Illumination Light Art Festival 2024

Illumination Light Art Festival, a free, public event for all ages produced by IlluminationNYC, is returning for its Spring showcase in 2024. Co-produced with the Battery Park City Authority and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the festival will spread across two Lower Manhattan locations over three nights. The locations include a light festival with dancers and music at Belvedere Plaza in Battery Park City and light projection at the World Trade Center Oculus.

At the World Trade Center campus, there will be a giant light art projection on the gleaming, white metal-clad ribs and facade of the World Trade Center Oculus, marking the first time ever that this iconic building will be transformed into a light art piece. Visitors can view the show from the west side of the Oculus facing Greenwich Street. The piece, titled “Urban Flourish,” is created by Robert Montengero, IlluminationNYC’s Creative Director, and will run every 10 minutes throughout the festival days each night starting at 8pm and running until 11pm.  RSVP Here!

At Battery Park City in Belvedere Plaza, located on the elevated northwest corner above North Cove Marina, there will be a stage with a DJ and performances featuring local and international light artists showcasing their work and adding to the lively atmosphere of all three nights. The festival at Belvedere Plaza will feature a Star Wars-themed silent disco by QuietEvents that promises to be an unforgettable experience. Silent disco is where guests wear wireless glowing headphones listening and dancing to music. RSVP Here!

Hours:
Thursday, May 2nd (7:30 -10:30pm)
Friday, May 3rd (7:30 – 11pm)
Saturday, May 4th (7:30 – 11pm)