The 16. edition of LMF

The 16th Light.Move.Festival. Is Underway!

This year’s festival is a real treat for fans of visual arts and music, featuring 46 artists, 16 installations, 9 three-dimensional projections, including 6 mapping shows, 19 light installations, 2 city parks filled with illuminations, an LMF Kids zone, and as many as 10 music zones.

“This exceptional 16th edition is a particularly special occasion for us. We wanted to celebrate this important milestone in a truly unique way,” says Beata Konieczniak, Artistic Director of Light.Move.Festival.

“This year’s programme features the 2D/3D mapping shows, large-scale projections and animations that festivalgoers love,” adds Beata Konieczniak. Audiences can look forward to 11 projections, including 6 mapping shows! Artists from around the world showcase the beauty of Łódź’s architecture at locations including 113 Piotrkowska Street, 99 Piotrkowska Street, 60–62 Piotrkowska Street and 50 Piotrkowska Street.

The festival’s most popular locations are also part of the programme. A 3D mapping show illuminates the façade of the church at Kościelny Square, while Freedom Square (Plac Wolności) is transformed by a breathtaking 360-degree projection illuminating 12 buildings surrounding the square and 5 tenement houses on neighbouring Piotrkowska Street.

The Poznański Family Palace – The Heart of Light

Light has also brought stories to life on the façades of the Poznański Family Palace, one of Łódź’s architectural gems. Festivalgoers can enjoy two spectacular mapping shows at this location.

The first, created by French artist Vali Cincisan and projected onto the palace façade from the Ogrodowa Street side, combines the aesthetics of digital painting, animated transitions and immersive visual storytelling. Created specifically for the Poznański Palace, the work offers a contemplative experience exploring perception, identity and the enduring power of memory.

The second show, Journey of Dreams (Podróż marzeń), created by MRK6 Studio and projected from the palace garden side, is a colourful, imaginative journey to distant corners of the world. Light transports viewers across borders and continents, revealing extraordinary landscapes, symbols and cultures that take on a completely new dimension after dark.

For the second time in the festival’s history, a mapping show is accompanied by live music. Grand Prix of Dreams features a musical score performed live by composer Paweł Steczek and guest musicians.

The Light Installation Trail

This year’s festival also features an extraordinary collection of artistic light installations throughout the city. In parks, passages and squares, visitors can discover 16 installations. The number sixteen is the guiding theme of this year’s edition.

Three-dimensional sculptures are spread along Piotrkowska Street, throughout Manufaktura and in the city’s parks. Highlights include the monumental 31-metre-long installation A Bird Passing By, featuring 64 sculptures of birds in flight; Karolina Howorko’s 4.5-metre-high Chairs of Loneliness; and the kinetic installation Héliotrope at Manufaktura, which unfolds through a six-minute cycle of light and sound.

Our youngest visitors are invited to explore the magical LMF Kids zone. With installations, projections and workshops designed especially for children, the zone features seven locations across the festival map. There are also plenty of creative activities, including workshops, animations and opportunities to create collaborative artworks with festival animators.

LMF Music – The Sound of the Festival

Light.Move.Festival. is also a celebration of music, with numerous musical stops throughout the city. Festivalgoers can enjoy nine diverse stages, featuring a unique line-up that spans alternative music, jazz, pop, electronic sounds and performances by orchestras.

Join us in Łódź!

New at the festival – LMF Kids

The anniversary edition of Light.Move.Festival. 2025 will feature a new category in the festival programme – LMF Kids for the youngest festival-goers.

The fifteenth edition of Light.Move.Festival. is fast approaching. The festival, held this year under the theme ‘RETURNS’, will enchant viewers on the last weekend of September. The festival returns to the locations most loved by the residents of Łódź, including city parks. “This year, we have planned artistic activities in two city parks – Staromiejski and Sienkiewicza,” emphasises Beata Konieczniak, artistic director of Light.Move.Festival. “City parks are unique spaces for presenting visual arts. During the Festival of Light, we will decorate trees with colourful images and set up light installations to create a unique, magical scenery.”

LMF KIDS – a new addition to the festival programme for children

The Light.Move.Festival. 2025 programme will be full of new features and surprises. ‘In order to meet the expectations of our festival-goers, we have created a section dedicated to our youngest visitors for the first time – the LMF Kids zone,’ reveals Beata Konieczniak, artistic director of Light.Move.Festival. “It will be a zone full of magic, developing creativity and imagination, designed for families who want to discover the world of light art in a friendly atmosphere.

We are delighted that the Lux Pro Monumentis Foundation has enriched the programme of the 15th anniversary edition of the Festival with the LMF Kids section. Sienkiewicz Park will be the perfect place for families with children as well as for audiences who enjoy admiring original, unconventional and fairy-tale works of art,” emphasises Adam Pustelnik, First Deputy Mayor of the City of Łódź. The new zone is not only intended to entertain, but also to develop the artistic sensitivity of the youngest participants of the Festival to the visual arts. However, we are convinced that viewers of all ages will find something for themselves there, he adds.

Art installations dedicated to children will be located in both festival parks where this year’s Festival will take place – Staromiejski and Sienkiewicza. As part of the theme of this year’s edition, ‘Returns’, giant mushrooms and illuminated dragonflies from LMF 2016 will return. “We tried to choose installations that children would like and that would create a fairy-tale landscape, but would also be interesting for adult festival-goers. The huge mushrooms from the ‘Alice in Wonderland’ edition were the perfect choice, admits the artistic director.

In Sienkiewicz Park, children will also be able to enjoy light animations and games led by professional animators, as well as Iza Karaszewska’s ‘Meadow of Dreams’, which will decorate the park glade with over a thousand glowing flowers for three festival evenings. But that’s not all. Near the park, in Schiller Passage, there will be an interactive floor for children and adults, which reacts to movement, creating multicoloured animations.

City parks at LMF 2025

Those seeking escape from the hustle and bustle of the city will find it in Staromiejski Park, which will host exceptional visual artists presenting art installations such as the 5-metre-high ‘Parallel Mind’ installation depicting a giant head by Sergiu Doroftei. Viewers will also have the opportunity to admire a picturesque projection on trees, created in real time by Claudia Reh, who encourages festival-goers to become artists and prepare projections together with her. Both parks will feature musical stops with light-up scenery that will highlight the unique festival setting, creating an immersive experience.

See you in Łódź!

Light.Move.Festival. 2025 invites you to discover Łódź with the help of light on 26-28 September – an unconventional and innovative city that does not forget its identity, drawing on its history.

What to visit with Kids?

The Light Festival is a huge delight for the little ones – colors, sounds, and the magic of an evening stroll. But it’s also worth planning attractions during the day. Łódź offers many child-friendly spots: from interactive museums, parks, and gardens to educational and creative spaces.

It’s the perfect opportunity to combine a visit to LMF with family exploration of the city – making every day full of experiences.

Aquapark FALA
A modern complex of pools and slides, featuring recreational, sports, and relaxation zones. The ideal place for active family fun.

Orientarium ZOO Łódź
The Orientarium is Europe’s most advanced pavilion dedicated to the fauna and flora of Southeast Asia. The building, enclosures, and aviaries cover an area almost the size of 10 football fields. A fascinating nature lesson for the youngest visitors.

Planetarium EC1
A multimedia planetarium that reveals the secrets of the cosmos through astronomy shows and educational films. A captivating journey into the world of stars and planets.

EC1 Science and Technology Center
Interactive exhibitions exploring energy, physics, and technology. Science presented in an engaging and accessible way, delighting both children and adults.

Mediateka MeMo
A modern library for children and youth, combining literature with multimedia educational experiences. A space for creativity, learning, and fun.

Palm House
Glass pavilions filled with exotic plants from different climate zones around the world. A stroll among tropical greenery offers a peaceful escape from the city bustle.

Botanical Garden
A vast park showcasing plant diversity from around the world. A perfect place for a family walk among blooming plant collections.

Łódź Fairy Tale Trail
A tourist route where you can meet figures of beloved Polish fairy-tale characters, including Miś Uszatek and Filemon the Cat. Walking the trail is great fun for the whole family.

Hopa Lupa
A family amusement park with inflatables, trampolines, and obstacle courses. A space designed for active play for the youngest visitors.

What to see in Łódź?

Light.Move.Festival lights up the city for a few special days, but Łódź has much more to offer – even during the day and beyond the illumination route. It’s a city with soul, history, and surprising energy – full of contrasts where industrial heritage meets modernity. We’ve gathered the most interesting places worth seeing during your visit.

Museum of the City of Łódź
An institution located in the representative Izrael Poznański Palace, showcasing the history of Łódź and its inhabitants. It’s also an opportunity to admire some of the most beautiful residential interiors in the city.
Museum of Cinematography
The only institution in Poland entirely dedicated to film art and animation. Exhibitions include both old cameras and projectors, as well as set designs and characters from classic Polish fairy tales.
Central Museum of Textiles
The largest museum in Europe dedicated to the history of textiles and Łódź’s industrial roots. Visitors can view textile collections and authentic factory halls.
MS² Museum of Art
A modern space presenting contemporary and avant-garde art from Poland and around the world. Exhibitions showcase diverse artistic trends, inspiring dialogue with the latest art.
Manufaktura
A revitalized factory complex that now serves as a center for culture, entertainment, and commerce. A symbol of Łódź’s industrial heritage, combining history with modernity.
Piotrkowska Street
The city’s main thoroughfare, known for its historic tenements, numerous restaurants, cafes, and pubs. Walking along it is the best way to experience the atmosphere of Łódź.
EC1 Łódź
A former power plant transformed into a modern science and culture center. The venue combines the city’s industrial history with innovative exhibitions and events.
Łódź Murals
The city is famous for its monumental wall paintings, forming one of the largest street art galleries in Europe. The murals give urban spaces a unique character.
Księży Młyn
A historic factory and residential complex, bearing witness to Łódź’s industrial power in the 19th century. It’s a unique space with an unparalleled, artistic atmosphere.

Where to eat in Łódź?

While walking around the festival area or exploring Łódź during the day, it’s worth taking a break to enjoy something delicious. The Łódź culinary scene offers dishes from every corner of the world, and it’s also a great opportunity to try our local specialties. We have prepared a list of our favorite spots in the city center – places that are worth recommending, full of atmosphere, and, most importantly, tasty.

We also encourage you to visit our two LMF GASTRO zones, located at the Old Market Square and Plac Komuny Paryskiej.

Breakfast: Brednia, Montag – Piekarnia Bistro, Caffe przy ulicy, Etno Cafe

Polish Cuisine: Karczma u Chochoła, Polka, Gęsi Puch, Powidok bistro by Stacja Zero, Pierogarnia Stary Młyn

Łódź Cuisine: Piwnica Łódzka, Imber, U Kretschmera, Gorąca Kiełbasiarnia

Cafes, Bakeries, Ice Cream: Łódzka Drożdzówka, Gorąca Pączkarnia, Licked, Milk Lodowe Bistro, The Brick Coffee Factory, Owoce i Warzywa, Słodko czy Wytrawnie

Asian Cuisine: Ato Ramen, Pan Pot, Ato Sushi

Italian Cuisine: Roma, Ferment, Olio, Dzielna 43, Niebo, Angelo, Farina Bianco

European Cuisine: Manekin, Len&Bawełna, Drukarnia, Spółdzielnia

Snacks: Pan Precel, Zapiekarnia

Where to stay in Łódź?

The festival weekend is three intense days right in the heart of Łódź. It’s a good idea to find accommodation close to the attractions, which will also give you space to recharge and relax. We’ve put together a list of trusted hotels and places to stay – all conveniently located, comfortable, and well-equipped.

Vienna House by Wyndham Andel’s Lodz
Hampton by Hilton Łódź City Center
Ambasador Premium
DoubleTree by Hilton Łódź
PURO Łódź Centrum
Grand Hotel
Campanile Łódź
Ambasador Centrum
Holiday Inn Łódź by IHG
Hotel Ibis Łódź Centrum
Piotrkowska 89 Residence
Hotel Pietryna
Novotel Lodz Centrum
Boutique Hotel’s III Piłsudskiego
Boutique Hotel’s II Rewolucji
B&B Hotel Łódź Centrum
Qubus Hotel Łódź
Arche Hotel Tobaco Łódź
Stare Kino Cinema Residence
Focus Hotel Łódź
Aparthotel Łódź 55 Piotrkowska
City Center Rooms Piotrkowska 91
Aparthotel Krzywa Kamienica
Good Time Aparthotel
Good Time Residence

16. Festival of Lights DREAMS

The 16th Light.Move.Festival. Is Underway!

“This year’s programme features the 2D/3D mapping shows, large-scale projections and animations that festivalgoers love,” adds Beata Konieczniak. Audiences can look forward to 11 projections, including 6 mapping shows! Artists from around the world showcase the beauty of Łódź’s architecture at locations including 113 Piotrkowska Street, 99 Piotrkowska Street, 60–62 Piotrkowska Street and 50 Piotrkowska Street.

The Poznański Family Palace – The Heart of Light

Light has also brought stories to life on the façades of the Poznański Family Palace, one of Łódź’s architectural gems. Festivalgoers can enjoy two spectacular mapping shows at this location.

The second show, Journey of Dreams (Podróż marzeń), created by MRK6 Studio and projected from the palace garden side, is a colourful, imaginative journey to distant corners of the world. Light transports viewers across borders and continents, revealing extraordinary landscapes, symbols and cultures that take on a completely new dimension after dark.

For the second time in the festival’s history, a mapping show is accompanied by live music. Grand Prix of Dreams features a musical score performed live by composer Paweł Steczek and guest musicians.

The Light Installation Trail

This year’s festival also features an extraordinary collection of artistic light installations throughout the city. In parks, passages and squares, visitors can discover 16 installations. The number sixteen is the guiding theme of this year’s edition.

Three-dimensional sculptures are spread along Piotrkowska Street, throughout Manufaktura and in the city’s parks. Highlights include the monumental 31-metre-long installation A Bird Passing By, featuring 64 sculptures of birds in flight; Karolina Howorko’s 4.5-metre-high Chairs of Loneliness; and the kinetic installation Héliotrope at Manufaktura, which unfolds through a six-minute cycle of light and sound.

Our youngest visitors are invited to explore the magical LMF Kids zone. With installations, projections and workshops designed especially for children, the zone features seven locations across the festival map. There are also plenty of creative activities, including workshops, animations and opportunities to create collaborative artworks with festival animators.

LMF Music – The Sound of the Festival

Light.Move.Festival. is also a celebration of music, with numerous musical stops throughout the city. Festivalgoers can enjoy nine diverse stages, featuring a unique line-up that spans alternative music, jazz, pop, electronic sounds and performances by orchestras.

Join us in Łódź!

Videomapping on Sienkiewicza St.

After a few years’ break, Light.Move.Festival. returns to one of the festival’s most popular locations – the facade of the Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross at 38 Sienkiewicza Street.

Every year, 2D/3D videomappings are extremely popular at the festival. Festival-goers admire the extraordinary images that highlight the architecture of historic buildings, presenting them in a new, colorful light.

The first location for 2D/3D mapping revealed by the Lux Pro Monumentis Foundation, the festival organizer, is the historic Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross at 38 Sienkiewicza Street. “This is one of the most popular festival locations, which is returning to the Light.Move.Festival map,” admits Beata Konieczniak, artistic director of the light festival. The facade of the church will feature a 2D/3D mapping entitled “Twist” by renowned visual artist Sławomir Fąfara. “Twist” is a visual journey from mathematical order to an organic explosion of forms inspired by nature. It tells the story of the evolution of forms – from pure, geometric solids to living, pulsating architecture inspired by the natural world.

Fąfara is known for his passion for combining precision with emotion – his works are characterized not only by technical perfection, but also by their ability to evoke deep emotions in viewers. “Twist” will be no exception – we will see a spectacle of light, movement, and forms that will redefine the perception of the facade familiar to the residents of Łódź, says the artistic director of Light.Move.Festival.

The mapping will be available for viewing during the 15th edition of LMF on September 26-28, 2025, between 7:00 p.m. and midnight.

The Poznański Family Palace during the LMF!

Unforgettable stories told on the palace walls – Light.Move.Festival. returns to the Poznański Family Palace.

The 15th anniversary edition of the LMF is fast approaching! This year’s event, held under the theme‘Returns’, will provide viewers with many unforgettable experiences – there will be plenty of new features and surprises. “The festival will return to locations beloved by Łódź residents and tourists alike. One of them will be the unique 19th-century neo-baroque Poznański Family Palace – a true gem among Łódź’s monuments, which currently houses the Museum of the City of Łódź,” emphasises Hanna Zdanowska, Mayor of Łódź. “At Light.Move.Festival., we will have the opportunity to bring its amazing façade on Ogrodowa Street to life with light. For the first time in history, we will also invite viewers to its courtyard – to the amazing palace garden – to highlight its beauty with the medium of light and live music,” she adds.

The Poznański Family Palace from Ogrodowa Street

The unique architectural details of the palace will be highlighted by mapping created by the French visual artists Spectaculaires. The artists, renowned for their skilful storytelling, specialise in stimulating the imagination and delighting the senses of their audience. Their mapping shows are monumental displays of images, captivating light trails and great visual detail, emphasises Beata Konieczniak, architect, artistic director and creator of Light.Move.Festival. LMF viewers may remember them from 2014 and 2015, when they presented, among other things, an amazing mapping on Plac Wolności in Łódź.

The Poznański Family Palace is also a unique musical stop on the LMF map. Three festival evenings will be graced by musical performances in the balcony setting of the 19th-century palace. The performers will include Natalia Kukulska, Natalia Przybysz, Eldo, Rebel Babel Ensemble, the band HENGELO and the band De Mono.

The Poznański Family Palace from the garden side

For the first time in history, festival viewers will be invited to the extraordinary garden of the Poznański Family estate. At the rear of the palace, where part of the historic park architecture and original vegetation have been preserved, and three of the trees have been declared natural monuments since 2024, a moving spectacle engaging the senses of the participants will be presented.

On the façade of the courtyard, festival-goers will be treated to a visual story based on the poem ‘Marzenie’ (Dream) by Abraham (Abramek) Koplowicz, a young boy who was a victim of the Holocaust, presented in the form of images. The authors of the 2D/3D mapping are the Bulgarian creative group MP-Studio. An integral part of the show will be the music of the award-winning Polish pianist and composer from Łódź, Michał Kawecki, along with his live performance, adds Beata Konieczniak.

During Light.Move.Festival, the artist will present his own compositions, created for an extremely moving project inspired by Abraham Koplowicz’s poem. The work is a poignant reflection on freedom, imagination and unfulfilled desires – it transcends physical barriers, following the boundless dreams of a child who imagines a world full of beauty, adventure and discovery. Written in the Łódź ghetto before the author was deported to Auschwitz, where he died at the age of 14. “Screened in the courtyard of the Poznański Palace, on the edge of the former Łódź ghetto, the work fits in with the festival’s theme of ‘Returns’, transforming the important memory of past events into illumination, and loss into hope,” emphasises Beata Konieczniak. It was hope, in spite of the horror of reality, that smouldered in the young poets of the ghetto. Hope that grew in spite of fear, she adds.

See you in Łódź!

Light.Move.Festival. 2025 invites you to discover Łódź in a light arrangement on 26-28 September – an open and unobvious city that does not forget its identity, drawing on its history.

2D/3D mapping, large-format projections, light installations – the artists of LMF 2025!

The fifteenth anniversary edition of Light.Move.Festival. is just four weeks away! This year’s event, held under the theme‘Returns,’ is sure to surprise festival-goers – there will be plenty of new features, surprises, and returns to the best of the Festival.

LMF 2025 artistic programme

This year’s festival will feature, among other things, 2D/3D mappings, large-format projections, animations, and numerous art installations, all of which are beloved by viewers. “Once again, Łódź will become the capital of light art, attracting the best visual artists from around the world,” emphasises Beata Konieczniak, artistic director and creator of Light.Move.Festival. “The unique architecture of Łódź deserves to have its beauty and detail highlighted, and this will be taken care of by the wonderful artists invited to create the festival programme,” she adds. There will also be plenty to see in Łódź’s parks, squares and arcades. The diversity of the works means that every viewer will be able to find something to suit their taste.

Łódź monuments – a canvas for an extraordinary play of light

During the last weekend of September, Łódź’s architectural gems will once again change their appearance, all thanks to spectacular projections on buildings. The tenement house at 99 Piotrkowska Street will be illuminated by a group of visual artists from Lviv, who, drawing on tradition, will present a mapping that visualises the cycle of existence, similar to the annual cycle of seasons. The most famous street in Łódź will also surprise visitors at number 76, where they will see unique mappings commemorating the Festival. Leaving Piotrkowska Street, we will find ourselves at 6 Tuwima Street – a historic tenement house that will be illuminated with the help of Canadian artist Pedro Narvaez. Through images and colour, the artist will tell viewers about the unique history of the industrial boom in Łódź.

LMF 2025 also marks a return to long-standing festival locations – at the Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross at 38 Sienkiewicza Street, Polish artist Sławomir Fąfara will present an immersive mapping. The unique architectural detail of the ‘Łódź Louvre’, i.e. the Poznański family palace, will be highlighted by the work of the French visual artist group Spectaculaires. Its magical courtyard will be illuminated for the first time – accompanied by music composed by Michał Kawecki, a moving story will be presented graphically by the Bulgarian visual artists MP-Studio.

Festival-goers will also be treated to large-format projections. German artist Claudia Reh will bring the old trees of Staromiejski Park to life with references to Polish cinema, while Polish group Liquidacje will breathe new energy into the greenery of Sienkiewicza Park, transforming the tree crowns into three-dimensional images. The Hungarian group Fényszóró will create the first ever 360-degree projection at Plac Wolności, transporting viewers to the underwater world of the avant-garde. The artists will also ‘colour’ Piotrkowska Street from numbers 1 to 5. Polish visual artist Ari Dykier will introduce viewers to the world of dreams and symbols in his original style, emphasising the importance of technology in the development of Łódź.

Art closer to people, or light art installations in urban space

LMF 2025 also features extraordinary spatial installations. Once again, Łódź’s parks, squares and passages will be filled with light artworks after dark. The Old Town Park will feature, among others, a 125-metre-long installation entitled ‘For peace!’, by Slovak artist Sedemminut, consisting of 50 two-metre figures, and a five-metre futuristic light sculpture entitled ‘Parallel Mind’ by Romanian artist Sergiu Doroftei, depicting a human head. In the immediate vicinity of the works, there will also be a huge ‘Krosno’ by Przemysław Podolski, which will refer to the city’s textile history.

For three evenings, Sienkiewicz Park will be transformed into a magical land that will enchant not only the youngest visitors to the LMF KIDS zone. Visitors will be able to discover, among other things, a meadow covered with luminous flowers, several-metre-high mushrooms, huge flying dragonflies, as well as over three-metre-high eyes looking around the nooks and crannies of the Łódź park.

While walking around the festival area, it is also worth visiting Schiller Passage, where the multimedia installation ‘Double Flux’ by the French group Scale Collectif will be located. At Plac Komuny Paryskiej, viewers will experience an immersive performance by the Latvian group Those Guys Lighting. Their unique installation will combine laser beams, music and special effects. At Plac Wolności, viewers will see a 13-metre-high ‘Sun’ shining brightly in the night sky. This work was created by Polish artist Jarosław Koziara. The author will also surprise viewers at 53 Piotrkowska Street – don’t miss it!

See you in Łódź on 26-28 September (7 p.m.-midnight)!

Light.Move.Festival. 2025 invites you to discover the hidden side of Łódź in a light installation – a modern city that does not forget its identity, drawing on its own history.

The anniversary edition of Light.Move.Festival. 2025 will feature a new category in the festival programme – LMF Kids for the youngest festival-goers.

LMF KIDS – a new addition to the festival programme for children

City parks at LMF 2025

See you in Łódź!

The 16th Light.Move.Festival. Is Underway!

The Poznański Family Palace – The Heart of Light

The Light Installation Trail

LMF Music – The Sound of the Festival

After a few years’ break, Light.Move.Festival. returns to one of the festival’s most popular locations – the facade of the Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross at 38 Sienkiewicza Street.

Unforgettable stories told on the palace walls – Light.Move.Festival. returns to the Poznański Family Palace.

The Poznański Family Palace from Ogrodowa Street

The Poznański Family Palace from the garden side

See you in Łódź!

LMF 2025 artistic programme

Łódź monuments – a canvas for an extraordinary play of light

Art closer to people, or light art installations in urban space

See you in Łódź on 26-28 September (7 p.m.-midnight)!

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