Light on Drachten

Please note: this event has already taken place. Keep an eye on this page for the 2025 edition!

Get to know the new light festival, 'LIGHT ON DRACHTEN'. During this festival, you can admire beautiful light art installations spread throughout the center of Drachten and its surroundings for ten days. The festival is suitable for all ages, making it an ideal outing for you and your family!

In addition to the enchanting light route, an extensive fringe program is organized, including various light shows and a video installation set to music.

The festival takes place from Friday, November 24th to Sunday, December 3rd. You can visit the festival every day from 17:00 to 22:00 and the entrance is free.

Stay close to the city center

Do you want to fully enjoy the festival and stay until the end? Just a 9-minute drive from the city center, you will find our hotel. Stay comfortable in one of our hotel rooms after the event.