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Festival of Lights 2022

The Festival of Lights 2022 will take place under the motto "Visions of our Future". From 07 to 16 October, the city will once again shine in glorious colours.

  • Festival of Lights 2022 (2)

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    The Brandenburg Gate will be illuminated for the 18th Festival of Lights.

  • Festival of Lights 2022

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    The Humboldt University will be illuminated for the 18th Festival of Lights.

  • Festival of Lights 2022

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    Numerous people watch the illumination on the façade of Charlottenburg Palace during the Festival of Lights.

  • Festival of Lights 2022 (1)

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    At Potsdamer Platz, passers-by have to pedal hard to keep the lights on during the Festival of Lights rehearsal.

  • Festival of Lights 2022 (3)

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    Charlottenburg Palace is illuminated during the Festival of Lights rehearsal.

  • Festival of Lights 2022

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    The Brandenburg Gate will be illuminated for the 18th Festival of Lights.

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    Maurizio Cattelan: Night

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    Rave the Planet 2026

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