ARCHITECTS OF AIR

AN IMMERSION OF Color & Light

Get ready to be mesmerized by Architects of Air: Daedalum, an extraordinary fusion of light, color, and sound, taking over the Aurora Borealis Festival at Winged Melody Park in the Aurora Highlands from November 1 to 3, 2024. This massive inflatable sculpture, known as a “luminarium,” spans half the size of a football field and invites guests into a fantastical world. With its vast domes, enchanting tunnels, and captivating pods, this immersive experience beckons explorers of all ages.

Since 1992, over three million people in more than 40 countries across five continents have been awed by Architects of Air’s luminaria, basking in the kaleidoscope of colors created by daylight filtering through the fabric. This summer, Daedalum—one of the many luminaria designed by Architects of Air’s ingenious founder and artistic director, Alan Parkinson—will welcome thousands of visitors, both local residents and tourists, to this unparalleled artistic phenomenon.

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VIBE Vinyasa Yoga

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Join us on Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 am for a 50-minute all-level Vinyasa yoga class inside the mesmerizing Daedalum by Architects of Air. Experience the harmonious blend of breath and movement in a stunning inflatable sculpture, with variations and modifications to suit all levels. Blocks and blankets will be provided, and additional mats are also available to ensure a comfortable and supportive practice in this serene and inspiring environment.

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Step into a world of light, color, and sound, where labyrinthine tunnels and cavernous domes create a unique and immersive environment. Once admitted and after receiving a welcome talk by the steward at the airlock, visitors are free to wander inside and explore at their own pace. The luminarium’s vibrant reflections and subtle soundscape offer a stimulating yet calming experience, perfect for exploration or meditation. If attendance is high and queues are long, please prepare to limit your visit to 20 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

- The luminarium offers a unique and unforgettable experience that engages all your senses. Imagine stepping into a vast, inflatable structure filled with vibrant light and color. As you wander through its winding tunnels and spacious domes, you're surrounded by a world of saturated hues and gentle, soothing sounds, creating an environment that's both exciting and peaceful at the same time.
- People often describe the experience as like walking through a stained glass window or being inside a futuristic space station. Others say it feels like you're exploring the interior of a huge, comforting, and living creature. Each visit is unique because the interior atmosphere changes with the weather and light outside, making every moment inside the luminarium a new adventure.
- Your presence inside the luminarium also affects the experience for others, turning it into a shared, living sculpture. It's a place where you can both energize your senses and find a moment of rest or contemplation, making it a truly special part of the Aurora Borealis Festival at Winged Melody Park.
- The luminarium will admit visitors from 11:30 am to 7pm (last admission)
- At the door tickets are available onsite during opening times on a first come first served basis. This queue might close early in the case of high attendance.
- A limited amount of pre-purchase tickets are available online for priority admission at booked times from 11:30am to 6:00pm.
- Advance ticket holders must arrive 10 minutes before the time indicated on the ticket and will have priority access up to 30 minutes from the time indicated on the ticket. A small queue should still be expected.
- If advance tickets are indicated as sold out, you can still join the line onsite.
- Yes, all persons over the age of 2 require a ticket for entry.
- Children younger than 2 years will be admitted without a ticket.
- Minors under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult while inside the luminarium & there must be one adult present for every four (4) children.
- All general admission tickets are $5.00 plus taxes and fees.

- Wear whatever you feel comfortable in! Shoes must be removed prior to entering Architects of Air: Daedalum. Guest who must wear a medically-necessary orthopedic walking boot will be permitted to enter the luminarium without removing this footwear.
- Architects of Air: Daedalum is a large outdoor inflatable structure and may be subject to delays or closure due to inclement weather such as heavy rain, wind, and storms. The Aurora Borealis Festival will be in contact with ticketholders if weather conditions impact their performance.
- Yes — only a certain number of people are allowed into Architects of Air: Daedalum at one time. Our team will manage the flow of traffic into and out of the space. Please be aware that your selected performance time is when you will be permitted entry into the on-site queue. There may be additional wait times after this point for you to enter into the luminarium, please plan accordingly to allow enough time to explore all that Architects of Air: Daedalum has to offer.
- The structure is fully accessible for wheelchair users, who are welcome to visit at all times.