Beijing Chaoyang International Light Festival 2025 Unveils Nearly 60 Light Art Installations

From September 26 to the end of October, the 2025 Beijing Chaoyang International Light Festival has transformed the city into a radiant canvas of art, technology, and culture. With the theme “Together! We Shine!”, this year’s edition unveils nearly 60 large-scale light and sculpture installations, captivating both locals and global visitors.

Festival Highlights
- Main Venue: The Liangma River, its banks, and Chaoyang Park have been reimagined as a luminous wonderland.
- Interactive Aquatic Installations:
- Blue Whale and Pegasus—mechanical creatures that “swim” across the river.

- Cultural Performances:
- BBC Earth Live Symphony Concert
- Shaun the Sheep animated show
- Yin Ge: Hong Kong Cinema Classics Symphony Concert

- Shell Theater Debut: Beijing’s first outdoor water-based performance space opens at Chaoyang Park.
- Floating “Cube” Stage: A dreamlike fusion with Beijing’s skyline on North Lake—an Instagrammable hotspot.

Global Collaboration
- Directed by Richard Taylor, with contributions from international light art teams including Singapore.
- Partnered with the China Urban Sculpture Artists Association and top eight Chinese art academies.

Pop Culture Meets Light Art
- “Star Bear” Stage at POP MART City
- Wakuku’s Urban Pop-Up Installations along Liangma River and Chaowai UIC Complex
- INS New Paradise waterfront leisure experiences

With over 100 high-quality performances and immersive installations, this festival is a celebration of urban creativity, cultural fusion, and luminous storytelling.