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February 1 - 17, 2025
Schedule coming soon!
Lift the darkness of winter
From February 1st to February 17th, 2025, downtown Providence will once again transform into a vibrant winter wonderland for the Lumina 2025 Festival. This year, we're thrilled to introduce POP! Installation and musical experiences by LeMounde Studios downtown, along with captivating performances. We're also inviting local artists to contribute public art centered around illumination. We're excited to build these new installations together and are actively seeking community sponsorships to bring them to life.
Installations
POP! from Gentilhomme
An installation that will bring you surprises, music and dance!
POPO, POPUP, POPLI, POPETTE and POPOTIN are waiting for you to entice them to leave their mysterious luminous monoliths for an electrifying fiesta.
There are five enigmatic monoliths where the POP! creatures live. Set them free by calling out to them, talking to them, or even by singing. As you encourage one to show itself, watch the monolith get brighter and brighter until it opens to release a creature who’s ready to put
on a show. Get five people together to free the whole POP! gang at once, and you’ll get a very special surprise!
POP! by Gentilhomme, a production of Quartier des Spectacles Partnership in partnership with Jack World, distributed by QDSinternational .
Harmonies by LeMonde Studio
The Downtown Providence Park Network and the Downtown Improvement District is excited to bring the joyful "Light Lane" and "Harmonies" installations, created by LeMounde Studios, to downtown Providence. These installations are designed to bring joy, illumination, and music to the heart of the city. An entire set of Harmonies instruments, including the renowned Guitar Slide, will be placed throughout downtown, inviting you to experience music in an interactive and joyful way.
Light Lane by LeMonde Studio
Each station boasts customizable LED lights, human-powered music, and captivating projections. As you pedal the Light Lane bikes, vibrant light projections will activate, creating an inspiring blend of sound and light. These installations will light up downtown Providence, transforming the streets with music and wonder.
Ice Dance International
Ice Dance International lights up the ice with a spectacular performance combining magical ice dancing and fire skating that showcases the artistry and athleticism of world class figure skating.
Call for Artists
We're looking for art installations that incorporate light to be displayed during Lumina 2025. Indoor and outdoor display locations are available, and stipends of $300-3000 available for the artists.
Detailed info and application can be found here:
Submissions due Oct 6.
Timeline (tentative)
October 6: Deadline for Proposals
Mid October: Notification of proposal status
February 1: All installations in place
Questions? Contact ssummers@downtownpvdpark.net
In The Press
Sponsor Lumina
Help us light up downtown!
We are planning a dynamic schedule of programs to engage visitors of all ages. Last year’s programs included appearances by Big Nazo, the Extraordinary Rendition Band and the Providence Drum Troupe, Rhode Island Black Storytellers, and international figure skating group Le Patin. All core programming will free of charge
Sponsors
Lumina 2024 Recap
Lumina 2024 transformed downtown Providence into a vibrant winter destination, attracting over 300,000 visitors over one month with five art installations, numerous performances, and dozens of engaging events. The festival activated the heart of our city during a typically quiet season, creating an exciting experience that also reached millions through extensive news coverage.
This success was made possible by our strong public-private partnership, involving over three dozen local and international collaborators. Special thanks to Commerce RI, Brown University, the City of Providence, I-195 District Park, the Providence Parks Department, and the Downtown Improvement District, among others, for their invaluable support in bringing this event to life.
Success By The Numbers
Attendance
Over 300,000 attendees across the month-long festival.
Art & Experiences
Nearly 30 art installations and performances, turning downtown into a dynamic canvas.
Economic Impact
Stimulated the local economy, benefiting businesses and community organizations.
Media Coverage
Featured in the Boston Globe, Rhode Island Monthly, and The Rhode Show, with over 1.5 million online impressions.
