Western Lights
Light The Way in 2027
For the second year, we lit up downtown with unforgettable art, music, food, and so much fun. Despite snowy conditions, tens of thousands of you showed up to experience over 50 large-scale illuminated artworks, 80 performances across six stages, incredible local food, artisan vendors, and countless magical moments. We’re deeply grateful to the artists, musicians, vendors, volunteers, sponsors, and partners who made it possible. This kind of joy doesn’t happen by accident.
Here’s the truth: Western Lights is free to attend… but not free to produce.
We’re inviting you to help us reach our $100,000 fundraising goal. If you believe in accessible art, vibrant public spaces, and bringing our community together, please donate. We need your support to bring Western Lights back in 2027 and beyond!
Support Western Lights.
In February 2026, Western Lights returned even bigger and brighter. After drawing over 60,000 attendees in its debut year, the festival came back to amplify the energy with:
- More large-scale light art from local, national, and international artists.
- More music with immersive performances and sound experiences.
- More delicious local bites and craft cocktails served up with love.
- And brand new this year: hands-on STEM + Art (STEAM) workshops and Artist Talks that invite youth and families to learn, build, tinker, and create the future together.
Our Goal
$100,000
Donate Now
Western Lights is a free, community-powered spectacle that transforms Reno with art and music. We need your help to return bigger and brighter in 2027—with more installations, performances, and new hands-on STEAM workshops. Your donation ensures this unforgettable experience stays glowing and accessible to everyone.
Light The Night. Lead The Way
We’re expanding the footprint, deepening the impact, and reimagining what’s possible—right in the heart of Reno. And we can’t wait to celebrate with you! To keep Western Lights free, open, and unforgettable, we need your help.
Your support powers:
- Cutting-edge art installations and multimedia experiences
- Free creative workshops that blend technology and imagination
- An unforgettable lineup of live music and performances
- Infrastructure that ensures safety, accessibility, and inclusion for all
Join us!
Help us keep Western Lights free, open and unforgettable for everybody.
All donations are tax-deductible through our nonprofit partner, AHA Projects (501c3)