Luminate Lichtfestival Hasselt
An evening light-art trail that transforms Hasselt's Japanese Garden into an illuminated landscape with installations, music and live performances.
ⓘ Recurring event. The 2026 date is the usual window; confirm the exact date closer to the event.
Drive autumn tourism and local foot traffic to Hasselt by positioning Luminate as an Instagram-worthy, immersive light-art experience for regional and international visitors.
- Behind-the-scenes installation setup and artist spotlights
- User-generated content campaign: #LuminateHasselt photo contest
- Family-friendly evening itinerary: light trail + local dining/shopping
- Influencer takeovers during opening week to build buzz
Luminate Lichtfestival Hasselt is an enchanting event in the atmospheric Japanese Garden of Hasselt that combines nature, art and technology to offer visitors an unforgettable magical experience. The organizers are preparing a completely new and even more magical light festival in November 2026. Light installations are specially designed to illuminate the serene garden, transforming it into a glittering world of light and color during evening walks.
- Enchanted evening light walk through the Japanese Garden with custom-designed illuminated installations
- Integration of nature, art and light technology for immersive visual experience
- Walking route featuring illuminated pathways, trees, water features and garden objects
- Sprightly atmosphere for visitors of all ages in a harmonious garden setting
- Completely new and reimagined festival for 2026 edition