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# Western Lights Festival: A Music and Art Festival In Reno NV

## Sitemaps
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## Posts
- [Western Lights on PBS Reno](https://westernlightsfestival.com/western-lights-on-pbs-reno/): Discover the Western Lights Illuminated Art Festival in downtown Reno.
- [Western Lights brought real magic to downtown Reno](https://westernlightsfestival.com/western-lights-brought-real-magic-to-downtown-reno/): By Jerry Snyder: The weather forecast had me worried. Last year’s Western Light Festival in downtown Reno drew more than 70,000 people looking at illuminated art and dancing to music in the streets, but the weather was unbelievably pleasant for February. The weekend before the festival opened this year, the weatherman forecasted a cold and snowy Western Lights. I wasn’t sure people would come out in that. Hell, I wasn’t sure that I would come out in that. Still, on Wednesday myself and my crew set up our art project and hoped that the snow wouldn’t be so bad.
- [Western Lights on KoloTV](https://westernlightsfestival.com/western-lights-on-kolotv/): Free and family friendly event returning to downtown Reno. Watch the full interview with Rachel on KoloTV
- [Western Lights on KTVN 2News Nevada](https://westernlightsfestival.com/2news-nevada-western-lights-festival-returns/): This year's event includes a costume contest, live entertainment, and black light bowling. Watch the interview below:
- [City of Reno Announces the 2026 Western Lights Illuminated Arts Festival](https://westernlightsfestival.com/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.  
- [Western Lights on Travel Nevada](https://westernlightsfestival.com/western-lights-on-travel-nevada/): Come see the “Biggest Little City in the World” in a whole new light. The Western Lights Illuminated Art Festival transforms six blocks and three city plazas into a spectacular outdoor gallery. Stroll through dazzling installations and interactive experiences that showcase Nevada’s cultural hub like never before.
- [Reno Tahoe Features Western Lights Festival](https://westernlightsfestival.com/reno-tahoe-features-western-lights-festival/): Western Lights isn’t just a festival. It’s an immersive adventure that illuminates the heart of Reno with vibrant art, innovation, and creativity. In partnership with Grand Artique, the City of Reno, and visionary artists, the Western Lights Festival transform the city’s streets into a luminous playground. Stroll through dazzling installations and interactive experiences that showcase Nevada’s cultural hub like never before. Come see Reno in a whole new light!
- [Western Lights Illuminated Art Festival on 2 Plus You Nevada](https://westernlightsfestival.com/western-lights-illuminated-art-festival-on-2-plus-you-nevada/): Festival Director Megan Miller joined 2 News Nevada to discuss Western Lights 2026 and what attendees can expect at Reno's illuminated arts festival. In the interview, Miller shares details about the festival's expansion in its second year, including over 50 large-scale art installations across 17 acres of downtown, 80 musical performers on six stages, and new family-friendly programming like the glow-in-the-dark workshop at Nevada Museum of Art. She also discusses the festival's growth after welcoming 70,000 attendees in its inaugural year and Western Lights' journey toward becoming an independent nonprofit. Watch the full interview to learn more about how this free community festival is lighting up downtown Reno.
- [How Public Art and Free Community Events Spark Downtown Revitalization](https://westernlightsfestival.com/how-public-art-and-free-community-events-spark-downtown-revitalization/): Across the country, cities are discovering that public art and free community events aren’t just “nice-to-have” amenities — they’re powerful drivers of economic vitality, social connection, and long-term downtown resilience.
- [Reno Night Market returns to raise money for Western Lights Festival](https://westernlightsfestival.com/reno-night-market-returns-to-raise-money-for-western-lights-festival/): RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Western Lights Festival is Reno’s first-ever illuminated art festival, designed to light up the Biggest Little City with an extraordinary blend of light, art, and technology. The inaugural festival took place in February and its creators are bringing it back February 19-21, 2026.
- [Why We Created the Western Lights Festival](https://westernlightsfestival.com/why-we-created-the-western-lights-festival/): When we dreamed up the Western Lights Festival, we weren’t just creating an event — we were planting a seed. Our vision was to bring a transformative experience to Reno. Something that would light up downtown in every sense of the word. We wanted to blend interactive art, bold ideas, and community spirit into an experience that would breathe new energy into our city’s core and inspire both locals and visitors alike.

## Pages
- [Festival Sponsors](https://westernlightsfestival.com/festival-sponsors/): Get the latest Western Lights announcements right in your inbox, subscribe below.
- [Festival Supporters](https://westernlightsfestival.com/festival-supporters/): Western Lights wouldn't shine without the incredible support of our donors, and volunteers. Your generosity, time, and belief in our mission make this free festival possible for everyone. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping us illuminate downtown Reno and bring our community together.
- [2026 Recap](https://westernlightsfestival.com/2026-recap/): 2026 Recap https://vimeo.com/1174172754?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
- [2026 Gallery](https://westernlightsfestival.com/the-festival/2026-gallery/): The lights may have dimmed, but the memories shine on. Take a look back at this year’s electrifying festival—where art, community, and innovation transformed downtown Reno into a radiant playground. These photos capture the moments that made 2026 unforgettable.
- [Festival Resources and Info](https://westernlightsfestival.com/festival-resources-and-info/): Rain, snow or shine
- [Afterparties](https://westernlightsfestival.com/afterparties/): The glow doesn't stop when the installations dim. Keep the energy alive at our official afterparties.
- [Musical Artists](https://westernlightsfestival.com/musical-artists/): Musical Artists Takeovers The Kirkland Triplets ft Boshi, Calinalcaru, Obi Wan-Solo View the music schedule
- [Cookie Policy](https://westernlightsfestival.com/cookie-policy/)
- [404 Error](https://westernlightsfestival.com/404-error/): Looks like you've wandered off the illuminated path. The page you're looking for doesn't exist—maybe it dimmed out or was never lit in the first place.
- [2025 Recap](https://westernlightsfestival.com/2025-recap/): 2025 Recap https://vimeo.com/1069017670
- [Light The Way](https://westernlightsfestival.com/get-involved/light-the-way/): 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.
- [Board Members](https://westernlightsfestival.com/organization/board-members/)
- [About](https://westernlightsfestival.com/organization/about/): Western Lights Festival is where Reno comes alive after dark. Every year, we transform downtown into a glowing playground of art, light, and creativity that brings our whole community together. Western Lights is fiscally sponsored by Aha Projects, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
- [Organization](https://westernlightsfestival.com/organization/)
- [Become a Volunteer](https://westernlightsfestival.com/get-involved/become-a-volunteer/): Be at the heart of the festival, guiding guests and supporting artists. Gain valuable experience, meet new people, and help create a memorable experience for everyone.
- [Get Involved](https://westernlightsfestival.com/get-involved/)
- [Past Events](https://westernlightsfestival.com/past-events/)
- [Reno Night Market Fundraiser](https://westernlightsfestival.com/get-involved/reno-night-market-fundraiser/): October 17 & 18 at Idlewild Park, 5Pm - 10PM
- [News](https://westernlightsfestival.com/westernlights-blog/)
- [2025 Gallery](https://westernlightsfestival.com/the-festival/2025-gallery/): The lights may have dimmed, but the memories shine on. Take a look back at this year’s electrifying festival—where art, community, and innovation transformed downtown Reno into a radiant playground. These photos capture the moments that made 2025 unforgettable.
- [Become a Sponsor](https://westernlightsfestival.com/get-involved/become-a-sponsor/): Your sponsorship fuels an unforgettable celebration of light, art, and community. Partner with us to inspire thousands while showcasing your brand’s commitment to Reno’s vibrant culture.
- [Plan Your Visit](https://westernlightsfestival.com/the-festival/plan-your-visit/): We can’t wait to welcome you to the Western Lights Festival—where Reno’s historic downtown shines with art, technology, and boundless imagination. Whether you’re coming for a night of family fun, a date under the neon glow, or an artistic escape, there’s a place here for everyone to explore, connect, and be inspired.
- [The Festival](https://westernlightsfestival.com/the-festival/)
- [Line-up By Day](https://westernlightsfestival.com/line-up-by-day/): Explore below the artists that will play music each day during the festival
- [Contact Us](https://westernlightsfestival.com/contact-us/): We’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re an artist interested in participating, a vendor seeking opportunities, a volunteer ready to help, or an attendee excited about the event, we’re here to assist.
- [General Information](https://westernlightsfestival.com/the-festival/general-information/): Western Lights isn’t just a festival—it’s an immersive adventure that illuminates the heart of Reno with vibrant art, innovation, and creativity. In partnership with Grand Artique, the City of Reno, and visionary artists, we transform the city’s streets into a luminous playground. Stroll through dazzling installations and interactive experiences that showcase Nevada’s cultural hub like never before. Come see Reno in a whole new light - for free!
- [Artists and Vendors](https://westernlightsfestival.com/get-involved/artists-and-vendors/): Western Lights is accepting proposals from artists, studio groups, and performance artists for temporary public art installations throughout downtown Reno for our annual festival!
- [Accessibility Statement](https://westernlightsfestival.com/accessibility-statement/): City of Reno and Western Lights Festival are committed to eliminating roadblocks and making our website accessible for all folks, regardless of their abilities. We set high-quality standards for web accessibility and constantly strive to comply with all laws and guidelines. The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA Level is recognized and acknowledged as the international standard measure of success. We are dedicated to making your online experiences the best they can be. 
- [Western Lights](https://westernlightsfestival.com/): Mark your calendars as Western Lights officially returns to Downtown Reno February 18 - 20, 2027, promising another electrifying year of illuminated art, music, performance and more.
- [Privacy Policy](https://westernlightsfestival.com/privacy-policy/): Last updated: November 11, 2024

## Lineups
- [University of Nevada Reno Art Department](https://westernlightsfestival.com/line-up/university-of-nevada-reno-art-department/)
- [Mike Benna](https://westernlightsfestival.com/line-up/mike-benna/)
- [Reno Fire Collective](https://westernlightsfestival.com/line-up/reno-fire-collective/)
- [Edna The Elephant](https://westernlightsfestival.com/line-up/edna-the-elephant/): James Cole is a North Lake Tahoe sports and product photographer by trade, with a degree from Brooks Institute of Photography. He has developed a love for building engineered art incorporating various metals, lighting and fire. Over more than 2 and a half decades James has created art mainly for Burning Man, Including a honorarium in 2008 “Legends of America” as well as building mutant vehicles “Edna the Elephant” & “The Pugg.” 
- [Fleischmann Planetarium Star Show](https://westernlightsfestival.com/line-up/fleischmann-planetarium-star-show/): Star Show Every 30 Minutes on the Hour and Half Hour
- [Sunsets and Shadows](https://westernlightsfestival.com/line-up/sunsets-and-shadows/)
- [Nova Lights](https://westernlightsfestival.com/line-up/nova-lights/)
- [Mathscaper](https://westernlightsfestival.com/line-up/mathscaper/)
- [Joe C Rock](https://westernlightsfestival.com/line-up/joe-c-rock/): Bio coming soon
- [Giancarlo Loverde](https://westernlightsfestival.com/line-up/giancarlo-loverde/): Bio Coming Soon
- [Dan O’Guerrette](https://westernlightsfestival.com/line-up/dan-oguerrette-2/): Bio Coming Soon
- [Aggregate x Squid Visions](https://westernlightsfestival.com/line-up/aggregate-x-squid-visions/)
- [Patrick Hansen](https://westernlightsfestival.com/line-up/patrick-hansen/): Denver-based DJ, artist, and designer performing as "artistIQ" with Party Shark DJ collective. Specializes in old school hip hop, funk, and soul with deep crates spanning underground hip hop featuring clever rhymes, head-nodding beats, and creative turntablism. With musical background on guitar and production experience, Hansen incorporates influences from punk, rock, and jazz into his mixing style, creating eclectic sets that honor classic sounds while showcasing creative technical skills. Has performed with choirs and various musical projects throughout 20+ year creative career.
- [Annabelle & The Desert Scrubs](https://westernlightsfestival.com/line-up/annabelle-the-desert-scrubs/): Fallon-based indie pop trio featuring young singer-songwriter-guitarist Anabelle, her father Clay on drums, and bassist Miles. Born from Anabelle's acoustic folk solo act that she launched at just 12 years old, the band has evolved over four years into a full outfit blending indie pop sensibilities with acoustic folk roots. Anabelle's beautiful voice carries mature songwriting and seasoned stage presence beyond her years, matched with youthful exuberance and drive. Clay serves as drummer, chaperone, and proudest supporter of his daughter's musical dreams, while Miles brings fresh energy to the band's rhythm section.
- [Desert Beats ft Keibert](https://westernlightsfestival.com/line-up/desert-beats-ft-keibert/): Bio Coming Soon
- [Night Eyes](https://westernlightsfestival.com/line-up/night-eyes/): Bio Coming Soon
- [Nhibit](https://westernlightsfestival.com/line-up/nhibit/): Drum & bass DJ specializing in tight grooves and precisely crafted DnB sets. Known for opening performances at major events including A.M.C & Phantom at Lumia, where sets showcase technical skill across liquid DnB, neurofunk, and deeper bass-driven territories. Tracks like "Grind Never Ends" embody philosophy that grinding and grooving aren't mutually exclusive—delivering relentless energy while maintaining sophisticated rhythmic complexity that defines quality drum & bass. Released original productions on tech house fronts as well, with "Grind Never Ends" (128 BPM, F Minor) on DistroKid demonstrating versatility beyond DnB.
- [MasterKat](https://westernlightsfestival.com/line-up/masterkat/): Bio Coming Soon
- [Polyjamorous](https://westernlightsfestival.com/line-up/polyjamorous/): Modern jazz/pop fusion group reimagining the greatest hits of the past 50 years in contemporary jazz style. Drawing inspiration from Jacob Collier, Dirty Loops, and Snarky Puppy, Polyjamorous delivers fresh, exciting arrangements that pay tribute to source material in fun and unique ways. Sound features virtuosic instrumentalists tackling radio's most popular hits with complex harmonies, intricate rhythms, and genre-bending creativity that pushes the limits of both jazz and pop music.
- [Leta Rise](https://westernlightsfestival.com/line-up/leta-rise/)
- [Quilici](https://westernlightsfestival.com/line-up/quilici/): Underground electronic music enthusiast specializing in deep, dark beats. Passionate advocate for the underground techno and house scene with motto "VIVA LA UNDERGROUND." Crafts immersive sonic experiences that explore the darker, more hypnotic territories of electronic music—heavy basslines, brooding atmospheres, and rhythmic complexity that define the underground aesthetic. Embraces the raw, uncompromising sound that thrives beneath the mainstream, prioritizing intensity and depth over commercial appeal.
- [DJ Bee](https://westernlightsfestival.com/line-up/dj-bee/): Reno-based drum & bass DJ specializing in liquid DnB, jungle, and space bass. Known for crafting smooth, melodic journeys through atmospheric drum & bass with rolling basslines and soulful progressions. Mix "Space Bass: The Final Frontier" showcases signature liquid style—emotive soundscapes paired with fast-paced breakbeats that balance energy with introspection. Sets blend ethereal pads, warm sub-bass, and crisp two-step grooves typical of the liquid DnB subgenre that emerged as a more melodic, jazzy alternative to harder drum & bass styles.
- [Kev/null](https://westernlightsfestival.com/line-up/kev-null/): Vancouver native, San Francisco-based DJ and producer who crafts infectious sets spanning breakbeat, ghetto funk, tech house, bass, drum & bass, and progressive house. Member of San Francisco's Space Cowboys collective, longtime fixture in the Bay Area underground scene and Burning Man community where he's performed everywhere from basement clubs in Hong Kong to dusty art cars shaped like giant brains on the playa. His "Lift Off" EP hit #2 on Beatport's Breaks Releases chart. Releases on labels including Fantastic Voyage Music, One7 Audio, and Qwerk Records, with notable bootlegs and edits including his drum & bass remix of Aaliyah's "Try Again."
- [Trippy Hippy](https://westernlightsfestival.com/line-up/trippy-hippy/)
- [Cozy](https://westernlightsfestival.com/line-up/cozy/)
- [Z](https://westernlightsfestival.com/line-up/z/)
- [Wing.](https://westernlightsfestival.com/line-up/wing/)
- [Kelly Proud](https://westernlightsfestival.com/line-up/kelly-proud/)
- [Nallah Mystique](https://westernlightsfestival.com/line-up/nallah-mystique/)
- [Manziii](https://westernlightsfestival.com/line-up/manziii/): Bio Coming Soon
- [Zehbra](https://westernlightsfestival.com/line-up/zehbra/): Zehbra (PJ Corona) is a Reno, Nevada-based DJ known for bringing fine-tuned, energetic, deep, and eclectic sets that consistently surprise audiences. For the past five years, Zehbra has been a pivotal figure in Reno's underground music scene, establishing a reputation for curating sonic experiences that span genres and defy expectations. As one of the founders of The Bureau of Hindsight, Zehbra has helped shape Reno's electronic music community by creating spaces for innovative sounds and fostering connections between artists and music lovers.
- [Parnelli](https://westernlightsfestival.com/line-up/parnelli/): Bio Coming Soon
- [Aaron Jacobs](https://westernlightsfestival.com/line-up/aaron-jacobs/): Aaron Jacobs is a Los Angeles-based DJ and producer originally from Santa Fe, New Mexico, known for his eclectic and adventurous approach that defies classification. His journey began with hip-hop in the '90s before discovering jungle and drum & bass in the early 2000s, leading him to acquire turntables and scour for vinyl to satisfy his thirst for hard-to-find grooves. With over 20 years behind the decks, Aaron's artistic style is driven by a love for all sounds and shapes of music rather than devotion to a single genre, keeping audiences on their toes while maintaining his commitment to solid grooves that keep dance floors moving. His versatility spans deep house, tech house, groovy techno, and he returns to his drum & bass roots under his alter ego Aaron Jakobs.
- [Sean Murray](https://westernlightsfestival.com/line-up/sean-murray/)
- [Roger That!](https://westernlightsfestival.com/line-up/roger-that/)
- [Berazz B2B Ecila](https://westernlightsfestival.com/line-up/berazz-b2b-ecila/)
- [Pizza Fingers](https://westernlightsfestival.com/line-up/pizza-fingers/): Pizza Fingers is a pop grunge band from South Lake Tahoe, California, born from cosmic destiny and the magic of a local dive bar jam night. When four kindred souls—Sam (lead vocals and occasional guitar), Jen (percussion), Derek (bass), and Tommy (lead guitar)—found themselves on stage together one Tuesday night, the chemistry was instant and undeniable. Fueled by mountain air, late-night debates about pizza toppings, and the occasional misplaced guitar pick, they quickly became a tight-knit crew crafting original music and covering favorite songs with reckless abandon. Their self-described sound is "a lil greasy, slightly crusty, unapologetically cheesy"—imagine if a garage rock band got lost in a psychedelic pizzeria and never found their way out.
- [MK Ultra](https://westernlightsfestival.com/line-up/mk-ultra/)
- [Bartek Industries](https://westernlightsfestival.com/line-up/bartek-industries/): Bartek Industries (Chris Bartek) is a Los Angeles-based DJ and producer who has been crafting forward-thinking electronic music since 1999. A core member of the legendary Moontribe Collective and Fraktured crew, Bartek has become a fixture in the Southern California underground scene, regularly performing at desert gatherings under full moons in the Mojave Desert. His signature sound blends bass-heavy electro, breakbeat, 2step, drum and bass, and IDM, characterized by hallucinatory sound design, syncopation, and deep rhythmic complexity. As Beatport's #1 Breaks artist, his productions take listeners on immersive sonic journeys through genre-defying territories.
- [Geeve](https://westernlightsfestival.com/line-up/geeve/)
- [Xande](https://westernlightsfestival.com/line-up/xande/)
- [Majski](https://westernlightsfestival.com/line-up/majski/)
- [LUVHz Music](https://westernlightsfestival.com/line-up/luvhz-music/)
- [Biggest Little Circus](https://westernlightsfestival.com/line-up/biggest-little-circus/): Biggest Little Circus is a 501(c)3 non-profit focused on enhancing performance opportunities and circus education in Northern Nevada and the Mountain West.
- [Will Durham](https://westernlightsfestival.com/line-up/will-durham/)
- [McQueen High School](https://westernlightsfestival.com/line-up/mcqueen-high-school/)
- [Alpine Artists Collective](https://westernlightsfestival.com/line-up/alpine-artists-collective/): My name is Alyssa Oliveira, and I founded Alpine Artists Collective in 2023 with the goal of not only creating large-scale art, but also building a community of dreamers, doers, and makers.
- [Florentine Farms](https://westernlightsfestival.com/line-up/stephen-rodes/): Having produced works for events like Electric Forest, Burning Man, Lost Lands, Art With Me, and BLINK, Stephen and his Florentine Farms team have created exceptional and life-changing experiences for hundreds of thousands of people. With a focus on the magnificent, Florentine Farms continues to shock and awe with breathtaking installations of color, light, and magic.
- [In Theory Art Studios](https://westernlightsfestival.com/line-up/in-theory-art-studios/): In Theory Art Studios is a group of artists working together in a studio in Huntsville, Utah.
- [Golden Black](https://westernlightsfestival.com/line-up/golden-black/)