6 Must-Sees at this Sustainable Light Art Festival: i Light Singapore 2023

The annual sustainable light festival, i Light Singapore, is back at Marina Bay from now till 25 June 2023! Get ready to be stunned by a dazzling array of 14 light art installations created by both local and international artists!

The light installations are designed with energy-saving lighting and environmentally-friendly materials as the festival's goal is to encourage us as visitors to adopt sustainable habits in our everyday lives. Some of the light installations are also interactive - so feel free to try them out! And of course, have your phones and cameras ready, because you're going to be snapping a lot of photos!

Sundays to Thursdays: 7.30pm to 11pm

Fridays & Saturdays: 7.30pm to 12am

Admission is free, while charges apply for Lightwave: Turning the Tide at SGD5/pax (About RM17)

If you don't have time to finish all 14 exhibits in one go, here are some of our favourites that you cannot miss!

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in an under the sea? Well, Lightwave: Turning the Tide gives you a glimpse into that reality, with beautiful and almost haunting projections of what it's like if the earth was submerged underwater.

This walkthrough installation imagines a future where human exploits have damaged the world around us irrevocably. You get to explore and experience what it's like to live in an underwater world via thought-provoking multi-sensorial light experiences and at the end, make a commitment to saving our planet!

✋ Interactive: Yes

📍The Promontory at Marina Bay

Inspired by gramophones, Trumpet Flowers is a wonderful installation for both the eyes and the ears. Not only do the tall "flowers" light up in a dazzling display of colours, but they also emit different sounds when you press the interactive keys near their stems!

This installation welcomes visitors to create their very own musical tunes. Stay long enough and the flowers will put on a performance for you to get your boogie on too!

✋ Interactive: Yes

📍Clifford Square

If you love watching beautiful, ephemeral light projections, this installation is sure to take your breath away. Inspired by both the beauty and fragility of glaciers, Glacier Dreams is a mesmerising light display that was born from a long-term research project on the study of glaciers. The artist behind this hopes to raise awareness of climate change and rising sea levels through poetic glacier-themed experiences.

We thought this was a really pretty scene to behold - definitely a photo-worthy spot too!

✋ Interactive: No

📍Facade of Art Science Museum

Comprising two giant human-like sculptures that encircle a sapling in their arms, Tree Man provides sanctuary for a young tree while carving out an inner sanctum for visitors.

The act of nurturing and connecting with our environment is emphasised in these whimsical light sculptures, and while taking a walk in the inner space, you can also see Tree Man transform into different colours throughout the night.

Tree Man is also situated just infront of Gastrobeats, so you can stop for some food and drinks after you're done at this installation!

✋ Interactive: No

📍Marina Bay Event Square

Don't miss this light projection installation when you're at Merlion Park. Cleverly projected on the bridge, Aquatics is an interactive animation depicting sea creatures swimming around and interacting with one another. Using a tablet, visitors can also design their own creatures and add them to this whimsical underwater world.  

✋ Interactive: Yes

📍Under Esplanade Bridge near Merlion Park

Last but not least, besides checking out different light art installations, you definitely have to swing by Gastrobeats to grab a bite or two and lots of other games and entertainment!

Power-packed with 50 homegrown food vendors serving up tasty nosh, live music performances, games, and other activities - Gastrobeats is the perfect way to cap off your night. P/S: Parents, don't miss out on Jumptopia - where kids can bounce to their heart's delight! Ready to let the good times roll?

📍Bayfront Events Space

For an interactive map, check out this link.

With many marvellous installations to check out and fascinating activities to try out, visiting i Light Singapore is the best way to spend the evening with your friends and family this June!