The first international Festival of Light - Light in Jerusalem 09 - took place in the Old City in June 2009 of this year, and was a huge success.   

The Festival of Light - an event initiated by the Jerusalem Development Authority and produced by the Ariel Company - was attended by local and foreign artists who used light to create breathtaking statues, art installations, exhibits and works of art that were situated in the Old City's unique sites and squares. In addition to the light works, workshops and activities took place that were adapted to diverse audiences. During the six nights of the Festival, which is open to the public free of charge, 200,000 guests gathered and leveraged the Old City's nocturnal activities, the restaurants, the shops and the tourist attractions.

The Second International Festival of Light will take place from June 6-19, 2010, at the Old City basin in Jerusalem, and will constitute the focal point for two exceptional weeks in Jerusalem's tourism, cultural and artistic landscape. Tourists and visitors from all over the world are invited to visit the city, stay at its hotels and enjoy the vast diversity which the city has to offer.

Light in Jerusalem 2010 will include the following activities:

1. Festival of Light exhibits - the artistic light creations, designed by leading local and foreign light artists, will be displayed throughout the Old City's public and restricted areas, as well as at tourism sites. Free admission.
2. Events - musical and theatrical events will take place among the light creations that will enhance the visitor's experience. Free admission.
3. Nocturnal Light Show on the Hulda steps (adjacent to the southern Wall and the archaeological garden) - two unique performances will take place every evening which combine movement and light. Open to the public, NIS 30 per person.
4. Tourist Attractions in the Old City - the finest sites will be open to the public. Free admission.

1. Lighting Fair - booths that display artistic lighting fixtures will be located at the Byzantine Cardo.
2. Tours - guided tours of the light creations, theatrical tours among the displays, the City Wall promenade and more.  Admission fee required.
3. Jerusalem's Cultural and Tourist Attractions - will offer unique activities pertaining to the theme of light in addition to their regular activities.
4. Shuttles - buses will travel around the Old City walls that will transport visitors and ease accessibility to the various sites. No admission fee.