Motto SCHLOSSLICHTSPIELE Karlsruhe 2026
‘Lightyard Stories: Visions of Urban Living Spaces’
The SCHLOSSLICHTSPIELE Karlsruhe will focus on architecture and urban space in the Weinbrenner Year 2026, marking the 200th anniversary of the death of Karlsruhe architect and city planner Friedrich Weinbrenner. Under the motto ‘Lightyard Stories: Visions of Urban Living Spaces’, the SCHLOSSLICHTSPIELE Karlsruhe celebrates the outstanding architecture of the UNESCO City of Media Art Karlsruhe and the life and culture it produces.
"Architecture is not only the construction of buildings, but also the spaces in between: the streets, parks, squares and courtyards. These are the meeting places where we come into contact with acquaintances and strangers and where different cultures and ways of life mix. This is the essence of a thriving city. In this spirit, we gather in front of the palace and the visions of these artists to celebrate the joy of urban life."
Alistair Hudson, Scientific and Artistic Director of the ZKM | Centre for Art and Media Karlsruhe and member of the Board of Trustees of the SCHLOSSLICHTSPIELE Karlsruhe
