There’s just something so special about prancing about the city whenever a light festival rolls around. We would know; have a gander at how we spent the night gazing at pretty light installations at Light to Night 2024 and i Light Singapore 2024 earlier this year.
From 13th September, another one will be gracing the CBD, as illumi Singapore 2024 will be transforming Marina Bay into a gleaming utopia. You won’t want to miss this one as it’s bringing 9 different themed worlds, complete with lifelike animatronics and a 47m-tall Tree of Light; here’s all you need to know about this scintillating attraction coming our way:
Hailing from Canada, illumi is a light show that has been dazzling visitors since its 2019 debut in Montreal. It’s finally going global, and will be making its first international stop right here in the Little Red Dot. illumi Singapore will be up and running from 13th September to 8th December 2024.
Dubbed the world’s largest light, sound, and multimedia event of its kind, it will be dressing up the Bayfront Event Ground in 20 million LED lights. You’ll want to have your camera at the ready for this one, as larger-than-life structures and innovative light installations light up the iconic Singapore skyline beautifully.
Tickets are currently available for purchase on Tremtix and Pelago, and are starting from $25 for adults and from $15 for kids aged between 2 and12. DBS or POSB card members can also enjoy 20% off early bird tickets should they make their bookings before 31st August 2024.
Visitors can expect to be captivated by 9 unique themed worlds, each equipped with their own shimmering charm. For instance, The Enchanted Maples transports guests to illumi’s homeland of Canada with glowing maple leaves and sweet treats from the Sugar Shack.
To put things into perspective, the illumi Tree is as tall as 5 Merlions stacked atop one another.
Image credit: @illumitoronto via Instagram
Of course, illumi Singapore 2024 will be packed to the brim with IG-worthy installations. Make a stop at the towering 47m-tall illumi Tree and don’t forget to take a ride on its magical Carousel.
The romantic Tunnel of Colours is a favourite amongst couples, and for an ethereal photo spot, the Wall of Light is the place to be with its curtains of snowflakes and twinkling lights.
Animal lovers can make a beeline for the Puppies and Kitties themed area to strike a pose beside packs of adorable critters, while the brave can hang out with lifelike, animatronic dinos at Jurassic Kingdom.
Although we can’t experience the cold winter winds here in Singapore, swinging by the Infinite Poles exhibition is one way to do it, at least spiritually, as you spot bedazzled penguins and polar bears.
We’ll leave it to you to explore the rest of this dreamy wonderland come September, but you’ll definitely want to come prepared with an extra SD card to store all your picture-perfect photos.
To get you all excited for illumi Singapore 2024, check out the upcoming Singapore Night Festival 2024 that’s happening later this month, or how last year’s i Light Singapore 2023 went down. For those with friends who’d need a photography crash course, peep our Orchard Road Christmas Lights guide to ensure that your upcoming pics come out looking chio AF.
Cover image adapted from: illumi by Cavalia
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