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Light Cycles is an outdoor digital art experience that will transform the Wellington Botanic Garden. Colourful lights are projected through the trees and silhouetted figures are seen in the background.

See Wellington Botanic Garden ki Paekākā in a whole new light after dark this autumn. Light Cycles, an illuminating outdoor experience from Moment Factory, is coming to Wellington as part of Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts.

As night falls, a captivating mix of light, music, and video projections will turn the garden pathways into a magical experience. The mix of light installations and projection mapping highlight the garden’s lush backdrop. Combined with an original soundtrack, it’s a full sensory journey. Light Cycles will allow you to experience the gardens differently.

As you journey through Wellington Botanic Garden, step into different multimedia experiences. Each area is inspired by the forces of nature. Through lighting and soundscapes, you can connect with the natural world.

Light Cycles has captivated audiences for two years at Illuminate Adelaide. Now, it’s coming exclusively to Wellington as part of Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts.

Gather your whanau or make a date of it. Lose yourself in the spectacle at one of Wellington’s most iconic locations.

Light Cycles is the work of Moment Factory, a multimedia studio. It specialises in immersive environments, with a portfolio that spans from the Las Vegas Sphere, Billie Eilish’s ‘Happier Than Ever World Tour’ to the Notre-Dame Basilica and more.

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