Trust Horizon, Light Up Whakatāne

Join us from Saturday 11 July to Saturday 18 July

Trust Horizon Light Up Whakatāne returns for the fifth time to dazzle and bring light to winter nights.

Across eight nights, experience light art installations, sculptures and digital displays by local and regional artists showcased throughout the town centre and riverfront. On Saturday 11 July also experience music, dance and entertainment during our community night.

Trust Horizon Light Up Whakatāne is a collaborative effort by Arts Whakatāne, EPIC town centre group and Whakatāne District Council to bring together our community and manuhiri to celebrate arts, music, dance, and interactions through light, bringing light and joy to the darkness of winter.

A map of the 20 light installation locations can be found on the Light Up website, here.

Event highlights

To be cofirmed.

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What's On...

Trust Horizon Light Up, Whakatāne - Light Trail

Trust Horizon, Light Up Whakatāne light festival - each night from 6-9pm for eight nights this July!

Light Up Whakatāne Festival Hub

Make the most of Trust Horizon Light Up Whakatāne, by starting your evening at the Festival Hub — your go-to spot for info, atmosphere, and entertainment!

Opening Ceremony and Parade

Get ready for an epic launch night as Trust Horizon Light Up Whakatāne 2025 kicks off with a huge community celebration!

Glows in the Dark - River Edge Park Miniature Railway

it’s our first Open Weekend for some years, and we’d love to see you there! We will also be running our Glow in the Dark night run!

Light Up Whakatāne: Lantern Making Workshop

Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where whānau can decorate their very own light-up paper lantern to carry in the Light Up Whakatāne Parade on Saturday, 5 July.