As Singapore celebrates its 60th birthday, i Light Singapore (iLSG) returns from 29 May to 21 June 2025, transforming the cityscape into a vibrant playground of light, creativity, and community connection. Organised by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) and presented by UOB, this year’s edition extends beyond Marina Bay to new precincts along the Singapore River and Raffles Place, with South Beach returning as a satellite site.
A Red-Hued Celebration of Togetherness
Anchored on the theme “To Gather” and inspired by the colour red—a nod to the SG60 celebrations and its significance in the light spectrum—this year’s festival features 17 new light art installations by 20 artists. Each work invites visitors to reflect on the power of unity and sustainability while sparking joyful encounters across generations.
Interactive Highlights at Marina Bay
The Marina Bay area will showcase installations that turn spectators into collaborators.
- Take a walk through the meadow with me by Megan Tan and Tan Shao Xuan invites visitors into a luminous field of 300 repurposed acrylic flowers that respond to movement with light and sound. Guests can also join a DIY workshop to create charms from upcycled offcuts.
- Piano Walk by Amigo & Amigo transforms Marina Bay Sands’ Event Plaza into a giant playable piano where each step produces music, including a composed piece that plays every 10 minutes.
- Elementary at Clifford Square brings a digital seascape to life, reacting to visitors’ motions with a hypnotic ocean rhythm.
- Urban Oracle near the Red Dot Design Museum uses AI to project Singapore-inspired phrases through suspended letters that reflect on water—activated by the press of a button.
New Festival Grounds Beyond Marina Bay
For the first time, iLSG expands to:
- Singapore River, where Reverse Waterfall by UxU Studio (Taiwan), presented by UOB, defies gravity with a mesmerizing, upward-flowing waterfall on the UOB Plaza façade.
- Cavenagh Bridge, transformed into the Bridge of 1,000 Dreams with glowing bamboo sticks showcasing the aspirations of Singaporeans, co-presented by UOB and DesignSingapore Council (on display till 20 July).
- Raffles Place Park, which hosts The Guardians, a towering inflatable garden featuring local flora by Australian artists Matthew Aberline and The Beautiful And Useful Studio.
At South Beach, returning installations include:
- Saulux, a wind-activated, sensory lightscape by SPLACES.STUDIO (Malta), where glowing willows sway with breeze-generated sound.
- This is Not a Screen, which reimagines recycled polarised screens into spinning optical illusions that challenge perceptions of digital reality.
Gather, Feast and Play at GastroBeats
The much-loved GastroBeats returns to the Bayfront Event Space from 29 May to 22 June, blending food, music, and fun for all. This year, new zones include vibrant retail corners, pet-friendly spaces, and Let’s Trouble The Water!, an animated call-to-action against marine pollution starring the quirky Jelilo characters.
Plan Your Visit
- Dates: 29 May – 21 June 2025
- Time: 7:30PM to 11:00PM daily, extended till 12AM on Fridays and Saturdays
- Admission: Free (charges apply for some programmes)
- More Info here
This year’s i Light Singapore promises an illuminating experience that not only lights up the city but also connects hearts through art, sustainability, and shared celebration.
