Winter’s brightest tradition returns
The nights are certainly drawing in but one Christmas event is returning to Cork to brighten things up considerably!
Wonderlights has brought one million lights to Fota House and Gardens as well as two other locations in Dublin.
Brought to life by Follow Fox Events, these three breathtaking new trails of light and imagination are magical experiences.
Now in its sixth year, Wonderlights blends storytelling, music and artistry to create a multi-sensory journey through some of Ireland’s most beloved parklands, including Marlay Park, Malahide Castle and Fota House & Gardens.
At Fota House and Gardens, Fota by Night celebrates the beauty of nature after dark. The trail features over one million lights and breathtaking sculptures, from a 13 foot hummingbird to a towering 20 foot storybook that turns its glowing pages in the night.
A new projection show on Fota House brings the transition from winter to spring to life in vivid colour, while a glowing Love Area invites visitors to connect beneath an arch that lights up when hands intertwine, closing the journey on a note of warmth and wonder.
Wonderlights showcases exceptional artistry with 18,000 glowing flowers, 200 fibreoptic jellyfish, and interactive wristbands that light up in sync with the show. The creative work is supported by an international team of designers and producers, delivering an experience of global standard while creating employment for over 400 people each winter.
Following two consecutive wins at the global Eventex Awards in the Outdoor Event category, Wonderlights continues to raise the bar for immersive family entertainment.
Jessica Fagan, Sales and Marketing Director at Follow Fox Events, said: “As a new mother, I see Wonderlights through fresh eyes. These shows are about connection, between families, friends and the world around us. Watching children’s faces light up as they walk through these scenes is the real magic. I’m so proud of how far we’ve come, and how Wonderlights continues to capture hearts year after year.”