Lightscape Returns to Perth – Here’s What You Need to Know

Perth’s most enchanting winter event is back! Lightscape 2025 is set to light up Kings Park and Botanic Garden from Friday, 13 June to Sunday, 27 July, offering locals and visitors a dazzling after-dark experience that celebrates the beauty of nature through light, colour and sound.

After captivating over 300,000 attendees in previous years, this year’s Lightscape is all-new – featuring more than 20 immersive installations from international and local artists. The theme, Natural Attraction, promises a vibrant journey through glowing tunnels, towering illuminated flora and twinkling canopies, with every twist and turn showcasing the magic of winter nights in WA.

Event Details

• When: 13 June – 27 July 2025

• Where: Kings Park and Botanic Garden

• Time: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM

• Days: Wednesday to Sunday evenings, plus Tuesdays during school holidays

• Tickets: Available now via Ticketek

In true Perth fashion, the opening weekend weather looks mild and mostly dry – the ideal conditions for a night stroll through the park’s illuminated trails. While you might want to bring a brolly just in case, the crisp air only adds to the winter charm.

To make your evening even more enjoyable, food trucks and pop-up bars will be stationed throughout the venue, serving warm treats and seasonal drinks. Whether you’re heading out with family, friends or on a cosy date night, it’s a great excuse to rug up and embrace the season.

Getting There

Public transport is your best bet, with free express shuttle buses running every 15 minutes from Elizabeth Quay Bus Station directly to Kings Park. The Purple and Blue CAT buses and Transperth route 935 also provide easy access.

Tickets are expected to sell quickly, so if Lightscape has become part of your winter tradition – or you're looking to start a new one – now’s the time to book.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit lightscape.com/perth.