19. 8. 2024 | From Karlovy Vary
Karlovy Vary, August 2024 – Karlovy Vary, a city with a rich history and unmistakable atmosphere, will once again light up on September 6 and 7 from 8:45 PM until midnight thanks to the unique Festival of Light VARY°Shining 2024. Experience with us a magical celebration of the natural elements that will absolutely captivate you!
The 8th edition, subtitled "The Essence of Karlovy Vary", brings an unforgettable symbiosis of water, fire, air, and earth – the elements that will be the main themes of the spectacular shows enlivening the spa center of the city.
Locations and Main Stations
- Smetana Park: VARY°Shining PORTAL – The Fifth Element – A 360-degree projection that allows a cosmic perspective on the beauty and terrifying power of the elements.
- Thermal stage: WATER – a show featuring fascinating water effects, ethereal beings, and a projection on a water screen.
- Mill Colonnade: FIRE – a fire show on the terrace of the colonnade, fully showcasing the power of the earth's core.
- Castle Tower: AIR – a romantic dance of air spirits that will make you look up to the heavens.
- Imperial Spa: EARTH – an indoor show in the Atrium Hall that reminds us of the strength and stability of the earth we live on.
For the first time, visitors can look forward to an indoor show at the Imperial Spa. The number of seats is limited, so we recommend purchasing tickets in advance at a discounted price of 100 CZK on www.varyzari.cz.
And that's not all!
Accompanying Program
In Smetana Park, Karlovy Vary's own DJ Chris Kaufman will get the party started. In front of the Thermal Hotel, you can taste specialties from around the world at the 4th Thermal Street Food Market. In the foyer of the Grand Hall, you can view unique works by Vojtěch Šandera from the ZeMĚ project. For those who want to see the festival from above, there is a Photo Point "Window to Karlovy Vary" on the public terrace of Saunia Thermal Resort above the Thermal Hotel. In Dvořák Park, you will be surprised by light installations by a new generation of designers, and on Theater Square, you can look forward to great bands like Hlavolamy, Signál, and Pjena.
The festival is designed so that everyone can enjoy all the shows and accompanying events, which will take place at regular intervals from 8:45 PM to midnight. Exact times of individual performances and more information can be found at www.varyzari.cz.
Do you like everything in one place? Take advantage of the official guide to Karlovy Vary – SmartGuide. Simply download the SmartGuide app and get the light VARY°Shining route, information about the shows, and the schedule. More at www.varyzari.cz
For visitors, free night shuttles will be provided on the route MARKET – SPA I.
We look forward to seeing you on September 6 and 7, 2024 in Karlovy Vary – light, magic, and elements await you!