Zeelicht Light Art Festival
Visitors stroll an evening walking route through the streets, squares, and historic monuments of Zierikzee. Specially commissioned light art, projections, and multimedia installations illuminate landmarks including the Zuidhavenpoort, Gasthuiskerk, and Stadhuismuseum. The outdoor experience transforms familiar heritage locations into an interconnected, colorful art trail.
What to Expect
Light art trail inspired by 'Flower Power' across historic Zierikzee.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Historic City Center
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Zeelicht
Food & Drink
The Saturday route listing features lobster bisque served from a fish cart and a participating shop advertising snacks and drinks.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Light-art fans, couples and families
Vibe
Colorful and atmospheric
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Tips & Advice
- Look at the 2026 route map before you go so you reach every stop, from the Zuidhavenpoort to the Nieuwe Kerk and Poststraat.
- Try the Zeelichtbisque, a lobster bisque made just for the festival and served fresh from the fish cart at Mol 1 on the route.
- Do your Christmas shopping while you're there, because shops on the Zeelicht shopping route stay open in the evenings throughout the festival.
- Dress warmly and wear comfortable shoes, because Zeelicht is an outdoor evening walk through the streets and squares of Zierikzee's historic center in December.
- Come on Thursday or Friday for the themed DJ sets at Kompassen on the Mol: ABBA on the 10th and Dutch-language songs on the 11th.
Special Events & Promotions
- New for 2026: the “Flower Power” theme, with every artwork made for its own location.
- Zeelicht shopping evenings, when shops along the special route stay open late each festival night.
- ABBA-themed DJ at Kompassen (Mol 9) on Thursday 10 December.
- Dutch-language-themed DJ at Kompassen on Friday 11 December.
- Cocktail shaker at Kompassen on Saturday 12 December.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the theme this year?
The 2026 theme is “Flower Power”, built around freedom, connection, positivity and imagination. Each artist makes a light artwork for its specific spot on the route.
What will I see along the route?
You'll see light art, projections and other art forms on streets, squares and historic buildings. Stops include the Zuidhavenpoort, the old harbor and Kraanplein, Havenpark, the bandstand, the Gasthuiskerk, the Mol, the Dam, the Stadhuismuseum, Meelstraat, the Nieuwe Kerk and Poststraat.
Are shops open during the festival?
Yes. A special shopping route runs past shops that stay open in the evenings during Zeelicht, and some offer snacks, drinks or small gifts for customers.
Is there festival food on the route?
Yes. Het Zeeuws Meisje makes a lobster bisque called the Zeelichtbisque just for the festival. It's served fresh from the fish cart of Hooked on Fish and Chips at Mol 1.
Who is Zeelicht for?
It's for a broad audience. Residents, schools, cultural groups and businesses from Schouwen-Duiveland also help create this edition.
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