Installations
THEME – The magical world of mythology
It’s all about stories. About the mysterious and ever-present. About beings, magic, and gods, but also about the warm, enveloping, and welcoming. Something dreamlike, a bit like stepping into another world. Imaginative but still real. Not just what you see, but also everything you feel. The bright, the dark, and all imaginable shades in between. Welcome to the magical world of mythology.
LIGHTING TRAIL
The workshop participants will create light installations on the theme of mythology and captivate the visitors with their stories about beings, magic and gods or other fairy tales. The route starts in Åmanska parken, then follows along Lillån and towards Lugnet. The trail then leads into Plantaget and via Nyebrogatan further onto the sidewalk next to the cemetery. From Brunnsparken to the avenue, and finally Kungsgatan to end at Stora Torget.
The walk is 2,7 km long and offers more surprises along the way. Visitors can discover the installations through a guided tour, digitally with an audio guide in the app, or on their own.
BROCHURE
This year’s brochure (in Swedish) with the map will be available in Swedish in September and will be distributed around Alingsås in cafés, shops and restaurants. They are also available at Alingsås Energi´s reception, Grand Hotel and in Kulturhuset.
Download the Lights in Alingsås-app to find out more about the festival in English.
ILLUMINATION HOURS
Every day from 4/10 – 3/11 the installations are lit from dusk to dawn and follow the usual street light´s rhythm. Every day the installations are programmed to go on “night scene” from ca kl 24:00-05:00.
MUSIC
To enhance the lighting experience, site 1-6, Children´s Lights and some of the Highlights are sounded every day 4/10-6/10 from kl 18-22 and 27/10–3/11 kl 17-22.
INSTALLATIONS of 2024
1. Lillån – Johan Röklander, based in Sweden
2. Pumphuset – Valerie Insardi, based in USA
3. Udden – George Fatseas, based in Greece
4. Muren – Emma Cogswell, based in UK
5. Brunnsparken – Chayot Kiranantawat, based in Singapore
6. Allén – Jasmina Memić & Srdja Hrisafovic, based in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Graphic design: Snurr Kommunikation, 2024.
1-6 = Workshop installations
A, B, D-E,G, H = Highlights
C, F = New permanent installations
Remember to download the Lights in Alingsås-app to read more about each installation.
A digital brochure with the map can be downloaded here (in Swedish).
Children´s Lights
The children´s Magical Room – In Plantaget
To understand our world, we blend knowledge with imagination. It’s not surprising that mythological creatures and magical beings were once the only explanations for things happening around us and how our world works. Today, science backs our theories, but who said that crazy shadow creatures, mermaids, unicorns, and fairies don’t exist? In the children’s magical rooms, light and shadows can become a game when magical light phenomena occur. Welcome to explore!
Room 1: Hats and ears
Room 2: Mermaid and the sea
Room 3: Unicorn
Room 4: Fairies
Lighting Design
Parviz Dadgostar, Lightwise.
Sponsors
In collaboration with Alingsås Energi and Sparbanken Alingsås. Equipment sponsors: Stockholm Lighting, iGuzzini, Luxlight.
Children´s Lights, Plantaget. Photo: Patrik Gunnar Helin, 2024.
Guided tours
PUBLIC TOURS 2024
Our guided tours starts in Åmanska parken, Alingsås and are available almost every day. The tour takes about 90 minutes, is 2,7 km and our guides will take you through beautiful Alingsås and give you deeper insight into the concept behind each installation. Maximum number: 30 people/tour. These tours are only available in Swedish.
Ticket release in September via Billetto, September 6
All tickets must be purchased at Billetto.se or at Alingsås Kulturhus (on Södra Ringgatan 3) in good time before the guided tour starts. Opening hours: Mon-Thir kl. 10-18, Fri kl. 10-15, Sat kl. 10-14, Sun Closed. Open kl. 10-15 the day before a red day). Questions? Pleace call Alings¨ås Tourist Offiece on +322-616200. Opening hours: Mon-Fri kl 10-16.
Ticket prices
Adult: 140 SEK*, Pensioner: 110 SEK*, Youth (10-17 years): 100 SEK*, Children (0-9 years): Free. * = Including Billeo’s service fee.
For questions in the evening about the event or guided tours:
In Åmanska parken, the guided tours start, and there will be hosts in the park in the evenings who can answer questions and help you out from Monday to Sunday, weeks 41-44 (starting October 4th). Alternatively, visit the reception at Grand Hotel on Bankgatan 1 (next to Åmanska parken) for questions about the event after 4:00 PM from Monday to Sunday (starting October 5th).
A digital brochure with the map can be downloaded here (in Swedish).
PRIVATE TOURS AND BUSINESS BOOKINGS 2024
Gather colleagues, friends and customers for a pleasant evening together in the spirit of light. Fill in the booking form here on our website and we will get back to you within 2 working days. These tours are available in Swedish or English.
If you have any questions, call Alingsås Energi’s customer service on tel: +46322-617617, (button selection 5, “övriga frågor”). Questions sent to lights@alingsasenergi.se will be answered within 2 working days.Photo: Patrik Gunnar Helin, 2024.
The App
Get all info about Lights to your smartphone
Download the app
The app is free and provides comprehensive information about the event and its installations, available in Swedish or English. Easily accessible digitally, the app allows you to navigate through the event with a digital map, ensuring a smooth experience as it displays your exact position. Make sure to enable your location feature before use. Download the Lights app on App Store or Google Play
Digital guided tour (audio-guide)
Purchase your own digital guide (audio-guide), available in Swedish or English, for SEK 49 in the Lights in Alingsås app. This option is ideal for those who wish to explore the lighting trail independently or in a smaller group. You have the flexibility to choose your starting point and the order in which you experience the installations, although we recommend following the marked trail on the map.
Don´t forget to update the app for 2024 if you already have it downloaded from previous years.
Photo: Patrik Gunnar Helin, 2024.
Explore Alingsås
Take the opportunity to shop, fika* or eat a warm meal before you go out and discover this year’s installations.
*FIKA
is a Swedish word, for a social cup of coffee break with a cake or bun. The Swedes loves to fika several times a day, long or short, with colleagues, friends or family.
This page will be updated in August, 2025.
Photo: Patrik Gunnar Helin, 2024.
ACCESSIBILITY
DOGS
Dogs are welcome along the route. Remember to always keep your dog on a leash and supervised.
Photo: Patrik Gunnar Helin, 2022.
Transport & Parking
TRAIN/BUS
You can easily travel to Alingsås with train from several cities close by. Search for your best tour with the public transport on Västtrafik’s website.
PARKING
There is plenty of parking in the city center, free or for a fee. For example: the trainstation, Estrad Alingsås, Storken, Vimpeln, Lilla Torget, Stora Torget and Nolhaga.
ADRESS
The lighting trail and the guided tours starts in Åmanska parken (the red dot). Åmanska parken is neighbour with Estrad, Kulturhuset and Grand Hotel on Bankgatan 1/Bryggaregatan 2, 441 30 Alingsås
Find your way to Alingsås Kultuhuset, ticketsale:
Södra Ringgatan 3
44130 Alingsås
Find your way to Alingsås Energi, organizer:
Södra Strömgatan 6
441 81 Alingsås
TOILETS
Find all the public bathrooms during the festival on the map.
Among a few, you´ll find one central public bathroom at Lilla Torget (the red dot). Public toilets close to nature are available in Nolhagaparken. Alingsås Kulturhus are available, but has limited opening hours.