GLEAM: Art in a New Light

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James Tapscott

Detail of "The Beholder," an installation at GLEAM 2025.

Detail of "The Beholder," an installation at GLEAM 2025.

At GLEAM, the outdoor wonderland of Olbrich Gardens receives a nighttime makeover featuring fanciful light-based art installations. The 10th anniversary event is themed on reflection. Opening night on Aug. 30 features LED-lit dancers from Cirque du Cham; future special evenings include Cycropia Aerial Dance performances on Sept. 26-27, adults-only nights Sept. 11 and Oct. 9, and family night with interactive activities and kids' entertainment on Sept. 19. Timed entry on Wednesdays-Saturdays begins at 7:30 p.m. in September, and 6:30 p.m. in October (through Oct. 25, with one final viewing on Oct. 31), and tickets are sold in advance only at olbrichgleam.org.

media release:

Opening Viewing: Saturday, August 30

Evening Viewings: Wednesdays - Saturdays, Sep. 3 - Oct. 25

7:30-10:30 pm September; 6:30-10:30 pm October; see ticket site for available entry times

Special Viewings w/ Cycropia: September 26 & 27

GLEAM, an annual outdoor art exhibit, features large scale light installations created by local, regional, and international designers. Take an enchanting stroll through Olbrich’s 16-acre garden and tropical Bolz Conservatory after dark and see the Gardens in a whole new light! To celebrate 10 years of shining bright, this year’s exhibit will center on the concept of reflection. For more info »

We encourage purchasing your GLEAM tickets as early as possible for the best chance at visiting on your preferred date/time. Attendance typically increases in October, and admission prices increase in October as well.