On Thursday night, Brisbane's City Botanic Gardens underwent a captivating transformation with the arrival of Lightscape.
As the sun set, the City Botanic Gardens came alive with vibrant hues, creating a landscape that showcased the park's distinctive characteristics.
The event featured diverse technicolour installations, crafted by various international artists, including works by Ithaca Studio, Jigantics, and Pitaya.
From August 31 to October 8, this immersive event will illuminate the gardens during evening hours, offering visitors an enchanting botanical experience.
Visitors can embark on a self-guided 2km journey through the city park, guided by the radiant pathways.
Presented Brisbane Festival and Sony Music Entertainment, Lightscape's Queensland debut will spotlight the Gardens' innate beauty.
Notably, local artists will lead a First Nations projection work, enriching the experience.
Minister for the Arts Leeanne Enoch said Brisbane Festival was an unmissable event in the state's cultural calendar, delivering unique programming and signature work that showcase the city and celebrate the best of Queensland arts and culture.
"Shining a light on the beauty of our Botanic Gardens, Lightscape promises to delight locals and visitors to our state with an immersive and accessible arts experience for all ages," Ms Enoch said.
"I congratulate Brisbane Festival for continuing to collaborate and partner to extend and deepen its programming, including with Cairns Regional Council, to bring vibrant First Nations-led artwork to our state's capital as part of Lightscape.
"The Queensland Government is proud to invest in Brisbane Festival to commission new works, employ local artists, share our stories and drive economy-boosting cultural tourism to the state."
Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said Lightscape was a dazzling way to spotlight one of The City's greatest natural assets.
"September is the perfect time to explore Brisbane's great outdoors and experience our enviable climate, fantastic lifestyle and world-class major events," Cr Schrinner said.
"The Queensland premiere of Lightscape brings each of those elements together in an exciting and immersive installation that will transform the City Botanic Gardens on a scale not seen before.
"Council is proud to support this awe-inspiring and family-friendly Brisbane Festival event and I encourage residents and visitors of all ages to enjoy this illuminating experience."
Session times begin nightly at 5.45pm at 15-minute intervals until late.
Visitors can experience the self-guided multi-sensory trail at their own pace with an average duration of 90 minutes.
