The annual Light Up Macao festival returns this year with the theme “Lightscape．Horizon”. The 2025 edition features a total of 28 lighting installations, interactive installations, lighting decorations and a projection mapping show, highlighting Macao’s roles as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, and the home of the UNESCO-listed Historic Centre of Macao, as well as a creative exchange platform between international and local artists.

Light and Interactive Installations
Nam Van District
Theme: Starlight Route
Venue：Walkway between Nam Van Lake Nautical Centre and Anim’ Arte Nam Van, Centro Náutico da Praia Grande (White Tent), Nam Van Lake Nautical Centre, Nam Van Lake
Northern District
Theme: Light Paradise
Venue：Waterfront Duet Leisure Area, Leisure Area at Rua do General Ivens Ferraz, Leisure Area at Baia Norte do Patane
NAPE
Theme: Dazzling Party
Venue：Areas around Macao Grand Prix Museum (Rua de Luís Gonzaga Gomes, Rua de Xiamen, Rua de Nagasaki)

Projection Mapping Show
Time：6pm to 10pm (the mapping shows are scheduled every 15 minutes, each show spans about 8 minutes)
Venue：Macao Grand Prix Museum

ZAPE Christmas Wonderland
The festive spirit is taking hold in the ZAPE district, transforming it with Christmas-themed sights, including glittering Christmas lights and impressive holiday installations for photo opportunities. On weekends and throughout the December holidays, ZAPE offers a broad range of activities, from cheery parades and meet-and-greet sessions with Santa Claus, to game booths and workshops.

Dec 6th-7th, 13th-14th, 20th-28th, 2025; Jan 3rd-4th and 10th-11th, 2026
Seasonal Activities
Parade: One session per day, approx. 30 minutes per session
Meet-and-greet with Santa Claus: Two sessions per day, approx. 60 minutes per session
Workshops: Five sessions per day, approx. 45 minutes per session
Time：4pm to 10pm
Venue：Area between Rua de Cantão and Rua de Pequim

Admission：Free admission