US, Oct. 5 -- Berlin is ready to shine. The Festival of Lights returns October 9-18, transforming Germany's capital into a spectacular open-air gallery across 40 locations. For international travelers, it is also an invitation to rediscover Berlin: a city of freedom, politics, LGBTQ+ culture, legendary nightlife, ITB and unexpected experiences.

The Berlin Festival of Lights 2026 returns from October 9 to 18, transforming Germany's capital into a free open-air gallery of light art, projections and video mapping at around 40 locations.

Under this year's theme, "Colours of Love," famous landmarks including the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Cathedral, Victory Column, Berlin TV Tower, Museum Island, Gendarmenmarkt and Potsdamer Platz will be ill...