Illuminate Art Walk – Free Downtown Holiday Light Art

Name: Illuminate Art Walk – Free Downtown Holiday Light Art
Start: 2026-01-05T17:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-01-05T23:00:00-05:00
Location: Downtown Raleigh

Schedule

Mon Jan 05 2026 at 05:00 pm to 11:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Downtown Raleigh | Raleigh, NC

Downtown Raleigh shines every holiday season with Illuminate Art Walk presented by Cooperating Raleigh Colleges! 🌟
Since December 2020, Illuminate Art Walk has transformed downtown into a wonderland of art and color with large-scale, light-based installations—fun for people of all ages.
Each year, new and returning installations bring fresh excitement to the experience, encouraging visitors to explore downtown’s streets, plazas, and hidden corners in a whole new light.
Whether you’re planning a festive night out, a family stroll, or a date night adventure, Illuminate Art Walk offers the perfect backdrop for making holiday memories and discovering local art in the heart of North Carolina's Capital City.
💡 Full map of installations: downtownraleigh.org/illuminate
🎟️ Free to the public and self-guided
🕔 Best viewed 5–11pm
Presented by Cooperating Raleigh Colleges, with support from Raleigh Arts