UPDATE: Garden of Lights – The World in Miniature will only be open until January 11, 2026 — this will be the exhibition’s last day of operation.
This year, Garden of Lights brings a new tale to life—Small World. From October 24, 2025, until January 11, 2026, the Botanical Garden will once again glow with an immersive experience, offering visitors a magical journey around the world. Families and friends wandered through European streets, exotic South American vistas, and the mysterious depths of Aussie landscapes, each scene illuminated by spectacular light installations, multimedia scenes, and artistic details.
Just like last year, this exhibition promises to be a must-see attraction for anyone visiting Bucharest during the winter months, creating unforgettable memories in a breathtaking setting.
For those who want to visit Bucharest during Winter, this is another opportunity to enjoy other attractions than the Bucharest Christmas Market.
Organizers have prepared an amazing meeting of worlds: fairy tales, technology and creativity. The exhibition creates a fairytale atmosphere where every step invites visitors to discover a new cultural and geographical destination: from European cities to exotic South American landscapes and the underwater mysteries of Australia.
Dozens of thematic and artistic installations, illuminated trees, multimedia scenes and light shows await discovery, alongside countless photo spots such as firefly fields, light tunnels, Japanese lanterns, Chinese pandas, Dutch windmills, iconic landmarks like Big Ben, London Bridge and the Eiffel Tower, Parisian cafés, Venetian gondolas and even the vibrant Brazilian Carnival.
For children, it is an opportunity to meet their favourite fairy tale characters, and for adults, a sentimental return to their earliest years and a moment of rest from the routine of everyday life. Above all, it is a wonderful chance to spend time with loved ones and capture unforgettable memories in these magical landscapes.
Garden of Lights Bucharest – Small World: Schedule
Garden of Lights, Beauty and The Beast – October 25, 2024 – March 2, 2025
Between October 25, 2024, and March 2, 2025, the Botanical Garden of Bucharest glowed with an immersive experience that guided visitors through the beloved story of Belle, the Beast, and their enchanted castle. The exhibition transformed the gardens into a fairytale setting, where light installations, enchanting details, and a magical atmosphere captivated audiences of all ages. Just like the year before, it became a must-see attraction during the winter season, leaving visitors with unforgettable memories.
During the period 25.10.2024-02.02.2025, the Garden of Lights is open Monday through Thursday between 16:00 and 20:00, Friday through Sunday, and on holidays between 16:00 and 21:00.
Between 03.02.2025 and 02.03.2025, the Garden of Lights is open Monday through Thursday between 17:00 and 20:00, Friday through Sunday, and on holidays between 17:00 and 21:00.
The Garden of Lights, The Beauty and The Beast will only be closed on December 24 and 31, 2024.
25.10.2024 – 02.02.2025
Monday-Thursday
Garden: 16.00-20.00, cashier’s office: 15.45-19.30
Friday-Sunday, holidays
Garden: 16.00-21.00, box office: 15.45 – 19.30
03.02.2025 – 02.03.2025
Monday-Thursday
Garden: 17.00-20.00, box office: 16.45-19.30
Friday-Sunday, holidays
Garden: 17.00-21.00, box office: 16.45 – 20.30
Enclosed garden on
24.12.2024 and 31.12.2024
Pricing for Garden of Lights Bucharest
The pre-sale for Garden of Lights Frumoasa și Bestia is from October 4th to October 24th until 11:59 p.m. During this period, the ticket allows entry on any day, at any time, for the entire season.
| Ticket Types | Pre-sale Price |
|---|---|
| Reduced Season Ticket (children under 12, seniors, people with disabilities, and their companions) | 59 RON |
| Season Ticket | 84 RON |
| Season Ticket – Children under 100 cm | 2 RON |
Types of tickets for Garden of Lights
Single Ticket Price List
| Ticket Types | Monday – Thursday | Friday – Sunday, Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Adults and teenagers (12 – 60 years) | 55 RON | 65 RON |
| Children (up to 12 years old) | 45 RON | 55 RON |
| Children (up to 100 cm tall) | 2 RON | 2 RON |
| Seniors (60+) | 45 RON | 55 RON |
| People with disabilities | 45 RON | 55 RON |
| Companion of person with disabilities | 45 RON | 55 RON |
Season Ticket Prices
| Ticket Types | Standard Price | Pre-sale |
|---|---|---|
| Adults and teenagers (12 – 60 years) | 125 RON | 84 RON |
| Children (up to 12 years old) | 105 RON | 59 RON |
| Children (up to 100 cm tall) | 2 RON | 2 RON |
| Seniors (60+) | 105 RON | 59 RON |
| People with disabilities | 105 RON | 59 RON |
| Companion of person with disabilities | 105 RON | 59 RON |
Alice in Wonderland Exhibition: November 3, 2023 – March 3, 2024
The Alice in Wonderland exhibition in Bucharest was an outdoor event full of light. As soon as you crossed the threshold of the garden of lights, you were in a world of dreams and imagination.
The fantastic journey to the land of dreams, an enchanted garden where the light-filled adventures of little Alice, the crazy White Rabbit, the ever-smiling Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter and many more followed you. You will also meet the Queen of Cups and her minions.
How to get there?
Bus:
123, 196, 201, 336, 61, 62, 66, 90, 93, 96 (Night buses: N110, N115)
Metro:
Grozăvești (1.5 km), Eroilor (1.8 km)
There is no dedicated parking. Public transportation is highly recommended.
