San Francisco Travel and 5M Present the 10th Annual Illuminate SF Festival of Light Featuring Luminous Light Art

From Nov. 9 through the end of January, San Francisco transforms into a citywide gallery of art. The 10th annual Illuminate SF celebrates San Francisco's vibrant art scene and one of the country's most extensive permanent collections of light art.

In just a decade, Illuminate SF has grown from six to 62 permanent and temporary light art installations created by a diverse array of renowned local and international artists. San Francisco will shine even brighter this festive season with luminous installations complementing the city's dazzling holiday lights.

San Francisco’s neighborhoods will transform into a luminous gallery of art at night during the holiday season for the 10th annual Illuminate SF™ Festival of Light. Presented by San Francisco Travel Association and 5M in collaboration with local civic, arts and cultural partners, the 2022/2023 Illuminate SF festival runs from Nov. 9 through the end of January and celebrates San Francisco’s vibrant art scene.

Inspired by the debut of Leo Villareal's The Bay Lights, San Francisco Travel launched the festival in 2013 to brighten the longest nights of the year. Illuminate SF has grown since its inception from six to 62 temporary and permanent eco-friendly light art installations created by a diverse array of acclaimed international and local artists, including Olafur Eliasson, Jenny Holzer, Daniel Libeskind, Jorge Pardo and Jerry van Eyck, along with San Francisco Bay-based Jim Campbell, Johanna Grawunder, Dorka Keehn and Brian Goggins.

Illuminate SF light art installations can be experienced across the city from the Embarcadero to the Inner Sunset, North Beach to Bayview, and while flying in or out of San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The works come to life at dusk, turning evenings into an illuminating adventure, especially when combined with exploring San Francisco’s world-class restaurants, nightlife, cultural events and holiday activations.