This Is What Happens When a City Shows Up for Art.
The lights may be off, but we’re all still carrying that glow. For nine nights, the Portland Winter Light Festival filled the city with radiant art, unexpected moments, and the kind of shared joy we wish we could bottle.
This year’s Festival proved what’s possible when a city shows up for art and for each other. We’re incredibly close to reaching our fundraising goal, and a final push from this community can take us over the top. Your support keeps the Festival free, artist-powered, and open to everyone who needs a little light in winter. If this experience meant something to you, help us carry it forward.
TELL US EVERYTHING!
Were you out for opening weekend? While the lights are still dancing in your head, tell us what you loved.
This quick survey directly supports the artists, shapes the future of the Festival, and helps keep this glow growing year after year. It takes just a few minutes, and your feedback truly matters.
Don’t overthink it. Trust your gut. Hit the button.
art listings & Map
Navigate a fully interactive map showcasing over 200 unique artist installations and performance pages.
Explore detailed descriptions, artist insights, and the creative stories behind each work.
Performance + Event Schedule
Don’t miss a moment of the action! From captivating performances and hands-on participatory events to engaging workshops and surprise activations.
Plan your festival experience with the full event schedule.
LIGHT THE MORRISON BRIDGE IN YOUR COLORS
Celebrate something special by illuminating the Morrison Bridge: a birthday, an anniversary, a tribute, an event, a memorial, or a cause close to your heart.
Every bridge lighting brightens the skyline and supports the Willamette Light Brigade, the nonprofit that produces the Portland Winter Light Festival.
Portland Winter Light Festival 2026 sponsors
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