Mainz shines - The Late Light Festival
When “Mainz Shines,” Mainz’s downtown takes on a special glow: From the Rheingoldhalle to Schillerplatz, several buildings were illuminated and artistically showcased from September 24 to 26, 2026.
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Various light installations and video projections (known as "mappings") cast prominent buildings such as St. Martin's Cathedral, the Rheingoldhalle, the Mainz State Theater, and the Osteiner Hof on Schillerplatz in a whole new light.
In addition, a varied supporting program took place in the city center, organized by local businesses from the catering, retail, and cultural sectors.
Pictures from previous years
Further information
- www.mainz-leuchtet.de (opens in a new tab)
- www.hs-mainz.de/zeitbasierte-medien (opens in a new tab)
Here you can find out more about the "Time-based Media" course at Mainz University of Applied Sciences.