light show

American  

noun

1. a form of entertainment consisting chiefly of constantly changing patterns of light and color, usually accompanied by music and sound effects.

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light show British  

noun

1. a kaleidoscopic display of moving lights, etc, projected onto a screen, esp during pop concerts

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Etymology

Origin of light show

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

"Once you get your first decent sighting it becomes an addiction," says amateur photographer Gary Macleod, who remembers watching the light show for the first time aged eight.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

The facade of the 10-story building was transformed into a carousel that turned into a light show every evening.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

As the light show unfolded, the lantern's blindingly bright facades concealed a flurry of activity behind, as teams of people turned large metal barrels called rotors by hand to produce a kaleidoscopic effect.

From Barron's • Dec. 19, 2025

The L.A. shows — featuring performances by Paul Kalkbrenner, Empire of the Sun, Moby, the Blaze and Black Coffee — incorporate immersive 8K projections, spatial soundscapes, an electric light show and other multisensory components.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2025

Dark patches, not light, show in the spaces between us.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins