Over five festival days, from March 18th to 22nd, the Festival of Lights Zagreb 2026 arrived at various Lower Town and Upper Town locations in the Croatian capital, illuminating the historic architecture, parks, and squares. Discover more in this vibrant photo story.
Festival of Lights Zagreb 2026 Celebrates Spring Joy
Inspiring lights, vibrant colors, and spring joy are intertwined, creating cheerful landscapes. When we add contemporary artworks and design forms to this lovely mix, the Festival of Lights Zagreb comes to various Lower Town and Upper Town locations in the Croatian capital. This year, the historic architecture, parks, and squares in Zagreb were illuminated by light art during five festival days, from March 18th to 22nd.
Light installations, projections, animations, and objects, created by local and international artists, turned various Zagreb locations into colorful stages where contemporary artworks brought a sense of joyful excitement to all generations.
As a design & travel content creator, I enjoyed walking and discovering light artworks throughout the city, and I took photos to share them with you, dear readers of Archi-living.com. You are welcome to look at the vibrant photo story I put together for you and explore some of the light artworks from the Festival of Lights Zagreb 2026.
“Anooki”
Location: King Tomislav Square
Author: Inook / France
This cute light installation brought a caring message about the importance of preserving the planet.
“Ophrys”
Location: Josip Juraj Strossmayer Square
Author: Ida Blažičko & Alex Brajković
This interactive installation featured the rare and protected orchids of Medvednica Mountain (north of Zagreb) as a dynamic landscape of light and data.
“Journey Through Dreams”
Location: Zrinjevac 19
Author: Fol International / Germany & Magic Innovations / Ukraine
3D mapping – follow the White Rabbit to the playful world of imagination, where reality and dreams intertwine.
“Z.E.T. – Zagreb Enclosure Time”
Location: Ban Josip Jelačić Square (the Main Square)
Author: Charles Petillon / France
This light installation at the main square transformed the well-known symbol of Zagreb public transportation, the blue tram, into a time capsule filled with soft light and white balloons.
“Connected – Embraced”
Location: Republic of Croatia Square 15
Author: Fol International, Daniel Margraf – Spreefunkeln / Germany
The light projection transformed the historic architecture of the Croatian National Theatre into a vibrant canvas where “light erases boundaries and connects the sky and the Earth, opening up a sense of coexistence in balance”.
“A Poetry and Science Constellation”
Location: Marko Marulić Square 21
Author: Javier Riera / Spain
The video projection created an architectural canvas where light and geometry meet.
“Biolume”
Location: Kaptol 5
Author: Fol International, Re:Sorb / Germany
3D mapping – “A futuristic ecosystem where bioluminescent, neon life forms flourish.”
“Blue Pulse”
Location: Plateau Gradec
Author: Fol International, Re:Sorb / Germany
This 3D mapping takes you into the sea depths and tells a touching story about the impact of climate change and plastic on marine life.
“Disco Atrium”
Location: Jesuit Square 4
Author: Prolight
The atrium of Klovićevi Dvori Gallery became a retro disco, featuring a light show, glowing disco balls, and a DJ, creating a cheerful dance atmosphere.
“Century-Old Lanterns”
Location: Strossmayer Promenade
Author: Udruga svjetlost fenjera
The light installation of vintage lanterns brought back “the warmth of a time when light was a symbol of gathering and home”.
“Lighthouse”
Location: Lotrščak Tower
Author: Ranko Skansi
Light show – “When you see the light from the top of the Lotrščak Tower, you know that spring has arrived – and with it the Festival of Lights.”
“Stargate”
Location: Lotrščak Tower
Author: Light Art by Gordana & Zorislav Šojat
Light projection – “People and nature are depicted as travellers on a planet that is constantly traveling. Behind the apparent stillness of the ground lies a constant movement through space. The light scene opens up a view of the connection with the cosmos and reminds us of the preciousness of our common home.”
I hope you enjoyed this vibrant photo story of the light artworks from the Festival of Lights Zagreb 2026. Greetings from Danica Maričić, Design & Travel Communications! 🙂
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