City of Reno Announces the 2026 Western Lights Illuminated Arts Festival

The City of Reno is pleased to announce the Western Lights Illuminated Arts Festival for 2026. The large scale illuminated art festival is a co-produced event by the City of Reno and Western Lights Festival (WLF) that will transform downtown Reno into an open-air art gallery for three magical days. Media is invited to an interview opportunity with Placemaking Manager Rachel Macintyre at City Hall first floor lobby Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, at 2:30 p.m.