Light Up the Square 2023

Join the fun as we light the Christmas tree for the first time this season. There will be ice skating, performances from NorthFIRE Circus, live music from The Digs, and the Holiday Street Market will be offering tasty treats and artisanal goods all night long.

The magic doesn’t stop there. Mississauga’s downtown transforms into a technicolour wonderland as six glowing art installations make their home at Celebration Square and Living Arts Centre (LAC) Park from November 25 until January 2.

World premiere of Biolumen by Radha Chaddah x Raw Design

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Biolumen, made up of ten massive luminescent structures that project colourful beams of light. Inspired by Radiolaria found at the very bottom of the ocean, Biolumen reminds us of life’s ability to shine and prosper, even in the darkest and coldest places.

Spin the structures to trigger their ever-changing light and sound patterns!

Biolumen, by Radha Chaddah x RAW Design, is a co-production of Quartier des Spectacles Partnership, the City of Mississauga and Culture Shawinigan, distribution by QDS international. 

Win a 9th Generation iPad!

Enter the Instagram Contest for a chance to win! Contest ends December 30, 2023. See rules and regulations (pdf). How to enter:

• Snap a photo with Biolumen
• Post the content in-feed via Instagram and tag @saugaCulture
• Follow @saugaCulture
• TIP: Your Instagram account must be set to "Public" mode in order to participate

Discover 5 more glowing public artworks by Canadian artists throughout the Square:

• “Timber Tectonics” by John Nguyen and his team from the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design (located at LAC Park)
• “LED FARSH” by Roda Medhat
• “The Dowsers (A Long Story VIII)” by Lauren Pirie
• “Luxonus” by Alex Ricci & Adam Kaleta
• “Listen to the silence, it has much to say.” – Rumi by Khaula Siddique

Learn more about the public artworks on display at Celebration Square this winter.

Enjoy an evening filled with dazzling lights and spectacular entertainment! 

• Official opening of the City’s largest outdoor skating rink.
• Skate rentals are available on-site.
• The Holiday Street Market by Street Eats brings artisan and food vendors to get you in the holiday spirit.
• Snap a photo with Santa and the elves at the Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan
• Explore six glowing public art installations across Celebration Square and LAC Park
• Live performances by The Digs, NorthFIRE Circus, Rhythm Works and more.
• saugaLIVE photobooth and pop-up box office.

Event Schedule:

• 5:00 pm – Event Start
• 5:10 pm – NorthFIRE Circus: winter light performance
• 5:40 pm – The Digs: live on the main stage
• 6:30 pm – Rhythm Works: drumming performance
• 6:45pm – NorthFIRE Circus: winter light performance
• 7:00 pm - Lighting of the Christmas Tree and holiday lights
• 7:20 pm - The Digs: live on the main stage
• 8:20 pm – Rhythm Works: drumming performance
• 8:40 pm – NorthFIRE Circus: winter light performance
• 9:15 pm – Rhythm Works: drumming performance

Accessibility

An accessible viewing area will be available onsite. For more information on accessibility at this event, contact 311 or if outside city limits 905-615-4311.