One-of-a-kind artistic lights experience set to dazzle for a second year
Lightscape, the internationally acclaimed lights and music event, presented by Reliant, returns to the Houston Botanic Garden this winter. In its second year, the outdoor illuminated trail includes dazzling new immersive installations – in addition to well-loved favorites – set to seasonal tunes along a winding path through the Garden. Whether it’s a family outing, date night or “girls’ night out,” Lightscape is sure to entertain.
Favorites like the “Winter Cathedral,” “Neon Tree” and “Fire Garden” will return, along with new creations by artists from across the globe. The artistry of the Lightscape installations is a perfect complement to the natural beauty of the Garden’s diverse plant collections. More than 80 percent of this year’s trail will feature installations never before seen in Houston, including a stunning display titled “Bluebonnets,” which is unique to Texas.
The installation “Framed,” by Mandylights, features 20 geometric arches lined with brilliant color-changing, pixel-mapped LED fittings to create a unique tunnel of light effect. The “Nautilus Forest,” also by Mandylights, draws from both nature and precise geometry to create an illuminated forest of 24 spiraling trees up to 15 feet tall.
In addition to taking in the immersive light installations on the trail, visitors can enjoy festive food and drinks, along with fire pits for roasting s’mores, in the Garden’s inviting Pine Grove and spacious Culinary Garden.
WHO: Lightscape is presented by the Houston Botanic Garden, Sony Music and Culture Creative. Both companies work together to create illuminated trails in various venues across the United States, the United Kingdom and other countries.
WHERE: Houston Botanic Garden, One Botanic Lane, Houston, 77017
WHEN: Nov. 18 – Jan. 1, 2023 on select nights.
COST: Timed tickets – at 15-minute intervals – are $28 for adults and $18 for children. Those with Garden memberships receive a $2 discount off timed ticket prices. There are a limited number of off-peak nights during the run with reduced timed ticket rates. Flex passes – offering an extended entry window – are also available. Visit www.hbg.org/lightscape for more information and to purchase tickets.