A celebration of light returns to brighten Vancouver's streets this fall.
The Lumie虁re Festival returns to the city from Nov. 7 to 10, offering four days of light displays, art and live performances in the downtown core.
Local writer, director and filmmaker Ana Valine curated the festival, which includes a vibrant mix of artists from Europe, the United States and Canada. The immersive experience includes light installations and performances in several locations across the downtown area, including a new one at Coal Harbour.
The Coal Harbour location will feature an art installation called "Borealis, an immersive light and sound art 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 four-day community celebration will open with an event on Nov. 7 at s虒xw茮虛 蓹n蓹q Xwtl’e7e虂nk瘫 Square (麻豆传媒映画Art Gallery North Plaza). It will feature dynamic performances by Ember Arts, Elektric Collective, and other exciting talents.
“Art has the power to inspire, uplift, and bring people together—it reflects our community’s creativity and shared values and forms part of Vancouver’s cultural identity,” says Valine. “Lumie虁re aims to transform the city’s urban landscape into a radiant canvas of light, redefining November as the start of the winter season with inspiration and connection.”
Last year's event included 30 light-based artworks in 11 public spaces, attracting 70,000 attendees to watch live performances by 116 multidisciplinary artists.
Featured festival locations
The 2024 Lumie虁re Festival will showcase installations in popular locations in Vancouver:
- Harbour Green (1199 W Cordova St.)
- Ons虒xw茮虛蓹n蓹qXwtl’e7e虂nk瘫 Square (麻豆传媒映画Art Gallery North Plaza)
- Lot 19 (855 West Hastings St.)
- Gastown Gateway (356 Water St.)
- Maple Tree Square
- Helmcken Plaza (338 Helmcken St.)
- Bill Curtis Square (1198 Mainland St.)
- Jim Deva Plaza (1200 Bute St.)
- 1800 Davie Plaza (1800 Davie St.)
- West End Community Centre
- Robson Street (1087-1091 Robson St.)
Lumie虁re will also feature Parasol at Bentall Centre, Canopy at the VAG South Plaza, and Dichroic 麻豆传媒映画at 980 Howe St. (Manulife Tower).
Lumie虁re Festival
When: Nov. 7-10
Where: Downtown Vancouver
Cost: Free
