We visited i Light Singapore 2025 and here are the best 8 installations you should check out
We got a sneak peek of the installations before they open to the public, and here's the lowdown on the must-see highlights you won't want to miss. It's a visual feast, so make sure your phone and camera are fully charged – and don't hesitate to bring along handheld lights too.
If you've got the time, we definitely recommend exploring all 17 artworks. But if you're after a quick hit of the festival's highlights, here are the top installations you absolutely shouldn't miss.
1. Saulux
Location: Fountain Plaza, South Beach Avenue Level 1
Saulux encourages you to engage with nature in a playful, sensory way. This immersive patch of slender twigs is embedded with sensors that detect your movement, triggering each twig to respond with bursts of light and sound. Go ahead and run your fingers through the installation and watch the glowing landscape come to life.
2. Mozart
Artist: StudioGEAR (China)
Location: Helix Steps at Marina Bay
At first glance, this installation resembles a massive glowing orb. But take a closer look and you'll discover a deconstructed grand piano hidden in plain sight. Each step on the staircase functions as a piano key, lighting up and producing sound as you move. The ambient soundscape features reimagined versions of Mozart's compositions, and with every step you take, you're composing your own unique melody. It's also a fun way to sneak in a cardio session as you walk up and down the stairs.
3. Take a walk through the meadow with me
Artist: Megan Tan and Tan Shao Xuan (Singapore)
Location: Lawn beside NTUC building at Marina Bay
The name says it all – Take a walk through the meadow with me invites you to stroll through a glowing field of flowers crafted from repurposed acrylic waste. Each flower lights up and emits a gentle melody upon sensing movement, creating an enchanting symphony and visual spectacle as more people join in. It's a beautiful reminder that even discarded trash can be transformed into something magical.
4. Sign
Artist: Vendel and de Wolf (The Netherlands)
Location: The Promontory at Marina Bay
Sign is an installation that commands attention from afar – the fiery red glow is visible from across the waters. Each 'flame' is formed from bamboo poles wrapped in reflective aluminium tape, flickering as light catches the surface. Designed to resemble flames dancing in the air, the installation creates the illusion of a giant campfire, drawing crowds to gather around it in awe.
5. Bridge of 1,000 dreams
Artist: Studio Toer (The Netherlands)
Location: Cavenagh Bridge at the Singapore River
This towering installation is crafted from a thousand bamboo sticks, like its name suggests, symbolising the power of collective imagination and the determination it takes to bring a grand vision to life. Take a closer look and you'll spot Singapore-inspired motifs on each stick, intricately designed by local studio Binary Style.
Bridge of 1,000 Dreams has been extended and will be available till July 20, 2025.
6. This is Not a Screen
Location: South Beach Avenue, Level B1
This installation cleverly captures the idea that everyone sees things differently, especially in today's digital age. At its core is a luminous monolith projecting vibrant geometric shapes, and surrounding it are movable screens of varying sizes and angles. As you rotate these screens and peer through them, the light from the centre distorts, offering a unique perspective each time. It's an interactive experience that gets even more fun when you compare what you and your friends each saw.
7. Embrace
Artist: Beamhacker (Australia)
Location: Event Square at Marina Bay
Embrace is a fun one to check out, especially if you're visiting with a big group of friends. Made just for i Light Singapore 2025, the installation is inspired by children's paper chain dolls and comes to life through human touch. To activate it, everyone needs to stand between the figures and hold hands with the figures. Once the circle is complete, the figures glow in vibrant colors while a beautiful melody fills the air.
8. VJYourself!
Get ready to show off your best dance moves at this installation. VJYourself! acts like a mirror, capturing your every movement and projecting it onto a giant wall – with a fun twist. You'll see multiple versions of yourself in a playful montage, complete with cool special effects that bring your performance to life.
When is i Light Singapore happening in 2025?
i Light Singapore 2025 will run from May 29 to June 21, 2025.
What are the opening hours for i Light Singapore 2025?
i Light Singapore runs daily from 7.30pm to 11.00pm, with extended hours until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Do note that timings for various programmes may vary.
Is there an admission fee for i Light Singapore?
General access to the festival is free. However, certain programmes may require a separate ticket purchase.
What is i Light Singapore 2025's theme?
This year's theme is To Gather, celebrating Singapore's 60th birthday, with red as the main colour.
Where are the i Light Singapore 2025 installations located?
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