Let there be light

Illuminate is set to light up Nelsonians with the return of their annual interactive show.

For the next two weekends, Founders Heritage Park will be transformed into a sensory spectacular that’s suitable for all ages. Now in its third year, the show has continued to evolve with a raft of new and exciting immersive light experiences.

Illuminate’s creative director, Phil Anderson, says they have had several containers of new stock just arrive, extending the light walk.

“We also have some cool new rides coming up... like the Scrambler ride, and the Super Trooper, which everyone loved last year, is back.

“We’ll still be keeping some of the favourites. You’ll still be able to see the Spaceman,  but it’s a good chance to take out some of the old and put in the new.”

While the event is aimed at the family demographic, Phil says they have something to cater for everyone.

“This is an immersive light experience. There’s things to touch, feel and see. Anything from space to a big butterfly swing to a silent disco. It’s almost like an electric carnival.”

Having started as a drive-through experience in Christchurch during Covid, the show has continued to evolve over the years. Phil says they have since expanded to include a Timaru show and were involved in Blenheim’s light show earlier this year.

“This is the furthest we take it... it really engages well in Nelson.”

Tickets can be purchased here.