Return to the Spellbinding Odyssey in Adelaide Botanic Garden
Step beyond the ordinary and back into a realm where reality blurs for a special restaging of the city’s favourite after-dark spectacle. Back by overwhelming demand captivating audiences night after night, Night Visions invites you to cross the threshold into a mesmerising realm where reality bends and imagination flourishes.
Illuminate’s beating heart behind the gates of Adelaide Botanic Garden, this immersive journey transforms the garden’s natural splendour into a vibrant tapestry of cutting-edge light, lasers, projections, and immersive soundscapes.
Crafted by a returning collective of local and international visionaries, Night Visions redefines what’s possible in parallel worlds, daring to discover what lies beyond when nature and innovation collide.
Don’t miss your chance to explore the extraordinary!
Night Visions Dining Experience @ Botanic Lodge
Dine amongst the stunning natural beauty of the Adelaide Botanic Garden at Botanic Lodge with a special menu curated exclusively for Illuminate Adelaide. Nestled on the garden's lakefront between key Night Visions installations, The Lodge is truly one-of-a-kind in South Australia.
Service is communal seating and restaurant will be responsible for allocating your table. Please ensure your party numbers are finalised when booking as we cannot offer amendments, exchanges or refunds on bookings.
Dining experience includes a set menu however gluten free and vegetarian dietaries may be accommodated. Restaurant will contact you week prior to attendance date to confirm your booking and dietaries.
No Child Under 4 or Companion Card bookings available.
This dining experience is brought to you by The Botanic Lodge.
Night Visions Team
Creative Directors
Rachael Azzopardi & Lee Cumberlidge
Associate Creative Director
Chris Petridis
Featured Artists
Chris Petridis
Robin Fox
Craig Walsh
Amelia Kosminsky
Jayden Sutherland
UNCLE PAYDAY (Elisha Umuhuri)
Composer & Sound Designer
Jethro Woodward
Cultural Consultant
Jack Buckskin
Producer
Daniel Vorrasi
Production Manager
Peter Kelly
Technical Director
Paul Lim
Presented in association with
WHEN
Wed 01 - Sun 19 July 2026
Sessions available every 15 minutes
Tue - Thu 6pm to 9pm
Fri - Sat 6pm to 9.30pm
Sun - 6pm - 9pm
Closed Mon
Entrance will close 15 minutes after final entry time
Night Visions Dining Experience @ Botanic Lodge
6.00pm entry for 6.15pm dinner
6:15pm entry for 6:30pm dinner
7:45pm entry for 8:00pm dinner
8:00pm entry for 8:15pm dinner
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TICKETS
General Admission - Wed, Thu, Sun
$43.00
Groups Bookings 4+ Wed, Thu, Sun
$40.00
price per person
General Admission - Fri, Sat
$48.00
Groups Bookings 4+ Fri, Sat
$45.00
price per person
Under 4 years
FREE - however a $0.00 ticket is required for entry
Relaxed Sessions - Tues 07 July
$40.00
Group Price not available for Relaxed Sessions
Supersaver Night Tues 14 July
$30.00
Group Price not available for Supersaver Sessions
Night Visions Dining Experience @ Botanic Lodge
$145.00
RAA Members
20% off General Admission price while allocation lasts. Use your RAA membership number to access at check-out. Discount not redeemable for Group bookings, Relaxed Sessions, Supersaver Night and Dining Experience
ACCESSIBILITY
The Night Visions route through Adelaide Botanic Garden is simple to navigate, with paved and bitumen paths throughout. While there is a small section of the path that may not be easily accessible by wheelchair, it can be easily bypassed. Front of House staff will be stationed along these routes to assist patrons requiring directions or assistance.
Accessible toilets are available within the event area.
Night Visions is a high visual content event featuring music score with no dialogue.
Assistance dogs are welcome in Adelaide Botanic Garden.
Relaxed Sessions will take place on Tuesday 7 July. These sessions are specifically designed to make artist installations and zones more accessible for neurodiverse audiences, the Autistic community, and individuals with sensory needs. Relaxed sessions will include reduced capacity, lowered volume, and reduced haze. Please note, some installations will include strobing effects. These will be identified with “Higher Sensory Zone” signage, and there will be a bypass route available.
Book a Relaxed Session here.
EVENT NOTES
Admission
Please only arrive at the Main Gate off North Terrace at your allocated session time for admission. Early or late admissions will not be possible.
Duration
This event is a curated one-way linear path - please allow 60 minutes to enjoy the full Night Visions experience.
If taking part in the Dining experience, please allow at least 2 hours 15 minutes to enjoy your visit (75 minutes for dining experience, 60 minutes for Night Visions trail).
Warnings
Please be advised this event includes smoke, haze, dark pathways, surround sound, uneven terrain, and flashing lights.
This event will go ahead rain or shine. We recommend wearing adequate clothing and footwear suited to the time of year and weather conditions on the night. There is no cloakroom for this event.
Ticketing Info
A 2% Transaction Fee applies. To find out more about our Ticketing Policy, please click here.
For Companion Card booking information, please click here.
Dining Experience
Service is communal seating and restaurant will be responsible for allocating your table. Please ensure your party numbers are finalised when booking as we cannot offer amendments, exchanges or refunds on bookings.
Restaurant will contact you week prior to attendance date to confirm your booking and dietaries.
Dining experience includes a set menu however gluten free and vegetarian dietaries may be accommodated.
Restaurant closes 9:30pm after final sitting
No Child Under 4 bookings available.
Schomburgk Pavillion
The Schomburgk Pavillion will be open throughout the evening to purchase food and drink options during your Night Visions experience.
FAQs
Got a question? Find the answer with our Night Visions Frequently Asked Questions HERE.
