Nelson Light Festival
3rd—7th July

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Simon
Holden
 ⁄ ARC

Read / watch our interview with Simon about his process and how ARC was born.

Event Map

View & download the 2026 festival map.

Event Info

Schedules, weather, parking, crucial info you need to know.

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2023 Festival Video

In 2023 — five crisp, clear nights saw thousands of visitors enjoy our beautiful installations across the central city, Cathedral Hill, NMIT and Queens Gardens.

FESTIVAL UPDATES

We send out regular festival and artist updates with a sprinkling of inspiration — register here

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Featured Articles

Interview

A Word From Our Chair

"It takes a whole community to make these things happen. I'm beaming with pride."

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Interview

Simon Holden - Artist Profile

We sat down with Simon to talk about his process, why simple beats complex every time, and what regional festivals mean for artists working outside the major centres.

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Interview

Lori Davis - Artist Profile

Lori Davis has been making art for over two decades. Her practice is rooted in drawing, collage, and constant reinvention, pulling images apart and putting them back together until something new emerges.

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