Singapore is getting ready to glow brightly as an incredible festival of light returns to the city in May 2024. It has prepared even more breathtaking masterpieces, outstanding events, and pleasant surprises to impress even the most sophisticated visitors. Did we mention that everything is totally eco-friendly? Well, first things first. We invite you to check more information about the upcoming i Light Singapore 2024 together with BusyKidd.
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i Light Singapore: General Information
i Light Singapore is Asia’s leading sustainable light festival, and it has delighted all citizens and guests of Singapore since 2010. For the duration of the event, our city lights up with myriads of sparkles from light art installations by Singaporean and international artists. Everything is made using energy-saving lightings and eco-friendly materials, so i Light Singapore aims not only to provide a feast for the eyes but also to promote the adoption of sustainable habits in everyone’s daily living. In addition to inspiring artwork, the festival offers a whole range of engaging activities for attendees of all ages.
The 10th edition of i Light Singapore will be held from May 31 to June 23, 2024. Organized by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), the festival will spread over Marina Bay, South Beach, Millenia Walk, and Tanjong Pagar (for the first time ever). The festival’s visitors will admire 17 artworks by 25 artists inspired by the theme of Cyclical Nature and the colour green.
Let’s see in detail what awaits us this year!
i Light Singapore 2024: Festival’s Highlights
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Light Art Installations
Plunge into an incredible world of lights that turn the festival’s area into scenes from a fairytale. Find yourself in a magic garden of BottleBlooms with plastic blossoms. Admire inflatable flowers cling to the trunks of trees at Hidden Garden. Play Kickit Team Tennis, an exciting interactive light art game. Take Instagram-worthy family pictures at The Lantern. And this is just the beginning.
Breathtaking masterpieces by artists from Singapore, Hungary, Spain, and other countries will evoke indescribable feelings and inspire us to make our world better. Some of the art installations are:
- BottleBlooms by Yun (Singapore)
- Hidden Garden by Koros Design (Hungary)
- Kickit Team Tennis by Limelight (Hungary)
- Kinetic Perspective by Juan Fuentes Studio (Spain)
- Spin Me a Yarn by Studio Vertigo (United Kingdom)
- Modern Guru and the Path to Artificial Happiness by ENESS (Australia)
- And others
GastroBeats
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GastroBeats, the Festival Village of i Light Singapore 2024, is a place not to miss for all foodies and music lovers. Young and adult visitors will be treated to a great variety of delicious yet sustainably produced food options. Mexican tacos, prawn noodles, and other mouthwatering delights representing local and international cuisine will turn this experience into a real gastronomic adventure. Yes, and get ready to dance the night away to the beats of local talents.
By the way, the festival is pet-friendly, so be sure to take your fluffy friends to this celebration of food, music, dance, and endless fun.
- Where: Bayfront Event Space
- When: May 31 to June 23 (4 PM to 11 PM)
- Age: For all ages
- Admission Price: Free (charges apply for selected activities)
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The Conscious Festival x i Light Singapore
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It’s time to take a journey of transformation through wellness, technology, leadership, and eco-consciousness. Meaningful talks, engaging workshops, heartwarming music – The Conscious Festival x i Light Singapore is about the Earth and for the Earth.
- Where: Multiple locations at Marina Bay
- When:
- May 31 to June 2, 2024
- June 7 to 9, 2024
- June 21, 2024
- Age: For all ages
- Admission Price: Free (charges apply for selected activities)
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i Light Singapore 2024
- Where: Marina Bay, South Beach, Millenia Walk, and Tanjong Pagar
- When: May 31 to June 23:
- Sunday to Thursday: 7:30 PM to 11 PM
- Friday and Saturday: 7:30 PM to 12 AM
- *Opening hours for various programmes may vary
- Admission Price: Free (charges apply for selected activities)
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Don’t miss this celebration of light and sustainability!
Cover Image Credit: Ilightsingapore.gov.sg