Lumiere Festival’s dazzling lights return Nov 7 to 10

Lumière Festival returns to Vancouver from November 7 to 10, 2024. The popular annual festival promises an immersive experience with dazzling light installations and live performances throughout downtown Vancouver.

This year’s Lumière Festival is curated by Ana Valine, a local writer, director, and filmmaker. Highlights include a vibrant mix of artists from Europe, the US, and Canada. Confirmed new locations this year include Coal Harbour, featuring the art installation Borealis, an immersive light and sound piece by Swiss artist Dan Acher, and Translucens, a holographic projection on a curtain of water with an accompanying soundtrack by Finnish artist Niko Tiainen.

The festival will open with a spectacular event on Thursday, November 7, at šxʷƛ̓ ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square (Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza), featuring dynamic performances by Ember Arts, Elektric Collective, and other exciting talents.

The 2024  Lumière Festival will showcase installations across some of Vancouver’s most iconic locations:

  • Harbour Green (1199 W Cordova Street)
  • Vancouver Art Gallery (On šxʷƛ̓ ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square: North Plaza)
  • Lot 19 (855 West Hastings Street)
  • Gastown (356 Water Street)
  • Helmcken Plaza (338 Helmcken Street)
  • Bill Curtis Square (1198 Mainland Street)
  • Jim Deva Plaza (1200 Bute Street)
  • Morton Park / 1800 Davie Plaza (1800 Davie Street)
  • West End Community Centre
  • Robson Street (1087-1091 Robson Street)

In addition, Lumière Festival will also feature Parasol at Bentall Centre and Canopy on the VAG South Plaza.

For more information, please visit http://www.lumiereyvr.com.

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