Dazzling wonderland: The unveiling of ‘Light up Macao 2023’

When it opened in 1941, accommodation at the Grande Hotel was a byword for luxury. These days, the bedrooms are spartan – but continue to look out over the Inner Harbour

When it opened in 1941, accommodation at the Grande Hotel was a byword for luxury. These days, the bedrooms are spartan – but continue to look out over the Inner Harbour

Edoardo Tresoldi's ‘Etherea’, a 10-meter tall installation, is a fusion of neoclassical, baroque inspirations and light effects

Edoardo Tresoldi's ‘Etherea’, a 10-meter tall installation, is a fusion of neoclassical, baroque inspirations and light effects

Bathing in the ‘Sparkle of Lights’, Cathedral Square transforms into a festive, musical spectacle each evening with one-minute light shows that breathe life into the fountains, trees, and cobblestones

Bathing in the ‘Sparkle of Lights’, Cathedral Square transforms into a festive, musical spectacle each evening with one-minute light shows that breathe life into the fountains, trees, and cobblestones

The Moorish Barracks, takes on a new dimension during the “Light Up Macao 2023”. In collaboration with MGM and local artist Lok Hei, dynamic animations are projected onto the building, telling the transformative tale of the city

The Moorish Barracks, takes on a new dimension during the “Light Up Macao 2023”. In collaboration with MGM and local artist Lok Hei, dynamic animations are projected onto the building, telling the transformative tale of the city

Joy and wonder fill the air as children explore the radiant magic of the shimmering city

Joy and wonder fill the air as children explore the radiant magic of the shimmering city

Light up Macao 2023 is a dazzling city-wide event running from 2 December 2023 to 25 February 2024. The extravaganza, themed “Dazzling Wonderland”, presents 36 light installations, 20 interactive setups and mapping shows across 34 locations in seven districts, aimed at enriching nighttime entertainment and stimulating the local economy. 

Signature installations are located in various districts and mapping shows are scheduled every night throughout the event. “Light up Macao 2023” is a collaboration between governmental entities and the city’s integrated resorts, showcasing the synergy of tourism, technology, architecture, history, culture and creativity. 

Having successfully created a spectacular spectacle for the past seven years, “Light up Macao 2023” continues the tradition, promising to be an unforgettable visual journey that both residents and visitors will cherish.