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Allumer Natchez

A celebration of light and community!

Allumer Natchez is an annual light-based art exhibition and festival that transforms historic downtown Natchez into a glowing outdoor gallery. Contemporary light installations illuminate streets, buildings, and public spaces, inviting visitors to experience the city in an entirely new way.

Join us November 6–7, 2026 as Downtown Natchez comes alive with art, light, and community. Suitable for the whole family, Allumer Natchez offers a magical evening experience for residents and visitors alike.

As always, Allumer Natchez is free and open to the public.
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Why Donate?

Allumer Natchez inspires the next generation.
By bringing together art and technology, the festival shows young people what a STEAM education—science, technology, engineering, art, and math—can create.

Allumer Natchez supports the local economy.
Across its first three editions, the festival welcomed approximately 15,000 visitors to downtown Natchez, increasing activity for local restaurants, shops, and hotels.

Allumer Natchez is free and family friendly.
The event is open to everyone, creating a shared cultural experience for residents and visitors of all ages.

Allumer Natchez brings world-class art to Natchez.
Contemporary light installations transform historic downtown into an outdoor gallery, offering museum-quality art experiences in a public setting.

Allumer Natchez celebrates creativity and community.
Each year’s curatorial theme explores ideas of connection, culture, and place through immersive light-based artworks.

Allumer Natchez is produced by Arts Danu, a Natchez-based nonprofit dedicated to arts education, cultural exchange, community engagement, and economic development through the arts.

Help keep Allumer Natchez free.
Your support makes the festival possible. Whether you give $5 or $500, every tax-deductible donation helps bring art, light, and community together in downtown Natchez.
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