Thank You for an Unforgettable Edition!
The Light Leaks Festival has come to a close — and what an incredible journey it was!
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended, supported, and celebrated with us.
We are especially grateful to our sponsors and partners:
Rotondes, Œuvre Nationale de Secours Grand-Duchesse Charlotte, Ministère de la Culture Luxembourg, Ville de Luxembourg and Sensity
Your continued support makes this festival possible.
We can’t wait to see you again next year for a very special occasion:
the 10th anniversary of Light Leaks Festival.
Until then — Light Leakers - stay inspired and keep the light shining!
the Light Leaks Team
Exhibition Part 2...
Place de Strasbourg
21.04.2025 – 01.06.2025
Rotondes, Parvis
15.05.2025 – 05.06.2025
Rotondes Youth Exhibition, Parvis
15.05.2025 – 26.06.2025
Rotondes, Klub
15.05.2025 – 13.07.2025
Passerelle CFL
15.05.2025 – 31.05.2025
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Festival History Timeline
2025
15/05 - 18/05
Greg Girard, Diana Markosian, Markus Jokela, Éléonore Simon
Due to ongoing renovations, the festival’s exhibitions were exclusively outdoors, located around the Gare neighborhood, with all exhibited material revolving around this vibrant district, featuring the Mai Quartier project, works from students of Lycée Aline Mayrisch and Arts et Métiers, and a curated selection from the Photothèque’s vast archive.
2024
09/05 - 12/05
Bieke Depoorter, Michael Ackerman, Nikita Teryoshin, Richard Kalvar
The 2024 Light Leaks Festival featured a one-day Masterclass by Michael Ackerman and introduced the Bazaar, a space where artists could sell and promote their work, adding a new interactive dimension to the event.
2023
18/05 - 21/05
Max Pinckers, Graciela Magnoni, Tatsuo Suzuki
The Luxembourg Street Photography Festival was rebranded as the Light Leaks Festival, reflecting a shift in focus to storytelling through street photography, photojournalism, and documentary photography. A new open-air exhibition and specialized workshops on film photography enriched the event.
2022
05/05 - 09/05
Jean-Christophe Béchet, Julie Hrudová, Matt Stuart
The 6th edition saw the introduction of the Discover Box, offering participants the opportunity to showcase their work and fostering greater creative exchange. Additionally, the students of the Lycée des Arts et Métiers contributed to the event by displaying their work.
2021
13/05 - 16/05
Benita Suchodrev, Giacomo Sini, Jane Evelyn Atwood
Back to Rotondes for an in-person edition, expanding its program by officially adding an extra day. The extended schedule now features multiple workshops and portfolio reviews.
2020
07/05 - 10/05
Vlad Eftenie, Joe Aguire, Pierre Gély-Fort and Gil Rigoulet
In response to the global pandemic, the event transitioned to an online format, incorporating digital elements such as virtual lectures, portfolio reviews, and an "Open Wall" for participants to share their work.
2019
02/05 - 04/05
Cyrus Cornut, Sabine Weiss, Pierre Gély-Fort, Vanessa Winship
The Luxembourg Street Photography Festival expanded significantly, featuring a three-day program and four notable speakers.
2018
21/04 -
Christian Reister, Txema Salvans, Harry Gruyeart
For this second edition the festival expanded further with a total of three guest speakers and the addition of a small-scale indoor exhibition.
2017
28/04 -
Jean-Christophe Béchet
The Slide Night grew into the Luxembourg Street Photography Festival, launching its first edition at Rotondes with a conference and a workshop, marking a major expansion in scope.
2016
29/09 -
The Slide Night tradition continued at the Rotondes, complemented by the first outdoor exhibition featuring the work of the Luxembourg Street Photography Collective and the introduction of the Open Wall, inviting photographers of all levels to showcase their work.
2015
08/10 -
The Luxembourg Streetphoto Collective hosted its first Slide Night at the Rotondes, marking a significant step in establishing itself within Luxembourg’s cultural scene.
2014
27/06 -
The second edition of the Slide Night moved to the Bouneweger Stuff, attracting a larger audience and solidifying its place as a key event for street photography enthusiasts.
2013
08/12 -
The Light Leaks Festival began as a simple Slide Night, held at the pop-up bar Brigitte in Luxembourg-Grund, laying the foundation for what would become the festival in later years.
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