Get ready—Portland’s brightest event is back, bigger and better for its 10th anniversary! Plan your visit now to explore dazzling light displays, immersive art, and electrifying performances across the city. The Portland Winter Light Festival returns February 7–15, 2025, illuminating the city with light, art, and creativity.

Throughout all nine nights, discover hundreds of pop-up installations in windows, unexpected spaces, and fun locations across Portland. Don’t forget to look up! Rooftop and top-floor displays offer surprising sights to brighten your night.

Experience free, interactive light-based art, immersive sculptures, street performances, and participatory events citywide – and don’t miss a moment of Portland’s brightest winter tradition!

Schedule of Events:

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Glow Up Workshops
Pioneer Place 700 SW 5th Ave, Portland, United States

5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Pro Photo Supply Photo Walks
Salmon Street Springs Fountain 1000 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR, United States

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Explore Circuitry and Build a Bot
World Trade Center 121 SW Salmon St., Portland, OR, United States

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
DJ Mom
Pioneer Courthouse Square 701 SW 6th Ave, Portland, OR, United States

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
DJ Collective
World Trade Center 121 SW Salmon St., Portland, OR, United States

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Ankeny Alley Experience
Ankeny Alley 221 SW Ankeny Street, Portland, OR, United States

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
SANCTUM: A Sanctuary of Art & Music
Past Lives Gallery 2808 SE 9th Avenue, Portland, OR, United States

6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Bright Heart Circus
World Trade Center 121 SW Salmon St., Portland, OR, United States

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
All Tomorrows by Reese Bowes
Glow Bar 111 SW Columbia Street, Portland, United States

7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Opening Ceremony Performance
Pioneer Courthouse Square 701 SW 6th Ave, Portland, OR, United States

8:00 pm - 8:20 pm
Bloco Alegria
World Trade Center 121 SW Salmon St., Portland, OR, United States

8:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Bright Heart Circus
Pioneer Courthouse Square 701 SW 6th Ave, Portland, OR, United States

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Cosmic Ducky
World Trade Center 121 SW Salmon St., Portland, OR, United States

9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Ning Nong Sing Along
Glow Bar 111 SW Columbia Street, Portland, United States

9:30 pm - 9:50 pm
Bloco Alegria
Pioneer Courthouse Square 701 SW 6th Ave, Portland, OR, United States