Join us from Saturday 5 July to Saturday 12 July
Trust Horizon Light Up Whakatāne returns for the fourth time to dazzle and bring light to winter nights. This year the event is timed for the second week of the school holidays.
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 5 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.
See more information on the LightUp website.
Event highlights
Lantern Making Workshop - Saturday 28 June
Adult Lantern-Making Workshop with Kerry Limmer - Wednesday, 2 July
Opening Night and Parade - Saturday 5 July
Light Trail, on each night Trail - Saturday, 5 July to Saturday, 12 July
Light Festival Hub, on each night - Saturday, 5 July to Saturday, 12 July
Bayleys' Photobooth - Saturday, 5 July
Kiwi Hub After Dark - Tuesday, 8 July
Wheels Night and Te Kōputu After Dark - Wednesday, 9 July
Glows in the Dark - River Edge Park Miniature Railway - Saturday, 12 July
