Lampoopalooza 2024

Lampoopalooza: A shining event that lights up the city

This year, the festival promises to be an extraordinary fusion of art and light, with a laser light show projected onto the Sabah Tourism Board building, a mesmerising display of a solar-powered illuminated water tank installation and glow art by local artists, symbolising both artistic innovation and a commitment to social responsibility.

Taking our commitment to community empowerment a step further by incorporating sustainable energy solutions, the festival will feature solar panels strategically placed to power the illuminated water tanks. Following the event, these solar panels will be donated to Kampung Timpayasa in Ulu Papar, ensuring a lasting impact on the village by providing renewable energy to light up the village and power essential facilities. Currently, the only source of electricity in Kampung Timpayasa is the villagers' own small solar PV system. Water tanks will also be donated to a few villages to be identified later. This initiative is a collaboration with Japson Wong and TONIBUNG.

Lampoopalooza is also proud to announce a collaboration with the Sabah Art Gallery and two local artists, Azlan Dulikab and Rosmaini Sunarjo, to showcase the talents of local artists. There will be a section showcasing a series of glow-in-the-dark paintings that come to life as the sun sets. Visitors will be treated to a unique visual experience that blurs the boundaries between traditional art and the luminous possibilities of light. After the festival, the glow art will be handed over to the Sabah Art Gallery to be donated to a few rural schools of their choice.

Lampoopalooza is also excited to partner with the Malaysia Association of Hotels to showcase the culinary offerings of the city's hotels through pop-up stalls. A feast for the senses as visitors explore the luminous installation and vibrant artworks.

This year's Lampoopalooza showcases light installations, music, food, family-friendly activities and a dedication to community empowerment and will be held on Friday, 2 February 2024 from 5.30pm to 11pm along Gaya Street from the Sabah Tourism Board office to the end of the HSBC Bank block.