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  • Event dates

    20 June - 10 August 2025

    Wednesday to Sunday + Every day during winter school holidays, 5 – 20 July.

  • Price

    Off-peak (Wed/Thur & Mon/Tues in school holidays): Adult $36, Conc $32, Child (4-12 yrs) $28, Family (2 adults + 2 children) $120, Flexi $50

    Regular (Fri/Sun & Wed/Thur in school holidays): Adult $40, Conc $36, Child (4-12 yrs) $32, Family (2 adults + 2 children) $136, Flexi $55

    Peak (Sat): Adult $44, Conc $40, Child (4-12 yrs) $36, Family (2 adults + 2 children) $152, Flexi $60

    Super Flexi Tickets: $98

    Booking fees and T&Cs apply.

    Tickets purchased on the day of entry incur a surcharge of $4 per person.

  • Location

    The entrance is via Observatory Gate near the Visitor Centre, Birdwood Avenue, opposite the Shrine of Remembrance

  • Session Times

    Tickets are timed in 15-minute increments from the first session each day. Last entry to the trail will be 10 minutes after the final advertised timeslot.

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Lightscape

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Step into a world of wonder as the all-new Lightscape 2025 returns to Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne this winter.

New sights. New sounds. A whole new journey. 

Whether it’s your first visit or a returning tradition, Lightscape 2025 promises an unforgettable night out.  

This winter, Melbourne’s award-winning immersive light experience transforms Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne into a mesmerising display of more than 20 brand-new illuminations.  

Wander through glowing floral canopies, marvel at the sparkling ‘Effervescence’, and lose yourself in a landscape reimagined with artistic lighting and immersive soundscapes. 

Stroll beneath the stars, sip on mulled wine or hot chocolate and indulge in delicious treats - all while surrounded by a symphony of light and nature. 

Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly outing, a romantic date night, or simply an enchanting escape into the natural world after-dark, Lightscape offers something special for everyone.

A small number of wheelchairs are available for hire, click here to book now.  For more information on Lightscape 2025 accessibility, please click here

All food and drink information for Lightscape 2025 can be found here.

Got a question? Our Frequently Asked Questions are a good place to start: FAQs.

Tickets on-sale now – don’t miss out!  



 

1st Image - Hoya Flower Lawn by Jigantics. Photo courtesy the artist.

2nd Image - Trapezoid by ArtAV. Credit: Geraint Lewis. Courtesy Culture Creative.

3rd Image - Lasers by Culture Creative. Credit Mitch Lowe. Courtesy Sony Music.

4th Image - Dandelions by Fantasy Wire. Credit: Richard Haughton. Courtesy Sony Music.

5th Image - Lighting Treatment. Credit: Mitch Lowe. Courtesy Sony Music.

6th Image - Greenhouses by Dan Adams. Credit: Kat Gollock. Courtesy Culture Creative.

Featured images are indicative, and final light installations are subject to change.