In November, a castle an hour from Milan lights up for an immersive journey through Hell and Paradise

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Rachele Orsoni

 –  Staff Writer

 ·  October 15, 2026

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As the days grow shorter, the desire to go out at dusk and be captivated by the lights grows stronger. From November 5 to 9, Brescia Castle is transformed for five evenings into the immersive journey of the Mysteria Light Festival: nine installations and video projections guide visitors from the dark forest to Dante’s Paradise. An experience worth adding to your calendar for a day trip, just over an hour by train from Milan.

And the reasons to return to Brescia don’t end with the festival: on November 26 and 27, at the Santa Giulia Auditorium, Candlelight pays tribute to Ludovico Einaudi and the soundtracks of Ennio Morricone. Discover all the events in the guide to Candlelight concerts in Brescia.

From Hell to Paradise, through nine installations

Featuring light art, video mapping, and immersive experiences, the journey winds through nine works, passing through the dark forest, encountering Paolo and Francesca, Cerberus, and Lucifer, before concluding at the summit of the Castle with a grand light show inspired by *Paradiso*.

During the day, there will be talks, games, and workshops dedicated to the world of Dante and fantasy literature; in the evening, you can visit an exhibition of themed books and take a break in the food area set up at the castle.

Mysteria Light Festival: Dates and Information

📆When: November 5–9, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

📍Where: Brescia Castle, Via del Castello 9

🎟️Tickets: available on the official Mysteria website

🚆How to get there: The regional train from Milano Centrale takes about 66 minutes. To reach the castle, a dedicated shuttle runs from the San Faustino metro stop.

Candlelight Concerts in Brescia

The musical evenings continue on November 26 with Candlelight tributes to Vasco Rossi and Ludovico Einaudi; the following day features a concert dedicated to Ennio Morricone and his great film scores. The events take place at the Santa Giulia Auditorium: another chance to return to Brescia and experience the city through live music, surrounded by candlelight. Find dates and details in the guide to Candlelight concerts in Brescia.