For one weekend only, Luminarium arrives in Victoria Park, transforming the park into an extraordinary world of light and colour.

For one weekend only, Architects of Air's internationally acclaimed Luminarium arrives in Victoria Park as part of The Point Is Portsmouth, Crying Out Loud's city-wide programme celebrating Portsmouth100.

Step inside an extraordinary world of light, colour and architecture, where a breathtaking maze of illuminated domes and winding passages creates an ever-changing sensory experience. As daylight moves across the sky, the atmosphere continually evolves, meaning no two visits are ever quite the same.

Suitable for all ages, the Luminarium invites visitors to wander at their own pace through this immersive artwork before exploring one of Portsmouth's oldest and best-loved public parks.

Whether you're discovering it for the first time or returning for another visit, every journey through the Luminarium is unique.

Venue: Victoria Park Portsmouth, PO1 3HJ

Dates: September 11th- 13th 2026

Opening hours

12.00-4pm (Friday)

1.00-5pm (Saturday)

10.00-4pm (Sunday)

Session length: 30 minutes

Quiet sessions scheduled: Friday 12pm, Saturday 1pm, Sunday 10am

Entry every: 30 minutes

Accessibility information

The Luminarium is designed to be welcoming and accessible to a wide range of visitors, including wheelchair users.

The first public session each day will be identified as a SEND/Quiet Session, offering a calmer environment for visitors who may benefit from it. Visitors wishing to attend this session are encouraged to book in advance.

Carer tickets are available. If you have specific access requirements, please let us know when booking or contact us in advance so we can support your visit.

What visitors should know before arriving

Advance booking is recommended to secure your preferred time slot. Walk-up visitors are always welcome, although during busy periods you may need to wait until space becomes available.

If you have booked a ticket, please arrive 10 minutes before the start of your session. Late arrivals may need to wait until space becomes available.

We recommend wearing socks, as shoes must be removed before entering.

Visitors are welcome to explore at their own pace. During particularly busy periods, we may ask visitors to keep their visit to around 20 minutes so everyone has the opportunity to enjoy the experience.

Cancellation & Refunds policy

Tickets are non-refundable. If you can no longer attend, please cancel your booking through Eventbrite or contact us as soon as possible. Where possible, we will be happy to transfer your booking to another available session, helping us make your place available to someone else.

If we need to cancel your session due to severe weather or other unforeseen circumstances, you will be offered the option to transfer your booking to another available session or receive a full refund.

Donation option

Help us bring more ambitious cultural experiences to Portsmouth. If you're able to, please consider making a donation alongside your booking. Your support helps Crying Out Loud continue bringing ambitious outdoor arts and cultural experiences to Portsmouth and makes future projects like this possible.

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