BOREALIS - the smash hit sight and sound sensation of Adelaide Fringe 2018 has returned.

The first time we saw BOREALIS outside the Adealide Museum was mind-blowing. People just didn't know what they were seeing and it was something altogether new. In 2021, this thing reaches a whole new level with the lake at Rymill Park as its evocative and atmospheric backdrop.

BOREALIS is the creation of Dan Acher and the Happy City Lab Collective. Dan is a social artist and Ashoka Fellow who founded Happy City Lab in 2014 with the aim of generating social change in our cities. The strategy? Create art installations that immerse and involve the community. Create spaces that invite strangers to come together and connect with each other.

I'd suggest there's likely less connection due to current circumstances but this is still a shared experience like nothing else.

Night falls and a foggy kind of darkness sets in. Gently glowing lights and lasers all around guide you across the island to the viewing area.

These are not your usual lasers. They spread their sharp beams widely, creating broad swathes of colour in the air. The aurora effect is real and it's beautiful.

The effects are always unique - you'll never see the exact same effect happen twice. The soundscape is gentle and soothing. It invites quiet inspection and allows you to focus on the enchanting effects. The world outside is forgotten for a moment.

Patrons are spaced out in 15 minute entry intervals. This allows everyone more space to truly enjoy the view. You can stay longer if you like.

BOREALIS is a friendly and highly accessible community event. It's on every night during Fringe Festival 2021 from 8.30 pm (8 pm from 9th March). Tickets start from $10. Family tickets are $35 and school tickets are just $8.50.

This will be even more popular than it was in 2018 so you should book your tickets here.