Festoon Bulbs for Outdoor String Lights, Every Form and Base

Festoon bulbs are the element that defines the warmth and visual character of an outdoor string light installation. Dulora's festoon bulb range covers LED festoon replacement bulbs for the full Dulora festoon string system as well as compatible third-party outdoor festoon strings. Available forms include round, fancy round, GLS, and vintage Edison shapes in E27 and B22 bases with warm white colour temperatures.

Shatterproof models are available for installations where impact resistance matters: high-traffic areas, commercial venues, and installations at lower heights. For the full festoon string range, see Festoon Lights. For installation accessories, see Festoon Accessories.

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Festoon Bulbs: Choosing the Right Bulb for Your Outdoor String Lights

Which festoon bulb shape creates the best look?

Round (G45 or G95) festoon bulbs produce the most even, classic festoon appearance. Vintage Edison (ST64) adds a filament character suited to rustic or industrial outdoor settings. GLS (A60) is the most practical and lowest-cost option for long runs.

For most garden installations, round G45 in warm white is the default starting point.

Do I need shatterproof festoon bulbs?

Shatterproof bulbs use a polycarbonate envelope instead of glass, making them impact-resistant and safer in high-traffic areas, commercial venues, and installations at lower hanging heights. For permanent residential installations at standard festoon height (2.5m or above), glass bulbs are adequate. For events, commercial venues, or low-hanging runs, shatterproof is the practical choice.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Festoon Bulbs

• Are Dulora festoon bulbs compatible with third-party festoon strings?
• Yes. Dulora festoon bulbs in E27 and B22 fit any standard festoon string using those base types.
• Are shatterproof festoon bulbs available?
• Yes. Shatterproof models use polycarbonate envelopes for impact resistance.
• Are Dulora festoon bulbs certified for UK use?
• Yes. All carry CE/UKCA certification and a three-year product warranty.