St-Ursanne en Lumière lights up the medieval town from Thursday 26 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027. The trail is free to visit from Thursday to Sunday, 6 pm to 8 pm.
The story
Jura Trois-Lacs already listed St-Ursanne en Lumière from 28 November 2024 to 12 January 2025. Blown-glass lanterns then lit the lanes every evening. Projections brought the Saint-Jean bridge and gate to life from Thursday to Sunday. A new edition followed from 6 November 2025 to 11 January 2026.
Themed evenings accompanied these editions in the town’s restaurants. Raclette, fondue and trout were on the menu, sometimes with music or a Christmas market. In December 2025, the Hôtel-Restaurant de la Demi-Lune offered a tasting dinner with a light show.
Who organises it
The festival has its own official website and contact address. Jura Tourisme promotes the event. The 2025–2026 edition was run by the Ville de St-Ursanne, according to Jura Trois-Lacs. Several partners support the festival.
What to find
A marked trail of about one kilometre crosses the town’s cobbled lanes. At least six light installations line the route. Video mapping animates the old stones of the Saint-Jean bridge and gate. The Collegiate Church is lit to reveal its architecture.
A sparkling canopy, lanterns and suspended Christmas trees dress the old town. Concerts, storytelling and lantern-lit guided tours complete the trail. The opening takes place on Thursday 26 November at 6 pm. The festival offers 24 illuminated evenings.
Practical information
- Dates, Thursday 26 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027
- Times, Thursday to Sunday, 6 pm to 8 pm
- Venue, old town, Collegiate Church and Saint-Jean-Népomucène bridge, 2882 Saint-Ursanne
- Price, free admission, no booking needed
- Access, train to St-Ursanne station, regional buses 61 and 62
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Links
- Official site, St-Ursanne en Lumière
- Jura Tourisme, St-Ursanne en Lumière
- All events across French-speaking Switzerland, Genève Infos Agenda
Sources
- St-Ursanne en Lumière, official website, accessed on 14 November 2026
- Jura Trois-Lacs, St-Ursanne en Lumière 2026–2027, accessed on 14 November 2026
- Jura Trois-Lacs, St-Ursanne en Lumières 2025–2026, accessed on 14 November 2026
- Jura Trois-Lacs, St-Ursanne en Lumière 2024–2025, accessed on 14 November 2026
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