Western Lights Illuminated Art Festival
Schedule
Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Location
Downtown Reno, Reno, Nevada | Reno, NV
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????: Thursday, February 19 - Saturday, February 215:00 PM to 10:00 PM
?????: Downtown Reno from the Virginia Street Bridge to Fourth Street
????: Family Friendly • Free Admission • Food and Craft Vendors • Kids Activities • Art • Music
The Western Lights Illuminated Art Festival returns to Downtown Reno in 2026, transforming the city into a glowing open-air gallery of light, art, community, and technology. Free and open to all, Western Lights invites you to experience Reno after dark in a way you have never seen before.
Explore interactive installations and illuminated displays alongside six stages of free live music woven through downtown. Each night brings fresh lineups and surprise moments, from country to EDM, rock to world music, plus stage shows and roaming performances. No two evenings are the same, and there is always something new to discover.
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Western Lights is free and open to everyone, and this year two new VIP experiences offer a more immersive and comfortable way to enjoy the festival. Purchase yours here: http://bit.ly/49vPzgg
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A heated lounge to relax and recharge, featuring hands on crafts, ambient seating, local drink tastings, private circus performances, artist meet and greets, and surprise activations throughout the night.
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Glow in the dark bowling inside the National Bowling Stadium, a playful indoor experience perfect for families, friends, and groups.
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When the festival closes for the night, the celebration continues with ticketed afterparties at nearby venues featuring international touring artists including Chromeo, TOKiMONSTA, Mark Farina, A Hundred Drums, and more. Passes are limited at westernlightsfestival.com/afterparties.
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Local restaurants and stores within the festival footprint will be open throughout the event, joined by food trucks, beverage vendors, and a curated marketplace of makers.
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Western Lights is designed for all ages with activities, installations, and music the whole family can enjoy.
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Saturday night features the Western Lights Costume Contest. Shine your brightest for a chance to win afterparty tickets, merch bundles, and 2027 VIP experiences.
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Where is it happening?
Downtown Reno, Reno, Nevada, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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