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Illuminate Art Walk: Shining Light on North Carolina

Returning December 5th, 2025

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.

Stay tuned for a full map of this year's featured artwork!

 

Illuminate Art Walk is presented by

This year's Illuminate Art Walk is included in the City of Raleigh's Raleigh for the Holidays celebration. Find out more at raleigh.gov/holidays.

 

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Amigo & Amigo:
Trumpet Flowers

421 Fayetteville St
City Plaza

Trumpet Flowers

Step into an enchanting musical garden where towering Trumpet Flowers invite you to explore a vivid, interactive world of light and sound, inspired by the charm of vintage gramophones.

Created by Amigo & Amigo, brought to life by Wireframe Public Art