Light Takes Flight at ISE 2026

	Visit ISE 2026, February 3-5 in Barcelona.

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) will take to the skies for the first time with a 600-drone performance. This collaboration of technology, artistry, and creativity sets out to deliver a crowd-pleasing audio-visual experience, every evening from February 3-5, illuminating the sky above the South Access of the Fira de Barcelona Gran Via.

Produced by LANG AG, this synchronized performance of light and sound will feature advanced drone choreography and dynamic visual storytelling. The performance will be accompanied by the talent of live musicians, an opera singer, and a digital artist on the ISE South Access Welcome Screen for an uplifting, multisensory experience.

"ISE is a highlight for us every year, but the 2026 edition will be something truly special. Together with the show organizers and our long-standing partner RealTime Department, we're creating an activation at the South Access that showcases the full potential of drone shows," says Marta Germes, director event drones at LANG AG. "Creative design, digital signage and synchronized drone flights blend seamlessly to create an inspiring experience. For us, this project is a powerful statement for innovation and collaboration in live communication, and we're thrilled to make it happen with exactly the right partners."

"For the technically minded, the ISE 2026 Drone Show is a rare opportunity to see cutting-edge audiovisual innovation in action," the company says. "Real-time data processing, precision automation, advanced drone control systems, and immersive display technology converge to create a breathtaking performance. Live visuals of the 600-drone formations are synchronized with real-time graphics on the ISE South Access Welcome Screen, an invisible 193 sq. m. LED display powered by MUXWAVE and RealTime Department, providing an orchestrated, dynamic backdrop that demonstrates how technology, collaboration, and creative storytelling can transform public spaces into fully immersive experiences."

"The main challenge of the project was live synchronization. Both the drones with the visual content on the transparent LED, as well as the live music and sound, had to be precisely aligned," says Christoph Gockel, managing director at RealTime Department. "With only a short time between official approval and the start of the show, close coordination between all parties involved was essential. Especially on the opening night, featuring an opera singer, pianist and violinist, the performance will turn the ISE South Entrance into a special evening experience."

These drone shows are supported by DAMM, and by sponsors Absen, Christie, MA Lighting, and Claypaky.

"For over 20 years, ISE has been dedicated to redefining the limits of imagination and achievement within our industry. This year, we are elevating that mission -- literally -- by bringing our vision to the skies for the very first time in our 22-year history. The ISE 2026 Drone Show is a testament to the innovation at the heart of our community, demonstrating the remarkable outcomes that arise when artistic creativity combines with technological innovation. We are delighted to present this extraordinary spectacle in Barcelona, inviting everyone to be part of an unforgettable week where the possibilities push beyond any ceiling," explains Mike Blackman, managing director of Integrated Systems Events.

Interested attendees can register here.