The Portland Winter Light Festival (PDXWLF), Presented by PGE, is set to dazzle Portland from February 7 to 15, 2025, as it celebrates it's 10th anniversary. With over 150 stunning art installations, live performances, and
interactive experiences, the festival promises to be brighter than ever before.
The 10th-anniversary event, themed “A Light For Tomorrow: A Technicolor Future,” will
brighten Portland this February, transforming the city into a tapestry of art.
● Opening Night Ceremony: The 10th anniversary will kick off on Friday, February 7th, at
Pioneer Courthouse Square. The event will include mesmerizing performances and fire
dancing.
● International light artists and more art than ever before! Large-scale sculptures: A
Flaming Dragon by Ivan McLean, Cosmic Delight by New York artist Jason Peters, Light
Falls by Brazilian artist Leandro Mendes, and Parastella by Christopher Schardt. Guests
are encouraged to seek them out!
● Glow Bar Returns: The Glow Bar will pop up Downtown for four nights, offering art, live
DJs, seasonal cocktails, a signature dumpling for The Oregonian/OregonLive's Dumpling
Week, and Proletariat Butchery’s award-winning Butcher’s Burger. Open to all ages from
6–8 PM and 21+ until midnight.
● Fun Lovin’ Silent Disco: Dance the night away at the Electric Blocks, accompanied by
large-scale projection mapping by Mark Johns and John Hunter.
● Interactive Map: A new naviga8on system will allow guests to seamlessly find art
installa8ons throughout the city.
● Calling volunteers! Sign up here and help bring the Festival to life.
Free to attend, Visit www.pdxwlf.com for a comprehensive list of art, performances, live events,
and sponsorship opportunities.
