i Light Singapore

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Arts & CultureMarina Bay/Singapore
DatesDates TBA · Usually SpringCheck locally before booking
DurationSpringEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsSustainability is built into i Light
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: SGD
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

i Light Singapore in Marina Bay/Singapore

i Light Singapore is a sustainable light art festival held at Marina Bay, organized by the Urban Redevelopment Authority. First staged in 2010, it ran biennially before becoming an annual event from 2016, pairing large-scale light installations with sustainability initiatives such as an LED bulb exchange campaign.

i Light Singapore, known in its early years as i Light Marina Bay, began in 2010, officiated on 15 October that year by Singapore's then Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Teo Chee Hean.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Sustainability is built into i Light Singapore's structure rather than treated as an afterthought: organizers have worked with professional sustainability consultants to keep installation energy use low, with the total energy consumption of all artworks across the 2012 edition measured at under 7,000 kilowatt-hours, and the festival has run its own Switch Off, Turn Up campaign since its inception, encouraging visitors to exchange used incandescent bulbs for energy-efficient LED lighting

02

The mystery stays covered

The festival has also folded itself into global environmental observances, switching off its own featured artworks for Earth Hour in 2012

03

The city starts moving

Staged against the backdrop of Marina Bay's modern skyline, including Marina Bay Sands and the Marina Bay Financial Centre, the festival uses light art specifically to make a case for thoughtful, low-impact illumination rather than simply maximizing visual spectacle

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

i Light Singapore draws less on a historic cultural tradition than on Singapore's urban-planning ethos

Water and renewal

Living ritual

using the Urban Redevelopment Authority's own mandate for shaping the city's built environment as the basis for a festival that treats public art and environmental sustainability as connected civic goals rather than separate concerns

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually Spring

Getting around

For i Light Singapore, choose the arrival point in Marina Bay/Singapore first, then work backward to transport and return timing.

What to wear

Light, breathable evening wear suits Singapore's tropical humidity along the waterfront; comfortable walking shoes are practical given the trail-style layout of installations spread along...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Marina Bay/Singapore.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

SGD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map1.29 N, 103.85 EOpen in Google Maps

Marina Bay/Singapore, Singapore, Singapore

Nearest airportSIN — Singapore Changi
TransportFor i Light Singapore, choose the arrival point in Marina Bay/Singapore first, then work backward to transport and return timing.
Stay areaFor peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Marina Bay/Singapore.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is i Light Singapore?

i Light Singapore is listed for Multiple months · Spring. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does i Light Singapore take place?

The festival is listed in Marina Bay/Singapore, Singapore. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Spring is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Marina Bay/Singapore, Singapore, Singapore

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLilightsingapore.gov.sg
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually Spring
Source statusOfficial source linked
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