From October 17 to 19, 2025, Augsburg will transform into an open-air art stage. For three evenings, the historic city center will host the Light Nights Augsburg festival, where architecture, light, and art merge into one spectacular experience.
Between 7:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., residents and visitors will see familiar buildings and streets in a completely new light. At Rathausplatz, projections will bring the Town Hall, Perlachturm, and Eckerle-Haus to life. The theme of 2025 is “Nature and Love”, with each installation highlighting the delicate harmony between humans and the environment.
Audience participation plays a key role. At Martin-Luther-Platz, visitors can create their own light compositions by pressing “virtual keys” that project new color patterns onto the buildings. Philippine-Welser-Straße will be decorated with romantic motifs, creating a festive street atmosphere.
At Königsplatz, an impressive 3D video mapping on the Königsbau building will symbolize the transformation of MAN into its new brand, Everllence. Even commercial facades are part of the festival: for example, the McDonald’s building will become a pop-art canvas with playful motifs of love.
At Moritzkirche, projections will tell the 80-year history of the local newspaper Augsburger Allgemeine. The old town and Stadtmarkt will also feature artistic lighting and extended food offers late into the evening.
Light Nights Augsburg is not only an artistic highlight but also an ecological one: all installations run entirely on green energy. Admission is free. On Friday, October 17, the festival will also include a Shop Night, with shops in the city center open longer than usual.
Now a true cultural landmark of Augsburg, the festival attracts thousands of visitors each year. Light Nights Augsburg 2025 will be more than just a show – it will be a symbol of the unity of art, innovation, and urban life.
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