Calgary 
Calgary’s cultural scene is set to dazzle as Night Light, a three-night celebration of light, art, and live performance, takes over Victoria Park starting on September 25th.
Stargate/ Credit: Chalk River Labs
Running until September 27, across Central Memorial Park, Haultain Park, The District at Beltline, The Princeton, Hotel Arts Poolside, BLVD Bark, and Pixel Park, the festival combines interactive installations, projection mapping, and live shows that turn public spaces into luminous stages.
Organizers describe Night Light as both a celebration and a testing ground, designed to support artists who push technology and storytelling in unexpected directions. “It’s about creating spaces where artists can experiment and communities can experience light as connection and wonder,” they said.
Featured Artists & Installations
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Biolumina — The Electric Grove: Ten-foot LED trees forming luminous forest landscapes.
- Contemporary Vice — Childlike Wonder Workshop: Dreamlike visuals using colour and characters to ignite imagination for children and adults alike.
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Hippo Love Art Society — Totem of Transformation: Interactive puzzles encouraging reflection on consumption and shared responsibility.
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Lightbox Project (Brandon Tyson) — Parallax Wayfinders: Indigenous craft and technology combine in a luminous gathering landmark.
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B!G ART — The Tunnel: Towering glowing passage with shifting light, sound, and audience interactivity.
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B!G ART — Tic-Tac-Totes: Giant illuminated tic-tac-toe cubes blending play with dazzling light.
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Underground Wires — Reflections: Generative visuals mirror community sounds, video, and live feeds.
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Christina Catley — Earth Gate & the 4 Pillars: Interactive piece exploring four natural elements as constants of connection.
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CRATE (Christy Herdman) — Bug Bright: Hands-on workshop where kids build glowing bugs to spark mindfulness.
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Kenzie Housego & Devin Giles — Pepper’s Radio Flyer: LED-mounted retro tricycle roaming as mobile art.
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Cloud Nine Group — Galactic Atmosphere: Immersive glowing planets 10–30 feet wide.
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Dylan Toymaker — Lost Buoys: Lanterns from reclaimed buoys glowing with soundscapes of renewal.
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Hopeful Heart Design Co. — Inner Light: UV-painted mandalas glowing under light, celebrating individuality.
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Chalk River Labs — Stargate: 12-foot projection-mapped portal merging visuals, sound, and geometry.
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Josh Miller & Joey Strain — Intricate Interplay: Interactive projection chain reaction controlled by smartphones.
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Jose Macasinag — Mystic Woods: Library transformed with glowing animals and enchanted flora.
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Kathryn Blair — Neural Net: Visitors co-create sculptural neural networks with light and data.
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True North Absurdities — Notorious B.I.G.: A fire-breathing 10-foot dragon fusing engineering and spectacle.
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Lowell Smidteboom & Sarah Storteboom — Branch Beats: Participants orchestrate tree light shows and optical mini-installations.
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Nicholas Marstol — LED Flower Garden: Vibrant field of responsive glowing flowers.
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Ranique McLaughlin — City Groove: Animated projection inviting audience into interactive dance.
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Rylee Ann Spada — Chromatic Perception: Monochromatic paintings shifting into optical illusions under light.
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Todd Moyer (11 Dimensions) — Love Letters: Paper creations projection-mapped onto giant LOVE sculpture.
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Todd Moyer (11 Dimensions) — Illoominated 2: Lasers and projections weave homage to Ada Lovelace.
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Todd Moyer (11 Dimensions) — Laser Graffiti: Public digital graffiti with lasers and light.
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Fuse33 + IAACC Cohort — Barb: Eight-foot animatronic mythical bird puppet with lights.
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Oscill8 Collective — Poolside Party: Three themed nights of electronic music and projections.
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Jacqueline Huskisson — Memorial Library East: Projection mapping on historic library entrance.
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Bravo Circus Studio — LED Show: Roaming LED-costumed performers mixing circus and light.
Trip Planning – Night Light
What: Night Light is a three-night celebration of curated light, art, and performance that transforms Victoria Park into a dazzling spectacle. With interactive installations, projection-mapped architecture, and live performances , we create an immersive experience that entertains while inspiring the next generation of artists.
When:
September 25 to 27, 2025
Thursday, September 25 | 6:00pm – 11:00pm
Friday, September 26 | 6:00pm – 11:00pm
Saturday, September 27 | 6:00pm – 11:00pm
Where: Victoria Park, Calgary.
Grab a festival map at an info tent, or scan QR codes posted onsite to access a digital map with site details and art info.
Locations:
Central Memorial Park – 1221 2 St SW
Haultain Park – 225 13 Ave SW
The District at Beltline – 227 11 Ave SW
The Princeton – 1202 1 St SW
Hotel Arts Poolside – 119 12 Ave SW
BLVD Bark – 215 12 Ave SE
Pixel Park – 314 12 Ave SE
How Much: Free
