Frequently asked questions

Nobel Week Lights is an annual light festival lighting up Stockholm during the darkest time of the year. The festival invites both international and local artists, designers, and students to create large-scale public light artworks.

The light installations interpret scientific discoveries, literature and peace work awarded the Nobel Prize.

In 2026, the festival takes place 5–13 December in the city center and in Tensta.

Nobel Week Light takes place outdoors in public spaces in Stockholm, during December each year. In 2026, the festival is held in the city center and in Tensta.

All artworks are lit between 16:00–22:00.

No, attending the festival is completely free!

Contact [email protected] and we will put you in contact with our curatorial team.