Festi Lumi, the Corsican Festival of Lights

Every year, Festi Lumi shines a light on a unique aspect of Bonifacio’s and Corsica’s identity. For this 11th edition, the festival explores a theme deeply rooted in the collective memory: Corsican football.

Much more than just a sport, it is a true common language that spans generations, brings villages together, sets towns alight and nourishes the memories of thousands of residents. From neighbourhood pitches to grand European adventures, it tells stories of tradition, popular fervour and shared identity.

Through monumental screenings, immersive installations and participatory works, the invited artists revisit this heritage, which has been part of the Corsican landscape for over a century. Archival footage, personal accounts, supporters’ chants, stadium sounds, childhood memories and local tales intertwine with light to bring to life a living memory that is both intimate and universal.

From the Marinae to the Upper Town, the route takes visitors on a stroll where heritage, emotion and contemporary art come together. Façades tell stories, squares come to life, churches are transformed, and everyone is invited to become part of this artistic experience.

From 2 to 4 July 2026, Festi Lumi invites you to rediscover Bonifacio through what has brought Corsicans together for generations: moments of shared experience in a village square, in the stands of a stadium or as you turn a corner in an alleyway transformed by light.