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Gladstone is set to glow as the Tondoon Botanic Gardens lights up in a kaleidoscope of colour over 3 nights. Friday - Sunday 12-14 July 2024
Explore Tondoon Botanic Gardens in a playful new light. Luminous is back with a mix of iconic favourites to excite and entertain all ages. The multi award-winning Luminous is a mesmerising visual event which features:
- Impressive lighting displays
- Illuminated art
- Live music
- Delicious food
- 18+ Glow bar
- Roving entertainment
- Children’s activities and so much more!
At the forefront of delivering Luminous is our commitment to accessibility and inclusivity, ensuring every member of our community finds a welcoming space to enjoy and participate in this event. Luminous provides, places, spaces and services that are inclusive and accessible for our entire community to enjoy
Event Details
Dates: 12, 13, & 14 July 2024
Times: 5.30pm – 9.30pm
Location: Tondoon Botanic Gardens | 672 Glenlyon Rd, Gladstone QLD 4680
Friday 12 July and Saturday 13 July:
No bookings required.
Exclusive Evening, Sunday 14 July:
See Luminous with less crowds, reduced traffic and easier parking. Tickets on sale now.
$5 Adults | $3 Child under 12 | Under 3 free | Family $13 (2A 2C) Book online Note: Enter the total number of people for each Ticket option ie Family pass requires 4 to be entered in the option box.
Food Court
- Asian Foodmart
- Hungary Aussie
- Indo Food
- Lemonade & Churros
- Lunchbox
- Riri's Food Van
- Soi Siam Thai Food
- Squid Lips
- The Best Traditional German Sausage
- The Bundy Burger Company
- The Junction Café Van
- We R Woodfire Pizzas
- Wild Street Taste
Coffee & Dessert
- Dutch Poffertjes House
- Dutchie's Superwhip
- Mari's Delights - Café on Wheels
- Miss Bubble Tea
- Mrs Ownsy's Retro Café
- Poppalicious
Quick Tips
- Gates open at 5.30pm.
- Parking is available at Meteor's and the industry carpark (free buses running Friday and Saturday nights).
- Disabled Parking - let our parking attendants know you need disabled parking and they will assist from there.
- Rug up! There will be plenty of hot food and drinks to keep you warm.
- Remember - no dogs allowed inside the gardens (service dogs allowed).
- No ATM onsite, food/bar vendors have eftpos facilities.
Parking: The Meteor’s Soccer Club area opposite Tondoon Gardens and the industry carpark have parking available.
Thank you to our sponsors, QAL, QER, CAG and 1770 LARC! Tours.
LuminART Awards
LuminART Awards offer artists the unique opportunity to display their work at our multi award winning event, Luminous. This light and art festival attracts more than 25,000 people to Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens across three exciting nights.
Entries may be submitted by artists ages 15 years and older in two categories, 2D or 3D and must glow or be illuminated.
Award details
When: Entries opened Wednesday 2 April and close Friday 28 June.
Terms and Conditions | More informationPlease contact the Community Events team for any additional information or inquiries at communityevents@gladstone.qld.gov.au or (07) 4972 2822.