Enlighten Illuminations & Installations

Learn about the stories behind the thought-provoking illuminations and installations at Enlighten

The 2026 Enlighten Illuminations will feature a dynamic line-up of Australian artists whose work will light up the National Cultural Institutions in a captivating display of light, sound and movement, with projections showcasing Australian culture and storytelling on some of Canberra’s most iconic buildings.

The Enlighten Illuminations and Installations will be on display in the National Triangle from 8 -11pm each night from February 27 – March 09, 2026.

Illuminations

National Gallery of Australia

Kukawarra kwatja, pmara nhanhanama marra inthurra, soft rain, strong Country

by Yarrenyty Arltere Artists and Grace Kemarre Robinya

National Portrait Gallery

Queens of the Desert

by Kaylene Whiskey

Australian Parliament House

Democracy!

by Philip Bunting

Museum of Australian Democracy

Department of Memories

Illumination information coming soon

National Library of Australia

The Page Turner

by Eleanor and Giovanni

Questacon

Illuminate: How Science Comes to Light

The 2025 Illuminations

Installations

The 2026 Enlighten Installations will be announced in January 2026. Check out photos from 2025 below.