This year, the illuminations cover a route equivalent to more than three laps around the city, more than 182 km of light, distributed across 46 locations, including the city’s squares, streets and avenues, through the installation of around a thousand luminous structures, made up of 5,900 decorative pieces.
Lisbon’s Christmas illuminations, on a route with 182 km of light, will be inaugurated on November 22, at Terreiro do Paço, with a light show and orchestra with pyrotechnic effects, the municipality announced this Monday.
As in previous years, the inauguration of the Christmas illuminations will be marked with the connection of the iconic 30 meter Christmas Pinefollowed by a light show and a concert by fado singer Sara Correia.
Lighting this year
This year, the illuminations cover a route equivalent to more than three laps around the city, more than 182 km of light, distributed across 46 locations, including the city’s squares, streets and avenues, through the installation of around a thousand luminous structures, made up of 5,900 decorative pieces.
According to the municipality, the project with LED technology “guarantees energy savings of around 80%, combining beauty and sustainability”.
“The illuminations of 2025 reinforce the Lisbon’s environmental commitmentalso through the use of recyclable and biodegradable materials, with many structures having been reused from previous years, with a focus on the use of solar energy in the facilities”, can be read in a note from Lisbon City Council.
The emblematic Rua Augusta will, according to the municipality, “dress up as luminous trees and clouds that will glide over passersby and Praça de Luís de Camões will gain a new life with a monumental installation inspired by a festive palace, a meeting point for photographs and unforgettable moments”.
Already on Rua Garrett, “golden light clouds will float over the street, on Rua do Ouro golden clouds and twinkling stars promise to transform this artery into an enchanted firmament”, while on Rua do Carmo “a sequence of arches of light will create a luminous tunnel, where light and music will merge”.
