The world’s largest nocturnal light event would be happening in Singapore for the first time from Sep. 13, 2024 at the Marina Bay area.

Set at Bayfront Event Ground, illumi will feature large-scale structures and light installations, utilising 20 million LED lights to transform the Singapore skyline.

Since its debut in Montreal in 2019, illumi has been recognised for its artistic creativity and immersive displays, attracting millions of visitors.

The press release said the event adopts energy-efficient lighting technologies and prioritises the use of recycled materials in its installations.

Efforts are also focused on optimising energy consumption and reducing waste throughout the event.

What to look out for

There would be nine different themed worlds at the festival:

• The Enchanted Maples

Inspired by rural Canada, walk under illuminating red and orange maple trees.

• Walls of Lights

Features curtains of snowflakes and stars crystals draped to the ground.

• Puppies and Kitties

Find all types of giant cats and dogs breeds here.

• The Magical Forest

There would be 100 over multi-coloured trees filled with wild animal installations of different shapes and sizes.

• The Tunnel of Colours

The kaleidoscopic tunnel is illuminated with LED lights.

• The Infinite Poles

Recreation of the icy world with penguin and igloo light installations.

• The Dune Palace

Inspired by the Sahara desert, the installation features a palace with a thousand lights.

• The Jurassic Kingdom

A sanctuary filled with dozens of prehistoric creatures.

• The illumi Tree of Light

Standing at 47m tall, the Tree of Light is equivalent to five Merlions stacked on top of one another.

Event details

Date: From Sep. 13,  2024 to an unspecified date.

Venue: Bayfront Event Ground

Time-slots: 7:15pm, 7:30pm, 7:45pm, 8pm, 8:15pm, 8:30pm, 8:45pm, 9pm, 9:15pm, 9:30pm

Ticket prices

Tickets are now available on TremTix and Pelago.

Adult: S$25++

Child (2-12 years old): S$15++

VIP: S$50++

The VIP ticket includes single admission, lanyard and gift, one complimentary carousel ride, one complimentary non-alcohol

drink and ticket insurance.

DBS Bank, the official bank partner for illumi, is offering an exclusive early bird discount of 20 per cent to DBS/ POSB credit and debit cardholders until Aug. 31, 2024.

Tickets can be purchased here.

Top photos via illumi.