Enschede Lights up
Get to know Enschede with this spectacular free light projection route through the city centre. Will you join in?
Lights up
leave yourself amazed
You won't know what you see with all those technologies during this light experience. From December 12 to 15, 2024 between 17:00-22:00 there will again be spectacular light art locations throughout downtown Enschede! This year, the free festival is dedicated to “Enschede 700 Years”.
Enschede Lights Up 2024
The starting point of this unique free route is at Tourist Info Enschede at Langestraat 41. The locations can be seen between 17:00-22:00, the leaflet with all the information can be picked up at the Tourist Info from December 10. Tourist Info Enschede will be extra open during these days between 17:00-22:00. Curious about what to expect? Then read below a preview of all the locations that can be admired.
A grand start to Enschede 700 years
On December 15, at 7 p.m. on the Ei van Ko, the festive year Enschede 700 will be ushered in. Invited guests and visitors to the light route will be treated to a special light projection with music, history and special effects during the start of this festive year. Of course, everyone is also welcome here.
The route
Keys of Light
Location 1 - Ei van Ko
Discover the magic of Keys of Light. This interactive light installation by Mr. Beam brings the well-known public piano to life. Sound and lights come together in unique visuals as each note releases a new play of light. Play and watch as your music brings the building to life.
Creator: Mr. Beam
Technique: Video mapping
The timelight project
Location 2 - Klanderij
Here in the Klanderij starts your exciting journey through the past and future of Enschede. This interactive installation takes you through three different eras: from the weaving history to modern technological developments. Weave the pattern of time yourself and see how the history of Enschede comes to life.
Creators: The Interactive Light Installation was created by Saxion students to the accompaniment of music composed by ArtEZ students
Technique: Camera tracking
Infinity
Locatie 3 - Twentec
An enchanting light installation awaits you in a storefront of the Twentec building. Light and mirrors create a fascinating experiential space where reflections and repetition come together in an endless dimension. An experience you have to live yourself to understand!
Creator: Total Image
Light magic in the night
Locatie 4 - The Sting
The Sting will make your evening stroll extra colorful and vibrant this year. Every 15 minutes, the facade turns into a sparkling light spectacle. Thousands of tiny lights (called pixel mapping) create a vibrant work of art full of patterns, colors and animations. Walk by and be enchanted by this magical light show that brings the night to life!
Creator: MK Lighting Technology
Technique: Synchronized pixel mapping
Christmas Carousel 2.0
Location 5 - Jacobusplein
The Enschede Christmas Carousel is back! The well-known Jacobus Church will be transformed into a real Christmas factory. From the Jacobusplein you can enjoy a sparkling Christmas show 2.0. Get ready for a Christmas carousel with baubles, presents, candy canes, garlands and lot of snow. Be taken on a wonderful journey full of Christmas atmosphere, magic and winter fantasies.
Creator: Vision Impossible
Technique: Projection Mapping
Light up street theater
Theater on the road
Also be surprised along the way by various light up street theater acts!
ANNA
Locatie 6 - Snelder Zijlstra
Step inside Twente textile factories and experience the life of worker Anna. Through compelling fragments, you see her struggle with long, hard workdays and the growing unrest around her. As past and future blur, change seems imminent. What course will Anna choose? Dive into her story and discover what direction her life will take.
Creator: ZoomWorks
Technique: Projection mapping
Curious about the DNA of Enschede?
Location 7 - Villa Schuttersveld
At the back of this historic location, the villa's rich history is brought to life with a stunning multimedia show. Travel with us through time and see how Enschede developed from a small farming village to a vibrant city.
Creator: Total-Image
Futuristic Hologram Pillars
Location 8 - Willem Wilminkplein
Experience the futuristic Hologram Columns on Willem Wilmink Square. By day they are mysterious and imposing, but at night they turn into hypnotic lights due to the moving LED screens and the mirror effect of the polycarbonate. Control the pillars yourself from the control booth, but beware: the pillars won't be tamed easily! Can you take control of the light show?
Creators: Jasper Schütz, Bouwding, Jay Minimal and Michiel Brink.
Made possible by Cross-TIC
Come to blossom
Locatie 9 - Muziekcentrum Enschede
Between the Muziekcentrum Enschede and ArtEZ Conservatorium, Jabier Landa's Street-Art artwork comes to life. Through a mix of projection light and AI technology, the artwork unfolds. Enjoy a dynamic experience where colors and shapes dance. A visual journey you won't want to miss!
Creator: Vision Impossible
Technique: Projection mapping & Artificial Intelligence
Sticker Mania
Locatie 10 - Oude Markt (back of the Grote Kerk)
Battle each other with Gift Blasters in this thrilling game! Gifts are falling from the sky in the pictures of the University of Twente campus. Blast the gift wrapping off the parcels to reveal iconic objects as fast as possible. Compete against your friends and go for the win! Go crazy on the back of the Grote Kerk on the Oude Markt. Aim and... score!
Creators: University of Twente in collaboration with 100%FAT and Enschede Promotie
Sponsors Enschede Lights Up
Enschede Lights Up is made possible by contributions from De Klanderij, UTwente, Snelder Zijlstra Makelaars, CrossTic, Pay., Ondernemersfonds Enschede and Municipality of Enschede.
