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i Light Singapore, the annual light art festival that unites communities through light installations, returns this month. Based on the theme To Gather, inspired by the colour red and to celebrate SG60, i Light Singapore 2025 will have 17 new installations by 20 artists, as well as activities that bring together people from all walks of life.
Organised by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), Asia’s leading light festival will light up Marina Bay and neighbouring precincts. These include the returning satellite site South Beach and, for the first time, new sites along the Singapore River and at Raffles Place. Here are the highlights of i Light Singapore 2025.
Installations at the main festival ground, Marina Bay
Explore Take a walk through the meadow with me (above, left) by Megan Tan and Tan Shao Xuan (Singapore) from the University of the Arts, London College of Communication.
Located on the lawn beside the NTUC Building, the garden is made up of 300 illuminated flowers repurposed from acrylic waste from art studios and workshops. These react to presence with light and music, creating a sensory experience.
Marina Bay will host Piano Walk (above, right) by Amigo & Amigo (Australia), transforming their outdoor Event Plaza by the Marina Bay waterfront into a stage for collaborative music.
Visitors’ steps on the larger-than-life piano collectively create unique melodies. This is coupled with an original music composition that automatically plays every 10 minutes.
New satellite sites along the Singapore River and at Raffles Place
For the first time, i Light Singapore 2025 introduces new satellite sites along the Singapore River and at Raffles Place. Set against the Singapore River and on the facade of the UOB Plaza, Reverse Waterfall (above, left) by UxU Studio (Taiwan) will offer a visual treat by creating the semblance of a waterfall flowing in 3 reverse directions. This invites people to reflect on what we accept as ‘natural’. By doing so, visitors can uncover novel perspectives on reality.
The Bridge of 1,000 Dreams (above, right) will transform the Cavenagh Bridge across the Singapore River using illuminated bamboo sticks. This reflects the visions of Singaporeans that collectively build a stronger tomorrow. The 2 installations will be on display till 20 Jul.
South Beach returns as a satellite site
Back as a satellite site, South Beach will host Saulux (above, left) by SPLACES.STUDIO (Malta), at its Fountain Plaza. Here, wind transforms into light and sound with willow twigs. This creates an experience where visitors can interact with nature in an enchanting manner.
Near the Esplanade MRT station, This is Not a Screen (above, right) utilises polarised screens that have been recycled from electronic waste such as everyday digital devices. This prompts reflection on how technology can portray reality differently to each individual.
GastroBeats returns too with more good food and music
Among the returning fringe programmes is the popular Festival Village, GastroBeats. Held at the Bayfront Event Space from 29 May to 22 Jun, it serves as a culinary melting pot.
Leveraging the universal languages of food and music, GastroBeats introduces vibrant retail and pet-friendly zones. GastroBeats will also feature Let’s Trouble The Water!, where independent Jelilo characters rally festival goers to combat marine pollution.
