Useful information

1. ZSOLNAY LIGHT ART VIDEO MAPPING COMPETITION

Our international mapping competition can be visited free of charge by everyone, on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, a total of 13 times. The mapping pieces are going to be projected on the southern facade of the Cathedral building, as follows

THURSDAY & FRIDAY & SATURDAY

21.30 Projection of the competition pieces 1.
22.00 Projection of the competition pieces 2.
22.30 Projection of the competition pieces 3.
23.00 Projection of the competition pieces 4.
23.30 Best of – award-winning pieces for the previous years, and will close with the iconic mapping piece ‘The Book of Jonah’ by Glowing Bulbs.

SUNDAY

21.30 Projection of the competition pieces
22.00 Announcement of the results and award ceremony
22.30 Audience Award Winner of the 2025 competition + Best of – award-winning pieces for the previous years, and will close with the iconic mapping piece ‘The Book of Jonah’ by Glowing Bulbs.

Due to the strong light and sound effects, these events are not recommended to visitors who are sensitive to it!

2. THE ROUTE OF LIGHT

While roaming the downtown and Zsolnay Cultural Quarter streets and squares, most the creations can be seen free of charge.
Those not wanting to miss a single light experience should visit the 8 special sites of THE ROUTE OF LIGHT EXTRA, which can be visited after buying a wristband.

The Route of Light can be viewed at:

Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 9:30 p.m.–01:00 a.m
Sunday: 9:30 p.m.–00.00

The opening times of stations being open according to a schedule different from the above are indicated next to their descriptions!

Please note that the Kodály Centre, the ÁRKÁD, the Yakováli Hassan Mosque and the E78 in the Zsolnay Quarter are open from Friday to Sunday from 12:00.

The price of the Route of Light Extra wristbands are as follows:

Advance tickets are available between 20 May 2025 - 30 June 2025:
Adult: 4.000.- Ft
Student (between 6-18 years): 3.000.- Ft
Family ticket (2 adult + 2 children): 10.000.-

From 1 July 2025, the following ticket prices apply:
Adult: 5.000.- HUF
Student (6-18 years): 3.500.- HUF
Family (2 adults + 2 children): 12.000.- HUF

For children under 6 the sites can be visited free of charge.

Tickets can be redeemed for wristbands at Info Points during the festival.

All types of wristbands entitle their owners for unlimited number of entries.

Tickets

3. STREET-ART, MUSICAL, PROFESSIONAL AND OTHER EVENTS

The street-art performances can be visited free of charge on Széchenyi Square and on Sétatér.

The fire juggling events of Parázsfészek (Ember nest) in the Barbakán moat can also be visited free of charge.

The audio-visual concerts of Yakovali Hassan Mosque and the professional events held there can only be visited by those having The Route of Light Extra wristbands. However, due to the size of the rooms, admission is limited; seats are allocated on first-come, first-served basis!

In some cases, the programs are subject to the purchase of an entrance ticket or registration, this is indicated for each such program element.

Where it is not indicated separately, the events concerned are free of charge!

During the festival, Street Food and Handcraft vendors are awaiting visitors at the Sétatér with heavenly delicacies and hand-crafted goods.

4. WHERE AND WHEN CAN YOU BUY THE ROUTE OF LIGHT EXTRA WRISTBAND?

BEFORE THE FESTIVAL:

Wristbands can be purchased online before the festival on the jegymester.hu website or at the InfoPoint of the Zsolnay Heritage Management Ltd - wristbands can only be collected in person at the ticket offices during the festival.

Wristbands – of intact condition – are valid for all 4 days of the festival.

Wristband tickets can also be purchased online at all The Route of Light Extra locations.

5. FURTHER PRACTICAL INFORMATION

The festival is busiest on Friday and Saturday evenings, so if you want to avoid the crowds, we recommend exploring the festival on Thursday (3 July) or Sunday (6 July).

If possible, use public transport during the Light Festival. Tüke Bus Zrt. will increase the frequency of its services on Fridays and Saturdays and offer demand-driven services (valid tickets or passes are required).

Tourist information about Pécs:
https://pecs.hu/turista-vagyok/

Pécs Point
Pécs, 1 Széchenyi Square

Car parking
www.biokom.hu/pecsi-parkolas/

FREE NIGHT PARKING IN THE ÁRKÁD MALL!

During the festival at night, the rooftop parking lot of the ÁRKÁD Pécs Shopping Mall is open for free.

During the evenings, it is possible to leave the exits without validating the parking ticket. After the indicated opening times, the building and the roof parking lot will be closed. In the morning, after the opening of the ÁRKÁD parking lot https://www.arkadpecs.hu/rolunk/nyitvatartas/), it is again possible to take cars. We would like to draw your attention to the fact that in this case, the usual parking fees will apply from the opening of the roof parking lot in the morning. You can find information about the fees here: Útvonalak és parkolás | ÁRKÁD Pécs (arkadpecs.hu)

If you have a ticket-related problem or question, please visit the ÁRKÁD parking office during opening hours!

Our cooperating partner in local transport is Tüke Busz Ltd.
www.tukebusz.hu
TransITmobilapp

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Weather Forecast
Meteo Mecsek always provides up-to-date information to the visitors of the festival.
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