Get ready to be dazzled by a mesmerising multimedia display at Tokyo Lights 2024 this autumn. Taking place from September 14 to September 16 in front of the Meiji Memorial Picture Gallery and the adjacent Rubber-ball Baseball Ground, the festival will present the works of 18 International Projection Mapping Competition finalists, who were shortlisted from this year’s 278 participants.
However, the festival offers more than just the projection mapping showcase. The Light Entertainment area at Meiji Jingu Gaien Rubber-ball Baseball Field will host various digital art installations including the 25-metre-long Lightwave Portal that serves as the entrance.
Once inside the festival grounds, you’ll see the Galaxy Symphony Coliseum, a 50-metre-wide ring-shaped installation of approximately 10,000 next-generation wireless penlights. This centrepiece also doubles as a stage for live performances incorporating digital lighting effects, sound and art. Don’t miss the Star Dance drone show as well, which will feature 300 LED-equipped drones moving in sync with beautiful piano melodies, making for a captivating low-altitude light show.
The projection mapping showcase will have two sessions: 6.30pm and 8.00pm (but only once at 7pm on September 16). The Light Entertainment area, on the other hand, is open all evening from 4pm to 9pm. Entry is free, but you'll need to register for a ticket in advance via the website. Hurry though, as there are limited tickets for each day.
The free ticket includes access to the Light Entertainment area and the standing zone of the projection mapping showcase. The latter also offers paid seating starting from ¥2,500.