15 events to check out at Illuminate Adelaide
South Australia is no stranger to the spotlight and is famous for its food, wine and festivals. This winter, we’re shining bright for another reason.
To celebrate the second year of the mesmerising winter lights event, Illuminate Adelaide, we’ve put together a guide of what to see and do when the switch is flicked on from 1 to 31 July.
1. BASE CAMP
When: 1–31 July
Where: Victoria Square
Every great adventure starts somewhere. Before witnessing Adelaide light up the dark, head to Victoria Square, strap on ice skates and glide into the night. With an ice-skating rink, drinks, nibbles and of course, bright lights, Illuminate Adelaide’s Base Camp is like the city’s very own Rockefeller Center (minus the giant, glowing Christmas tree).
2. LIGHT CREATURES
When: 7–31 July
Where: Adelaide Zoo
Witness animal sculptures at Adelaide Zoo change colour like chameleons. Watch pandas tumble playfully along the grass, glowing giraffes bob their heads among the constellations and dancing jellyfish swim between a kaleidoscope of colourful coral. Don’t forget to look into the distance to see a magical Dreamtime skink’s stubby legs move ever so slowly.
3. CITY LIGHTS
When: 15–31 July
Where: Adelaide CBD
Illuminate Adelaide’s free light trails takes city dwellers down hidden laneways and open spaces to discover more than 40 art installations. Both large and small projections are scattered around town for visitors to view.
4. LIGHT CYCLES
When: 7–31 July
Where: Adelaide Botanic Garden
You’d be forgiven for thinking glow worms have taken up residence at Adelaide Botanic Garden as it transforms into an enchanted, luminescent forest. Bright lights, video projections and sound effects intertwine to create a space where you feel at one with nature.
