The Shanghai Exhibition Center, main venue of the Shanghai International Light Festival, glows spectacularly under artistic projections. [Photo/WeChat account: shlhsr]

East China's Shanghai is gearing up to dazzle residents and visitors alike with the debut of the Shanghai International Light Festival, a showcase of light installations and artistic performances that promises to transform the cityscape into a mesmerizing canvas of illumination.

The Shanghai Landscaping and City Appearance Administration Bureau unveiled details and posters for the event on Tuesday, igniting anticipation for a radiant display of creativity and innovation.

Dubbed "Travel in Light", the festival is set to feature a raft of themed events and designate 100 captivating locations throughout the city for exploration.

At both the main venue the Shanghai Exhibition Center and satellite locations across 12 districts, including Pudong New Area, a symphony of light and color will unfold from Sept 19 to Oct 18.

The main event, taking place on Sept 19-27, will serve as the focal point of the festival – offering visitors an immersive experience through awe-inspiring light installations and enchanting architectural projections.

As part of the festivities surrounding the inaugural edition, festival organizers have crafted especially designed posters showcasing iconic Shanghai landmarks bathed in a radiant glow – offering a glimpse of the visual splendor that awaits attendees.

The posters serve as a tantalizing preview of the artistry and creativity that will illuminate the city during the festival's run.

The Shanghai Exhibition Center illuminated in a stunning night view is featured in one of the posters of the Shanghai International Light Festival. [Photo/WeChat account: shlhsr]

The iconic Wukang Building in Shanghai's Xuhui district is one of the city's landmarks that feature in the light festival's posters. [Photo/WeChat account: shlhsr]

The Bund at night, in another of the posters for the Shanghai International Light Festival. [Photo/WeChat account: shlhsr]

A poster of the Shanghai International Light Festival features Shanghai's Lujiazui financial hub brilliantly lit up at night. [Photo/WeChat account: shlhsr]

The historic Jing'an Temple looks serene as ever, in another of the posters. [Photo/WeChat account: shlhsr]

This illustration shows Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai's downtown bathed in enchanting lights at night. [Photo/WeChat account: shlhsr]

Source: Shanghai Landscaping and City Appearance Administration Bureau