the Festival of Lights in Concert will take place at the Berlin Cathedral. This year's lineup includes well-known artists such as Alle Farben on October 11 and Henrik Schwarz & Bugge Wesseltoft on October 14. In total, nine concerts by international artists will be held over five evenings, promising an unforgettable musical experience.
The festival officially begins each evening at 7 pm with the illuminations of landmarks and buildings being switched on. The images displayed are a testament to the festival's success over the years, with those from the years 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, and 2020 on show. The Festival of Lights 2020 image is credited to ks/BerlinOnline, while the images from 2019 are also courtesy of ks/BerlinOnline. Other images are from the dpa.
As the city of Berlin continues to make headlines with stories such as the defusing of a World War II bomb in Mitte, a flying bomb found in Spandau being defused on Friday, and preparations underway for next year's election with election helpers being sought, the Festival of Lights serves as a beacon of hope and unity for the city and its residents.
For those interested in learning more about the festival, an overview of all highlights can be found on the official website. With the Festival of Lights 2025 just around the corner, it's time to mark your calendars and get ready to shine bright with Berlin.
The current weather in Berlin on the day of the article's update (September 18, 2025) is cloudy, becoming partly cloudy and dry later in the day. Despite the occasional rain, the festival is expected to go ahead as planned, promising a spectacular display of lights and music for all to enjoy.
