Western Lights Illuminated Art Festival

Western Lights Illuminated Art Festival Western Lights is Reno's free illuminated art festival. Feb 19–21, 2026. All ages welcome. February 20-22, 2025
5pm - 10pm

Glowing installations, live music, interactive exhibits & local food transform downtown into an open-air gallery. The Western Lights Illuminated Art Festival is a nighttime open-air gallery of dazzling art and tech displays that turn the city streets into a luminous showroom. Stroll through a glowing tapestry of interactive exhibits and lighted artworks that blend technology with a touch of local

charm. Whether you're an art enthusiast, a tech lover, or just looking for a unique night out, this festival offers a brilliant experience for everyone.

Our value of place is about uplifting the people, stories, and spirit of the communities we illuminate. From families an...
03/31/2026

Our value of place is about uplifting the people, stories, and spirit of the communities we illuminate. From families and artists to first-time visitors and longtime locals, the magic of Western Lights comes from everyone who gathers here to experience it together.

We strive to be thoughtful stewards of the spaces we activate and the relationships we build, celebrating the creativity, diversity, and energy that make this place so special.

Did you attend Western Lights this year? Tell us your favorite memory in the comments.

It truly takes a village. ✨ A huge thank you to our incredible volunteers who helped bring Western Lights to life. This ...
03/24/2026

It truly takes a village. ✨ A huge thank you to our incredible volunteers who helped bring Western Lights to life. This festival simply wouldn’t be possible without you.Your efforts are seen, valued, and deeply appreciated. Thank you for being part of the magic.

Western Lights doesn’t stop with the installations. The festival continued after dark with afterparties and live musical...
03/17/2026

Western Lights doesn’t stop with the installations. The festival continued after dark with afterparties and live musical artists that transformed the night into a fully immersive experience of light, sound, and community. By bringing together illuminated art and live music, Western Lights creates moments where people don’t just walk through the installations — they stay, dance, connect, and become part of the experience.

Western Lights wouldn’t shine without the incredible support of our sponsors. Your commitment helps us keep this festiva...
03/12/2026

Western Lights wouldn’t shine without the incredible support of our sponsors. Your commitment helps us keep this festival free and accessible to everyone, transforming downtown Reno into a luminous celebration of art, technology, and community spirit. ✨ If you’re interested in being part of the magic next year, we’d love to connect. Sponsorship opportunities for Western Lights 2027 are now open, and your support helps us continue growing this incredible event.
To learn more about becoming a sponsor, email [email protected]. 💡 Let’s make next year shine even brighter.

If you attended the festival, we’d love to hear from you! Your feedback helps us understand what you loved and where we ...
03/10/2026

If you attended the festival, we’d love to hear from you! Your feedback helps us understand what you loved and where we can grow, so we can make next year’s festival even better.
Take a moment to fill out our quick survey at the link below. Your voice truly helps shape the future of Western Lights. 💛 Click the link in our bio.

We are still overwhelmed by the way you all showed up for Western Lights 2026! None of this would have been possible wit...
03/06/2026

We are still overwhelmed by the way you all showed up for Western Lights 2026! None of this would have been possible without YOU. Your support has made the festival shine brighter than ever. We’re so close to reaching our crowd fundraising goal. Every donation helps us keep the magic alive! 💛 Click the link to keep Western Lights free for 2027 and beyond.
https://givebutter.com/westernlights?s=rIrlVw

✨ There’s something magical about seeing wonder in someone’s eyes. ✨ At Western Lights Festival, inspiring the next gen...
03/04/2026

✨ There’s something magical about seeing wonder in someone’s eyes. ✨ At Western Lights Festival, inspiring the next generation of artists is more than a core value and it’s the reason we do what we do. Watching young creatives explore, imagine, and dream alongside these installations reminds us why art matters, why creativity matters, and why the future of Reno’s arts scene is so bright.

03/02/2026

Over 50 visual artists.
Over 80 musical artists.
Thousands of you showing up.
Thank you for making Western Lights Festival what it is. This festival has quickly become a proud part of Reno’s identity — and it only exists because of this community.

We want to hear from you, Reno!✨ If you joined us at Western Lights this year, would you take a few minutes to fill out ...
02/27/2026

We want to hear from you, Reno!✨ If you joined us at Western Lights this year, would you take a few minutes to fill out our quick survey? Your feedback helps us grow, improve, and make this event even more magical in the years to come. What did you love? What could be better?What do you want to see in 2027? We’re all ears. 💛
Click the link to take the survey and share your thoughts. Thank you for helping us keep Western Lights shining bright!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdTm0IXKVCCZHjyk_vA0XgWlN2axT_jTqQYZDvJm-dbpuX75A/viewform

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