The Brixen Water Light Festival 2026, running from 29 April to 16 May, will transform the historic centre of Brixen into a vibrant display of light, sound, and art. This year's festival, part of the European project Imagine Peace, aims to use light as a universal language of peace. The event will feature over twenty installations and performances by 23 artists and collectives from 13 countries, engaging with the city's architecture, waterways, and urban spaces.
The festival's theme, "Water is life, light is art," is expanded this year to include light as a language of peace. The installations will invite visitors to reflect on themes of resistance and memory, offering a shared experience and a catalyst for dialogue. "The Water Light Festival has never been just a spectacle; it has always been a place of meeting, dialogue and connection between people and communities," the organisers stated.
As a partner of the European project Imagine Peace, the festival joins a network of five international light art festivals, co-financed by the European Union. Alongside events in Denmark, Germany, Norway, and Croatia, Brixen explores the role of light art as a cultural tool for peace, involving artists, citizens, and local communities.
Further details on the programme and artists will be announced in the coming weeks. For more information, visit the official website at www.waterlight.it
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