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16th Light Move Festival turns central Łódź into a free open-air gallery of 3D light and projection art
ŁódźFri, Sep 25, 2026 · 02:00 AM – 02:00 AM
Overview
Overview
Łódź's free festival of light and street art, illuminating the city's 19th-century architecture.
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Light Move Festival's 16th edition, themed 'Dreams,' lights up central Łódź from 25-27 September 2026 with large-scale video mapping, 3D projections and light installations on historic buildings along a walking route through ul. Piotrkowska, Pałac Poznańskiego, Pasaż Schillera, Park Staromiejski, Park Sienkiewicza and Plac Wolności. It's primarily a visual-art festival, though several stops along the route add live concerts and electronic DJ sets alongside the visuals.
Everything is free and outdoors, so the best experience is simply walking the route after dark when the installations are lit. Łódź is about 90 minutes by train from Warsaw, and the whole route sits within the walkable city centre. There's also a dedicated Light Move Festival Kids zone with hands-on light-art workshops for families.
📍 Central Łódź (ul. Piotrkowska route)⏱️ 48 hrslight festivalart installationprojection mappingfree event
Good to know
- 16th Light Move Festival (25-27 September 2026, theme 'Dreams') fills central Łódź with free 3D projections and light art on historic buildings.
- Getting there: Łódź is reached by train from Warsaw (roughly 90 minutes); the full route sits within the walkable city centre.
- Tickets: Free - no ticket needed for the outdoor installation route.
- Rules: Open public route with no reported bag checks; standard city-centre etiquette applies around the crowded viewing points.
- Accessibility: The main route follows paved city-centre streets and parks, generally accessible, though popular stops get crowded after dark.
- Best time to arrive: Installations are lit after dark, so evenings are busiest - arrive early if you want to avoid crowds at popular stops like ul. Piotrkowska.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of festival is Light Move Festival?
Light Move Festival's 16th edition ('Dreams') brings free large-scale video mapping, 3D projections and light installations to central Łódź from 25-27 September 2026, with some stops adding live concerts and DJ sets.
What dates and times?
September 25-27, 2026 (16th edition). Installations are lit after dark, so evening visits are best; check lmf.com.pl for the route/program schedule.
What should I bring?
Comfortable walking shoes (the route covers several city-centre locations), warm layers for a late-September evening, and a camera/phone for the light installations. Entry is free.
Where is it located?
Central Łódź, along a route including ul. Piotrkowska, Pasaż Schillera, Pałac Poznańskiego, Park Staromiejski, Park Sienkiewicza, and Plac Wolności. Full route map at lmf.com.pl.
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