Contemporary Arts Festival

Luminaria began as a city-led nonprofit initiative in 2008 by then-Mayor Phil Hardberger and the Department of Arts & Culture. to highlight the arts at a nighttime festival. Drawing inspiration from Paris’ Nuit Blanche and Madrid’s Noche en Blanco, all of the arts organizations and artists of San Antonio were invited to create a communal celebration.

Through great endeavors, Luminaria has allowed hundreds of independent artists to inspire San Antonians. Their art heals our minds and encourages us to continue standing through life’s biggest challenges.

The Festival draws people into downtown with multimedia works, creative performances, and fanciful lighting.