Pécs and four other cities flip the switch on a nationwide glow-up as immersive light shows take over parks, palaces, and open-air museums from October 24, 2025, to February 1, 2026. Expect glowing forests, animal sculptures, Baroque brilliance, and a giant Ferris wheel — all made for selfies, families, and late-night strolls. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs, so check before you go.
Enchanted Forest in Pécs: Zsolnay Quarter
For the first time, the Winter Light Grove arrives in Pécs, inviting you into a fairytale forest where imagination takes the lead. Wander mysterious paths as fairies, animals, storybook figures, and magical symbols come alive. Sparkling light tunnels, radiant gates, and stunning video projections blanket the night sky. Location: 7600 Pécs. Tickets: about $7.80–$33.60.
Light Animals Park in Szolnok: Bagolyvár Wildlife Park
Szolnok’s Bagolyvár Wildlife Park hosts its debut light exhibition, turning the grounds into a glowing menagerie. Find foxes, bears, and a proud pride of lions shimmering with thousands of LEDs, plus monumental life-size stags. Don’t miss the luminous herd of horses, tunnels of light, and prime photo spots. After sunset, the park’s real residents share the stage with the illuminated animal world for a family-friendly spectacle. Location: 5000 Szolnok. Tickets: about $9.20–$33.60.
Queen Elisabeth’s Light Garden in Gödöllő: Grassalkovich Palace
Bigger, brighter, and more magical, the Gödöllő light garden returns with new sculptures across four themes: Music, Children, Sisi’s Garden, and Baroque. Stroll a palace park lit by hundreds of thousands of lights, enjoy interactive photo points, and step into a storybook blend of history and fantasy. This year’s showstopper: an imposing Ferris wheel offering unmatched views of the illuminated palace and gardens. Location: 2100 Gödöllő. Tickets: about $11.90–$67.10.
Hungary’s First Light Village in Zalaegerszeg: Göcseji Open-Air Museum
The picturesque Göcseji Open-Air Museum transforms for the first time into a dazzling light village. Under the night sky, sculptures of people, crafts, animals, and houses awaken in light, while glowing gates and tunnels open a new path to the past. A luminous mix of history, fantasy, and light art for kids and adults. Location: 8900 Zalaegerszeg. Tickets: about $9.20–$33.60.
Fertőd’s Winter Realm: Esterházy Palace
Experience a premiere light exhibition in the gardens of the so-called Hungarian Versailles. Dozens of installations rise not 26.2 inches, but up to 26.2 feet, featuring majestic illuminated animals, magical carriages, enchanting tunnels, and scenes that merge elegance, history, and light. A captivating adventure from the first step. Location: 9431 Fertőd.
