VanDusen Festival of Lights
The Brightest Celebrations Around the World
Stepping into the holiday season, cities around the world transform with spectacular light displays. It's a celebration of sparkle and spirit, and we've curated a list of the world's most breathtaking light festivals to inspire your holiday travels for 2024.
VanDusen Festival of Lights, Vancouver, Canada
Experience a winter wonderland where millions of twinkling lights transform the botanical gardens into an enchanting fairy-tale escape. The VanDusen Festival of Lights is a hallmark of Vancouver’s holiday season, inviting visitors to stroll through themed areas and enjoy the dancing light shows on Livingstone Lake.
Oxford Street
Oxford Street, London, England
The iconic shopping haven glitters under a canopy of Christmas lights, with window displays that rival the sparkling decorations overhead. Oxford Street offers a festive feast for the eyes and a quintessential London holiday experience.
Canyon Road Farolito Walk, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Embrace a unique Southwestern tradition as Santa Fe's historic art district lights up with farolitos (small, sand-filled bags with votive candles) and luminarias (bonfires), creating a warm, inviting glow along the adobe walls and snowy streets.
Canyon Road Farolito Walk | Tivoli Gardens
Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen, Denmark
Step into the magical gardens where fairy lights drape the trees and historic buildings. Rides, food stalls, and a Christmas market add to the festive atmosphere, making Tivoli Gardens a beloved seasonal destination.
Amsterdam Light Festival, The Netherlands
Amsterdam's historic canals are the backdrop for a floating parade of light sculptures and installations. Artists from around the world contribute to this open-air exhibition, making it a global highlight of the holiday season.
Luci d'Artista
Luci d'Artista, Salerno, Italy
Wander through Salerno’s charming streets adorned with artist-designed light installations. Each display is a blend of illumination and imagination, turning the coastal city into a luminous gallery of contemporary art.
Let's make your holidays brighter than ever!
