Where are the artworks?

The route for this edition isn't out yet; the organizers say details come at the end of this year. The last edition had about 20 installations, at spots like Kansalaistori Square, Hietalahti Market Square, the Old Church Park and Kanneltalo.

Can we see any Lux light art outside the festival?

Yes. Sébastien Lefèvre's Soleil nuit Albireo stays at Hietalahti Market Square, Peilipöllö (Bubo Speculus) II is near Kannelmäki railway station, and Un-Reel Access is on Sofiankatu.

Christmas and New Year's with Kids in Helsinki 2026, 12 of 13

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Lux Helsinki Light Art Festival

Name: Lux Helsinki Light Art Festival
Start: 2026-12-30
End: 2027-01-06T23:59:59
Location: Central Helsinki (route)

Various venues

When: Dec 30 - Jan 6, 2027
Ages: All ages
Price: Free

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Where

Various venues

Ages

All ages

Setting

Indoors and outdoors

What you need to know

First New Year edition, so the light art can be part of ringing in the New Year in the city
Mostly outdoors, so dress kids for the cold
Weekends draw the biggest crowds

About

Lux Helsinki fills the winter dark with light art: projections, glowing sculptures and installations in squares, parks and streets across the city. Some installations are designed especially for children. At the last edition, kids sledded down snowy mounds that were part of an artwork at Lasipalatsi Square.

Free

Dates & times

Wed 30 Dec – Wed 6 Jan 2027

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