Festival History Timeline
2013
08/12
0.15 Days
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.
2014
27/06
0.2 Days
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.
2015
08/10
0.25 Days
The Luxembourg Streetphoto Collective hosted its first Slide Night at the Rotondes, marking a significant step in establishing itself within Luxembourg’s cultural scene.
2016
29/09
0.25 Days
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.
2017
28/04
0.35 Days
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.
2018
21/04
1 Days
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.
2019
02/05
3 Days
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.
2020
07/05
4 Days
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.
2021
13/05
4 Days
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.
2022
05/05
5 Days
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.
2023
18/05
4 Days
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.
2024
09/05
4 Days
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.