City Lights
Highlights
- Ignite your winter nights with dazzling light installations transforming Adelaide's streets into a vibrant wonderland.
- Wander through 17 nights of interactive artworks and dynamic projections from North Terrace to Rymill Park Lake.
- Rediscover Adelaide's secrets as iconic landmarks glow with creativity and imagination during this beloved annual tradition.
- Immerse yourself in a kaleidoscope of innovation, showcasing bold creations from both local and global visionaries.
Ignite your winter nights with Adelaide’s biggest FREE city-wide spectacle!
As winter’s chill settles in, City Lights returns bigger than ever to transform Adelaide’s city streets and parklands into a radiant wonderland, rekindling the city’s spirit with an all-new series of FREE installations. Now a beloved annual tradition, this vibrant event invites everyone to wander, wonder, and rediscover Adelaide’s secrets in a mesmerising glow.
From 03–19 July, immerse yourself in 17 nights of awe-inspiring experiences, interactive artworks, and dynamic projections that stretch from North Terrace to the vibrant Rundle Street all the way through to Rymill Park Lake – expanding to the East parklands for the first time!
Showcasing bold creations from local and global visionaries, City Lights turns iconic landmarks and hidden corners into a playground of light, sound, and imagination. Whether you’re a curious local or a first-time explorer, let the city’s pulse guide you through a kaleidoscope of innovation.
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Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
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An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://www.illuminateadelaide.com/visit/access/
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